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About Neighborhood Congregational Church
Welcome to Neighborhood Congregational Church, a long-standing open and affirming United Church of Christ congregation that also serves as a versatile event venue in Laguna Beach, California. With spaces including the Sanctuary, Bridge Hall, and the Courtyard, NCC offers a warm, inclusive setting for weddings, receptions, and community gatherings. While not a traditional luxury venue, NCC emphasizes straightforward, reliable, and friendly service to help you secure your seats and plan a meaningful event.
Capacity varies by space, with the Gracious Sanctuary accommodating up to 220 guests. Tours and floor plans are available on request, giving you a clear view of how your event can fit across the Sanctuary, Bridge Hall, and Courtyard.
Parking includes 25 spots with each facility rental, with the option to rent the parking lot for larger or external events and additional passes available as needed. Bridge Hall offers free parking on St. Ann’s Drive, plus additional free parking in nearby lots at the corner of Glenneyre & Cleo. Laguna Beach’s free trolley system and on-demand transit provide convenient access, with stops near St. Ann's Drive and the Coast Highway route. Nearby hotels within a short drive include Montage Laguna Beach, The Ranch at Laguna Beach, Surf & Sand Laguna Beach, and La Casa del Camino Laguna Beach, making NCC a practical base for out-of-town guests. For your event needs, we prioritize trusted affiliate partners for hotels and restaurants to help you secure dependable accommodations and dining. If you’re planning a wedding or other gathering, NCC has hosted weddings and community events for decades, including notable anniversaries and LGBTQ+ weddings in its history. Please note that from 2025–2026, city plans for campus changes were scaled and reviewed, so confirm current facility availability when planning.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 340 St. Ann's Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
- Venue type: Open and affirming United Church of Christ congregation that also operates as an event venue (Sanctuary, Bridge Hall, Courtyard).
- Capacity: Gracious Sanctuary seats up to 220 guests.
- Seating chart: No public seating chart published online; floor plans available on request; tours offered to view the spaces.
- Parking: 25 parking spots are included with each facility rental; the parking lot can be rented separately for outside events; additional passes available.
- Parking accessibility: Bridge Hall space has free parking on St. Ann’s; additional free parking in nearby lots (corner of Glenneyre & Cleo).
- Transit: Laguna Beach has a free trolley system and a local on-demand transit; nearest transit options include stops near Saint Ann's Drive and Coast Highway route access.
- Nearby hotels: Montage Laguna Beach, The Ranch at Laguna Beach, Surf & Sand Laguna Beach, La Casa del Camino Laguna Beach (all within a short drive).
- Notable events hosted: Weddings (Sanctuary weddings promoted on venue pages); historically, the church celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2018, including a world peace and justice weekend and noted LGBTQ+ weddings (gay wedding in 2008).
- Renovation/demolition status: As of 2025–2026, there was a plan to demolish NCC structures for housing; in Jan 2026 the project was scaled down to include fewer units and a spiritual center, with ongoing city review.