The Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach CA

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,500

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Founded in 1972, this award-winning venue encompasses an expansive facility with halls, patios, and charming native gardens planted in the midst of its stunning 3.5-acre natural setting. The first building in Orange County to achieve LEED Platinum Certification, it features energy-conserving climate control, water efficient systems and fixtures, and the imaginative use of recycled and recyclable materials throughout.

Seated guest capacity

5-150

Venue type

Museums, Galleries
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

1601 E 16th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Our event spaces

Patio

An open space for guests to soak in the sunshine and mingle under the night sky.

This space features a nearly 1200 square ft open patio, with the option for umbrellas, perfect for a post-ceremony reception space, cocktail hour, or afterparty. This venue also offers access to the inside kitchenette, the fire pit, and the outside restrooms.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Overhead lights for the evening - The fire pit - Solar lanterns above the fire pit area - Patio umbrellas

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Oak and Sycamore Classrooms

An enclosed space perfect for celebration meals and private meetings.

Our two cozy classrooms are separated by a movable airwall, which can easily be moved aside to create one large space. Well-equipped for just about any function, the rooms have picture windows, high ceilings, handsome honey-colored cabinets (composed of recycled materials like wheat chaff and sunflower seed), and AV and internet capability.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,940

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Nature Museum

An immersive indoor space with natural decor and native species on display.

Welcome guests into the Nature Museum where they can read about our native gardens and animal specimens. Surrounded by natural decor and high ceilings, guests can gain insight into the mission and role of the ENC in our surrounding community, all while sipping on cocktails or mingling with others.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Outdoor Ceremony Area

This open space is surrounded by walls of lush flora, creating a stunning natural backdrop for your vows.

The towering palms and natural brush make for a charming natural setting, a perfect escape from the urban surroundings. With the addition of rows of chairs and a personal backdrop, this space is perfect for a scenic wedding ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing