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This event space is a hidden gem in San Diego. My husband and I did a destination wedding in San... read moreThis event space is a hidden gem in San Diego. My husband and I did a destination wedding in San Diego and saw 10+ venues in a long weekend trip to nail down the big vendors. As soon as we walked in we knew this was the place. The indoor/outdoor feel, large floor to ceiling windows, outdoor fire place and views of Coronado Island and Petco park are just a few of the features we loved. The space is clean and modern. They have a full kitchen and built in bar. The space is BYOB for all vendors which helps a lot with the cost (there is a required catering and rentals list but its very extensive). The cost is a little higher than we wanted for a venue however with a wedding planner from Creative Affairs built into the price its easy to understand the value and did not cause us to think twice about choosing this space. You have the option of using the furniture on hand or bringing in your own rentals. Since we were having a traditional dinner with family style food, we only opted to only use the belly bar tables outside and outdoor lounge furniture they have on the patio. All their furniture is beautiful itself and we did not need to do any decorating outside of having a few candles. They also have a couple of sectional couches, 2 large 6 person farmer style tables and a few living room chairs. If you are looking to host a casual party of a business event, any of these pieces could be handy to use. We had just over 100 guests and I would say 20 more would have probably been pushing it a bit for a traditional wedding dinner but we would have made it work. With the indoor/outdoor space, you can push tables onto the patio if needed. I would also add the convenience of the parking garage in the building and the ability to cover the cost for guests if you would like. Our wedding was on a night there was no baseball game so it was a little cheaper. We provided transportation for most guests so parking costs were under $200 for all our guests who drove so we covered the cost. Consistent with other reviews here, its an amazing way to show your guests the city of San Diego. read less

JULIA, WEDDING PLANNER FOR THE ULTIMATE SKYBOX, MADE MY DAY (FROM THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE):Every detail was taken care... read moreJULIA, WEDDING PLANNER FOR THE ULTIMATE SKYBOX, MADE MY DAY (FROM THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE):Every detail was taken care of to perfection at my daughter and son-in-law's reception. They chose the site and I could not have been more pleased. All I did was show up and have a good time and that I did!. When I stepped foot in the skybox, it took my breath away. I stopped in my tracks to take it all in. Photo enlargements of the newlyweds greeted us off of the elevator (a must do!!); the table setting was so pleasant and large windows show-cased views of downtown San Diego and beyond. Then I walked onto the balcony and fans were piling into Petco Stadium as the Padres had a game the same night. It could not have been better!Julia made this experience delightful! I would advise every couple to use the Skybox and to hire Julia!! I live in the Minneapolis, MN area and would have paid more for a venue than I did this in San Diego.Norma K. read less

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

I have been hosting an annual event at the Ultimate Skybox over the past 12 years. The staff is... read moreI have been hosting an annual event at the Ultimate Skybox over the past 12 years. The staff is great to work with and you get a stunning facility and view! read less

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

This Place is STUNNING!! We had the opportunity of celebrating some friends of ours wedding reception up here in the... read moreThis Place is STUNNING!! We had the opportunity of celebrating some friends of ours wedding reception up here in the Ultimate Skybox in the Diamondview Tower. The views are unbelievable and the setup was gorgeous! Perfect views of Petco park, the San Diego skyline & the bay. They had a 12 foot long outdoor fireplace. They also had a security guy holding us down all night lol.. This is definitely an amazing place and if you ever get the chance to come up here don't skip out. If it wasn't so far for us, I would suggest this being where we have our reception.OOOOO5 out 5 Afros read less

WEDDING TIME!!!On top of San Diego, view of Petco Park when the Padres playing the SFGiants, and vows for the... read moreWEDDING TIME!!!On top of San Diego, view of Petco Park when the Padres playing the SFGiants, and vows for the "I DOs". VENUE: Perfect venue for the wedding. Amazing city views of San Diego. Great photos opps on a summer day in mid-July, spacious for a 150 count intimate wedding. Outdoor space, indoor floor, and a bar! Also, if you are having a wedding here guests get free parking downstairs - just mention the wedding.Loves it. read less

The wife and I attended a wedding reception here and it was really awesome. The venue is large and... read moreThe wife and I attended a wedding reception here and it was really awesome. The venue is large and has a spectacular view of Downtown San Diego. I like that the venue has a large outdoor balcony, bar, and fire pit. If you are looking for a great venue to host a special event, look no further as this is as good as it gets!!! read less

