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SPECIAL EVENT VENUES & GROUP DINING THE PRADO AT BALBOA PARK
1549 El Prado – Located in the House of Hospitality San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-557-9441 x2
Private room( s) capacity: 500 Venue buyout: Yes
AMENITIES
• Located in historic Balboa Park
• 2 miles from convention center
• Minutes from airport and hotels
• 22,000 sq ft. indoor / outdoor event space
• Professional event staff on site
• Award winning cuisine
• Custom event packages
• Offsite catering within Balboa Park
• Balboa Park events for up to 20,000
• Breakfast, lunch, cocktail receptions, dinner
• Fully equipped theatrical stage
• Valet service
• Complimentary self-parking
• Optional docent led tours
• Museum events
The Prado is located within the House of Hospitality, in the heart of San Diego’ s world famous Balboa Park. A National Historic Landmark, this restored San Diego treasure features original Spanish, Moorish and Mexican architecture, spectacular gardens and a beautiful courtyard with the magnificent Donal Hord’ s“ Women of Tehuantepec,” a world renowned sculpture. The Prado offers more than 22,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor banquet space. The elegant Grand Ballroom features original hardwood floors, a 27 foot high, hand stenciled ceiling, lacy chandeliers, skylights and a fully equipped theatrical stage. The Prado Culinary Team will create a menu that reflects your event’ s style and theme. Your Guests will be wowed by the Prado’ s signature synchronized table service as well as complimentary table linens, chiavari chairs and porcelain china. The Prado at Balboa Park is locally owned and operated by the Award Winning Cohn Restaurant Group.
CAPACITY Chart reflects traditional venue capacities.
ROOM NAME
SQUARE FEET
MAXIMUM INSIDE RECEPTION
MAXIMUM OUTSIDE RECEPTION
MAXIMUM INSIDE BANQUET
MAXIMUM OUTSIDE BANQUET
Grand Ballroom
5,500
500
385
1,000
Fountain Courtyard
300
Loggia
1,600
140
100
Loggia S. Terrace
592
40
Loggia N. Terrace
640
40
Alhambra
1,042
120
60
80
Alhambra Terrace
594
60
30
Garden Terrace
3,800
300
120
For more information visit www. dinecrg. com
Contact our events team at 619-908-3405 or events @ dinecrg. com to assist in planning your next event.
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