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The Dana on Mission Bay

4.8
(52)best-of-weddings

1710 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA

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About This Vendor

Wedding Venue

We inspire weddings that reflect your personality. From a ceremony on the waterfront or an intimate tropical courtyard, to a reception in our outdoor rose garden or a marina view from the ballroom, let us set the stage for romance in your perfect setting. Our professional staff will work with you from start to finish to create a remarkable event that is customized to your celebration.

Amenities + Details

Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Estate, Garden, Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
2021 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner

The Dana on Mission Bay Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/04/2022 by Michaela R
Everyone trying to plan a wedding for 2022 quickly realized how difficult it could be to lockdown a venue – but our gratitude for The Dana hotel and specifically their coordinator Christina Gold began in part because of how responsive and kind ...
they were, despite the busy year. Christina simply never dropped a ball, and she made us feel like we had an ally to planning our day. Upon a visit to view the resort, we were also struck by how helpful and warm their staff was – from Omar to Paul to Janessa to Vee to everyone on the breakfast crew –it was wonderful to hear our guests talk about how the staff made their stays so comfortable. On top of that, we really appreciated the extra measures they were taking to prevent the spread of Covid, as we had a few immunocompromised and older guests, and other hotels were definitely not in the same ballpark. Christina coordinated with our other vendors behind the scenes and took a lot of the logistics work off our plate so we could focus on more meaningful tasks. It was a great feeling to walk into our party and have absolute faith that Christina and her team would have everything handled so we could enjoy ourselves – and we did. It was also great to feel like the Dana’s packages and different options allowed us to prioritize our spending on exactly what we wanted and not on things we didn’t. There was never the dreaded ‘nickel and dimed’ feeling we’d heard about from other couples who faced surprise added costs or missed expectations. The Dana very much made us feel like we were their guests of honor, and that is also exceptional because we saw how many weddings they do! Finally, the Marina Garden outdoor setting we held our event in was lovely, and our suite’s view of the bay was spectacular. The vibe of the resort is laid back and relaxed. The hotel won a few loyal returnees from our guest list, and we ourselves look forward to making trips there to celebrate our anniversary in the future.
Reviewed On 9/22/2021 by Erica K
I only have amazing things to say about The Dana on Mission Bay and their wedding and events team! Initially I worked with Adrienne to inquire about the property for our wedding, and she was a joy to work with! She helped set up a venue tour wi...
th a friend since I live out of state, and she helped me feel so comfortable and confident with the venue that I booked it without even seeing it!! And then when my husband and I came to see the venue for ourselves, we fell in love. It is seriously feels like your own private oasis when you're there, and all of the wedding venues are beautiful. After my wedding date was contracted, I started working with Christina, who absolutely went above and beyond for every occasion. She managed to help keep us calm during the entire process because she had everything so under control, even despite us having to postpone our wedding and still have it during COVID. I can't thank Christina and her team enough for making sure we had the most beautiful and flawless wedding, better than we could have ever dreamed. We love the Dana and hope to come back to celebrate anniversaries in the future!
Reviewed On 10/13/2020 by Kristoffer A
The staff at The Dana was amazing and professional at all levels! They went above and beyond to ensure that the experience we had for our wedding from start to finish was flawless and stress-free. The venue was absolutely beautiful and I would ...
not hesitate to have my wedding here again if given the chance to redo it. Thank you Dana on Mission Bay!
Reviewed On 10/13/2020 by Michelle O
My husband and I found the Dana on Mission Bay while driving around Mission Bay. The first thing we noticed is that the Dana had so many different dining options for both plated and buffet style receptions compared to other vendors we had visit...
ed. We also loved the tropical setting near the water. Originally, we had planned for a large dinner reception in the beautiful ballroom with floor to ceiling windows. In March 2020, the pandemic turned our world upside down and put our plans on hold. Thankfully, as the world started to re-open, Addy and Mariana were so flexible in adjusting our plans and putting in place additional safety measures for our wedding reception. Our reception ended up being in the outdoor Marina Garden and actually turned out better than we had originally planned and we are so thankful to have been able to have a small celebration with our family.
