The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center

The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center

Unclaimed venue

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Venue

About this venue

Historic beachfront venue (1907, formerly Cocoanut Grove, rebranded June 2025) with grand ballroom, in-house catering, and full bar.

Venue details

Capacity 950 people

Amenities & policies

Alcohol permitted Parking available

Capacity by layout

Planning estimate

Estimated capacity ranges based on standard layout densities and maximum occupancy. Actual capacity varies by staging, furniture, and production requirements.

Standing reception Est. max
950 guests

Cocktail parties, open mixers, gallery openings, and standing social events.

Full floor utilization
Theater style ~65–75%
618 – 713 guests

Forward-facing chair rows for presentations, talks, lectures, or acoustic shows.

Aisle & chair rows
Banquet / dining ~45–55%
428 – 523 guests

Round or banquet tables for seated dinners, galas, celebrations, and weddings.

Tables & service paths
Classroom setup ~30–40%
285 – 380 guests

Tables with chairs facing the front for workshops, seminars, and training sessions.

Desks & work surfaces
Planning guideline: Estimates are benchmark ranges based on standard event spacing and maximum occupancy (950 max). Usable capacity varies depending on staging, audio/visual setups, catering, and furniture. Contact the venue to confirm feasibility for your specific event setup.

House rules & policies

Important guidelines and building policies for event organizers

Sound & music
Standard ordinance Local noise curfew
Alcohol
Alcohol permitted Beer, wine, or bar service
Flames & fire
No open flames Fire performance strictly banned
Parking
On-site parking Designated lot / spaces

Features & amenities

Audio/Visual

Sound System Microphone

Kitchen & Catering

In-House Catering Commercial Kitchen

Bar & Beverages

Full Bar

Furniture & Equipment

Tables Included Chairs Included Linens Included

Views & Ambiance

Historic Architecture Ocean Views

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking & Transport

Free Parking

Ideal For

Weddings Receptions Corporate Events Galas Conferences

Photo gallery

1 photo

Available spaces (3)

Bay View Room

Bay View Room

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250 capacity From $1,500/event
Views & Ambiance: Bay Views
Workspace: Meeting Room
Ideal For: Corporate Events, Conferences, Receptions
Grand Ballroom

Grand Ballroom

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950 capacity From $1,500/event
Stage & Performance: Dance Floor, Stage
Views & Ambiance: High Ceilings, Historic Architecture
Ideal For: Weddings, Receptions, Corporate Events...
Sun Room

Sun Room

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500 capacity From $1,500/event
Views & Ambiance: Skylights, Natural Light, Ocean Views...
Ideal For: Weddings, Receptions, Corporate Events...

Location & directions

The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Starting from
$1,500 $$$
per event
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Quick info

Capacity: 950

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