Soledad Club

Had my wedding there on March 20, Renee did a great job she helped us so much with the vendors and got the whole thing flowing like clock work I would love to give 10 stars if I could. I recommend you book her

The Soledad Club is beautiful, affordable and the perfect spot to host a memorable San Diego wedding. With spectacular views you and your guests will be able to celebrate your special day in a very special place. You have the venue from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; you can bring in all your own alcohol; and no restrictions on caterers. You can rent beautiful draping from Mario (the preferred rental vender) which turns the reception hall into a beautiful dining area. We took pictures across the street at Kate Sessions park which is a really nice option. There is on-​sight parking for guests, and you can have your ceremony and reception at the same location. You also have the venue all to yourself — no worries of wedding crashers. It was a magical spot to get married!

We had our wedding here recently, and it was beautiful. They were very cooperative, and very easy to work with. I highly recommend it!!!
My only regret is that I did not hire Renee as my coordinator. She was so warm, friendly, responsive, and helpful throughout the wedding planning process. It makes me sad to think how much unnecessary stress and frustration I could have saved with her instead of with the cheapo coordinator I hired. Ugh. I will just leave it at that: P.
In conclusion: A+ for Soledad Club, and A+ for Renee!

This review is about the wedding coordinator, RENEE HIRSH:
My husband and I booked Renee a year and a half before our wedding date. Just having the initial meeting with her, I knew that she was the one I wanted to coordinate my wedding. Renee was full of energy and was eager to make the whole wedding planning less stressful. I already knew the design of my wedding (centerpieces, design, cake, etc) and I just passed my ideas to Renee. She accomplished everything that I wanted for my wedding day. She goes above and beyond keeping in touch with you, taking about ideas, getting in contact with the vendors, and even asking how you’re doing. Her «day of» coordinator services are far more than the day of. She is there from the first day you book her :)
You won’t go wrong with Renee. She’s amazing!

Great location.

Just attended an event at the Soledad Club this weekend and what a wonderful location for a party! Spectacular views of the bay/​beach and downtown from the wrap-​around porch, spacious and plenty of parking. Conveniently located across the street from Kate Sessions Park in Pacific Beach. You can use your own catering, bands, bar, etc. There is a noise ordinance, so we ended the event by 9pm. Will definitely keep in mind for other events in the future.

This is a nice place to have a venue. It has a nice view of the city from the distance and nice entrance. Came for a Dinner Lab event here and enjoy the premises. Didn’t know there was a place like this hidden in PB! This place is primarily used for wedding venues but you could book this place if you wanted to for other stuff like another Dinner lab event!

We had our wedding here in March and it was a beautiful and memorable event. The weather was perfect so the views from the outdoor patio at the Soledad Club were amazing. This is a great venue because it comes with the amazing view but you are allowed to bring in any caterer, band, DJ, décor, lightning, etc. We even had our alcohol delivered by BevMo then hired bartenders to save money. Also, if you decide to have a wedding at Soledad Club then I highly recommend that you also work with Renee Hirsh, wedding coordinator. We hired Renee and she is amazing! She did an excellent job with coordinating the vendors, timing the music and setting up the décor and reaching out to the photographer, and caterer. As the bride, I would have been a stressed – out-​mess on my special day without Renee’s foresight and professionalism.

Soledad club was our reception venue for our November wedding. We wanted a venue in the Pacific Beach/​Mission Beach area and Soledad club was the most reasonably priced. It boasts a great view, a beautiful wrap around porch, and a large venue space. The only downside was having to end our reception by 9:30 because of the noise ordinance but that is obviously not their fault. We were able to rent the room underneath the club for an extra $ 100 which allowed the bridal party to get ready there beforehand and great place for our young guests to play and nap during the reception. They partner with Mario of Best Rentals and wave the delivery fee for this venue. We hired Mario for tables and chairs as well as the ceiling draping and side lighting which really softened the room and created a romantic ambiance. Since we did not have our ceremony onsite, we used the space for cornhole and some other outdoor activities. Working with Renee, the coordinator at Soledad club was easy and she was very helpful and responsive. I’ve recommended this venue to other engaged friends and already know of one that has booked it. After all, the view really is unbeatable!

