SPECIAL EVENT VENUES & GROUP DINING
BIRCH AQUARIUM AT SCRIPPS
2300 Expedition Way La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone: 858-822-5439 Venue buyout: Yes, 1,500
AMENITIES
• Voted 2020 Best Outdoor Event Space by Unique Venues
• Exclusive Evening Rental
• Semi-Private Daytime Rental
• Executive Conference Room
• Guided tours
• Outdoor / Indoor flexibility
• Unparalleled panoramic ocean views
• Incredible sunsets
• Amazing ocean animals
• Two-story Giant Kelp Forest
• Hands-on Tide Pools
• Little Blue Penguin Experience
• Shark Feedings
• Sea Turtle and Octopus Viewing
• Interactive Dive Presentation
• Ocean science exhibits
• Sustainable catering
• Onsite parking
• Outdoor Bistro
• Unique Shopping
• Non-profit organization
Perched high on a bluff with panoramic ocean views, Birch Aquarium at Scripps offers an unforgettable setting for events that make waves. This one-of-a-kind venue features more than 60 marine habitats, including the mesmerizing two-story Giant Kelp Forest that immerses guests in the magic of the underwater world. As the public outreach center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the aquarium blends stunning scenery with inspiring science giving your guests a deeper connection to our planet through cutting-edge research, animal encounters and vibrant marine life.
Planning daytime activities? Engage your group with behind-the-scenes tours and hands-on enrichment experiences. Whether you ' re hosting a sunset soirée or a team-building day by the sea, Birch Aquarium at Scripps delivers unforgettable moments with purpose.
As a self supporting organization, you have the added benefit of knowing your rental fees support Birch Aquarium’ s exhibits, animal care, and educational programs.
CAPACITY Chart reflects traditional venue capacities.
ROOM NAME
SQUARE FEET
MAXIMUM INSIDE RECEPTION
MAXIMUM OUTSIDE RECEPTION
MAXIMUM INSIDE BANQUET
Entire Facility 30,000 N / A 1,500 N / A N / A The Shelia Marie Davis Galleria 4,200 400 N / A 200 N / A Entrance Courtyard 3,000 N / A 300 N / A 170
MAXIMUM OUTSIDE BANQUET
Blue Beach 6,000 N / A 550 N / A 300 Preuss Tide Pool Plaza 3,750 N / A 300 N / A 140 Cafe Pavilion 10,000 N / A 1,000 N / A 500
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