La Jolla Shores · San Diego
Scripps Seaside Forum
Award-winning oceanfront venue on the cliffs above La Jolla Shores, part of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego — striking modern architecture, floor-to-ceiling glass, and uninterrupted Pacific views from every angle
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Validated parking is included at Scripps — make sure you tell your contact to validate you when you arrive, as this isn't always automatically offered to vendors. The view from this venue is genuinely one of the best of any event space in San Diego. Set up inside near the main entrance and angle the booth toward the glass so the ocean is visible behind guests in the photos. We've had dolphins visible in the background during events here — guests go absolutely wild for those shots.
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Everything we know about Scripps Seaside Forum
Scripps Seaside Forum sits on the cliffs above La Jolla Shores as part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego — and the views from this venue are among the most breathtaking of any event space in the city.
The building itself won an “Orchid” from the San Diego Architectural Foundation and a Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects. It’s not just that the views are good — it’s that the architecture was specifically designed to frame them. Floor-to-ceiling glass throughout the main spaces means the Pacific Ocean is visible from essentially everywhere inside the building. The outdoor garden plaza and balconies extend that experience into open air.
After 11 events here since 2014, our placement is always the same: inside, near the entrance, angled toward the glass. Guests flow through the entrance constantly as they move between the auditorium and outdoor areas, so traffic is natural and consistent. The ocean visible behind guests in the photos is spectacular — and occasionally dolphins appear in the background during outdoor events, which generates more social shares than anything else we’ve seen at any venue.
The practical details: parking is validated at Scripps, which is genuinely valuable at a La Jolla location — make sure your contact validates you when you arrive. Load-in is flat and accessible, but confirm your approach route with the events team on your first visit as the Scripps campus layout isn’t immediately obvious. Power is available throughout; confirm your specific outlet location in advance.
The venue accommodates up to 200 guests seated — ideal for weddings and more intimate corporate events where the atmosphere matters as much as the capacity. It books well in advance, particularly for spring and fall Saturdays.