Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Indoor and outdoor spaces, BYO, Valet parking

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Starting at $2,800 for 50 Guests

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Starting at $2k for 50 Guests
Starting at $2k for 50 Guests

Venue capacity

up to 150

Starting price

$2K to start

Seymour Marine Discovery Center Overview

Have the beach wedding of your dreams without getting sand on your wedding dress! With breathtaking views of Monterey Bay, access to the aquarium, and space for 120 guests, the Seymour Center is the ideal spot for your Santa Cruz ocean side wedding. Plus, all facility rental fees support our education programs and ocean conservation!

Venue Notes

-Exclusive use of the Seymour Center’s La Feliz Room/La Feliz Deck from 10 AM to 11 PM and the Exhibit Hall/Shipwreck Deck from 4 PM to 11 PM. -A complimentary wedding rehearsal. Must be scheduled in advance. Free parking. -Free admission to the Seymour Center for your guests during our open hours (10 AM to 4 PM) on your wedding day. -Two volunteer docents at the seawater touch table in our Exhibit Hall for up to two hours during your wedding reception. -Tables, chairs, A/V equipment. -A venue coordinator. -Timeline support.

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

14 banquet tables, 12 cocktail tables, 94 padded chairs
Bride's dressing area
Coat check room
Kitchen for prep only
Large parking lot
Podium and/or stage
Tables and chairs provided

Requirements

- Amplified music OK indoors only- BYO alcohol- Choose from a list for catering- General liability insurance required- Music must end by 10:00PM- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- No smoking- Venue must approve all decorations- Wedding coordinator required