Seymour Marine Discovery Center

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,010 for off-peak dates, and $6,510 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 140 seated guests

About this venue

The Seymour Center is an oceanfront hideaway for an intimate wedding that your guests will be talking about for years to come. One of the most unique wedding venues on the Central Coast, The Seymour Center boasts breathtaking ocean views and multiple bluff-top terraces. After the ceremony, come inside and sip cocktails while your guests gaze upon the marine life of the Monterey Bay. Unveil a one of a kind wedding at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Call or email us directly to learn more.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-140

Venue type

  • Aquariums, Zoos
  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Our event spaces

EXHIBIT HALL

Have a wedding that's uniquely yours

With three, interconnected ocean-view rooms our Exhibit Hall offers an incredible setting for your wedding. The space showcases ocean research and boasts an aquarium to bring guests face to face with the creatures of the Monterey Bay while sipping a cocktail. Your rental of the Exhibit Hall includes access to a private, ocean front deck with sweeping views of Monterey Bay and the option to request volunteer docents at our seawater touch table for a hands-on experience, at no additional cost.

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

4,624

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Optional event lighting for the entire space - Stunning private, ocean front deck

LA FELIZ ROOM

A timeless and classic room with ocean views from every window

A vaulted, open-beamed ceiling, breath taking views of Monterey Bay and a private adjoining deck makes the Feliz Room a spectacular setting for for your entire wedding weekend. Rental of this beautiful room includes audio-visual equipment, tables and chairs, ample parking and access to a service kitchen. Your guests can also explore our exhibit hall during our open hours at no additional cost!

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

6,102

Ideal for

Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and Festive”

Included in this room:

- Up to 120 white resin chairs - Audio / visual equipment - Free parking on Saturday and Sunday - Cocktail and banquet tables - Private ocean front deck - Service kitchen

EXHIBIT HALL

Have a wedding that's uniquely yours

With three, interconnected ocean-view rooms our Exhibit Hall offers an incredible setting for your wedding. The space showcases ocean research and boasts an aquarium to bring guests face to face with the creatures of the Monterey Bay while sipping a cocktail. Your rental of the Exhibit Hall includes access to a private, ocean front deck with sweeping views of Monterey Bay and the option to request volunteer docents at our seawater touch table for a hands-on experience, at no additional cost.

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

4,624

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Optional event lighting for the entire space - Stunning private, ocean front deck

Available services that can be provided by Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Self parking - paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Lighting
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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  • Swimmingly Perfect

    •Verified review
    •BrideOfTheTide•Mar 6

    Our wedding at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center was an absolutely unforgettable experience, and we're still glowing from the memories! The venue itself is breathtaking, with that stunning ocean overlook providing the most magical backdrop for our ceremony and photos. The unique combination of natural beauty and the interactive exhibits and aquarium really made our celebration stand out. Our guests were absolutely charmed and engaged throughout the entire event – it was truly a 'fin-tastic' time! We can't say enough about the entire team. On-site, Venk and Cassidy were simply phenomenal. Their professionalism and friendly demeanor were invaluable during the planning process and on the day itself. They were incredibly responsive, attentive to every detail, and truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was perfect. Their expertise and genuine enthusiasm made us feel completely at ease. They were always there to lend a 'helping fin' and made sure everything went 'swimmingly.' Behind the scenes, Emily and Audrey were equally amazing, providing prompt and helpful responses to all our email inquiries. They really helped us 'navigate' the planning process with ease. The Seymour Marine Discovery Center delivered a truly unique and memorable wedding experience. If you're looking for a venue that combines natural beauty, educational charm, and exceptional service, we wholeheartedly recommend it. Our wedding was a dream come true, and we're so grateful to Venk, Cassidy, Emily, Audrey, and the entire team for making it so special. We were 'hooked' from the start, and it was a day we'll 'sea-riously' never forget!

  • Bride

    •Verified review
    •Chiara R.•Oct 20, 2024

    Seymour Marine Discovery Center was the perfect venue for our wedding! From the start, their communication was prompt, clear and easygoing, which made the planning process a breeze. The space itself is naturally beautiful and unique - our guests loved exploring the touch tanks during cocktail hour and spotting dolphins, otters and migrating pelicans from the outdoor area. Seymour truly made the event spectacular - they were super flexible, have an awesome unique space, and provide value for money that can't be found literally anywhere else. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue!

    Response from vendor•Oct 21, 2024
    Aww this made me so happy to read! Your group was so sweet and my team loved working with you!

  • Perfect Venue

    •Verified review
    •Andrew•Jul 19, 2024

    The Seymour Center was absolutely perfect! The ocean view from the bluffs was an amazing backdrop to our ceremony and the exhibit hall was such a unique space for the reception. All of our guests raved about how amazing our venue was and the touch pool was a big hit with the kids. It was also meaningful to us that our money goes to fund marine outreach and education. The event staff were so accommodating, professional, and prompt when answering our hundreds of questions. Thank you Emily, Audrey, and the rest of the staff!

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