Escondido Venues + Wedding Locations
Escondido's many unique meeting and event venues vary in size to accommodate groups of 5 to over 1000. Welk Resort and the California Center for the Arts have extensive meeting and event spaces to accommodate a wide variety of group needs. You can also create a unique experience at any number of beautiful venues such as The Ranch at Bandy Canyon, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and our beautiful wineries.
Escondido is a meeting and event destination that is affordable and easily accessible. Located in the heart of San Diego’s North County, Escondido is just 30 miles north of San Diego and a short drive from Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles Counties. For assistance with planning your event, please contact the properties directly.

- Bates Nut Farm – Weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, family reunions, car shows, and picnics.
- Brick n Barn — Weddings and events hosted at the former Betty Crocker Estate, dating back to 1872. Select from our antique barn, hilltop altar, peppertree canopy, or manicured gardens.
- California Center for the Arts, Escondido – Several conference rooms of varying sizes and service offerings with seating from 20 to 800 people as well as outdoor patio areas. The perfect backdrop to create a unique and memorable wedding.
- City Hall Dome, Maple Street Plaza and Queen Califia's Magical Circle
- Ethereal Open Air Resort – A beautifully unique destination resort for weddings, receptions and corporate retreats.
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park – Weddings, corporate/social events, and community fundraisers in a variety of unique venues.
- Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead – A rustic, outdoor setting for weddings, birthday parties, and community events.
- Stone World Bistro and Gardens - Weddings, parties, events, groups... we look forward to helping you create a successful event that is memorable and unique.
- The Centre – Whatever your event needs, allow us to make it all happen. Weddings, events, meetings - indoor and outside.
- The Ranch at Bandy Canyon – Weddings, corporate events, cottages/overnight packages, equestrian, and family fun!
- The Vineyard at Escondido – Golf tournaments, weddings, corporate meetings, fundraisers and holiday parties.
- Vintana Wine + Dine – A variety of unique venue options located on the Penthouse Level of the Lexus Centre of Escondido, Vintana offers a modern take on California Cuisine and picturesque views of the town and countryside.
- Welk Resort – Indoor and outdoor venues for meetings, weddings or private parties from 10 to 200 people.
See the Tab below for Winery Wedding locations!
(pictured: Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens)
- American Legion Post 149 – Two venues: a hall accommodates 120 people and an outdoor patio/grass area accommodates 225 guests.
- Bates Nut Farm – Weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, family reunions, car shows, and picnics.
- Best Western Escondido Hotel – Newly renovated! Meeting/conference room accommodates up to 80 people. Dining area available for lunch or receptions.
- Brick n Barn — Monthly antique shows, weddings, and events hosted at the former Betty Crocker Estate, dating back to 1872. Select from our antique barn, hilltop altar, peppertree canopy, or manicured gardens.
- Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar – Beautiful private room and patio areas.
- California Center for the Arts, Escondido – Several conference rooms of varying sizes and service offerings with seating from 20 to 800 people as well as outdoor patio areas. The perfect backdrop to create a unique and memorable wedding.
- Castle Creek Country Club – Weddings, meetings, quinceaneras, golf tournaments, music concerts, college commencements, parties & celebrations up to 250 people.
- Cocina Del Charro – Conference rooms that can seat from 12 to 150 people.
- Comfort Inn – Conference rooms to accommodate from 15 to 75 people.
- East Valley Parkway Community Center – 3 Main conference rooms + outside area.
- Escondido Chamber of Commerce – Conference room that can seat from up to 70 people.
- Ethereal Open Air Resort – A beautifully unique destination resort for weddings, receptions, meetings and corporate retreats.
- Harrah’s Resort Southern California – Hotel and Casino accommodates groups from 10 to 800+ people.
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Conference room on ground floor seats 40 and second floor seats 70, both with theater style seating.
- La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant – Can seat up to 150 people for private parties.
- Plan 9 Alehouse – Private casual back room that seats 20-30.
- San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum – Accommodates up to 250 guests in wonderful indoor & outdoor spaces. Great for birthday parties, weddings & anniversaries, corporate events & fundraisers, bridal and baby showers… and more!
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park – Weddings, corporate/social events, and community fundraisers in a variety of unique venues.
- Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead – A rustic, outdoor setting for weddings, birthday parties, and community events.
- SIP Wine & Beer – An urban wine tasting room conveniently located downtown with a large lounge area ideal for parties.
- Stone World Bistro and Gardens - Weddings, parties, events, groups... we look forward to helping you create a successful event that is memorable and unique.
- The Centre – Whatever your event needs, allow us to make it all happen. Weddings, events, meetings - indoor and outside.
- The Ranch at Bandy Canyon – Weddings, corporate events, cottages/overnight packages, equestrian, and family fun!
- The Synergy Centre – Great spaces for meetings, events, private or shared and collaborative office spaces. Walkable to all the great restaurants on historic Grand Avenue.
- The Vineyard at Escondido – Golf tournaments, weddings, corporate meetings, fundraisers and holiday parties.
- Vintana Wine + Dine – A variety of unique venue options located on the Penthouse Level of the Lexus Centre of Escondido, Vintana offers a modern take on California Cuisine and picturesque views of the town and countryside.
- Welk Resort – Indoor and outdoor venues for meetings, weddings or private parties from 10 to 200 people including a 339-seat theater. Meeting discounts available for local businesses; contact Group Sales at GroupSalesSD@welkgroup.com
- Westfield North County – Conference room seats up to 75 guests, special event venues.
- Women’s Club of Escondido – Conference room, call for information.
(pictured: The Centre)
- Altipiano Vineyard and Winery – Indoor and outdoor spaces available.
- Bernardo Winery - Multiple locations on site. Weddings and Receptions are designed to suite your needs.
- Belle Marie Winery – Indoor tasting room, large chateau, cave, barrel room and outdoor garden venues for corporate off-site functions or meetings, receptions, retirement parties, anniversaries, birthdays and more.
- BK Cellars Urban Winery and Tasting Lounge – Tasting Room, Lounge area, and a private Tasting Room space.
- Cordiano Winery – Private parties, receptions, weddings and corporate events up to 150 people.
- Forgotten Barrel Winery – Weddings, corporate and private parties up to 100 people. A rustic Barrel Room and beautiful outdoor lawn and patio perfect for any event from your winery wedding to birthday party. Corporate Events can be held during the week and accommodate 250-300 people.
- Hill Top Winery – Large indoor tasting room and beautiful outdoor spaces, up to 250, food available on site. Great for weddings, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, birthdays and anniversaries.
- Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery – Indoor tasting room with A/C, large patio space with vineyard views - great for corporate meetings receptions, retirement parties, anniversaries, birthdays and more. Up to 60 people.
- Orfila Vineyards and Winery – Indoor and outdoor venues for weddings, anniversary parties, corporate events, family reunions, and community fundraisers.
- Sans V Tasting Room & Winery – Cool urban winery and tasting room with space for events and private parties.
- SIP Wine & Beer – An urban wine tasting room conveniently located in historic downtown Escondido with a large lounge area ideal for parties.
- Stone World Bistro and Gardens - Weddings, parties, events, groups... we look forward to helping you create a successful event that is memorable and unique.
(photo by Justice Photography at Orfila Vineyard & Winery)