Reviewed On 4/23/2020 by Nola G
We had our wedding at the Dana in March 2020. Christina was FANTASTIC the whole way through. She was the main reason we booked the Dana in the first place - we loved her enthusiasm and energy. She was available and supportive (and her staff wer...
e too) throughout the 18 months we had between booking the Dana and actually hosting our wedding. Our wedding took place one week before the COVID-19 panic really kicked off, but we did have over 15 people cancel at the last minute. The Dana stayed super flexible with us rearranging seating charts and table assignments, and with our guests having to cancel rooms when they couldn’t come. The day of, Christina and her staff were there to support my vendors with anything they needed, and she popped in a few times to make sure I felt comfortable too. Her banquet staff did a wonderful job, and were very attentive to everything my husband and I needed! 10/10, would get married here again! Highly recommended for a waterfront wedding in San Diego!
Reviewed On 2/06/2020 by Emma R
My husband and I had our wedding at The Dana on Mission Bay this past January and it was absolutely PERFECT!!! The venue itself is gorgeous. Our ceremony was on the sunset lawn and the view of the bay and the palm trees was breathtaking. Our gu...
ests loved the scenery so much. Besides having our wedding at a gorgeous venue, it all wouldn’t have been possible without our venue coordinator Christina Gold. She worked so cohesively with all of my other vendors and my day of coordinator that the day was seamless. She was so quick to respond throughout the whole process, which as a busy bride, I appreciated so much. She helped execute our vision and made it come to life. The catering was absolutely delicious and everyone loved our plated entree selections and tray passed appetizers. Highly recommended The Dana for your future wedding venue!!
Reviewed On 1/14/2020 by Jennifer K
I will start and end this review with the same comment..."I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE DANA ON MISSION BAY!" My now wife and I selected The Dana to host our fusion wedding that incorporated both the Hindu and Christian wedding ceremonies, and we nor...
our guests were disappointed with the accommodations. Aside from the great location, new facilities, free activities, and everything else that comes along with a nice resort, I wanted to highlight just a few reasons why I recommend this venue: **Communication – Cannot stress this one enough. The Sales Director (our Point of Contact) at the venue was one of the most professional and responsive contacts of any of our vendors. And for being the actual venue, this alleviated a lot of stressing knowing that she would always be there. And when she was not available, the other Sales Director was not only just as responsive, but also just as well up-to-date with our wedding where we didn’t skip a beat. I never had to re-explain anything, and they were on the top of their game. **Flexibility – Being that we were putting on a fusion wedding, we had lots of changes. From quite a few additional hours needed for the ceremony, to having a horse on premise, to a moving procession (Baraat) along the water, to changes in timeline and vendor setup; the venue was extremely flexible and accommodating. They also provided us with extra storage for our event items, their staff was always helpful and accommodating, and the venue overall provided anything we needed. **Only 1 Event per Day – This was a HUGE bonus. The Dana only has one wedding per day even though they have multiple ceremony and reception sites. Aside from this being beneficial for our guests, it was great for us as the wedding party since we had the entire grounds at our disposal for our pictures. It was also nice that we were not competing for storage space, or the bridal suite with another party. **Catering – One thing that I was concerned about with the venue was that they do not allow outside catering. And this was not anything unique about this venue. My only concern was that with a fusion wedding, I was concerned about the quality of the Indian food that they could create. However, not only were my wife and I blown away at the quality and authenticity of the flavors and dishes during our tasting; but my Indian family also reiterated the same after the wedding. And this was not only because the Chef is extremely talented, but he was very in tune to what we needed and wanted. He asked for any specific dishes and recipes, asked for you tube examples of techniques as suggested by my mom, and even provided us options of alternatives. In the end, they nailed it, and this was one of the biggest importance to me. I could go on and on, but as is clear from the above, I highly recommend The Dana on Mission Bay for your future wedding event. Simply reach out to either Christina Gold or Adrienne Hur…they will take care of you, walk you through the process, and take all your concerns away.
Reviewed On 7/25/2019 by Kayla D
Choosing The Dana on Mission Bay for our wedding was the absolute best decision we could have made. The venue is BEAUTIFUL and affordable, compared to other Southern California locations. Christina is phenomenal and basically acts as your own p...
ersonal coordinator (even though a day of coordinator is required, which is totally worth it, FYI!). The venue grounds are so beautiful and they only hold 1 wedding at a time, therefore, you have access to the entire venue for your wedding for pictures, etc. You can seriously not go wrong choosing this location for your dream day! I wish I could go back and do it all over again!
Reviewed On 11/16/2018 by Lindsay S
We wanted the wedding of our dreams and Christina and her staff provided just that. The beautiful bay view, huge bridal suite, and great accommodations are just a few things to mention. Christina even made sure not only that we had vegetar...
ian options, but also a vegan plate for our guests. There was constant communication throughout the planning stages and the big day went so smoothly. My guests all told me it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to and I have The Dana to thank for that.
Reviewed On 11/04/2018 by Clarisa R
Christina and the whole team at The Dana were great to work with. She is so knowledgeable and answered all of my questions super quickly. Their team was super prepared and everything went so smoothly... Really couldn't have asked for more.
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Alejandra F
I cannot express enough about how beautiful this hotel, ceremony and reception venue is. Christina and the whole banquets team did a phenomenal job. They are true professionals! I had the great opportunity to accompany my best friend since th...
e beginning of the planning stages and as soon as we met Christina and toured the venue, we knew it was the one. From the beginning of the planning process, to the day of the wedding, every single thing was flawless. Thank you for making my best friend's dream wedding become a reality!
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Christina G
What a great venue and amazing staff! I was a guest at a wedding and had a small incident (my shoe broke and I almost fell in front of everyone) :) One of the servers noticed and went out of their way to bring me flip flops from the gift shop f...
or free. I had no complaints when dancing late into the evening with my new shoes. A special thanks to that server for going above and beyond.
Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by Aileen L
My husband and I are a bi-coastal couple and once we chosen San Diego for our wedding location, we were searching reception venue after reception venue for the "just right" feel/essence that is San Diego. The Dana on Mission Bay was it! It is p...
erfectly located on Mission Bay and was very close to other San Diego attractions that our out of town guests can get to. Every single guest that arrived for our wedding loved The Dana on Mission Bay. The complete aesthetics of The Dana on Mission Bay was absolutely perfect and I was in love. We initially had booked and worked with Adrienne, who was very pleasant from the get go. We had no issues with Adrienne, who was professional and friendly, and who went over the top for her customers. We had moved back east for a brief period, and even with that transition, Adrienne was wonderful ensuring things were handled even 3000 miles away. Upon moving back to San Diego, we were introduced to Christina, who also was wonderful & professional. However, during that transition, we felt that our details and logistics that had been settled was lost in translation, which stressed myself and my husband out as we were focused on getting settled back in San Diego, and to finish planning the rest of this wedding. Christina and Adrienne, and the entire staff was responsive, professional and flexible in working with us, our guests, and our entire vendor team especially since our DJ/entertainment was from the east coast. Overall, The Dana on Mission Bay delivered our San Diego vibes to our east coast & other out of towner guests. We have received many compliments about our reception particularly the music, wedding food choices, and the ballroom space. The San Diego guests couldn't believe that this place existed amongst the bay. I highly recommend The Dana on Mission Bay for your wedding reception or wedding space needs.
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Luanne S
We held our son and his fiancé's wedding rehearsal dinner in The Marina Garden at The Dana on Sept. 28, 2018. After visiting several venues, we could not have been happier to have chosen The Dana. Adrienne, Christina and all the staff were incr...
edible. They had great suggestions, accommodated us at every turn, adhered to our wishes on certain things, the food was VERY good (many of our guests commented on it), and the service before, during and at the end of the evening was outstanding. Everyone was very easy to work with, always expeditiously responding to our communications, and just all in all made this a very stress-free occasion. The staff serving the appetizers and assisting with the dinner, along with the bartenders were so helpful and ready to assist wherever needed. We would highly recommend The Dana on Mission Bay for any upcoming events you may have.
Reviewed On 10/12/2018 by Sarah D
We were looking for a destination type wedding in our own hometown and the Dana gave us exactly that. Christina was great to work with, the landscapes/ ocean views were beautiful, the food was amazing and there were plenty of hotel rooms for al...
l of our guests. With the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception being all on site, our guests did not need to be transported elsewhere. The Dana only hosts one wedding a day, which made our wedding day feel extra special. We received so many compliments from our guests regarding the venue. I wish we would go back and relive our wedding!
