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If you're hosting a wedding, please submit a $1,500 deposit. All other events may submit a $1,000 deposit.
Your deposit will be refunded in full as long as there are no issues with the space after your event and all members of your party (including vendors) are out by the time specified on your contract.
The venue is incredible - there are gorgeous ocean views a stone's throw away from the building, and there are exhibits that are open during the event. Our guests are still talking about getting to touch starfish.
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is a community-supported marine science education center operated by the University of California, Santa Cruz. We are dedicated to educating people about the role scientific research plays in the understanding and conservation of the world’s oceans. Through our breathtaking seaside learning center, we bring the adventures and explorations of ocean science to life. In our 20,000-square-foot center, guests can touch a shark, explore the latest discoveries in ocean science, and take in the spectacular Monterey Bay, which has been called the “Serengeti of the sea” for its incredible diversity of marine life.