If your idea of the perfect day is ‘sittin by a dock on the bay’ gazing at seagulls and yachts, then we may have found just the venue for you! The full name, The Lighthouse at Glen Cove Marina is a former functioning lighthouse originally located on Mare Island in 1910. The beautiful structure that once housed the lighthouse attendants was decomissioned and floated on barges down the Carquinez to rest in its current location of Vallejo, CA. The history of the building and relocation are fascinating but more than I can delve into here. The website has a detailed history and description, and a picture of the structure’s journey, too.

This venue has a great combination of indoor and outdoor event space, nestled in the Glen Cove Marina overlooking colorful boats, yachts and the Carquinez Straits with distant rolling hills dotted with grand oak trees and ridge top homes gazing down on the beauty. All this splender is just an hour and a half from Sacramento and even closer to Napa and the Bay Area. The Lighthouse offers two outdoor grassy areas surrounded by palm trees and fun planter boxes filled with succulents that thrive in this climate. Both lawn areas provide great options for a wedding ceremony, cocktailing or any outdoor activities of your event. The overall appearance of the lighthouse is reminiscent of a stately Cape Cod Manor with the main interior event space decorated with dark walnut floors and latte colored walls with white trim.  Because of the neutral color palatte, a wide variety of colors and event looks may be incorporated. The outdoor space supports this banquet venue very nicely. It let’s your guests spread out to decks, docks and lawn areas that are furnished with white Adirondack chairs that fit nicely with the ambiance and the relaxing vibe.

One of the best features to this outstanding party treasure, is the awesome accommodations that are located upstairs with more fantastic marina views. The fully stocked kitchen, large dining room, sleeping rooms and living space are comfortable and very attractive and has accommodations to sleep 8 to 10 people with all the comforts of home.  It’s a great option for the newlyweds to spend the weekend. I highly recommend considering this unique and peaceful location to inspire you for your next special event. It even has free, convenient parking!

Thank you to Allison of Allison Stahl Photography for joining us on this site visit.  Great photos!

~Vixen Laurie