Reviewed On 6/11/2018 by Amy R
The Dana on Mission Bay has been a great experience in assisting to create our dream wedding. Adriana and Caitlin were both very helpful and responded to our questions and emails promptly with answers that helped. We would definitely recommend ...
having your wedding at The Dana. They have a beautiful location and helped create the perfect wedding with everything the wedding package included. We are very happy you choose The Dana!
Reviewed On 4/15/2018 by Asia S
After lots of research my husband and I decided The Dana on Mission Bay was the perfect venue for us to have our wedding ceremony and reception at. On our first meeting we met with the Director of Catering, Adrienne Hur. Immediately we liked he...
r and she was able to assist with all our questions. During our second visit we got the opportunity to meet the Sales Manager, Caitlin Mincer. Caitlin helped us throughout the rest of the wedding planning. Caitlin and Adrienne helped me so much along the way with all the planning that I can’t express how happy I was with their services. Even the last two weeks before the big day Caitlin was there to answer even my smallest and silliest questions. The Dana is the perfect venue to celebrate your marriage. The team is great and the venue and resort is beautiful. All of our out of town guests were impressed with the resort. Oh yea, did I mention they also gave us a 2 night stay at the hotel. We loved everything about The Dana... the food, the service, the prices and even the wedding bartender! Highly recommend them for the perfect San Diego wedding.
Reviewed On 1/29/2018 by Lauren L
My husband & I are so happy we chose to have our wedding at the Dana. Our on-site locations for the ceremony (sunset lawn), cocktail hour (tropical courtyard), and reception (marina garden) were all picture-perfect, and the staff did an amazing...
job of setting everything up perfectly. Special thanks to catering manager Adrienne Hur who was very helpful - we immediately felt comfortable with her and we knew she'd help deliver the wedding of our dreams. Everything went off pretty much perfectly and we got TONS of compliments on our venue choice, including the amazing food!
Reviewed On 12/11/2017 by Tori H
The Dana Hotel did an awesome job making us, as well as our guests who stayed at the hotel, feel welcomed and comfortable. We spent almost an entire week leading up to our big day at the hotel. The staff got to know us and always kept us as a p...
riority. The day of our wedding was perfect. During the wedding reception my husband and I were never empty handed with drinks and the service was awesome! The food is amazing too! We wish we could do it all over again!
Reviewed On 11/09/2017 by Amy M
We got married this past February 2017 and we couldn’t be happier that we chose to work with Adrienne at the Dana Mission Bay. She was such an amazing coordinator and really took the time to make our day perfect to create a Valentines Day theme...
d wedding. Our guests still rave at the amazing food served and the beautiful grounds. Thank you!
Reviewed On 10/25/2017 by Jordan S
We are so happy with our choice of having our wedding at the Dana! Adrienne was so helpful with everything and we can't thank her enough for all of her help! The Dana has a few locations where you can have your ceremony but they only have one r...
eception ballroom, which we loved. We chose to have our ceremony by the water, which we wanted our wedding to be by the ocean but not get sandy. This location was perfect because it was on the grass! The food was also very good, and we had so many compliments from the guest! We seriously couldn't of asked for a better day and we are so happy we had our wedding here!!
Reviewed On 10/23/2017 by Sandy v
I really want to share what made our decision to choose The Dana on Mission Bay a no-brainer! We viewed and spoke with 4 other venues, but chose The Dana because: 1) From our very first meeting with Adrienne Hur at The Dana on Mission Bay, my d...
aughter and I were impressed. Warm, welcoming, and extremely knowledgeable, she allayed all our concerns over planning an out-of-town wedding (our daughter in Los Angeles, us in NC). 2) The site itself is lovely, with several location choices for wedding, cocktails & reception. 3) A big factor for us was that they have only one wedding onsite at a time, making it a more private and very personal experience! 4) The food was delicious! We felt this way ourselves, but have heard this from many others who are true Foodies! 5) The fact that we could accommodate all attendees on-site, with wonderful views from their rooms, was an added bonus. As our planning progressed, Adrienne was always readily available by email, phone, or in person. The Dana has a great team that work together well, and every single person we met along the way was lovely. Wedding weekend was fantastic, from the accommodating staff – (meaning EVERY person - the front desk folks, the Fire Fly Restaurant staff, the housekeeping staff) to Courtney, the on-site manager, and of course, Adrienne. She even snagged a great picture for us on her phone! We have been told repeatedly by many of our 210 guests what an epic evening it was. The most important people to feel that way are, of course, the Bride and Groom, who could not have been more pleased!
