Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation ~ Discovery Center

See wedding package pricing and details above.

Yes.

We do not have a required end time, but encourage midnight. Carlsbad has a noise ordinance of 10pm (if you are playing music outside, live band, speakers or DJ, you must end at 10pm). If you are playing it inside, it is okay to continue after 10pm. It is recommended that you call the Carlsbad Police non-emergency line ahead of time to let them know of your party: 760-931-2197.

Yes.

Yes. No Styrofoam.

No. No Styrofoam.

There are lights that automatically turn on the surrounding building at dusk and market lights strung across the back patio.

Inside, yes. We do not have outdoor heat lamps. You can rent them.

Yes. The drop—off of these items needs to occur at time of rental. Pick-up needs to occur before our opening hours the following day. We encourage you to use Ara’s Party Rentals, as they abide to the timeframes and know the center well.

Yes. You will be charged a $100 fee if the decorations do not come down at the end of the night, or if any items destroy the paint on the walls, or furnishings.

All habitats and displays on wheels are moved into the back offices and executive office. The reptile corner (reptile city) is not, besides the one on wheels. We do not have covers. You are welcome to drape over them though.

No. We encourage you to use Ara’s Party Rentals.

Five 6ft rectangular tables, two 4ft rectangular table and ten 6ft round tables. 50 white chairs, 6 circular belly-up bars, 1 high rolling bar table and 1 6ft rectangular telescoping table (all included at no cost).

Your own kitchen items (we do not have any serving trays, wine openers, utensils or accessories), your own lighter (to light candles), no Styrofoam (we are a no Styrofoam zone).