ERIA Sausalito Upstairs or Ground Floor: Choosing Your Space

ERIA Sausalito has two event spaces in the same waterfront building, with separate entrances and different arrangements. The upstairs venue is at 562 Bridgeway; the ground floor is at 558 Bridgeway. When you request a quote, book a visit or send directions, name the floor as well as ERIA Sausalito so everyone is planning around the same space.

The most useful choice begins with the event itself. A seated dinner, a ceremony followed by dancing and a reception with presentations need different layouts, even when the guest count is similar. Bring the full program into the conversation rather than comparing the spaces by a single capacity number.

The upstairs space at 562 Bridgeway

The upstairs venue offers a waterfront setting for celebrations and corporate gatherings. Its indoor seated reference is 100, subject to layout and current approvals. For a wedding, review the indoor rain plan along with any planned deck use. Theater and boardroom capacities need verification for the particular floor plan.

Upstairs rental generally has a reference around $6,000, reaching approximately $10,000 for premium or weekend dates. Your date, access hours and event scope determine the proposal. This reference does not include a reservation of the ground floor or a full-building buyout.

The ground floor at 558 Bridgeway

The ground floor includes approximately 3,500 square feet indoors and a 2,000-square-foot deck, for a total footprint of approximately 5,500 square feet. The space occupies the historic former Trident setting and has ramp access.

Maximum occupancy still requires confirmation. Ask for an approved layout for your own guest count, including catering stations, furniture, entertainment and circulation. A square-footage figure should not be converted into a promised guest capacity. The team will confirm what is possible for your date and proposed use.

Two separate commercial kitchens

Each floor has its own full commercial kitchen. Approved outside caterers may use the relevant kitchen with a certificate of insurance and a $200 kitchen access fee when required. Discuss which kitchen is included and ask your chef to confirm essential equipment before agreeing on the menu.

If you are reserving both floors, plan the service and guest movement between them. A full-building event needs a specific proposal, including the areas available, staffing, access windows and any room transitions. Explore the full-property option and ask the team to review your brief.

What to check during your visit

• The exact floor, entrance and areas included in the booking.
• Your guest layout and the indoor alternative for outdoor activities.
• Accessibility needs and the route between event areas.
• The kitchen, bar, furniture and equipment available for your scope.
• Vendor loading, setup and breakdown windows.
• Current parking and access arrangements for guests and suppliers.

Valet can be arranged separately, subject to availability and the current access restrictions. Do not assume a large on-site parking allocation comes with the venue. Send guests the arrival guide once the correct entrance and event arrangements are confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

Does booking upstairs include the ground floor?

No. Reserve the specific areas you need in your agreement. A full-property event requires its own scope and quote.

Can we use either kitchen?

Kitchen use follows the space and arrangements approved for your event. Each floor has a separate kitchen, and the catering team should confirm the correct one with ERIA.

Can we rely on an older listing's ground-floor capacity?

Ask ERIA to confirm the current approved occupancy and your proposed layout. The ground-floor maximum remains subject to confirmation, so an older third-party figure should not determine your guest list.

Who can show us the two spaces?

Arrange a Sausalito visit with Andrés. Include your approximate guest count, format and any access needs so the visit can focus on the details that affect your decision.

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