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017
Thank you for the review Sandy! It was an absolute pleasure working with you and your family on your daughter's Wedding. Don't be a stranger and please visit us soon!
Reviewed On 10/20/2017 by Dustin P
This venue is AMAZING! It has a beautiful setting and tucked away in a private area of Mission Bay is perfect. The value you get here is incredible and easily beats the other venues in the area. Adrienne and her staff are hands down the best in...
the business and we owe our entire wedding day to them for making it the best day ever!
Reviewed On 9/28/2017 by Cheryl G
We are thrilled about our experience planning, and pulling off without a hitch, our son and daughter in law's wedding at the beautiful Dana! The flawless ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were beyond our expectations! Adrienne, the Direc...
tor of Catering, was easy and professional to work with. Her ideas were welcomed, her communications were timely, and even when we wanted to add some last minute market lighting to the ballroom, she helped make it happen! Everything was absolutely gorgeous and I can't think of a better setting in San Diego than would have been better than the Dana for our joyous wedding. Bravo Dana! Bravo!!!
Reviewed On 9/20/2017 by Jamie B
We are so happy we chose to have our wedding at The Dana on Mission Bay! Adrienne was amazing to work with. She is super fast at responding to emails and super knowledgeable about everything. The venue was absolutely gorgeous and the big day we...
nt perfectly! All of the staff was extremely helpful; service was great! We could not have asked for a better venue! Thank you to everyone!!
Reviewed On 8/19/2017 by Katie J
Having our wedding at the Dana on Mission Bay was the very best decision we made! I am thrilled about how our wedding turned out and much of the credit goes to the Dana, specifically Adrienne Hur, the Director of Catering, who helped us to pla...
n the perfect day from when we were just inquiring about the venue through the actual wedding day when she was present the whole afternoon and evening. Adrienne was incredibly responsive to all of my and my family's questions, requests, and concerns. Each time we came to visit or bring a vendor by, she did her best to be there and be part of the meeting. Adrienne is amazing and made the whole wedding planning process so easy and so fun - and she is just a great person to be around! The Dana is the perfect setting for a wedding - the views are incredible, the hotel and the wonderful staff create a very relaxing, fun, and accommodating atmosphere, and the location is perfect for guests to enjoy all that San Diego has to offer. We were so impressed by the friendliness of the entire hotel staff through the whole experience working with the Dana. We chose an Italian Buffet for our wedding dinner and the food was excellent. We still have guests raving about the appetizers and late night snacks, too. Using the Mission Bay Ballroom was perfect for the amount of guests we had (199) and we were able to use the ballroom until midnight, which was a perk we did not find at many other venues we looked at in San Diego. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend the Dana on Mission Bay. Adrienne and her team will help you create the wedding you are hoping for, will offer valuable advice and guidance, and the Dana is such a great atmosphere to gather friends and family.
Reviewed On 8/18/2017 by Jiaxi Z
I first stayed at this hotel many years ago when I visited SD and I immediately fell in love with the beautiful gardens. Back then I'd never thought I'd have my wedding here, that's fate! I had the wedding ceremony on the Sunset Lawn and recep...
tion in the Marina ballroom. The view from the Sunset lawn was beautiful with the bay in the background. The hotel itself is quiet and secluded and feels like a tropical resort. The bridal suite had huge windows with views of the bay as well. The hotel also provided bakery sweets, orange juice and champion in the suite. It is a prefect location for photos and getting ready. Note that the ballroom is very close to the Firefly restaurant and pool which will have hotel guests in case that's a concern. But I didn't feel bothered by this and I received many congratulations and compliments from strangers passing by which was lovely. Adrianna was also very helpful in the coordination process. Dana is now definitely my favorite hotel in San Diego!
Reviewed On 7/22/2017 by Amanda K
My husband and I lived out of state but I grew up in San Diego and knew I wanted to get married in my hometown. We were hoping to get married on or near the water. After looking at a bunch of venues online and only a few in person, we found the...
