Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation ~ Discovery Center

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,500

Packages

Prices start at $2,200

Guest capacity

Up to 100 seated guests

About this venue

The Discovery Center is the perfect place for your small coastal and boutique wedding, with sweeping views of the lagoon and sunsets and a variety of outdoor spaces and gardens. Whether looking for a reception space, or ceremony and reception, we can cater to your needs. Wedding packages are designed to use the entire Discovery Center Space.

Seated guest capacity

30-100

Venue type

Aquariums, Zoos
Farms, Barns, Ranches
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

1580 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Our event spaces

Rotunda Room

The western doorway frames the lagoon at her most spectacular time of day – sunset!

The Rotunda Room, located in the heart of the Discovery Center, is a magnificent 624 square foot space (dimensions: 26 feet by 24 feet). This airy room features wood beam cathedral ceilings, a candelabra chandelier, and two sets of double doors that open to the back patio and native gardens. The overall room color scheme consists of white and beige, allowing for both dressed up or dressed down décor. Perfect for any occasion.

Guest capacity

Up to 45 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

624

Included in this room:

Special Features: Touch tank. Fish tanks. Reptile enclosures. Educational Displays. Smart TV. Projector Screen. Tinted Windows. Optional Shade Blinds.

Great Room

Great to act as a kids room or space on your day!

The Great Room is a 338 square foot open space (dimensions: 22.5 feet by 15 feet). The room features three sets of glass double doors, which open to the back patio, front sidewalk entrance and main building. The Great Room is decorated in white and beige and is carpeted. This room has been used for business meetings, birthday parties, lectures and educational opportunities. Lagoon Fact! Deer grass is one of the materials used by the Luiseño Indians to weave baskets.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 50 Standing

Square footage

338

Included in this room:

Special Features: Projector Screen. Optional Shade Blinds. Dimmers on Lights.

AHLF Kitchen

Small but fully functional kitchen.

The Discovery Center has a small but fully functional kitchen. Appliances available in the kitchen include a glass-top four-burner stove, oven, microwave, dish washer, refrigerator/freezer, and stainless-steel double sink with a U-shaped faucet. The kitchen features a glass door that opens onto the main patio and has been used as a food preparation and staging area for events.

Guest capacity

Up to 2 Seated

Up to 3 Standing

Included in this room:

Appliances available in the kitchen include a glass-top four-burner stove, oven, microwave, dish washer, refrigerator/freezer, and stainless-steel double sink with a U-shaped faucet.

Back Patio

The main patio is a favorite setting to Wine, Dine, and Dance!

The panoramic lagoon views make a gorgeous backdrop and captivating sunset. The patio consists of three circular nodes of open space along the west side of the Discovery Center. Couples enjoy exchanging their vows under the gazebo and then celebrating with their intimate friends.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Included in this room:

Special Features: Market Lights are strung across the entire north portion of the patio for use and a twinkling atmosphere at night. A Succulent Living Wall frames one of the double door entrances to the Rotunda Room.

Nature Node #1

Perfect as an a la cart rental space, or cocktail gathering before the big event!

This paved outdoor space adjacent to our extended parking lot is a newer addition and perfect as an a la cart rental space, or cocktail gathering before the big event.

Guest capacity

Up to 35 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

Special Features: Shazeebo brand shade sails cover the entirety of this space with market lights strung across and views of the lagoon in the distance.

Nature Nodes #2, #3 and #4

Rustic Outdoor Spaces that are perfect for having a different item in each station!

The outdoor educational spaces feature a variety of natural seating areas such as stones, wood benches and tree stumps. Each node is shaded and perfect for a small gathering of up to 12 people.

Guest capacity

Up to 12 Seated

Up to 25 Standing

Native Garden Circle

This outdoor area is great for a cocktail before the big event.

An outdoor space on the southernmost point of the building featuring a line of benches overlooking the lagoon and cleared space. This outdoor area is great for a cocktail before the big event, or a small gathering of up to 20 people. This area features a new exhibit – an observation “Bee-Aquarium”.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 35 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour