Waterfront Lounge & Garden - City Cruises Newport Beach

Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,000 for off-peak dates, and $8,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests


About this venue

The beautiful Waterfront Lounge Garden boasts an elegant indoor/outdoor space which includes a stone gazebo alter, a sparkling water fountain and a spectacular backdrop of Newport Beach Harbor. The upstairs lounge features a variety of contemporary seating options for wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, welcome dinners and more. Comfortable lounging areas with fireplace, plush seating, full bar set up and a covered open-air deck with luxurious patio furniture and modern glass fire pit tables. The ambience, amenities and breathtaking views provides guests with an amazing experience.


Our event spaces

Upstairs Lounge

Stunning Newport Harbor Views

Our Upstairs Lounge offers a variety of contemporary seating options for rehearsal dinners, wedding showers, engagement parties and more! The comfortable lounging areas features a fireplace and plush seating. The covered open-air deck boasts luxurious patio furniture and modern glass fire pit tables, all with spectacular views of Newport Beach Harbor and stunning sunsets.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Fully equipped to meet every desire, the event venue offers full media capabilities, a flexible space, and personal attention to your needs by our staff.

Garden Lounge

Experience elegance in our dockside Garden Lounge

The dockside patio garden features a lush lawn and a charming stone gazebo, offering an elegant setting for any event. Adjacent to the garden is our spacious yachts providing easy dock and boarding access for a seamless and luxurious experience.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Upstairs Lounge

Stunning Newport Harbor Views

Our Upstairs Lounge offers a variety of contemporary seating options for rehearsal dinners, wedding showers, engagement parties and more! The comfortable lounging areas features a fireplace and plush seating. The covered open-air deck boasts luxurious patio furniture and modern glass fire pit tables, all with spectacular views of Newport Beach Harbor and stunning sunsets.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Fully equipped to meet every desire, the event venue offers full media capabilities, a flexible space, and personal attention to your needs by our staff.

Garden Lounge

Experience elegance in our dockside Garden Lounge

The dockside patio garden features a lush lawn and a charming stone gazebo, offering an elegant setting for any event. Adjacent to the garden is our spacious yachts providing easy dock and boarding access for a seamless and luxurious experience.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”


Available services that can be provided by Waterfront Lounge & Garden - City Cruises Newport Beach

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Transportation
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Limo
  • Self parking - paid
  • Shuttle
  • Valet - paid

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Chiavari Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

1 review

  • TC

    TLC Creates

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Aug 30

    I recently attended my cousin’s 65th birthday celebration at the Waterfront Lounge & Garden, and I thought it was a really nice and chic venue for hosting a special event. What I liked most was that the venue offers several different areas for guests to enjoy. There’s a lower entrance level, an outdoor patio area with fire pits and seating, and an indoor lounge area with comfortable sofa-style seating. There are also bar stools both inside and outside, giving guests plenty of options to sit, relax, and mingle. Inside, there’s a bar area along with three TVs that can be used to display photos or videos, which was a nice touch for a birthday celebration and would work well for other special occasions too. One thing to keep in mind when planning your event is that there are stairs leading to the second-level patio and additional stairs to reach the upstairs lounge area, which may be important to consider for guests with mobility concerns. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere. It has a stylish, intimate feel with a nice mix of indoor and outdoor space with an amazing view of the waterfront. If you're looking for a chic venue where guests can mingle, lounge, enjoy the patio, and celebrate a special occasion, Waterfront Lounge & Garden is definitely worth considering.