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Located in San Diego’s historic downtown area, Sandbox is a stunning converted warehouse with soaring barrel-vaulted ceilings, wooden beams, exposed brick, softened with twinkling market lights, and abundant natural lighting. It’s the essence of industrial chic and a photographer's dream with gentle daylight from both East and West aspects; best of all, its modular nature and pared back setting means it can be molded to accommodate any configuration, style and size of wedding. With 6,500 sf at your disposal, Sandbox comfortably holds adjustable gorups of guests. Private gated parking is available for large groups.

• 6,500 sf of raw space

• Flexible capacity for your guests

• Open or modular layout

• Totally customizable

• In-house event planners (optional)

• Private spaces for grooms and furnished Bridal Loft

• BYO vendors

• No vendor requirements

• Kitchen prep space

• Parking lot for food trucks/catering

• Gated private parking for guests and vendors

• Located in historic downtown San Diego

• Easy access to airport and transport links

• Nearby Petco park, Convention Center, Bayfront, hotels

• Coffee cart, whiteboards, tables, etc.

Hold your wedding reception and ceremony at Sandbox. Your dreams are possible at Sandbox.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Historic Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
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Reviews of Sandbox Venue

3.5 out of 5 rating
3.5 out of 5 rating
12 Reviews
70% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    3.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    3.4 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    3.3 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    3.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    3.6 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
3.5/5 12 reviews
Google
4/5 47 reviews
tayler
Tayler Sent on 05/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Such a rad industrial spot!

I love how customizable this space is and the bones are gorgeous. Love the brick walls and exposed pipes. I'm the owner of Tayler Ashley Photography and I had the pleasure of shooting here. The vibe is SO cool and industrial! Such a magical place to get married
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Jasmine Sent on 01/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We couldn't have found a more perfect venue!

There are a lot of venues in downtown San Diego, and many of them are awesome, but we ultimately chose Sandbox for a few reasons: 1) The design. The building is just gorgeous, and the lighting is incredible. I loved the look and feel of the upstairs loft area, and it was plenty spacious for everyone to hang out and get ready before the event. 2) The outdoor space. It was so awesome to be able to do a cocktail hour outside and to have the option for additional reception space (and extra restrooms). Our guests spent a lot of time on the back patio! We knew we wanted a food truck caterer, and the truck was able to just park and set up out there without a problem. 3) The staff. We were immediately drawn to Alex's calm and organized personality. He was a great communicator throughout the process, and we genuinely enjoyed working with him. 4) The flexibility. We were planning our wedding from out of town, and Alex worked with us and our vendors to make sure drop off, set up, and pick up happened without any stress. Sandbox's price was fair, and the amenities and bonuses made the decision easy for us. We are so glad we were able to get married there!
JB &
Jb & E. Sent on 03/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding-Worthy Venue At The Best Deal!

My wife and I are so thankful we found Sandbox! The interior, size and flexibility it brings made it possible for us to personalize our wedding! Alex is easy to work with! He’s really cool and approachable! We highly recommend Sandbox for it’s wedding-worthy aesthetic that won’t break the bank!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Spotlight Studios Spotlight Studios Wedding Photographers

Very cool wedding venue! You can really make it whatever you want! Awesome team, very helpful! The venue is modern but charming at the same time! We recommend!!

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Sandbox Venue frequently asked questions

The space offered by Sandbox Venue for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
Sandbox Venue offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Sandbox Venue offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sandbox Venue offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Sandbox Venue is recommended by 70% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.6 in quality of service, 3.6 in flexibility, 3.6 in value, 3.4 in average response time and 3.3 in professionalism.

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