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Top Afternoon Tea Venues in San Diego, CA
San Diego might be better known for fish tacos and flip-flops, but its afternoon tea scene is seriously underrated. We're talking ocean breeze meets Earl Grey, where garden patios in Balboa Park, vintage-style tearooms in Coronado, and restaurants in La Jolla turn tea time into an event. Some places keep it classic with scones and clotted cream, others give it a SoCal spin with matcha lattes and avo toast on the tier. Whether you're planning a birthday, a baby shower, a bridal shower or just a catch-up that calls for cake, San Diego's got the place for you. Browse our top afternoon tea venues and book the best place for your group today.
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![The House Next Door at Nolita Hall in Little Italy, San Diego, CA]()
from $539
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe House Next Door
22 guestsNolita HallLittle Italy, San Diego, CAThe Nolita Hall and Blackswan Hospitality family introduce our newest San Diego private event space in Little Italy - The House Next Door The House Next Door is located on the same street as Nolita House and Nolita Hall, -
![Nolita House at Nolita Hall in Little Italy, San Diego, CA]()
from $3771
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityNolita House
26 guestsNolita HallLittle Italy, San Diego, CAOur fully private event space, Nolita House accommodates up to 50 guests in a cocktail reception format with dining table seating for up to 26 and mixed lounge seating and belly-up bar tables to accommodate an additional -
![Semi-Private Event at Nolita Hall in Little Italy, San Diego, CA]()
from $2500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySemi-Private Event
115 guestsNolita HallLittle Italy, San Diego, CAThe perfect solution for large events that don't require all 6000 square feet of restaurant space. This semi-private option provides your guests with just under half of the available interior seating, only excluding the bar -
![Entire Venue at Operacaffe in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA]()
from $3233
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
85 guestsOperacaffeGaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CAThe Patio Plus is a hidden gem for those who are looking for a great Italian restaurant in San Diego. It's perfect for hosting an event, with its large space that can hold up to 85 people. -
![Beach Boardwalk at Good Life Resorts in Stockton, San Diego, CA]()
from $250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBeach Boardwalk
100 guestsGood Life ResortsStockton, San Diego, CA3209 Market St, San Diego CA. Located 14 blocks east of Downtown San Diego, the Beach Boardwalk event space is outdoors and located within our Good Life Vacation Rental Resort. -
![The Sanctuary at Good Life Resorts in Stockton, San Diego, CA]()
from $390
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Sanctuary
100 guestsGood Life ResortsStockton, San Diego, CALocated near Downtown San Diego, the Sanctuary is an indoor & outdoor event space located on our Good Life Vacation Rental Hotel Property. Note: There is a 5 hour minimum on this event space. -
![Meeting&Event Space at Hotel Baja San Diego in San Ysidro, San Diego, CA]()
from $250
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMeeting&Event Space
35 guestsHotel Baja San DiegoSan Ysidro, San Diego, CAThe Baja Hotel in San Diego is a unique venue - it's a hotel that offers room for meetings and private parties. The facility from the outside makes a special impression. -
![Upper East Bar Terrace at Margaritaville Hotel in East Village, San Diego, CA]()
from $2500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityUpper East Bar Terrace
290 guestsMargaritaville HotelEast Village, San Diego, CAOur beautiful terrace with a pool is adapted to various types of events, such as weddings, birthdays, corporate events, and other private events. -
![Full Buyout - Private Event at Nolita Hall in Little Italy, San Diego, CA]()
from $15000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFull Buyout - Private Event
195 guestsNolita HallLittle Italy, San Diego, CAand we haven't even gotten to the food! This reservation offers space for add on event amenities such as a private bar, in-house floral and event design, customizable video booth, lawn games and more! -
![Event Space at Miracle Potion in Core-Columbia, San Diego, CA]()
from $100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
30 guestsMiracle PotionCore-Columbia, San Diego, CALocated on the upper level, this room has a capacity of up to 30 guests, and it's perfect for intimate business gatherings or special personal occasions, and we offer elegant tea parties and catering options. -
![Harborside Ballroom at Wyndham San Diego Bayside in Downtown San Diego, CA]()
from $3400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityHarborside Ballroom
200 guestsWyndham San Diego BaysideDowntown San Diego, CAFor added convenience and a touch of exclusivity, our Harborside Ballroom features a private foyer. This dedicated space includes its own restroom facilities, ensuring that your guests can enjoy the event in comfort and privacy. -
![Event Room at Operacaffe in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA]()
from $3233
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Room
55 guestsOperacaffeGaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CAWhen you think of Italian food, the first thing that comes to mind is good food. But what if I told you that this iconic Italian eatery also has a great venue for parties, weddings and other events?
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FAQs about Top Afternoon Tea Venues in San Diego, CA
In San Diego, prices of afternoon tea venues average $200 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in San Diego, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $120 | to $400 | hire fee per hour |
| From $1500 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $31 | to $75 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Mission Hills Event Space at San Diego Venue - Yoga One in Mission Hills - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘I rented the space for my "Around the World" themed dance birthday party.’ -
Common Space at Hardihood Cowork - North Park, San Diego in North Park - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue is spacious and the host helped me remove a table to give us even more space for our get-together.’ -
Patio at New Motion Beverages & Embolden Beer Company in Miramar - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘This was such a lovely venue to host our birthday Celebration!’
You'll find afternoon tea venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in San Diego, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small afternoon tea venues | up to 50 guests | prices average $300 hire fee per hour |
| Medium afternoon tea venues | between 65 and 110 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
| Large afternoon tea venues | over 130 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
