The Abbey on Fifth Avenue
The 10,000-square-foot Abbey houses winding dark-wood balconies, magnificent arched windows and antique light fixtures, plus a stained glass windows and dome ceilings where sunshine streams in.
The Abbey is a gorgeous option for banquets, wedding receptions, proms and other special celebrations. It accommodates up to 300 guests for seated and 475 for strolling events, and includes an on-site kitchen for catered affairs.
Amenities:
- On-site kitchen
- Two floors, two full-service bars
- 50 foot Cathedral ceilings
- Dance floor
- Color-changing LED uplighting throughout building
- Piano
- Podium and AV can be added
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Details & Amenities
Max Capacity: 475 guests
2 Bars
Dining Options: Plated / Buffet / Cocktail
WiFi Available
Main Ballroom
Standing in the middle of this former church, you feel as if you're in a Renaissance cathedral: dark, polished redwood molding and polished woodwork is everywhere—framing doors, railings, walls and in curved balconies. Stunning fixtures made of hand-blown, orange-yellow glass
are suspended from 50-foot ceilings. There seating for up to 100 guests upstairs. Click for more information about private events, holidays or weddings and receptions at The Abbey
- A full-service bar
- 50 foot Cathedral ceilings with two stunning stained glass domes
- Elegant stain glass windows
- Dance floor
- Color-changing LED up lighting throughout
- Piano and Alcove area
- Podium and AV can be added
Balcony
The mezzanine is perched above the grand ballroom, with balconies where guests can easily see the goings-on. Add a few candelabras and you have the perfect place for a Renaissance celebration. When there's live entertainment, the balcony is a perfect spot for enjoying amazing acoustics or taking photos. The Abbey, a cherished San Diego landmark, is sure to appeal to groups feeling a kinship with tradition and romance. Click for more information about private events, holidays or weddings and receptions at The Abbey.
- A full-service bar
- Cathedral ceilings with two stunning stained glass domes
- Elegant stain glass windows
- Color-changing LED up lighting throughout
- Unique alcove area with piano
- Large board room area that can be used for meetings, as a green room or as a bride's room
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