Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens
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Space only
Up to 900 guests
Avg. venue rate
$5k - $30k
This venue has been favorited 270 times
A tropical paradise in the middle of California.
This mansion estate is teeming with gardens, waterfalls, and streams that are all sure to transport you to your favorite lush escape without having to step foot on a plane.
The Lowdown
Venue use
Space only
Best for these Occasions
anniversary
baby shower
bridal shower
corporate event
dinner party
elopement
engagement party
Product Launch
social event
vow renewal
wedding ceremony
wedding reception
Venue type
Ballroom
Banquet Hall / Event Facility
Estate / House / Mansion / Villa
Garden
Restaurant / Private Dining
Views
courtyard
lake
landscaped grounds
water feature
waterfall
Rolling Hills
Style
Elegant
Contemporary
Romantic
Tropical
Victorian
Venue Settings
Nestled in the rolling hills of North County, Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens is San Diego’s most unique, premium, private wedding venue. With more than thirty-three years of professional service exclusively devoted to special occasions, Grand Tradition is one of the only venues to offer a completely private wedding with your choice of two incredible combination ceremony and reception spaces.
Beverly Mansion: Surrounded by magnificent gardens and overlooking Grand Tradition’s iconic heart-shaped lake, Beverly Mansion offers a stunning, modern and sophisticated Victorian setting for your storybook wedding. Wedding ceremonies are held at Beverly Mansion’s lakeside gazebo or Compass Garden waterfall. Receptions are held in the mansion’s grand ballroom illuminated by glittering crystal Swarovski chandeliers and floor length glass panel doors that open onto the veranda to reveal the picturesque view of the lake and gardens.
Arbor Terrace: Shaded under a lush, green canopy of palms and showcasing a towering waterfall centerpiece, Arbor Terrace ceremony site gives you a piece of tropical paradise right in the heart Southern California. Arbor Terrace receptions are held in an open-air, satin draped tented pavilion, complete with a terraced stage, outdoor fireplace and waterfall just above the dance floor.
Combining award winning landscape, exceptional top-notch service, gourmet cuisine, and a venue exclusively devoted to weddings, Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens delivers spectacular events with exquisite ambiance. Expect nothing less for the memories you will keep a lifetime.
Beverly Mansion: Surrounded by magnificent gardens and overlooking Grand Tradition’s iconic heart-shaped lake, Beverly Mansion offers a stunning, modern and sophisticated Victorian setting for your storybook wedding. Wedding ceremonies are held at Beverly Mansion’s lakeside gazebo or Compass Garden waterfall. Receptions are held in the mansion’s grand ballroom illuminated by glittering crystal Swarovski chandeliers and floor length glass panel doors that open onto the veranda to reveal the picturesque view of the lake and gardens.
Arbor Terrace: Shaded under a lush, green canopy of palms and showcasing a towering waterfall centerpiece, Arbor Terrace ceremony site gives you a piece of tropical paradise right in the heart Southern California. Arbor Terrace receptions are held in an open-air, satin draped tented pavilion, complete with a terraced stage, outdoor fireplace and waterfall just above the dance floor.
Combining award winning landscape, exceptional top-notch service, gourmet cuisine, and a venue exclusively devoted to weddings, Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens delivers spectacular events with exquisite ambiance. Expect nothing less for the memories you will keep a lifetime.
Capacity
300
Seated
220
Buffet
900
Standing
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- Yes
- $100 – $135
- California sales tax and 20% service charge are required and additional.
Additional insurance is not required to host an event here
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Amenities
Event Logistics
Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.
- 1984
- 12 AM
- Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
- Wedding parties enjoy private dressing suites for both groom and groomsmen, and bride and bridal party. These dressing areas may also be used as blue rooms or staging areas for other special events.
- Client must use the catering provided by the venue
- Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services
- Indoors & Outdoors
- Designated Smoking Areas Only
Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
Onsite Amenities
Wifi
Ample Parking Onsite
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables
Onsite Restrooms
Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
Venue Features
The scene
Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens' 30 secluded acres in North County San Diego has something authentic and very special to offer. Seven stunning waterfalls and streams meander throughout the grounds. Each of the three venues on the property has its own distinctive personality.
Design
The Beverly Mansion is the most formal of the venues, overlooking the heart-shaped lake and surrounded by magnificent gardens. As you stand on the mansion's veranda, inhaling the fragrance of the heirloom roses adorning the grounds, it is clear why so many couples come her to say "I do." A vast expanse of lawn slopes down to the lake and wedding gazebo. Couples often take advantage of the site's storybook quality by riding around the lake in a white carriage drawn by two sleek Arabian horses before and after saying their vows at the gazebo.