Spectacular!! Everything about The Ultimate Skybox exceeded our expectations. We booked this venue because the views are phenomenal and as... read moreSpectacular!! Everything about The Ultimate Skybox exceeded our expectations. We booked this venue because the views are phenomenal and as avid baseball fans this venue hit it out of the park. You get the most beautiful view of downtown, Petco Park and Coronado. You can't go wrong with having your wedding here. The flow of the venue was awesome. Some guests would hang outside by the firepit, some at the bar, and others on the dance floor so no matter where our guests were it felt like everyone was included in the fun. Our guests RAVED about our reception asking how we could have ever found such a cool venue in downtown and after months of having our wedding they still talk about our reception and how awesome it was. The Creative Affairs team was so easy to work with and best of all IT WAS ALL STRESS FREE!! We never once stressed about our reception and how it was going to go. Rachael was so wonderful to work with she really made sure I was at ease with the flow, decorations, set up and schedule that I never turned into a bridezilla... haha. We couldn't be happier with our wedding at The Ultimate Skybox. Thank you Creative Affairs for all of your hard work in making our wedding a day we will never forget. read less

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

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

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

The experience at the Ultimate Skybox was amazing from start to finish. I'm from Ohio and wanted a venue that... read moreThe experience at the Ultimate Skybox was amazing from start to finish. I'm from Ohio and wanted a venue that you wouldn't be able to find back home. The views are spectacular no matter where you look. Our guests raved about the views. There's multiple places guests can mingle other than at the tables. At the front, they had seating area. There's an outdoor patio with a huge fireplace and seating. I think the fireplace was a guest favorite. I loved the hardwood floors. I was looking for a venue that didn't have that tacky carpet that clashes with everything (you guys know what I'm talking about). This place was just so elegant. Everyone we dealt with at Creative Affairs did an amazing job. Chauncey was our coordinator and I was in good hands the whole time. Our wedding could not have been more perfect. read less

From the moment we walked in, we knew this was where we wanted to get married. The views were amazing,... read moreFrom the moment we walked in, we knew this was where we wanted to get married. The views were amazing, and it was the perfect combination of all things "us." City views, upscale decor, but still fun and youthful. It really was terrific. I mean, just look at this view! yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… and yelp.com/biz_photos/the-…I loved that the ceremony and reception were all in one location. I also loved the fireplace, it's kind of my "thing." So for me, that was a selling point. I've reviewed the Event team separately over at Creative Affairs, so feel free to check that out, but a quick summary is that they're amazing, hard working and wonderful! read less

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

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

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

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

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

Incredible venue for your private party! Breathtaking unobstructed view of the city that make for some great pano-pics with a... read moreIncredible venue for your private party! Breathtaking unobstructed view of the city that make for some great pano-pics with a birds-eye view of Petco Park. Perfect event location if you're a baseball fan or can reserve it for your favorite concert artist.All that left to say is WOW! read less

The Ultimate Skybox is an exclusive venue for the Creative Affairs team, so this review will cover both the venue... read moreThe Ultimate Skybox is an exclusive venue for the Creative Affairs team, so this review will cover both the venue and the coordinators.First, the venue: This venue occupies the entire top floor (15th floor) of the DiamondView Tower building in downtown San Diego, situated just beyond right field of the Padres baseball park (Petco Park). The venue includes an outdoor terrace which overlooks Petco Park, with views of downtown, Point Loma, Coronado & the Pacific Ocean in the background. The venue is quite simply stunning. It's an ideal blend of sophistication and laid back San Diego vibe: not too casual, but not pretentious either. It was perfect! There's a great dance floor area, an ample bar, and even a contemporary outdoor fireplace as well; great for any social gathering. In nice weather, the glass wall leading to the terrace folds completely in, to create a true indoor/outdoor feel. We used this venue on a very busy Padres game night (a Padres/Dodgers game), and even with 40,000+ in attendance, our guests had very few issues with parking or closed streets (there is a 3-level underground parking garage in the building).As for the coordinators: Pili and Chauncey were absolutely amazing! Both were very thorough, professional, and had a meticulous eye for detail. They were also incredibly responsive to all our questions and requests (which were MANY), and were genuinely pleasant to work with. The only thing we would have liked to change about our big day was the weather (which was completely out of their control of course), but even with impending rain, Chauncey remained wonderfully flexible up to the last moment on letting us decided whether or not to hold our ceremony on the outdoor terrace. We received countless compliments from our guests on the seamlessness and flawless execution of our wedding, which is a glowing testament to the entire staff at Creative Affairs. The value this team provided was truly above and beyond our wildest expectations. read less