Discover San Diego’s Iconic Rooftop Event Venue
The Ultimate Skybox, located atop the Diamond View Tower in East Village San Diego, is an exclusive event venue with 4,500 sq. ft. of event space for weddings, corporate events, and private parties
Give your wedding personality with our on-site team, modern elegance, and skyline views
Whether a business luncheon, conference, or holiday party, our venue is ideal for corporate events.
Celebrate your milestone birthday, bar/bat mitzvah, anniversary, or engagement party.
EVERYTHING IS BETTER UP HERE
The Ultimate San Diego Event Venue For Your Wedding, Corporate events or Social Functions
EXPERIENCE THE BEST SAN DIEGO PRIVATE EVENT SPACE
You’ll love it up here.
Our Downtown San Diego private event space is like no other wedding venue or banquet hall. With our prime location, ballpark views, and modern vibe, you will be captivated from the moment you set foot inside. Perfect for your corporate event, birthday party, charity function, wedding, and so much more. Come see what makes our Skybox tower the private event space in San Diego that stands above all the rest.
Why is The Skybox so popular?
It’s true that there are many options when you think about private event spaces or wedding venues in San Diego. You may have even visited a few already. Nothing against the others, but what you’ll likely find is that many of these event spaces are a bit old school. The hotel venues feel like multi-purpose ballrooms. They may have had a corporate lunch in the very same room earlier in the day. No matter how much you decorate, there’s just something that feels somewhat impersonal. And for your wedding or special event, we feel your San Diego venue should shine through.
That’s what makes the Skybox so popular and unique. You don’t have to hold your wedding or gathering in a generic property. Imagine taking the elevator up to a breathtaking view – the best view in Downtown San Diego, in fact. Your guests will be charmed by the ambiance of the Skybox, from its welcoming outdoor area to its chic interior. Think of an amazing day or night in your own private event space and lounge – that’s the Skybox. It’s not stuffy or overly corporate. It’s not bland and interchangeable. It has a vibe all its own that wedding couples and partygoers really connect with.
How to book The Skybox
Our San Diego banquet hall and event space tends to book out far in advance, especially on highly desired calendar dates. So if you are planning a wedding or special event, be sure to contact us right away. Be ready with your event date so we can confirm availability. We’ll then take you through a few details, along with options for your event. If you like what you hear, we highly advise that you book The Skybox as soon as possible to ensure your first choice date. Our highly knowledgeable wedding and events staff will help ensure that all the specifics of your event are handled with the utmost care!
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Went to my friends wedding reception here and it was GORGEOUS!! The views are sick, multiple screens for viewing... read moreWent to my friends wedding reception here and it was GORGEOUS!! The views are sick, multiple screens for viewing slideshows, indoor/outdoor area, exquisite decorating...you get the idea! If i ever move back to SD, this is where I'm having my reception! Let me start saving my coins now! read less
D. L.The Skybox is a wonderful place to have a party! We rented the space for a birthday celebration and... read moreThe Skybox is a wonderful place to have a party! We rented the space for a birthday celebration and it was the perfect space, with gorgeous views of downtown San Diego, an outdoor fireplace, a kitchen and bar for the catering team to utilize, monitors for slide shows and a state-of-the-art sound system. Our site liaison, Jessica, was a delight to work with. She was professional, courteous and punctual, the first to arrive and the last to leave on the day of the event. Would highly recommend the Skybox if you're looking for a special space to hold an event. read less
Jeanee L.I have filmed a wedding ceremony and reception here. The property is scenic and is a perfect location for sunset... read moreI have filmed a wedding ceremony and reception here. The property is scenic and is a perfect location for sunset and city scape shots. The venue overlooks Petco Park. The space is very unique and provides a stunning backdrop for photos and video. The staff was also extremely helpful. jfvideography read less
J F. -
Wow.Cannot believe I never did a review for this place. It's definitely the "Ultimate".We held our reception here and everyone... read moreWow.Cannot believe I never did a review for this place. It's definitely the "Ultimate".We held our reception here and everyone just RAVED about how spectacular the view was. Pili, is who we worked with to put it all together, was just such a doll. ! The vendors she suggested were excellent (Although not too fond with the Floral vendor we chose), other than that, it was a night that was unforgettable, and they make your special occasion an event of the year. Its costly but well worth it ! I can honestly say that no wedding we have been too since have ever topped the skybox! read less
Jennifer L.Attended a wedding here earlier this month, and it was a lot of fun! The venue has a sweeping view... read moreAttended a wedding here earlier this month, and it was a lot of fun! The venue has a sweeping view of the stadium (you can actually watch the game from the balcony) and the harbor. Gorgeous. There's a full bar, super clean bathrooms with lots of toiletry baskets, and even a small area for guestbook/photobooth/gift table settings. Really nice. There's even a warm fire place area outside for when it gets chillier at night. Loved the venue and had a great time! read less
