The Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco is in a fun location. This is a great venue for intimate celebrations of approximately 200 guests.
Select from ballrooms with elegant chandeliers or the courtyard terrace where you can dance the night away under the sparkiling San Francisco skyline.
The hotel is close to the cable car station that sails through the city to fun and famous sites such as Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39. You and your guests will love the experience of celebrating in the city.
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{Capacity, Info, Airports}
- Indoor Ceremony: 220 guests
- Outdoor Ceremony: N/A
- Ballroom Reception: 150 guests
- Outdoor Reception: N/A
The hotel is approximately 17 miles north of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and approximately 50 miles north of San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Getting To/From the Hotel: From SFO, best to use a rideshare app to get to the hotel. BART doesn’t go to that area; but even if it did if you have a lot of luggage may not be feasible. From SJC either use a rideshare app (will be pricey) or rent a car – though parking at the hotel will be pricey too.
Hindu Weddings at Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco
FAQs
Can you bring in your own caterer? Yes, licensed and insured caterers are welcome.
Is a ceremony flame allowed? Yes, the flame is allowed in the Courtyard Terrace. Indoor ceremony flames are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
Is a baraat allowed? Yes
Is there a consumption bar option? Yes
Is this a venue where the guests can stay? Yes and the hotel will help you set up a room block.
Is there a hospitality room available? Yes, setup a hospitality room to serve breakfast at the hotel which they will help you setup.
Does this venue have a gazebo or pergola for a mandap? No, work with your decorator to design your mandap.
Sangeet and Garba Venues
Where should you have your sangeet? You could host it at another hotel in the area or another venue such as the Julia Morgan Ballroom which also in San Francisco. If your guests will have access to cars, you can have your sangeet at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Milpitas, a golf club, nearby community center, or an Indian restaurant banquet hall.
Hyatt Centric San Francisco and Muhurats
The venue is happy to work with you on a ceremony time that accommodates your muhurat.
Hindu Dietary Requirements
Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco allows you to hire an outside caterer. With regards to dietary restrictions, work directly with your caterer to prepare menus per your dietary requirements and the setup at the venue. Often there will be a separate buffet or section of the buffet for vegetarian, Swaminarayan etc. food.

Resources for Hindu Weddings
- Hindu and National Holidays: days to keep-in-mind when selecting wedding dates.
- Muhurat Calculator
- Mandirs in Northern California
- Wedding Planning Guides
- Indian Wedding Vendors Northern California
Jain Weddings at Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco
FAQs
Can you bring in your own caterer? Yes, a licensed and insured caterer is welcome.
Is a ceremony flame allowed? Yes, the flame is allowed in the Courtyard Terrace. Indoor ceremony flames are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
Is a baraat allowed? Yes
Is there a consumption bar option? Yes
Is this a venue where the guests can stay? Yes, they will help you set up a room block.
Is there a hospitality room available? Yes, setup a hospitality room to serve breakfast at the hotel.
Does this venue have a gazebo or pergola for a mandap? No, work with your decorator to design your mandap.
Sangeet and Garba Venues
Where should you have your sangeet? Host your garba or sangeet at another hotel or the Julia Morgan Ballroom. If your guests have access to cars/transportation at the Jain Center of Northern California, a nearby community center or an Indian restaurant banquet hall.
Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco and Muhurats
They do their best to accommodate muhurats. They may not be possible to accommodate early morning or late night celebrations with a baraat due to noise control, labor union policies, and city ordinances.
Jain Dietary Requirements
Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco allows you to hire an outside caterer and even allows caterers to use their kitchen.
With regards to dietary requirements work with your caterer to customize a menu per your dietary requirements and setup at the venue. Often there will be a separate buffet or section of the buffet for Jain food. Ask your caterer to make dish description cards like the ones pictured below.

Jain Wedding Planning Resources
- Jain and National Holidays: days to keep-in-mind when selecting wedding dates.
- Muhurat Calculator
- Wedding Planning Guides
- Indian Wedding Vendors Northern California
Muslim Weddings at Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco
FAQs
Can you bring in your own caterer? Yes, any licensed and insured caterer is welcome.
Is a baraat allowed? Yes
Is there an option for non-alcoholic beverages only? Yes
Is this a venue where the guests can stay? Yes, and they help you set up a room block.
Is there a hospitality room available? Yes, setup a hospitality room to serve breakfast at the hotel.
Does this venue have a gazebo or pergola for the stage? No, work with your decorator to design it.
Nearby Masjids
If you prefer to have the nikah and/or shaadi at a Masjid you can follow it up with a walima at Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco. There are several Masjids in the area.
Mehndi Venues
Where should you have your mehndi? You could host a mehndi at an Indian restaurant banquet hall, the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco or a community center.
Muslim Dietary Requirements
Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco allows you to hire an outside caterer. Work directly with the caterer to prepare halal menus.
Resources for Muslim Weddings
- Muslim and National Holidays: days to keep-in-mind when selecting wedding dates.
- Masjids in Northern California
- Wedding Planning Guides
- Indian Wedding Vendors Northern California
Sikh Weddings at Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco
FAQs
Hyatt Centric doesn’t host many Indian weddings. They have hosted a Sikh wedding.
Can you bring in your own caterer? Yes, a licensed and insured caterer is welcome.
Does this venue have a gazebo or pergola for the Guru Granth Sahib? No, work with your decorator to design an elevated setup. See more info below.
Is a baraat allowed? Yes
Is there space for milni? Yep!
Is there a consumption bar option? Yes
Is this a venue where the guests can stay? Yes, and they will help you set up a room block.
Is there a hospitality room available? Yes, they will help you setup a hospitality room to serve breakfast at the hotel.
Anand Karaj at Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco
Below are photos of other Anand Karaj ceremonies, so you can see how other couples have setup a non-Gurdwara ceremony. You may also like our guide on Tips for a non-Gurdwara Anand Karaj.



At the Anand Karaj below, they gave each guest a gadda (cushion) to sit on.

Closest Gurdwaras
If you prefer a traditional setting for your Anand Karaj, you could get married at one of the many Bay area Gurdwaras.
Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco and Muhurats
They will do their best to accommodate muhurats. They may not be possible to accommodate early morning or late night celebrations with a baraat due to noise control, labor union policies, and city ordinances.
Jaggo and Sangeet Venues
Where should you have your jaggo and/or sangeet? You could host it at another hotel or the Julia Morgan Ballroom, an Indian restaurant banquet hall or a community center.
Wedding Planning Resources
- Sikh and National Holidays: days to keep-in-mind when selecting wedding dates.
- Muhurat Calculator
- Gurdwaras in Northern California
- Wedding Planning Guides
- Indian Wedding Vendors Northern California
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