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Alcázar Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 931 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in San Diego, California
Landscaped garden with a gazebo & Moorish tiles, inspired by the Alcazar Castle gardens in Spain.
Plan your tour
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 619-239-0512
- Website balboapark.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
The setting
“This formal garden, bordered by boxwood hedges, is planted with 7,000 annuals for a vibrant display of color throughout the year.”
“It is known for its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola.”
Amenities couples mention
“It is known for its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola.”
“It is known for its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola.”
“Lovely place for a sunset stroll.”
What couples say again and again
“If you’re at the park, definitely stroll over this way and check out the view, it’s gorgeous.”
From the reviews
It's a beautiful garden when the flowers are in full bloom. It does get pretty busy during the day and on the weekends. You'll see many portrait/wedding photographers taking photos. I recommend visiting in the later evening during the weekday for a more peaceful experience.
Getting married at Alcázar Garden
Alcázar Garden comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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