Arbor Terrace is often referred to as the stateside Hana Hana, Hawaii for those seeking a destination-style wedding. Palm treees swaying in the floral-laced breeze with cascading waterfalls evoke the romance of a tropical paradise. Guests are awed by the romantic isle feel of this ceremony site with its plunging waterfalls and colorful landscaping. Graceful bridges and water features enhance the site's natural splendor.
Compass Garden offers a decidedly California casual venue that includes a water feature recently awarded best in the entire state. Amenities include stunning views of both t heart-shaped lake as well as breathtaking sunsets to the west from your ceremony site, followed by a reception in the Beverly Mansion.
Arbor Terrace is often referred to as the stateside Hana Hana, Hawaii for those seeking a destination-style wedding. Palm treees swaying in the floral-laced breeze with cascading waterfalls evoke the romance of a tropical paradise. Guests are awed by the romantic isle feel of this ceremony site with its plunging waterfalls and colorful landscaping. Graceful bridges and water features enhance the site's natural splendor.
Compass Garden offers a decidedly California casual venue that includes a water feature recently awarded best in the entire state. Amenities include stunning views of both t heart-shaped lake as well as breathtaking sunsets to the west from your ceremony site, followed by a reception in the Beverly Mansion.
Standout venue features
Beverly Mansion receptions are held in the mansion's Crystal Ballroom, a nostalgically elegant salon illuminated by glittering Swarovski crystal chandeliers. Opulent furnishings and Chiavari chairs make a bold statement against the room's dramatic glamor. Amenities include the elegant presentation staircase leading into the Grand Salon, stage for the head table, optional dramatic uplighting, hardwood dance floor, baby grand piano, and English pub.
Arbor Terrace's reception Pavilion includes arched windows, a fabric-draped ceiling canopy, built-in stone bar and buffet room. Designed to offer shelter while embracing the outdoors, the three-sided Pavilion lets guests dine while enjoying the adjacent garden patio and dance floor. The pavilion's waterfall sparkles in the background, catching the glowing light from the handsome outdoor fireplace.
If a more casual reception is your wish, The Orchid Bar of Compass Garden offers an incredible venue for a great cocktail hour. The view is breathtaking. The handsome bar faces onto the patio area and is anchored by the central glass and rock fire pit. Wit its contemporary residential wicker furnishings and richly colorful succulent gardens, it is a site in high demand. As teh sun sets, the massive palms and waterfalls become illuminated, making for a magical and decidedly memorable experience for your guests.
Arbor Terrace's reception Pavilion includes arched windows, a fabric-draped ceiling canopy, built-in stone bar and buffet room. Designed to offer shelter while embracing the outdoors, the three-sided Pavilion lets guests dine while enjoying the adjacent garden patio and dance floor. The pavilion's waterfall sparkles in the background, catching the glowing light from the handsome outdoor fireplace.
If a more casual reception is your wish, The Orchid Bar of Compass Garden offers an incredible venue for a great cocktail hour. The view is breathtaking. The handsome bar faces onto the patio area and is anchored by the central glass and rock fire pit. Wit its contemporary residential wicker furnishings and richly colorful succulent gardens, it is a site in high demand. As teh sun sets, the massive palms and waterfalls become illuminated, making for a magical and decidedly memorable experience for your guests.
Extra perks
Chiavari reception chairs, white padded and folding ceremony chairs, tables, white or ivory floor length linens, dance floor, table numbers, two bottles of wine at each reception table, champagne toast and cake service, Wedding Coordinator, Bartender and all staffing, wedding bubbles for newlywed send-off
Awards, Notables & Events
SBA award for Family-Owned Small Business of the Year 2015
Featured in Fine magazine's San Diego's Best Wedding Venues-May 2015
Feaured on Channel 8 for Larry Himmel's Favorite Places in San Diego 2014
Featured spread in Ceremony magazine's Fashion Shoot 2014
Cover of Lawn and Garden Retail magazine 2014
Featured on Channel 8 with Larry Himmel 2013
CLCA award for Best Water Feature for Compass Garden 2013
California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) award for Best Water Feature at Arbor Terrace 2006
Vintage Car Club posters 2001
Numerous photography blogs
Getting there
16.6 mi
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
The Veranda Restaurant, offers California cuisine and mouthwatering desserts in a peaceful and picturesque setting.
Voted one of the Best Scenic Restaurants in America by Open Table Diners 2013
Voted one of the Best Brunch Restaurants in America by Open Table Diners 2015
Multiple Diners Choice Awards through Open Table
Voted one of the Best Scenic Restaurants in America by Open Table Diners 2013
Voted one of the Best Brunch Restaurants in America by Open Table Diners 2015
Multiple Diners Choice Awards through Open Table
Cocktails and casual cuisine at the Orchid Bar feature innovative beverages and small plates al-fresco, with stone firepit, succulent gardens, water feature and spectacular views. This festive venue is wildly popular for brides and grooms' cocktail hours, and among locals on seasonal Wednesday nights!
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