Waterfront Weddings
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Dan Parker
GENERAL MANAGER
We welcome you to come aboard and step into an ocean of activities at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club, based in Coronado, CA! Located on the Waterfront of the South Bay in the heart of Coronado Cays. Whether you are looking for a social atmosphere or a yachting environment, Coronado Cays Yacht Club can be a wonderful opportunity for you and your family.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Country Club
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Meet the team
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- Dan ParkerGeneral ManagerA native of Bath, England, Dan moved to San Diego in 2008. With CCYC for over 11 years, Dan has brought fresh ideas for wedding value, has helped plan over 350 weddings with his team.
- Vilam BaumannDining Room ManagerA friendly and recognizable face in the CCYC Dining Room, Vilma has been with our team since 2012 and is always willing to go above and beyond in member hospitality. Acting as floor manager during events, Vilma has amassed considerable knowledge of the behind-the-scenes wedding logistics, and regularly receives compliments on her demeanor, professionalism and work ethic.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.017 reviews
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Caitlin B
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5.0
10/26/2023
We got married at CCYC on October 14, 2023. We were so happy that we chose CCYC. The venue in itself is incredible. The views during the ceremony were exactly what we wanted for ou...
r out-of-town guests: all around bay views and a convenient inside-outside experience. The entrees were large and decently priced. The setup and menu is very flexible. Besides the venue fee, you can basically pay for as much or as little as you want (e.g., appetizers, bar contribution, venue extra features). They didn't pressure you into add-ons. On the day of the event, the wait staff was wonderful- very friendly and accommodating. Dan, the venue manager, is very personable throughout the planning process, and we liked him a lot. Sometimes he was a bit delayed on communication, but we gave him the benefit of the doubt as he usually still got us the info we needed after a bit of follow up. We would highly recommend CCYC to others.
Chen P
5.0
9/01/2022
The venue was great and right by the coronado bay. It was secluded so it was nice and peaceful. The venue had plenty of parking, had 2 side rooms to get ready in, a beautiful patio...
overlooking the water and a grassy area for the ceremony. The venue is very flexible and the staff was great. A big part of why we chose this was because of the manager Dan, he was straight forward, helpful, transparent and so nice .Velma and chef Liliana were amazing too!! The food was amazing and everyone raved about it for days. The portions exceeded everyone's expectations and all wished they could take it home!
We had our wedding in Aug and the only thing I'd keep in mind is that it can get pretty hot in the reception area even with the doors open. Other than that, we loved having our weddings at the Cays and we're so happy with them.
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Rachel A
5.0
4/22/2022
This is the BEST wedding venue in San Diego. Superior location, amazing staff, great views and good vibes. My husband and I knew we wanted to capture the best of San Diego for our ...
guests and we know that we would accomplish that goal, and more, at the CCYC. Dan is so easy to work with—he’s flexible, understanding and is committed to making sure you and your guests have a great time. You can truly build the wedding of your dreams at the Coronado Cays—you can customize the decorations, the food, the bar, and the floor plan. So many of our guests commented that it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding! I’ve never seen a bigger piece of steak served at a banquet. :) We wouldn’t change a thing about our big day and are so happy that we chose the CCYC as our venue. I can’t wait to attend or host another event at the Cays. Also, huge shout out to their wait staff. They went out of their way to make sure the day was special and that we were well fed and hydrated. Their hospitality didn’t go unnoticed!
Christopher H
5.0
9/09/2021
Coronado Cays Yacht Club was the most magical place to have a wedding! It is right on the water, and it is so beautiful. The indoors merge seamlessly with the outdoors with huge wi...
ndows and doors that open up to the ocean. My guests really enjoyed taking pictures outside and cooling off in between dance sets. The food portions are huge and very reasonably priced. To top all of this off, the manager down is absolutely amazing and really made the whole process perfect. The attention to detail was top notch.
Abigail S
5.0
11/28/2020
Worked with Dan to plan our May 2020 wedding reception here. Unfortunately COVID hit, and we did not know when we would be holding our wedding. During the whole process of and plan...
ning from across the country, Dan was responsive and incredible helpful. We walked through the space a couple of times when I was able to visit San Diego, and had a food tasting. He and Chef Lily were able to accommodate our menu selections which were not their regular fare. I would highly recommend visiting Coronado Cays Yacht Club as an unconventional wedding venue with tons of space and ample room to let your creativity go wild. One of the things that drew us to the venue was the beautiful scenery (tons of places to take photos), the amenities (games and activities for all family members), and CCYC's flexibility. We look forward to hosting an anniversary party here in the future.
