Sunset Bay Lodge at the Ballard Elks

Sunset Bay Lodge at the Ballard Elks is a Seattle waterfront event venue located on Shilshole Bay in Ballard, offering indoor and outdoor space with views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The venue is known for waterfront sunset views, full-venue and banquet room configurations for weddings, and an in-house bar team that creates custom signature cocktails and mocktails for events. The property has operated as a Seattle event venue for decades, previously known as the Ballard Beach Club and Shilshole Bay Club, now managed by Westward Events. Located in Ballard, Seattle, on Shilshole Bay. Couples highlight the waterfront views and sunset, the value relative to Seattle pricing, and venue manager Karri's attentiveness; the main drawback noted is a small bridal suite without a private bathroom or separate space for additional wedding party members.