Place has an amazing view, price is reasonable, and you are allowed to bring your own vendors. This venue is flexible and does not have as many rules and other wedding venues. Renee was our wedding coordinator. She is amazing and thought of all the little details we could not think of. She also recommended Mario for chairs and tables. We are very happy with their service and recommend this place.

My husband and I are both from the east coast originally and have lived together in PB for the past 5 years. When planning our wedding, we wanted our friends and family who were traveling to San Diego to get a chance to see our beautiful city. The Soledad Club was the perfect venue for a wedding with a view! Located directly across the street from Kate Sessions park, we were able to have our wedding party photo shoot at the park then have a more private experience at SC where we held both the ceremony (held downstairs asphalt space w/​built in arbor) and reception which was held upstairs. Renee, the site manager was super helpful and responsive throughout the entire planning process.
We found the space to be very reasonably priced for a 12 hour rental (~10am-​10pm). The ‘à la carte’ option allowed us to pick and chose our vendors. We’re big on supporting local businesses, which also made our wedding very affordable. I definitely recommend hiring an event designer for décor as the interior space is pretty bland as is. We incorporated chiffon draping from the ceiling and up-​lighting which really helped to transform the ballroom area. We also had the option of bringing in any other décor that we wanted so we were really able to personalize the event which made it even more special. A lot of the personalization came from DIY decorations and props; we set up a ‘photo booth’ backdrop and brought in our own custom centerpieces and signage.
The maximum capacity for the venue is 200 and we had 150 people at our wedding, which felt appropriate for the space and not too crowded. We also rented the downstairs ‘bridal suite’ which was the perfect place to hide out while guests arrived before the ceremony. We had the ballroom space upstairs set up for dinner with round tables and converted the front section of the venue into the dance floor which worked out perfectly. A requirement for the bar was that it must be located outside, which was fine because it gave guests an opportunity to get some fresh air and take in the incredible views of San Diego. If you have a summer event, Renee suggests the perfect way to send off your guests with the SeaWorld fireworks. This worked out perfectly, we had a sparkler exit, then watched the fireworks show which was completely visible from the parking lot of the venue! After the show, all guests had exited the premises by the 10pm curfew so it was excellent timing.
In summary, I can’t imagine a more perfect place to have had our wedding. Our guests raved about everything from the venue and the view to the food and booze options, It was truly the best day ever!

I had my small wedding there last year (70 people). Venue has amazing views and functionality. It has 2 large rooms, where one is used as a ball room and second one for the cocktail hour. There is a lot for the ceremony downstairs and a wraparound balcony with phenomenal views. People still complement us on the beautiful location. This venue is a complete do-​it-​yourself place. However, coordinator Renee can hook you up with a all necessarily help (bartender, wait staff, caterer and DJ suggestions). She also introduced us to Mario with Best Rentals who took care of tales and chairs, linens, napkins and amazing drape decorations for a very reasonable price. If you are creative and would like to make your own wedding that will be memorable because of all the work you put in yourself and save a ton of money, then choose Soledad club.

We were married here on 12÷12÷12! It was absolutely beautiful! We had the ceremony down at the gazebo at sunset. The scenic view is stunning! The reception was upstairs with a view of all of Pacific Beach, the bay and the ocean. I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. Renee from «A Perfect Day by Renee,» was helpful and knowledgeable. I knew everything would be taken care of with her at the helm. Mario from Best Rentals was a sweetheart to work with. It was a magical day and I highly recommend this venue. I shopped around and it was the best price and the best location complete with parking. A secret gem on Mount Soledad!

A+ times a million!!! Best venue for the value and there is no better view in San Diego!!! Renee Hirsch is a true professional and extremely easy to work with. She is the perfect perfectionist with wedding coordinating and makes everything run smooth. We were on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator, and she was the best money we ever spent. There aren’t enough stars on here to show how wonderful the service & her expertise is. Our wedding day went better than perfect and it was thanks to her! And not to mention the venue has an amazing view that took our guest’s breath away! A hidden gem!!!

