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.
Booking costs 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 January 2026:
| From $133 | to $380 | hire fee per hour |
| From $1500 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $2500 | to $5000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:
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.’
Mission Hills Event Space at San Diego Venue - Yoga One
in Mission Hills - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I rented the space for my "Around the World" themed dance birthday party.’
Large, Downtown Loft Space at Large, Downtown Loft : Studio Casually
in East Village - rated 4.7/5
Venue said: Our 2900 sq ft loft is really a one of a kind right in the heart of San Diego! The space features 25 foot heigh ceilings, two lofted areas, three skylights, a full kitchen, bathroom and wall full of east facing windows with...
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 (January 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $300 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 75 and 120 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average $200 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.6 mi from central San Diego, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in January 2026
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