Dinner Party beneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Last month I reserved the day spot for Kirby Cove below the Golden Gate Bridge. So yesterday we hauled a bunch of stuff down to the beach and set up a dinner party. The trickiest part was figuring out the lighting since there are no plugs anywhere. We built a ‘T’ from a wooden pole and then strung battery operated Christmas lights overhead. The tea lights were also LEDs. We had a four course meal including Parsnip Soup, Salad, Risotto, Asparagus, and ice cream sundaes. We heated the food up on a burner at the day site and then brought the pots down to serve the food right before.
All the guests arrived at dusk and we watched as the sky got darker and the city lights got brighter. I don’t think you could have asked for better scenery (or better company.)
[EDIT: For directions and FAQ's about this party go here.]
photos by Paul Ferney for Oh Happy Day
Category: parties + party ideas, pop-up dinner parties, San Francisco
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Oh Happy Day is a party and lifestyle blog based in San Francisco. We just moved back after spending a year in Paris, France. We love to throw parties and make things!
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This is amazing.
Oh my goodness, your first photo took my breath away. What a *fantastic* dinner!!!
This is incredible! What a lovely and memorable evening!
Beautiful! The first photo is also my favorite.
Jordan, this is spectacular. Lucky guests!
so pretty! you always come up with the best party locations and ideas!
This is amazing. I'm so inspired!
Stunning! Hard work I am sure but so much fun for our viewing pleasure! Thank you!
magical!
so, so, so rad. i love the clothesline lights.
Stunning. It looks like a dream!
That is amazing and magical–and knowing Kirby Cove, I know exactly how much hauling was involved (impressive!).
What a once-in-a-lifetime dinner. I'm going to be dreaming about this for a long time.
sooooo pretty. i'm swooning.
this is absolutely perfect.
Simple and beautiful! I love it:)
Fun! I've camped at Kirby Cove – such a gorgeous setting!
Oh! I love it. One day …
amazing, so romantic.
Jordan – I love that you have already figured out all these great spots in SF for unexpected dinner parties. Since we have just moved here, I can't wait check out some of these spots first hand.
What are we going to do when you move to Paris??
Very impressive. I love the last photo. Your friends are so lucky!
Every time, Jordan. Every damn time.
And did you luck out with the weather OR WHAT????
How do you do these things? AMAZING!
you have seriously outdone yourself. i am obsessed with this!!
Wow, how extraordinary. Your lives seem like magic!
Jordan,
As everyone has commented- absolutely beautiful, creative, and inspiring!
I just wanted to ask- how did you "manage" the ice cream sundae part??
Awesome.
Awesome.
Awesome.
that is THE EXACT kinda' dinner party i wanna be invited too!!!
PS – come on by – my first GIVE-AWAY is going on – $45 worth of goodiness!!
*kiss kiss*
Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~
you make everything magical!
Divine.
How do I get myself invited to your next dinner party?? Gorgeous….
Thinking about moving to San Fransisco just so I can be your friend and get invited to your amazing parties. I bring great hostess gifts.
I've always wondered when you do these outdoor parties – how do transport and keep the food hot?
Oh my goodness, that dinner party looks incredible! Your table setting is so perfect for the end of September. And excellent thinking for the sans-electric lighting.
Simply lovely. You must have a wonderful group of friends, and how lucky they are to have you.
this makes my heart beat faster. what an unforgettable evening. i wish i was your real-life friend.
so dreamy…you guys have the best dinner parties!
So insanely beautiful. It's like a dream.
omg, this is so incredible! I love it
You are awesome.
Always making the "I wish I could…" a REALITY!
Great photos too. I love twinkling lights.
That is so cool!
I second the question though about how you keep the food hot? Also, might be a stupid question, but where did you get the power for those light?
Love reading your blog, so inspiring!
Ohhh wow! Those shots of the city, the bridge, the dinner…incredible! I love SF by night. Wow, well done!
What a great idea! This is a night you will remember forever!
That last photo is just so gorgeous! Brilliant, Jordan.
Seriously so cool – what a special dinner!
I blogged about your post:
http://6lalas.blogspot.com/2010/09/dinner-under-golden-gate.html
Bravo!
The first image is just gorgeous. Love the flowers match the bridge. And the long tablecloth! So pretty.
This is so darn dreamy…
So wishing I lived in SFO. And also that I was friends with you.
AMAZING.
maile
maile@epiphaniebags.com
Oh I do love Kirby Cove but I always forget m=to make a reservation dang it all. Looks like an amazing evening.