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Waterfront Lounge & Garden by City Cruises
4.3 ★★★★☆ 62 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Newport Beach, California · 0.9 mi to the beach
Wedding venue featuring event planning services, boat rentals, and cruises.
Plan your tour
- Setting waterfront venue, 0.9 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity hosts up to 24 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 70–70-guest weddings in reviews
- Catering outside caterers welcome — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Phone +1 949-650-2412
- Website cityexperiences.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“An organization I am involved with has hosted an annual gala on one of the Newport Beach yacht companies for the past 7 years.”
What couples highlight
“Our event turned out absolutely stunning - gorgeous decor, incredible food, wonderful music.”
“Savannah, my coordinator, was kind, patient and super helpful, since I hadn't had much experience in this area.”
“Savannah, my coordinator, was kind, patient and super helpful, since I hadn't had much experience in this area.”
From the reviews
We enjoyed attending a friend's wedding in California and spending time on Charter Yachts for their reception. It was a lovely experience, a one of a kind treat.
First off I would like to start off by saying Lee, Zara & the whole Charter Yachts of Newport Beach Crew members as well as staff Thanks a million! For making and creating a very special day for our little angel Jamie, everything was very well organized as well as punctual and everyone was very professional.
LESLIE: From day one, Leslie was professional, patient and understanding with dealing with her Type A bride, yours truly. She was responsive to every e-mail and phone calls. Her attention to every detail was greatly appreciated. The day of the wedding, Leslie was completely hands-on.
My experience with Charter Yachts was amazing! I live a pretty fast paced, busy life, so I needed something that I knew I'd love but that I didn't have to spend all my time on planning. That's what I got.
Getting married at Waterfront Lounge & Garden by City Cruises
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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