Kelly M
5.0
6/25/2019
Coronado Cays Yacht Club was perfect. I wanted a tropical wedding centered around the ocean but didn't want to break the bank. I dragged my husband to 12 different venues all aroun...
d San Diego county. All the other venues were either far too expensive or they didn't have the vibe we were looking for. We finally looked at CCYC and it was absolutely perfect and very reasonably priced. We went to tour it and then the following weekend they were having an open house which we brought our families to so they could see the venue and we booked that day. We also found our florist and our DJ there!
The food is incredible and the staff is amazing. Throughout the ceremony and reception they were more than accommodating and very attentive. They also worked with us as we had several guests with serious food allergies. Dan and Chef Liliana made sure that I could rest easy that all my guests would be happy and enjoy their meals without the fear of and EpiPen and a trip to the hospital.
I could not have asked more from Dan and his team. Everything was perfect!
Mary T
5.0
3/17/2019
I had my dream wedding at Coronado Cays Yacht Club! The venue is gorgeous and pricing is VERY reasonable. Dan, the General Manager, is a dream to work with - he makes the whole pla...
nning process easy and I always had full confidence that he would execute our day perfectly (and he did!). The food is out of this world delicious, the facility is beautiful, and the staff is very professional. I also like that they are very easy going. So many venues have an endless list of limitations, but CCYC is very lenient. Dan really wants to make sure that your day is everything you want it to be. If I ever have a need for a venue to size again, this will hands down be the only place I'd go to! Thank you Dan & staff for everything! I highly recommend this venue to everyone.
Nicole C
5.0
11/09/2018
We had our wedding reception at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club this past July 2018 and it was everything I could have asked for! I met Dan, the events coordinator, at the Bridal Baza...
ar. I was walking past his booth and he called me in and told me all about the CCYC. Everything he was telling me was everything I was interested in and looking for. Dan was so helpful and accommodating from the beginning until the very end. My now husband and I went to visit the CCYC and from the moment we stepped into the venue we knew this was the place we want to celebrate our marriage. The space was ours to play around with to our liking which was fantastic since I had so many different ideas of having a dessert bar, photo booth, buffet line, section for our cake, etc. We wanted our view to be the ocean so we asked to have our sweethearts table on the dance floor and it worked out perfectly. We did have to rent a dance floor to put outside because of liability, so that was an extra expense, but it ended up working out nicely because the weather the night of our wedding was perfect especially with the ocean breeze. The food was to die for! To this day, our guests still tell us how good our food was. We also upgraded our package to have the chandelier and curtains put up to hide the reception area during cocktail hour which was a nice, elegant touch and surprise for the guests when the doors did open up for dinner. The wait staff was very professional and I heard nothing but great things about the bartenders that night. Overall, I give this venue 5 stars and my husband would agree. Thank you so much Dan and the CCYC staff! We had an absolute fantastic time on our wedding day!
Theresa C
5.0
11/01/2018
I cannot sing the praises of Dan, Chef Liliana, Pedro and the entire staff enough!!
We had our wedding here last month. All of our guests loved the venue and the food! All of th...
e staff were sooo great not only to my husband & myself, but to all our family & friends.
From the moment I met with Dan and Liliana earlier this year I knew I was in great hands.
Dan communicated all details and was responsive to my many emails / calls (sorry about that). We had some last minute sound issues with our DJ & Dan stepped in to assist & issue was solved. This honestly saved my sanity the day before the wedding. Dan also ensured that my father & his BFF had their favorite non alcoholic beverage stocked at the bar. They were both appreciative.
Chef Liliana worked with us to create & personalize our menu to reflect both our cultures. She did an excellent job & received stamps of approval from all. We really enjoyed the tasting make sure you come hungry when you schedule yours. Everyone was stuffed during ours.
I met Pedro the day of my wedding. He was sooo helpful and courteous & had the best attitude. Everything was setup beautifully.
We decided to keep the patio setup with tables, chairs, sofa during cocktail hour & reception. I looked at the pictures and loved how our family & friends were relaxing by the water or getting air after dancing.
We looked at several venues (8-10 ) and when I found CCYC & drove down the same day to see for myself , I could not wait to get info & details. I was in luck that Dan was there with another couple & I scheduled my meeting the following Monday. Beyond happy I did!!
Should be noted that CCYC had so much that was available to us if we needed it. Tables, chairs, patio furniture, wedding arch, auxiliary tables, dining / glass ware, table # holders, and ready rooms. I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but definitely check them out & speak with Dan.
