The Bay Area’s largest ocean view event venue!
Adjacent to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center (formerly the Cocoanut Grove) is an ideal location for corporate and private events, high school formals, team-building and company meetings. The historic venue includes a spacious Ballroom, the glass-covered Sun Room, and panoramic Bay View Room.
Book Conference Space September through May
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Meeting Rooms – Trade Shows – Custom Events – Banquets
- 20,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting and banquet space
- Ocean-view meeting rooms
- Accommodation for 25 to 950 people
- Full on-site catering, audio/visual equipment, and high-speed wireless internet
- Professional event planning staff
- Fun ride rental and arcade add-ons options
Event Spaces
The Grove Ballroom
Sun Room
Sun Room Terrace
Bay View Room
On-site Catering
Looking for a summer event or a one‑of‑a‑kind amusement park experience?
History
The Grove boasts a rich and colorful history by offering an enchanting venue for guests since 1907. Named a State Historic Landmark in 1989, The Grove has hosted many important West Coast events including Miss California pageants, nearly every famous musician of the Big Band Era, and popular 60s musicians like Sonny and Cher.
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
With 70ft of luxury sailing, the Chardonnay welcomes your next team building, VIP event, family gathering, or company party.
Add a private sailing charter on the Monterey Bay to your next event at the Boardwalk or The Grove!