Dana. We had my dad scout out the facility for us since we couldn't see it ourselves and went for it. It was the best decision we made. The location is beautiful. It is convenient for out of town guests and provided our guest the perfect weekend in San Diego. Our contact at the Dana, Adrienne, was amazing. She was very professional and was quick to answer all of our questions. She was accommodating to all of our requests to make our big day special. The catering team the day of the wedding was top notch. They were so friendly and made sure my husband and I were taken care of with food and drinks during the event. All of our guest loved the food and the scenery. Our wedding was held on the Sunset Lawn and reception on the Marina Lawn and it was absolutely perfect. We will definitely be going back to the Dana next time we are in San Diego as it holds a special place in our hearts.
Reviewed On 7/13/2017 by Melissa C
The Dana was everything I had dreamed for and more for our wedding. Being born and raised in San Diego, I wanted to get married by the water. The Dana's grass ceremony lawn was beyond beautiful and right on the water. They worked with us so tha...
t all our guests had a room by each other, and were able to have a discount with our wedding. Adrienne was our contact at the Dana, and she worked so well and hard to ensure our happiness with our special day. I loved the quaint feeling of the hotel and how private our ceremony and reception felt. It was definitely the most perfect day I could've ever imagined. The staff was friendly and aimed to please. We stayed a few extra days, and everything was amazing. Thank you for the perfect wedding day and experience!
Reviewed On 4/05/2017 by Lauren P
We had THE best experience with the Dana Hotel for our March 2017 wedding. After a bit of a planning error on my part, Adrienne was quick to help us out and book our ideal ceremony location at Sunset Park. She was more than accommodating and ma...
de the planning process a breeze! The location is beautiful! Our altar was framed in the background by palm trees. Our guests were covered in sunshine with the perfect amount of shade. It was the perfect spot for a tropical, island, beach inspired wedding. Our guests loved the rooms, the pools, the fire pit, and gorgeous views! Thank you! I highly recommend!
Reviewed On 2/08/2017 by Pamela L
Love the views, the bar was not completely set and was set outside. It was a cash bar but didn't have too much to choose from. Space is great
Reviewed On 11/13/2016 by Kaitlynn A
Our wedding day was perfect all thanks to The Dana. Working with Adrienne and her staff was an absolutely pleasure and I wouldn't have wanted my wedding day to go any other way. She answered all my questions in a timely matter, she ensured our ...
ceremony would be private which was huge being that we had it held on the Sunset Lawn, and the Cocktail Hour on the terrace was nothing less than magical. Our reception in the ballroom was perfect. Adrienne worked on a special layout just for our guests to ensure we used all the space efficiently. I highly recommend doing your wedding at The Dana if you want a VIP experience but not with the crazy cost. Don't wait, call Adrienne now!
Reviewed On 10/19/2016 by Sharon O
I can't express enough how The Dana on mission bay exceeded our expectations, from the moment we checked in, the service was top notch. Starting at the check in, to room service, firefly restaurant, bellman, and of course our wedding venue. The...
wedding ceremony and reception were perfect. The catering staff was amazing, bartenders and the food was delicious. I can never say enough about how pleased we were. Adrienne was amazing from the first day that I met her. We will recommend this hotel and visit again very soon Thank you for everything Sharon & Steve
Reviewed On 9/11/2016 by Knottie1473623143
We loved having our wedding at the Dana Hotel. All different locations at the venue are beautiful and look amazing in pictures. Adrienne, the Director of Catering, is very responive, organized and a pleasure to work with. She was always availab...
le to answer questions and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted for our big day. We had a stunning outdoor ceremony overlooking the bay, a garden cocktail hour and gorgeous reception overlooking the marina. Our guests loved the place and the food at the wedding. We recommend the Dana to all couples who want to have a romantic, elegant and beautiful outdoor wedding!
Reviewed On 8/16/2016 by Knottie1450751517
We could not have asked for a better venue than The Dana. The entire experience was better than expected. Adrienne, the catering manager was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. She worked with us to make sure everything went off withou...
t a hitch and it was very much appreciated. The ceremony was held on the Marina Lawn. Just beautiful. The reception was on the Marina Garden on a beautiful balmy night under market lights. Again, just beautiful. Our guests loved it. Thank- you Dana staff for giving us such a memorable beautiful wedding.
Reviewed On 1/19/2016 by Knottie43460228
We had our wedding this past November and it was an absolute dream! The weekend was magical and all of our guests who flew in from all over the country had the greatest time. Adrienne, the Catering director, is amazing and so easy to work with!...