Evonne L.We held my dad's celebration of life here and I can only rave about the experience. Amanda responded to my... read moreWe held my dad's celebration of life here and I can only rave about the experience. Amanda responded to my online inquiry immediately and was honest and straightforward about everything we'd need to consider when it came to cost, timing, etc. Stef was incredibly helpful and super responsive. Rachael was the event coordinator for the day and managed everything beautifully. The space is spectacular but the level of service we received really makes this place amazing. At a time when I didn't want to stress about anything, these women took care of everything and helped create a memorable sendoff. I can't recommend them highly enough. read less
Erin S. -
Picking a wedding venue was tough! My husband and I are city people and love the urban feel. We checked... read morePicking a wedding venue was tough! My husband and I are city people and love the urban feel. We checked out so many places and this one was even better than what we expected... I was so happy I found The Ultimate Skybox! It has the most amazing views all around, windows from floor to ceiling, and not to mention the best staff. Julia was our wedding coordinator and was awesome. So friendly and down to earth. We were suppose to have our wedding on the balcony, but there was a big chance of rain, so we had to have it inside... and it turned out, in my opinion, even better inside. The way the windows made reflections on the glossy wood floors was so beautiful. It was so magical. I also loved how our guests could hang out on the heated balcony or inside during the reception.They have everything you could ever need for an amazing wedding! Such an amazing experience!Thank you guys so much! read less
Lina P.We had the best experience having our wedding here on April 2, 2017. This was actually the first venue at... read moreWe had the best experience having our wedding here on April 2, 2017. This was actually the first venue at which we looked, and the only reason we didn't sign on right away was me saying "we cant go with the first place we see." But we found ourselves comparing every other space to this one, and we called them soon after to reserve the date. Everyone at Creative Affairs (which manages events at the venue) was fabulous and so willing to work with us at every twist and turn. Whenever we had a question or issue, the crew was willing to accommodate and make it work. And when the big day came, everyone commented on how beautiful the space is and what a wonderful event it was. We were grateful for the flexibility to bring in our own vendors, but that they had a list of preferred vendors. We ended up going with some of their preferred vendors and we were so glad they were familiar with the site, it made things so much easier. Overall, it was a magical experience and a perfect day. (This is the same review I posted on The Knot) read less
Ashley S.I came here for a wedding and I am just blown away by the amazing hospitality of the staff and... read moreI came here for a wedding and I am just blown away by the amazing hospitality of the staff and the beautiful views of Downtown SD/Petco Park! The wedding I attended began at 5:30pm and it was funny because the music of the Padres getting ready below started to playing during the vows, so all of a sudden you just heard Miley Cyrus rocking out to 'Party in the USA!' WHOO!!! If that doesn't say party, I don't know what does. One cool moment while we were here was when the Padres scored a home run, we could see the fireworks set off from the stadium at the Skybox. The food here is amazing too. I think it's an in-house catering company so if you are looking to have your wedding here, go with the Skybox's choices of caters! Parking is the one thing that really became confusing. When I pulled in to the parking lot under the building, I was told that the Skybox people upstairs would validate my parking. When I asked if there was anything that I needed to pay if I stayed longer or if it became past a certain time, the man who was working the booth just started laughing and me and said "THE SKYBOX WILL VALIDATE!" I was just like, well, all right, took my ticket and drove it. I couldn't believe he laughed at me... at my face! During the cocktail hour, I found one of the staff (later found out he was the security/bouncer man) and had asked him about the Skybox validating my parking. Since I was laughed at, I didn't know what to do. Anyways, he had asked his supervisor and they didn't really know so before I left I asked the people who ran the front desk at the time. They said they didn't really known either, but eventually they let me out. Overall... Beautiful venue and great views of the city. If you are coming to check out the venue for an event/wedding, ask your wedding planner to double check about parking/validation so you don't end up in the same problem as I did! read less
Andy C. -
