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Waterfront Lounge & Garden by City Cruises
4.3 ★★★★☆ 62 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Newport Beach, California
Wedding venue featuring event planning services, boat rentals, and cruises.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 70–70-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 949-650-2412
- Website cityexperiences.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
Amenities couples mention
“I found myself glued to the dance floor determined to justify paying for the extra hour.”
“The staff were very friendly especially the bartender.”
What couples say again and again
“Our event turned out absolutely stunning - gorgeous decor, incredible food, wonderful music.”
“Savannah, my coordinator, was kind, patient and super helpful, since I hadn't had much experience in this area.”
“Our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed the entire day - especially the food.”
From the reviews
We were married aboard ICON last July and it was a Perfect Day! Special thanks to Lee and Angela for their support, guidance, and flawless execution of our entire wedding day. The planning process went very smooth. The vendors that they recommend are also really terrific.
LESLIE: From day one, Leslie was professional, patient and understanding with dealing with her Type A bride, yours truly. She was responsive to every e-mail and phone calls. Her attention to every detail was greatly appreciated. The day of the wedding, Leslie was completely hands-on.
My experience with Charter Yachts was amazing! I live a pretty fast paced, busy life, so I needed something that I knew I'd love but that I didn't have to spend all my time on planning. That's what I got.
I had a surprise birthday party for my wife,Alexis help cordenate from start to finish. Not only being very cute she was very professional returned calls and made the whole event spectacular. We had my wife on a gondola trip and meet up with the yacht a total surprise. Alexis coordinated it all.The food was fantastic.
Getting married at Waterfront Lounge & Garden by City Cruises
Waterfront Lounge & Garden by City Cruises 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Waterfront Lounge & Garden by City Cruises
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Waterfront Lounge & Garden by City Cruises — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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