El Cortez Don Room and Terrace Est. Prior to 1930
702 Ash Street, San Diego, California
Kathi Skillman, Events Director planned two (2) events for President Barack Obama. He enjoyed a private breakfast in the Don Room and delivered a speech on the Terrace at El Cortez in 2008.
El Cortez's iconic neon letters at the top of the building are 12 feet tall and were added to the building in 1937.
The Don Room was one of Elvis Presley's favorite places to play.
- Street Parking
- Wifi
- Dining Chairs
- Dining Tables
- Onsite Restrooms
- The Scene:
- The octagon shaped Don Room with 24-karat gold carved ceiling makes a grand setting for an elegant Event and our 10,000 square foot “urban” Terrace is a generous location for a pre-reception cocktail party or ceremony. The unexpected Terrace fireplace creates a special glow your guests will certainly take pleasure from.
- Design:
- Designed in 1919 and opened in 1927, El Cortez is historic landmark number 269. The octagon shaped Don Room with 24-karat gold carved sandlewood ceiling and mica glass chandelier along with oil bronzed fixutures and Mahogany Ballroom floor, make this venue very special!
- Standout Venue Features:
- Our team offers each and every client personalized service from the moment we are contacted through the planning of their function and until the very last guest has departed. We are committed!
- Extra Perks:
- The Don Room offers complimentary Wifi, and guests receive complimentary champagne for that special toast. Our rentals and lighting company Tavolo Chaise, offers eight (8) complimentary up lights in the Don Room to enhance the beautiful walls, and offers ceremony seating inside the Don Room at no additional charge.
Various Design Awards for the Building
Televison and Movie Projects:
SANTA MONICA 23 PRODUCTIONS FOR CW NETWORK: “Hitched or Ditched” produced by Mike Fleiss, Executive Producer of ABC's "The Bachelor"
CMT “Bridal Boot Camp”
DREAMWORKS (US) “Almost Famous”
FOX TELEVISION “How to Marry a Billionaire”
HBO “The Mercenary”
"WE" WOMEN’S ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION “The Wedding Planner”
MYNETWORK TV “Fashion House”
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER (MGM) “A Ticklish Affair” (Old time)
VARIOUS PROJECTS FROM 20th CENTURY FOX AND VH1
- Food, Restaurants, Cafes:
- Cafe Sole Luna - Italian Cafe - Neighborhood Gem
- Bars & Lounges:
- Our in house bar company, Best Beverage Catering is a licensed and insured full-service beverage catering company since 1990, and is the exclusive bar company for the El Cortez Don Room and Terrace. If a cocktail is your drink of choice, Best Beverage Mixologists can provide a wide array of signature drinks and savory offerings. Should you wish to unwind with a fine wine; pairings from appropriate appellations will be suggested for your most discerning guests. Should you choose not to provide alcoholic beverages at your event; BBC will expertly provide your cold beverage needs.
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