The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center
Promoting the conservation and restoration of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes ecosystem through education, research, and the support of cooperative stewardship.
Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm (Seasonal Hours)
1055 Guadalupe Street, Guadalupe, CA 93434
Tel. 805.343.2455
Fax 805.343.0442

Dunes Center Facility Rental

Rent the Dunes Center Visitor's Center for your next special event. A beautiful venue for a baby shower, bridal shower or birthday party. Call today for more info 805.343.2455 or email us at info@dunescenter.org.


Our Visitor's Center is the perfect place to hold a special event. Located in a beautifully restored historic craftsman bungalow, the Visitor's Center is an ideal location to host your child's birthday party, a bridal shower, baby shower or other special event.

Child's Birthday Package (Ages 5+) $150 / $120 Members

 


Party times are on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm.
When possible, we will accommodate after hours, private use of the facility for an additional fee. Call today to book your child's birthday party, 805.343.2455.

 
children celebrating

children learning

children at party

Package includes:
Use of Visitor’s Center for up to 2 hours (facility remains open to the public).
Birthday party for up to 10 children, plus the birthday child and adults.
Use of Kitchenette area.
30-40 minute Hands-on Science Program conducted by a Dunes Center Science Educator.
Choose from 1 of our 4 education modules:
(Birds, Monarch Butterflies, Mammals, Archaeology)
Birthday child receives special gift from the Dunes Center store.

Rules and Regulations:
Full fee is required at time of reservation.
$25.00 fee will be charged for cancellations.
Event set up, 30 minutes prior to event.
To ensure adequate supervision, we require 1 adult for every 3 children.
There must be adult supervision of children in the upstairs of the Visitor's Center at all times.
You provide birthday cake, other food or beverages, tableware and decorations.


How it works
:
Party begins downstairs with children seated for food and cake (additional guests may sit in living area, dining area and porch).
Children are escorted upstairs for hands on science program.
The party will conclude with gift opening in our downstairs living area.

 
Did you know that we offer field trips at local natural areas within the Dunes Complex? Celebrate your next special event with a guided hike for family and friends. Call 805.343.2455 for more info.

Food Suggestions:

Pizza
Sandwiches
Chips
Salads

When you join the Dunes Center as a member, you recieve a discounted fee for your event. Please click here to find out more about membership levels. For additional questions, please contact us at 805.343.2455 or via Email at info@dunescenter.org