Christy K
5.0
3/09/2017
I love the CCYC! The food, views, and staff are phenomenal. We held our wedding reception at the CCYC last week and everything was perfect. Dan, Chef Luciano, and the staff work...
ed so hard to have everything run smoothly. They were incredibly professional and easy to communicate with. All our guests raved about the food and the view from the venue.
Amanda F
5.0
3/04/2017
We were married in January 2017 and the Coronado Cays Yacht Club served as the location to both our Ceremony and Reception. We were very pleased with the services provided by Dan (...
Catering Manager) and the rest of the team at the CCYC. The venue is beautiful, right on the water with breathtaking views. We knew we wanted an oceanside wedding and the CCYC checked all the boxes. If you are looking for a venue where everything is included in the price like; outdoor and indoor space, tables (belly bar and reception), chairs (ceremony and reception), linens, parking, bartenders and servers, ceremony arch, food, bar then CCYC is for you. They don't have a bunch of rules and restrictions like so many other venues have. They are lax about pretty much everything and will work with you to create the space you desire. Dan is the main contact and is wonderful to work with. We even had rain (thanks el niñ0) and had to make a last minute plan to move the ceremony inside. Dan and the staff created a pretty ceremony space inside for us, complete with ceremony arch. During cocktail hour they turned the room over to a beautiful reception .
The food was great too! We loved our meals and all our guests commented on how well prepared and piping hot the food came to each table. The portions are large and flavors were on point.
Price is what drove us to lock in CCYC, they have very good deals for weekday weddings. Their prices for Saturday and Sunday are pretty reasonable too.
Thank you Coronado Cays Yacht Club for making our day so special!
Selina T
5.0
10/28/2016
Spectacular views! Excellent staff! Great value & communication! Very friendly! You can't get any better than this! As a wedding & event planner, this is my favorite venue by...
far! It has been pure joy to have had the honor & pleasure of working with Dan, Chef Luciano & all incredible staff at CCYC many times! Thank you for the excellence experience you give to your lovely couples & all the hard work that goes into ensuring each event goes smoothly! You can clearly tell that Dan & Chef Luciano both have a passion for what they do! I am excited for future opportunities to with you and grateful for our past amazing weddings! Will definitely be referring couples your way! Cheers! Would love to have my own wedding here one day :)!
Carrie M
5.0
11/14/2014
We couldn't have asked for a better location and venue! Everything was done perfectly and just how we imagined it! The food was delicious!
Kara S
5.0
6/18/2014
I had an unbelievable time at my wedding and the Coronado Cays Yacht club had a major role in that. The staff, specifically Larry, was beyond friendly, helpful, and attentive every...
step of the way. The location has beautiful, panoramic views of the bay, is spacious, and gives you an overall nautical feel. We were able to host our cocktail hour outside on the deck and move the later part of the wedding indoors. The yacht club is super flexible and cater to your needs. You do have to use their onsite catering and bar but you won't regret it. The chef is amazing and cooked us the best italian dinner for almost 200 guests. They also give you the entire day to set up for your day and can be there until 11pm. Not typical for some of the other vendors. Highly recommend using them as your reception site.
Amanda P
4.0
5/03/2012
CCYC is an amazing venue for a wedding reception. They allow you full access to the club including 2 side rooms, the main dining room, bar, outdoor patio (on the water!), and a gra...
ss area. The food was great, the bar is super cool, and the best part is they are VERY flexible. There are no packages to choose from or minimums. There is a rental fee and from there you choose your food options and what you want served at the bar- even what types of alcohol! The place is huge, free parking, and its 1.5 miles from the Loews Resort which gave me an awesome room block for guests. Overall I am SO happy I had my reception at the club and would recommend it to anyone.
Melissa A
5.0
9/08/2010
For the majority of the planning I worked with Scott who was very helpful through out the whole process. Also the chef, Benito, was fun to work with and was very accomodating when ...
I was putting together the menu.
Caryn L
5.0
5/10/2010
It was right on the harbor, so it was quiet with great views and we were able to see the sun set over the water. We had the wedding outside and the reception in doors. There were n...
o restrictions on sound and no curfew. The manager is friedly and easy going and the staff were very helpful. We got many complements on the location. There is a nice entry way into the yacht club with a fire place and a piano. The room where we had our reception was large and could seat 150 people.;We had a choice between using Ranch catering or the Yacht Club's caterers. We needed to buy all alcohol from the yacht club. They have a fully stocked bar.
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