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Last updated: Jun 18, 2025
Key features
- $10,000 min. spend
- 1200 guests
- Outside catering required
- Pets not allowed
- 21 min. response time
Reviews
(3481) 4.6
Shannon Burghardt
Jul 18, 2024 Had a great time a Sad Summer festival. Spacious venue and security on point! Felt safe and secure enough to enjoy the day without anything poping off 👀 Can't wait for the next show!
Stromboli15
Jun 27, 2024 I recently went with friends to see Quicksand and Hot Water music play at the Observatory in Santa Ana. Everything went incredibly well. Security, parking, etc were all a breeze and lines weren't involved as I showed up just before Quicksand went on at 9pm. The show was amazing! Solid sound and lighting. Getting a drink and some munchies was extremely easy yet still a little pricey. What club isn't these days?!! With open General Admission tickets it was still easy to move around the room and get down in front to take decent pictures.
Lovely R.
Jul 19, 2024 Visiting the observatory with my friends was an incredibly fun and memorable experience! From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the stunning views and the fascinating displays. The staff were knowledgeable and enthusiastic, which added to the excitement of the visit.
We started our evening with a tour of the exhibits, learning about the history of astronomy and the various celestial phenomena. The interactive displays were both educational and entertaining, allowing us to engage with the material in a hands-on way.
As night fell, we moved to the observation deck where the real magic happened. The telescopes were powerful and provided breathtaking views of the moon, planets, and distant stars. The staff guided us through each celestial body we observed, explaining the details and answering all our questions with patience and expertise.
One of the highlights was seeing Saturn and its rings up close – a sight none of us will forget! We also had the opportunity to view some deep-sky objects like star clusters and nebulae, which were simply awe-inspiring.
The ambiance of the observatory at night was perfect for stargazing. The clear skies and the tranquility of the surroundings made for a serene and almost otherworldly experience. We even managed to capture some beautiful photos through the telescopes, making the night even more special.
Overall, our visit to the observatory was a fantastic blend of fun and education. It was a great way to spend time with friends, exploring the wonders of the universe together. We left with a greater appreciation for the cosmos and a sense of wonder that we’ll carry with us for a long time. If you’re looking for a unique and enjoyable outing, I highly recommend a visit to the observatory!
Michelle J
Jun 4, 2024 I've been coming here for years even before it was the Observatory. Parking was organized, and getting into the show with security was quick. The show was great. the sound was perfect. Had a great time.
Joseph Ortega
Apr 9, 2024 Great place. Impeccable audio mixing in the main room. Not always as good in the smaller room. Great acts play here, terrific booze selection. Parking situation is weird as hell, but it kinda works. One of my favorite, smaller venues in OC.
Update April 2024: each bar in the venue can offer differing drinks, etc so if they don't have what you want at one, try another. Sometimes the Constellation Room is used for merch at bigger shows.
The Observatory Wedding Venue Pricing Guide for June 18th 2025: $13,253 - $13,392
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Avg. cost for 70 guests
$13,253 for venue rental only $189 per person
Avg. cost for 100 guests
$13,253 for venue rental only $133 per person
Avg. cost for 150 guests
$13,253 for venue rental only $88 per person
High season and off season pricing
The Observatory pricing remains the same throughout the year
Weekday pricing
The Observatory pricing may vary depending on the day of the week
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- Information
- Professional services provided since 2024
- Languages:
- English
- Minimum spend requirement is applicable to all services. Minimum spend requirement: $10,000
- Premises
- Standing 1200 people
- Banquet seats 550 people
- Event space Lobby & Restaurant
- 25000 square feet
- Banquet seats 50 people
- Standing 100 people
- It can be booked for a separate event
- Event space Music Hall
- 25000 square feet
- Banquet seats 550 people
- Standing 1200 people
- It can be booked for a separate event
- Event space Orion Patio
- 25000 square feet
- Banquet seats 100 people
- Standing 150 people
- It can be booked for a separate event
- Event space Constellation Room
- 25000 square feet
- Banquet seats 80 people
- Standing 200 people
- It can be booked for a separate event
- Reception can be held both inside & outside
- Ceremony can be held both inside & outside
- There is a separate space for a wedding ceremony
- Venue doesn't have separate rooms for bride and groom
- There are enough chairs and tables for the maximum capacity of people
- There are enough linens for the maximum capacity of people
- Inventory
- Tables
- Chairs
- Bar
- Sound equipment
- Lighting equipment
- Podium
- Catering & Drinks
- You can bring a third-party catering service but it must be approved by the venue
- You cannot bring your own drinks
- Other
- Venue has:
- Security
- Service staff
- Cleaning services during the event
Permits and restrictions
- The standard event duration included in the price is 4 hours
- The event can finish at , at the latest
- Preparation start times are arranged on case-by-case basis
- Equipment removal time is coordinated on case-by-case basis
- There are no sound restrictions inside
- There are no sound restrictions outside
- Preferred partners are expected, but customers can book any vendor
- Pets not allowed
- No fireworks
- No smoke show during a musical performance
- No confetti
Payments
30%
Deposit required at the time of booking 30 days
The remaining service cost must be paid before the event Service scope and pricing is the same for all event types
Payment:
Bank transfer
Credit card
Cancellation policy
Free cancelation of the booking is not applicable
Changing the event date is not allowed. Changing the date would require canceling the existing booking.
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FAQs About The Observatory Wedding Venue
The cost of booking The Observatory for a wedding depends on a lot of factors, such as the number of guests, day of the week you’re having your wedding, services you select. Maximum capacity of The Observatory is 550 guests. For a wedding of 50 people The Observatory wedding venue cost starts at $13,253.The Observatory pricing guide:
- Price for venue rental for 50 guests - $13,253, $265 per person
- Price for venue rental for 75 guests - $13,253, $177 per person
- Price for venue rental for 100 guests - $13,253, $133 per person
- Price for venue rental for 125 guests - $13,253, $106 per person
- Price for venue rental for 150 guests - $13,253, $88 per person
- Price for venue rental for 200 guests - $13,253, $66 per person
- Price for venue rental for 300 guests - $13,253, $44 per person
Yes, there are additional costs when booking The Observatory for a wedding. A 23% service charge is also applied to all services.
Yes, The Observatory has a minimum spend requirement for weddings starting at $10000 for all services.
Yes, The Observatory offers lower rates on select weekdays:For 2025:
- Music Hall: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
- Constellation room: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
- Restaurant & Lobby: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
- Music Hall: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
- Constellation room: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
- Restaurant & Lobby: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
No, The Observatory maintains the same rates throughout the year, regardless of the month.
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At the The Observatory wedding venue, you can host up to 550 seated guests or up to 1200 standing guests. The venue has different event spaces available to rent out, up to 25000 sq. feet, which can be booked for a separate event.
No, The Observatory doesn't offer in-house catering. This wedding venue allows you to bring your own third-party catering service, but the provider must be approved by the venue.
No, The Observatory wedding venue doesn’t allow you to bring your own drinks.
No, there isn’t any parking available at the The Observatory wedding venue.
No, there isn’t any accommodation available at the The Observatory wedding venue but there are some accommodation options nearby.
There are no noise restrictions at the The Observatory wedding venue.
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