With its spectacular ocean views and distinctive architectural design, MCA in La Jolla is a unique venue for a wide range of special events, from meetings to film screenings to wedding receiptions and elegant sit down dinners overlooking the ocean. The Coast Room, along with the outdoor terraces and Edwards Sculpture Garden, is a memorable location for wedding receptions, celebrations, and corporate events. Sherwood Auditorium Built in 1959 for lectures, film screenings, and live performance, this 492-seat auditorium has been refurbished and mechanicallly updated. The auditorium has a proscenium stage approximately 40' wide and 25' deep and is suitable for a variety of events. The Sculpture Garden is also a site for outdoor sculpture and commissioned installations by contemporary artists.
Guests enjoy wandering through the garden on the landscaped pathways.
This space does not have access to restroom facilites and therefore is not suitable for catered events. This has been a popular spot for intimate wedding ceremonies. MCA Downtown Located in downtown San Diego directly across from the historic Santa Fe Depot train station and adjacent to the American Plaza Trolley Station, MCA Downtown has two levels of exhibition space, with an adjoining balcony on the second level. Food and beverage may only be served on the balcony. Seated dinners cannot be accommodated.