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The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center

4.4(177)
Event Venue

About

The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center offers 20,000 square feet of flexible indoor space with panoramic ocean views adjacent to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Its historic rooms, including the Ballroom, Sun Room, and Bay View Room, accommodate groups from 25 to 950 for meetings, trade shows, and corporate events.

This State Historic Landmark blends vintage charm with modern amenities like on-site catering, A/V equipment, and high-speed Wi-Fi. For a memorable team-building experience, add a private charter on the 70-foot luxury sailing yacht, Chardonnay II, on Monterey Bay.

Best for

  • Large-scale corporate meetings & conferences
  • Ocean-view client dinners & receptions
  • Team-building events with unique local flair

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Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Custom Package Request

Custom request

Not sure which package fits? Tell us about your event and the venue will work with you to build the right experience from scratch.

What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Location
Largest ocean view event venue in the Bay Area
Offers panoramic views adjacent to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing a distinctive coastal backdrop for corporate events and meetings.
Historic Significance
Historic venue with rich cultural legacy
Operating since 1907 and named a State Historic Landmark, the venue has hosted iconic events including Miss California pageants and performances by Big Band and 60s musicians.
Event Spaces
20,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting and banquet space
Includes multiple distinct rooms such as the Ballroom, glass-covered Sun Room, and panoramic Bay View Room, accommodating groups from 25 to 950 with full on-site catering and A/V support.

At a glance

Rated 4.4 on Google · 177 reviews