Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwy
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 458-4904
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Average Cost: $23,000
*Average cost for an Annenberg Community Beach House wedding is calculated by figuring a 125-person guest list for a Saturday night wedding for 6 hours using their most expensive facility rental fees, furniture, average catering costs ($100/pp), tax and gratuity. Transportation to venue, entertainment, decorations, flowers, tents, are not included. Price is rounded up to the nearest thousand.
How it breaks down:
Facility Rental Fee:
Marion Davies Guest House – 1st Floor & Garden: $1,600.00 Mon – Thurs / $1,900.00 Fri / $2,400.00 Sat & Sun
The Event House Garden Terrace Room: $2,400.00 Mon – Thurs / $2,700.00 Fri / $2,900.00 Sat & Sun
The Event House Garden Terrace Room & Terrace Lounge: $3,500.00 Mon – Thurs / $3,900.00 Fri / $4,500.00 Sat & Sun
Sand & Sea Room w/ View Deck in the Pool House: $3,800.00 Mon – Thurs / $4,500.00 Fri / $4,800.00 Sat & Sun (not available June 14 – Labor Day)
The Courtyard
Marion Davies Guest House
Additionally, keep these things in mind about the venue:
Glass bottles, glass containers, etc. in the pool area, Sand & Sea Room and View Deck are not allowed
Beer, wine, and champagne only
Clients are required to use the Beach House furniture, which includes a variety of seating options, tables, and lounge furniture.. They do not permit furniture from outside rental companies.
The Beach House does not provide event lighting, sound equipment, speakers or microphones with the exception of the Marion Davies Guest House which is equipped with a surround sound system where clients can bring inan iPod or CDs. (Note: Most DJ’s will provide their own sound equipment as well)
Amplified music is only allowed inside. However, acoustic music and amplified speaking is allowed outside.
The View Deck. Photo by Leila Brewster.
The Sand and Sea Room
Additional Costs: Food: Catering must be provided by one of their approved caterers. Click here for a list of approved caterers
Valet (see below)
Ceremony Surcharge (all on-site ceremonies): $450.00
Security (1 guard for a minimum of 5 hours, $17.81 per hour)
More Stats:
Space Type: Inside and Outside
Bridal Suite: Yes
Size: 10-400 for inside and outside combos. The Marion Davies Guest House can hold 200, the Event House 244, and the Sand and Sea rooms are up to 280 combined.
Food Service Type: Depends on caterer
Ceremony on the View Deck
Beach space is first come, first serve. They do not issue permitsIf you want to have a ceremony on the beach, keep these rules in mind:
Must have less than 150 participants
Amplified sound is allowed between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Chairs, runner, canopies under 400 sq. feet, and stages under 30″ high are allowed
Vehicles, tents with sides, blocking sidewalks, staking items into sand, and fires, alcohol, and glass are not allowed
Beach Ceremony. Photo by Kirsten Ellis for Beaux Arts Photographie
Parking: Yes. You have to pay for pre-paid parking spaces ($8 – $12 per car estimated) and a parking attendant (4 hour minimum, $22 per hour)
Party On! Events can run from 6pm – 10pm Mon – Fri / 6pm – 11pm Sat & Sun. Keep in mind that alcohol must stop being served 30 minutes before the end of your event, with last call 40 minutes prior to your event.
The Event House. Photo by Kirsten Ellis for Beaux Arts Photographie
How Will Grandma Get There? Santa Monica is a great area for guests, and there are a lot of hotel options. However, keep in mind that because it’s a popular destination, rooms will be on the more expensive side. With that said, there are reputable hotels such as a the DoubleTree in addition to pricer options like the Fairmont and The Viceroy. It’s an easy cab ride from the hotel to the venue.
Marion Davis Guest House
Inside the Marion Davies Guest House
The Report:
Now a public facility, the beach house was once private. It was built in the 1920′s by William Randolph Hearst for actress Marion Davies. The property, once considered a “hot spot” in the Gold Coast era was by architect Julia Morgan, and featured 100-plus rooms and an ornate marble pool. It went on to become a private beach club in 1947, and was eventually sold to the state of California in 1959. It was revamped in 2009 to become a community beach house, and while it got a more modern design it still retains the vintage features of the Marion Davies era. As a wedding venue, you essentially have three spaces to choose from: the Marion Davies Guest House, the Event House, and the Pool House, with room options/combos available within each.
Woman Getting Married Says:
I really like the Annenberg Community Beach House as a wedding venue. Considering I live extremely close to it, I know just how well situated it is…it’s right on the beach but it’s still far enough down from where the bulk of the tourist action happens. I love the combination of vintage and modern….and while you have to see which space best suits your wedding size, I think the Marion Davies Guest House is a great and affordable option. The main bummer for me is that you can only have beer and wine and no spirits. I think that can be limiting for a large number of people (and who doesn’t want a fun drink!), but if you think your crowd won’t mind then I highly suggest you visit the venue.
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