She was always available to answer all my questions. I highly suggest picking the Marina Lawn for the ceremony as they have put a ton of work into making it look beautiful. But it also is a "blank canvas" which allows brides to have fun and choose decor for the rustic brown arch and garden. For the reception we decided to drape all the walls and it looks gorgeous against the floor to ceiling windows The Dana has in the ballroom. I highly recommend The Dana! It was fun to have all of our guests in one spot to hang out before the wedding, during the wedding and the Sunday brunch after!
Reviewed On 10/19/2015 by Knottie1445302696
We recently had our wedding reception at the Dana and I must say they exceeded our expectations in every area. From the warm and friendly staff to the beautiful views of Mission Bay. We also stayed four nights for a little honeymoon and it wa...
s awesome! The wedding suite was very clean, spacious, had a large balcony for relaxing and taking in the views. Being San Diego locals it was a nice getaway in our own backyard and they are very pet friendly so our little girl was with us the whole time! I highly recommend The Dana to anyone considering getting married in San Diego or just looking for a little getaway. Oh and you can't beat their prices. Special thanks to Adrienne the Director of Catering for making the planning painless!
Reviewed On 10/30/2014 by amber b
We had make special accommodations for our guests to be able to stay somewhere that was close to the wedding and other points of interest in San Diego and choose The Dana on Mission Bay. However, we were not aware at the time of booking that th...
e guest rooms were older and in need of updating. We had requested the rooms to be upgraded and paid an additional fee however the guests still got the most basic rooms available. They tack on a $20/night parking fee plus resort use fee on the final bill so be sure to check your statements to make sure all charges are correct. I had to call to get a refund since I did not park at the property. I stayed in the newer building and had a view of the park and bay and enjoyed my stay. The room was on the other side of the property so it was newer and overall nice and peaceful.
Reviewed On 8/18/2014 by Laura C
We chose to have our wedding here at the Dana last month, and I think it was a really good choice. Location is beautiful, the staff was really nice and seriously helped us out with everything (especially Rachel! Thanks Rachel!) and the food was...
absolutely phenomenal! We had a fantastic weekend and were able to check in to our rooms a few hours early (on a Friday in July--great surprise!) and stay a few hours later on Sunday because one of our friends wasn't feeling well. Maybe it's because we were there for a wedding and (honestly) giving them a good deal of $$, but the staff was very accommodating and really helped us out. We all stayed in the Bayside suites, which were beautiful and nicely updated. One of the rooms did have a plumbing issue but maintenance came out to fix it within an hour. We also rented the Bayside conference room for the getting-ready room, and it was perfect! And at night all of us were able to see the fireworks from just a short walk away from the ballroom. Now I do have to say, although the bayside rooms are beautiful, the inner rooms are much older and not as nice, especially since they don't have a view. So if you're willing to spend the $ for the nicer rooms, it's totally worth it, otherwise probably not. We did stay in a bayside room in December for a great price though (and the weather was still gorgeous) so that's another option to consider. All in all we are very happy with how our wedding turned out, the Dana made it a perfect day!
Reviewed On 1/12/2014 by Julie christine W
the place and set up was nice..
Reviewed On 7/21/2013 by Sarah N
To this trap! Avoid! I'm glad I did!
Reviewed On 10/23/2012 by Melissa R
My now husband and I picked the Dana because we wanted one venue for our wedding. We absolutely loved having our ceremony out on the Sunset Lawn which overlooks the bay and we couldn't of been happier with the room for our reception! The staff ...
was fabulous and very attentive. We had the best experience and would recommend The Dana to anyone!
Reviewed On 9/13/2012 by Jodie R
Beautiful Location, Reception room was perfect for our 250 guests, windows in the room made it feel open. Guest rooms on the bayside were beautiful. Catering manager was a bit difficult to work with but the day of everything went great which ...
is what matters!
