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South Bay Event Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in San Pedro, California · 1.6 mi to the beach

Fraternal organization for Freemasons with a banquet hall overlooking the ocean and Port of Los Angeles.

Plan your tour

  • Setting waterfront venue, 1.6 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone +1 310-548-9734
  • Website southbayeventcenter.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

1640 W 9th St, San Pedro, CA 90732

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of South Bay Event Center and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

ADA Beach Access 3 mentions

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 96 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 7 mentions

“Beautiful facility and Richard with West Coast Catering is an Amazing man, he made my wedding go smoothly and helped to make it the most memorable and Best Day Ever!”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 4 mentions

“Beautiful facility and Richard with West Coast Catering is an Amazing man, he made my wedding go smoothly and helped to make it the most memorable and Best Day Ever!”

From the reviews

I recently had my son's graduation party here and it was the best experience I've had. The two gentlemen I spoke to from day one till the day before of the event,were very helpful and communicative. I highly recommend this lodge and I will definitely contact them for my future events. Thank you Jeff and Paul .

★★★★★ — Janette, Jun 2023

My bridal shower was held here! All my guests loved the views from the patio and windows! Bathrooms and Dining Hall were very spacious! Tables, chairs, and bar were provided by the venue so rentals were not needed! We chose to opt out of the catering package so the decor and food was sourced by us.

★★★★★ — Y, Mar 2025

I was given a heads up that there was an event open to the public at the LA Harbor Masonic Lodge. Their description of said event proved to be right up my alley and soon found my self walking through the lodges front door. Very cool people it was refreshing to be around so many like minded individuals.

★★★★★ — Joy, Sep 2019

Had my son's Christmas program here in their hall. It's an older building but it was a very nice hall. It has a nice view from outside off to the back. It was clean and in a great area. I think the prices are very reasonable as well.

★★★★★ — Darcinea, Dec 2018

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Getting married at South Bay Event Center

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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