If I could give this location and their staff a million stars, I would. They were fantastic. My husband and... read moreIf I could give this location and their staff a million stars, I would. They were fantastic. My husband and I do not live in California so I had flown out to look at a few venues, none of them being the Skybox. I told him I narrowed it down to two. Then right before we both had the opportunity to come out to look at the two I had chosen, we saw the Skybox on the Wedding-Spot and the Knot. My husband said we "HAD" to check it out. I called Amanda and she was the nicest person ever. We booked our appointment and the minute we walked in, my husband said: "This is it".The Skybox is stunning and has some of the best views in San Diego. It is non-traditional and made us feel like we truly had a unique wedding. Before the wedding, we were introduced to our wedding coordinator, Chauncey. Chauncey is one of the sweetest people! She is so experienced and organized. I'm a little OCD and she was able to handle my expectations, meet them, and go above and beyond them. Both her and Amanda were always willing to speak with me on the phone and answer any questions/concerns I had. They were able to point me in the right direction as far as a caterer goes and give recommendations for all our other vendors.At the wedding, all our guests expressed how beautiful the venue was. We were told that it was one of the best weddings and that the view from the venue made it. Our guests were extremely happy because everything ran seamlessly. I never had to worry about anything because Chauncey was there t the whole time. She would come up to me about 5 minutes before we had to do the next event (i.e. father-daughter dance, cake cutting, etc.) and ask if Philip (my husband) and I were ready to move on or if we wanted a few more minutes.Honestly, the care and attention she and her staff that day gave were beyond excellent. Chauncey made sure we ate that day, had a drink in our hands, and were overall happy. The venue is drop-dead gorgeous, but the staff deserves all the praise. I will recommend this place 11 out of 10 times. read less
Tanya J.Had our wedding here 3/19/16.VIEW: Getting married? Do yourself a favor and just come check it out. The view is... read moreHad our wedding here 3/19/16.VIEW: Getting married? Do yourself a favor and just come check it out. The view is the best in San Diego, and it's a great way to wow guests right away. SPACE: The room itself is great, if a little board-roomish. To compensate for this, we hired a furniture company to come bring quirky funky chairs and couches, which more than compensated for it. Made it all a really great experience.We had our ceremony off-site because it felt a little awkward to have it there. It would've been fine, but I think it's better as just a reception venue if you can swing it. SERVICE: With the rental comes a day-of coordinator, assigned 3 months before the wedding itself. Ours was a charming young woman named Chauncey, who worked with us every step of the way, holding us to a checklist, asking us questions we didn't even know we needed to answer, and basically guiding us through the entire thing.We cannot say enough nice things about Chauncey, personally or professionally. I have no idea what kind of experience it would've been without her, and I shudder to even consider it. So much of the ease and flow of the entire day was because she was back there running the thing from start to finish. Couldn't have been better. read less
Jay B.My now-husband and I picked The Ultimate Skybox as our wedding venue for November 2014. We scheduled a site... read moreMy now-husband and I picked The Ultimate Skybox as our wedding venue for November 2014. We scheduled a site viewing and were blown away by how beautiful the view was. Our contact, Pili, was wonderful at helping us pin down a date and with all the planning up to the day of our wedding. Pili, and the Creative Affairs team, really made our wedding what it was. She saw our vision and went with it. She was very easy going, yet detail-oriented. She was with us every step of the way, checking in often to ensure that everything was going as planned. Her guidance, and our day-of coordinator, Chauncey, were included in the price of the venue. We could not have been more happy with the outcome. We lucked out and had the most beautiful day, with a gorgeous sunset, for our vows. The team changed the room so quickly from our ceremony, to a station dinner set-up, including our first dance set up. This included candles (we provided), in a circle around the dance floor. It was so beautiful. Chauncey was always there for anything we needed. She made sure everything was on schedule, and coordinated with our DJ for songs/dances/toasts/etc. She was not intrusive, though. She only made it in one of our photos 🙂 At the end of the night, the pack-up was so quick. We were prepared to help out a little, but by the time 10 o'clock came, it was pretty much taken care of.Overall, the Skybox was the best place for us to get married. Our families and friends still talk about how flawless things were at our wedding. It's definitely a show-stopping venue and I highly recommend it! Thank you Ultimate Skybox!!! read less
Megan P. -
I was really nervous about booking a venue where I had to find all my own vendors, but I had... read moreI was really nervous about booking a venue where I had to find all my own vendors, but I had to have this space! It was too perfect. And guess what? With their team of planners by your side, finding all your vendors and keeping them on track is super easy. The reception was so beautiful and everything went perfectly. Just book it, you will be so happy you did! read less
Holly E.We had our company holiday party here and it was AWESOME! It was so neat to be able to look... read moreWe had our company holiday party here and it was AWESOME! It was so neat to be able to look down into Petco Park, and see Coronado in the distance. The layout of the inside was great as well. There is a bar in the back of the venue with a nice area to mingle with guests. The front section has a nice space for a dance floor (or karaoke in our case!). Once everything was set up, the venue looked incredible and we had a fantastic party. read less
Amanda G.We can't say enough how awesome our experience was. Everything about the venue and the service we received was... read moreWe can't say enough how awesome our experience was. Everything about the venue and the service we received was first class and exceeded our expectations. Our event coordinator, Stefanie Muse, was absolutely amazing. She was accessible, super responsive, and totally on top of every detail regarding our event. Her exceptional service allowed us to focus solely on enjoying our wedding and having a great time with our guests because she handled every little detail and kept the event running smoothly from start to finish. The venue provided spectacular views and a unique wedding experience that made a huge impression on all of our guests. It truly was a magical evening that we will never forget. read less
Jay J. -
If you're looking for a way to show off beautiful San Diego and go a bit against the grain on... read moreIf you're looking for a way to show off beautiful San Diego and go a bit against the grain on conventional venues, look no further. My husband and I knew this was our wedding venue the moment we stepped into the room. Forget your hotel ballrooms with no windows or generic garden gazebo. You don't even need to spend tons on decorations or lighting with the sweeping city lights and landscape all around you. The venue comes with, hands down, the best wedding coordinators in the business from Creative Affairs, a built in bar (you can bring your own spirits at no extra charge), security, and a list of preferred vendors for rentals and catering that you'd probably pick anyway they're so good. We still get genuine compliments from our wedding guests about how it was the best wedding and venue they'd been to and we were married in October 2016. Sunset pictures from this venue are to die for and unlike other wedding pictures you'll see. We truly had our dream wedding and day at The Ultimate Skybox. Our coordinator, Rachel, allowed us to show our out of town parents the venue on separate occasions before the big day, with no hassle at all. The pricing is upfront, and although maybe a bit higher than other venues, so worth it in the end as it really includes a lot, and allows you to just really enjoy the planning process and wedding day! read less
Stacey E.The views are spectacular. Best in San Diego by a mile! Your guests will be wowed! The staff is professional... read moreThe views are spectacular. Best in San Diego by a mile! Your guests will be wowed! The staff is professional and with you the whole way, answering all questions and concerns. There is day of support as well. We had a day event during a Padres game, but I can only imagine how magical it must be at night with the fireplace and skyline of our beautiful city. read less
Chris G.Great venue for an upscale party, with about 100 people.The views are AMAZING, with a beautiful sunset and perfect access... read moreGreat venue for an upscale party, with about 100 people.The views are AMAZING, with a beautiful sunset and perfect access to what is going on at Petco that night. We were there for a birthday party, and from the looks of it, the venue has everything for a great party:- easy to find location, in gaslamp- beautiful view- bar - stage and audio for live band/DJ/speeches- nice bathrooms- food stationsIf you're looking for a sit down dinner, I'm not sure if they're able to provide that, but our party hosts had food stations and tons of hors d'oeuvre being passed around. Food was pretty good too.Not sure about the parking situation since we walked there from our hotel.We had a great time, and as a bonus, Monster Jam was going on at Petco the night we were there, so it was extra entertainment provided. The weather was perfect, and we had a great time. Highly recommend this venue if you're looking to host an unforgettable party. read less
Susan S. -
This venue is absolutely stunning! The views are phenomenal, and the Creative Affairs staff that runs it are super helpful... read moreThis venue is absolutely stunning! The views are phenomenal, and the Creative Affairs staff that runs it are super helpful and coordinated. Amanda and Stephanie helped us put together an amazing wedding here! If you have the opportunity to host an event at the Skybox, do it! It's worth it. read less
Bill I.As a wedding officiant I see a lot of venues, but the Ultimate Skybox is one of a kind. ... read moreAs a wedding officiant I see a lot of venues, but the Ultimate Skybox is one of a kind. The staff is amazing. Chauncey and Pili were great and kept everything on time and running smoothly. The view was amazing and the experience was unforgettable. I work mostly in Orange County but I would come back to San Diego anytime to work with the folks at The Ultimate Skybox. read less
Chris D.Best venue in San Diego! The views of Coronado, Petco and the San Diego skyline are spectacular. Skybox is particularly... read moreBest venue in San Diego! The views of Coronado, Petco and the San Diego skyline are spectacular. Skybox is particularly magical at night. All of our guests raved about the view and it really created the ultimate wedding reception experience! The Creative Affairs team that coordinates events for Skybox is fantastic! We first met Amanda who showed us the venue and we were impressed by how down to earth she was as well as detail-oriented and organized! We knew our wedding reception would be in good hands with Creative Affairs. Jessica was the coordinator who was assigned to our wedding and she was also fantastic to work with! I'm a Type A personality and had lots of random questions leading up to the wedding and Jessica always responded to my e-mails quickly. I really trusted her advice when it came to the layout, logistics, timeline, etc...She is so sweet too! Our reception was perfect! Thanks, Creative Affairs! read less
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