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Davis Islands Garden Club

4.6 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Tampa, Florida · 0.3 mi to the sand

Ocean view Elopements

Event space with a gazebo that hosts weddings, and other special occasions.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Catering outside caterers welcome — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Phone (813) 251-3123
  • Website digclub.org — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

81 Columbia Dr, Tampa, FL 33606

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Davis Islands Garden Club and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views 2 mentions

“This location is absolutely beautiful overlooking the water with a beautiful gazebo ceremony.”

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⛩️ Gazebo or Arch 4 mentions

“The gazebo is perfect for a ceremony with photo opportunities at the beautiful garden spots along the waterside and the indoor reception is perfect for a small or larger gathering!”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 224 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 19 mentions

“The gazebo is perfect for a ceremony with photo opportunities at the beautiful garden spots along the waterside and the indoor reception is perfect for a small or larger gathering!”

🌅 perfect sunset photos 2 mentions

“The gazebo is perfect for a ceremony with photo opportunities at the beautiful garden spots along the waterside and the indoor reception is perfect for a small or larger gathering!”

👣 toes-in-the-sand ceremony 2 mentions

“It’s so beautiful there and right on the water, with views of downtown Tampa.”

💵 great value for a beach venue 3 mentions

“Initially, I wanted to do the reception inside but my husband really wanted to do it outdoors and it was the best decision!”

📋 flawless coordination 6 mentions

“Day of the wedding, I was able to get inside to drop off everything for my coordinator and I thought I was supposed to get the keys at 10AM but no one ever showed up.”

From the reviews

I highly recommend Davis Islands Garden Club! The main selling points were the beautiful plants and trees, the waterfront, no vendor restrictions, and the fact that it’s a blank slate! We were able to bring in all of our own vendors and decor, which allowed us to transform the space into exactly what we wanted.

★★★★★ — Brianna, Jan 2020

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding! The location was exactly as I envisioned—dreamy, romantic, and surrounded by a stunning garden with a beautiful waterfront view. Amber was incredibly patient and responsive, handling all my questions and countless emails with ease.

★★★★★ — Ireana, Jul 2024

My daughter’s small wedding ceremony was at the DIGC in October 2024. We couldn’t have been happier with the way things turned out! Amber did the planning and executed our vision perfectly. She was collaborative, responsive and kind. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Janet, Jan 2025

Wedding & Event Planner review here: absolutely love this venue! They are flexible with allowing outside vendors for my clients to have options and give plenty of time for setup/event/breakdown. This location is absolutely beautiful overlooking the water with a beautiful gazebo ceremony.

★★★★★ — Kasey, Oct 2025

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Getting married at Davis Islands Garden Club

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach 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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