We got married here in July and was a perfect choice for our wedding. If you’re a do-​it-​yourself planner this is a great choice. We had 150 guests and had a standing ceremony downstairs and the reception upstairs. Renee was very helpful and even had a connection to rent some extra tables and chairs with no delivery charge to the site. Parking is limited at the space but Kate Sessions Park was across the street, plenty of parking there. Can’t wait to see the pictures we took with the gorgeous views.

This place has fantastic views! A close friend of ours married here in late June and we loved everything about this place. Large and spacious salon, scenic views of Mission Bay and Downtown, wrap around balcony, etc, loved it!
Mind you, it was a small wedding. We wouldn’t know how appropriate it might be for really large weddings.

A nice place for an event. Spacious inside and comfortable… but parking is terrible.

We had our wedding reception at the Soledad Club and it turned out wonderful. The venue is so truly unique and beautiful! We contacted Renee Hirsh to set up a meeting to look at the facility and we instantly realized that we had met our PERFECT match to help us coordinate our wedding. Not only was she familiar with club but she was full of information and ideas for our wedding.
Renee was so accommodating to our needs and not only helped us choose vendors but she helped us save thousands of dollars with them!
We had a very large wedding and without her running the show our wedding would have been out of control. She made sure everything ran smooth.
Renee is very professional and easy to get in touch with, she returned every phone call and email in a timely manner and helped our every need and then some. She is very reasonable in price and a great person to work with!
We recommend The Soledad Club for a wedding venue and we highly recommend you hire Renee Hirsh to coordinate your wedding.

Our wedding here was fabulous! If you are familiar with this area you know that Kate Sessions is famous for the view of South San Diego (and on a clear day TJ), but what some of you may not know is that right across the street is a fabulous venue called The Soledad Club.
First things first, this is not a place where you might hold a «Platinum Wedding» as there are really no frills. It’s a DIY place (do-​it yourself) and you get what you put into it. We had a wonderful wedding and really did minimal work to the interior to make it ours.
They provide a reasonably priced, functional house, transformed into a Bridge Club during the week and wedding/​anniversary/​birthday venue during the weekend. It is owned by the city and operated by a lovely woman, Renee Hirsch.
Renee is great — she is friendly, responsive and organized. She also works with the French Gourmet and is a wedding coordinator herself. She is gracious enough to answer any questions you may have and will give you suggestions or some free advice if needed.
The contract is simple, and deposit (which we received back in full 2 weeks later) was $ 1000. Our guests raved about the venue and the view, there is wrap around porch which we donned with paper lanterns, belly bars and candles. Inside is a little plain jane, but we dressed it up with some white Christmas lights and most of the decorations were from candles and the tables. We fit 120 people sitting for dinner and had plenty of room to dance the night away.
Another awesome plus to Soledad Club is you have access to the hall as early as you need it, the morning of your event, noise restrictions make you end the festivities by 10pm, and they require you to be cleaned up and out by 11pm. We held our ceremony at 430pm, and the last song played at 930pm, we ended early but kept the party going at the hotel!
Long story short, I had an amazing wedding day, everything was perfect and my new hubby and I were able to throw the party we wanted without breaking the bank!
Bottom Line — If you are a bride who is budget conscious and love our fine city of San Diego, there is no better place to party with you and your closest 150 friends and family.

Across the street from Kate Sessions Park is a small recreational center that is open to the public for whatever function you may have. Apparently, bridge is popular. But you can also have wedding receptions, for example.
I was at a wedding reception this weekend. The main room comfortably fit a little more than 100 people with a dance floor and an area for the buffet dinner. There was also an open area by the entrance for people to stand and mingle, plus there was the outside balcony/​patio area. If you want to see the view, check out the pictures I uploaded. The photos on the website are true to the real space and how it looks.
There is no a/​c; only overhead fans, so keep that in mind for summer events. Also, the lot is small, so if you are having a large event, some people will need to park on the street.
Rental information is listed on the website. This place is recommended if you want a great view for a nice event.