Reviewed On 6/25/2012 by Blake C
The venue could not be more perfect for us. Right when you arrive, you feel like you are on a vacation and every muscle in your body relaxes. We searched high and low for ANY venue on the water all the way down the coast. There was no other pla...
ce that had the elegance but laid back feeling that The Dana has and you cannot even find a place with this kind of price point. The options that have available were so wonderful and it was a pleasure to work with Keith. COMPLETELY STRESS FREE. He responded to my emails sooo fast and answered everything with such detail and precision. The wedding day was perfect and all of our guests feel the same way about The Dana. Elegant and relaxing. Everyone had an incredible time,the drinks were great, the food was delicious, the staff was incredible, and everything went perfect. If you have not looked at The Dana, go look! You will not be disappointed!! To Keith and all of the Catering Staff, Thank you for allowing our dreams to become a reality.
Reviewed On 8/31/2011 by stephanie l
We stumbled upon this site when there was a wedding going on and we had a good look of the setup. It was totally what we had been dreaming of. From day 1 till the day off, Keith, the banquet manager had been very helpful and quick in responding...
our emails and fixing the problems if there were any. Everyone was amazed with the venue, both the Sunset Lawn and the Mission Ballroom. The bartender mixed really good drinks, and the filet mignon was cooked so well that night, it melted in you mouth. We totally forgot that there was also fireworks in the summer at SeaWorld which located right next to the hotel. So on that night there was fireworks right in front of us, to our pleasant surprise and some even thought we arranged that. We have to give another star for the waiting staff as one of them offered to warm up our food after we came back to the seats from socializing with our guests. Overall, everyone had a good time, things went really well and it's absolutely an amazing place to have your wedding there.
Reviewed On 6/29/2011 by Jackai Y
Our venue was beautiful and we had a nice time working with the Dana. There was one mistake with one of our special ordered sides at the cocktail hour, but they compensated us for the mistake which was very professional. Our guests loved the ve...
nue and thought the service was great as well.
Reviewed On 11/10/2010 by Angelica R
Love this location, it was perfect and the service was great.
Reviewed On 10/23/2010 by Kashi Y
The Dana was an awesome place to get married. The food was delicious and the staff friendly. The only issue I had was with the amplification of the ceremony, they couldn't get the mic to work so my wedding was 30 minutes late because of this. N...
ot cool.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Alison T
It is a beautiful facility right on the water. It was perfect for a sunset wedding outdoors followed by a reception in their huge dining hall. One wall was all windows looking out over the marina! I loved staying in one location for both the...
ceremony and the reception- at the Dana I didn't have to compromise anything to get both and both locations were just gorgeous. Angie Kemp and her staff were also just incredible and as nice as can be. The food was delicious and everything was so beautiful and elegant but also affordable.;Winter/spring weddings could get a bit chilly right on the water. Since it is so close to the water there is a bit of wind to be prepared for (no candles, weigh down veil, etc)
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Sandra G
;There was a change in the chief so my food selection did not taste the same as my tasting whihch was a significant disappointment. I was not happy that I was not informed of the change in chiefs. This was was my only complaint.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Larissa V
It was all inclusive, no traveling was necessary. The wedding ceremony, cocktails, reception, and hotel rooms were all right there. It had a beautiful view.;The food was not the same as the food we tasted. The chicken melted in our mouth at the...
tasting. It was dry and bland the night of the wedding ... I was very disappointed in that.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Aissa T
The reception area had the view of the hotel's pool area overlooking San Diego's Mission Bay. We had the entire banquet hall to ourselves since they don't schedule more than one function a day. They created a lounge area inside where people can...
sit comfortably instead of staying at their tables. We asked a staff member to pack food for my husband and I since we didn't get to eat enough during the reception and they gladly did so, sending the food to our room, even. We served 6 different cakes and without asking, the staff took the cakes after we cut the cake and served small portions of each cake for every guest! I was so happy that everyone got to try the cakes that we had personally picked out and very excited to share with our family and friends. The place is just absolutely gorgeous and we still come back to their small restaurant a few times a year for dinner or cocktails and appetizers to reminisce about our wedding day.

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Christina Gold
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Born in Los Angeles, I came to San Diego for college over fifteen years ago. Throughout my 13+ years of hospitality, I’ve had the opportunity to work at various hotels in San Diego to include Omni, Hilton, Marriott, and Hard Rock and have produced all types of events. Weddings have always been my specialty as I thoroughly enjoy the uniqueness , personal identity and creativity with each couple I experience. I hope you are enjoying the exciting (and stressful) process of wedding planning and my goal is to guide you in finding the perfect venue that meets your unique vision!

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