Balboa Park - Marston House Grounds



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Marston House Grounds

The Marston House was constructed in 1905 for department store owner, civic leader and San Diego Historical Society founder George W. Marston and his wife, Anna Gunn Marston. Designed by noted architect Irving Gill in the Craftsman style, the house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is now maintained as a museum by the historical society.

The Formal Garden was designed and installed in 1927 as a 50th wedding anniversary gift to the Marstons. It is planted with a collection of roses and seasonal flowers as well as having a lawn area.

The Front Lawn (west) is a shady spot under large trees opposite the porte co-chere visitor entrance to the house.

Note:
Ceremony sites only – no receptions. Use of the gardens does not include admission to the house. Public guided tours of the house are given on weekends.

Maximum Capacity	80 in the formal garden, 125 on the front lawn (west)
Available Hours	10:00am - 5:00pm. (6:00pm during daylight savings). Maximum time permitted for a wedding ceremony is four hours.
Food / Beverages	No food or beverages allowed.
Restrooms	Public restrooms are available near the formal garden.
Fee	Contact the Permit Center at (619) 235-1169 for fee information.

Directions & Parking
The Marston House is located at 3525 Seventh Avenue in an early twentieth century historic district. The area is accessed from Upas Street via 6th Avenue. From Interstate 8, take 163 South to the University Street Exit, which will put you on 6th Ave. There is no parking lot and street parking is extremely limited. You can park in Balboa Park which is short walk away.