The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa runs on Marriott Westin protocol with a beach-resort overlay — wind-rated outdoor kit for the Pacific Ballroom Lawn, ambient LED for the indoor ballroom, COI on file with Marriott.
“I review every event the morning of — that’s the deal.” — Andrew Cruz, founder · USMC vet
If you're hosting at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, here are the venue-specific facts every photo booth vendor should know before quoting your event.
Service entrance off Grand Pacific Dr. Bell desk pre-clears freight slot through Westin Events. COI naming Westin Carlsbad Resort + Marriott International required.
Glam (B&W) for Pacific Ballroom evening receptions; 360 video for Pacific Ballroom Lawn outdoor weddings.
The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa at 5480 Grand Pacific Drive is the Marriott Westin-brand property that anchors North County San Diego coastal events — Pacific Ballroom, Pacific Ballroom Lawn, Spa Pool Deck, and Lobby Lounge all positioned to capture coastal sightlines and Pacific breeze. The Photo Booth Guy works the Westin Carlsbad on a Marriott-International COI and ships wind-rated outdoor kit for any Pacific Ballroom Lawn ceremony: 15-pound sandbag ballast, tent-rated fallback, and a setup plan that accounts for marine-layer rolloff.
The Glam booth's black-and-white skin-retouch profile is our canonical Pacific Ballroom pick — the room's chandelier lighting and the Westin-brand event setup both pair with the formal print register. Pacific Ballroom Lawn outdoor weddings shift to the 360 video booth, where the Pacific horizon becomes the natural backdrop and the slow-motion capture matches sunset-ceremony energy. Spa Pool Deck functions use the Social booth for the more casual content-output expected at daytime resort events.
The Photo Booth Guy is USMC veteran-owned, founded by Andrew Cruz in 2017. Andrew personally reviews every San Diego County event the morning it happens. 5,500+ events delivered. 4.9 stars across 750+ reviews. 1 in 6 of our clients rebook. Owner-overseen, attendant-included on every booking.
Hosting a wedding, corporate retreat, brand activation, or conference reception at the Westin Carlsbad? Your fixed quote includes the Marriott COI, the wind-rated outdoor kit, the freight-slot coordination, and a uniformed attendant on-site for the full event window. Carlsbad sits ~75 miles from our Chino base — the proposal includes the precise travel calculation, no surprises. Glam Booth indoors, 360 Video outdoors.

Traditional enclosed booth with instant prints
From $395

Full-length mirror with animations & touchscreen
From $650
Cinematic 360° slow-motion video platform
From $650

Create Instagram-ready boomerangs and animated GIFs
From $500

Black & white glamour photos with wind effect
From $550
From intimate celebrations to corporate gatherings — we bring the fun.
Capture every magical moment
Celebrate her special day
Mazel Tov! Milestone moments
Birthdays, anniversaries & more
Brand experiences & team events
Product launches & promos
Proms, dances & graduations
Festive celebrations year-round
No back-and-forth. No surprise fees. Most clients are confirmed in under 48 hours.
Visit book.thepbguy.com, enter your event date, duration, and booth type. Pricing is instant — no waiting for a callback.
Pay a small deposit to hold your date. We'll send a contract and booking confirmation within minutes.
Work with our team to finalize your photo template, backdrop, props, and any branding or custom overlays.
Our team arrives 60–90 minutes early to set up. Your attendant stays the full event duration, then we pack up. Your digital gallery uploads the Monday after your event (expedite available on request).
Nine years. 5,500+ events. Every booking still attended personally or by an attendant I trained.
I retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after a full career — seven years in aviation logistics, then years as a career recruiter. Along the way I earned three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and a Navy Commendation Medal, all for performance. I started The Photo Booth Guy in 2017 because I couldn't find a photo booth operator in Southern California who treated every event the way I'd want my own wedding handled. So I built one. Every booking is owner-overseen. Every event ships with a uniformed on-site attendant — never a drop-off rental. We're a veteran-owned small business, fully insured, and accepted at every major venue in the Inland Empire.
Nine years in, we've delivered 5,500+ events and earned 600+ five-star reviews on Yelp plus 150+ on Google — and I still personally review every event the morning of. If you have a question before booking, call me directly at (909) 570-1988.
— Andrew Cruz, Founder & Owner
Most-asked questions from couples, planners, and corporate event leads.
Yes — $2M general liability with rapid COI issuance. We name The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa (and any other parties the property requires) as additional insured within 24 hours of booking, no upcharge. Property-specific note: Service entrance off Grand Pacific Dr. Bell desk pre-clears freight slot through Westin Events. COI naming Westin Carlsbad Resort + Marriott International required.
Photo booth rentals at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa run $395–$1,050 depending on hours, booth type, and add-ons. We provide a fixed quote up front with no hidden fees.
We're a 9-year SoCal operator with 5,500+ events delivered. We're set up to work Pacific Ballroom, Pacific Ballroom Lawn, Spa Pool Deck at this property.
Glam (B&W) for Pacific Ballroom evening receptions; 360 video for Pacific Ballroom Lawn outdoor weddings.
Saturdays at marquee venues fill 4–8 weeks out year-round, with peak wedding season (April–October) typically booked 3–6 months in advance. Last-minute corporate events can usually be booked 1–2 weeks out.
On-site attendant for the entire event, unlimited photo sessions, instant prints, full prop selection, custom-designed print template using your colors and monogram, and a post-event digital gallery uploaded the Monday after your event (expedite available on request).
I’ll review your The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa event the morning of. That’s the deal.
— Andrew Cruz, founder · USMC vet
Weekend dates fill fast — get your proposal in seconds.
5,500+ events · 1 in 6 clients rebook · 5 stars · 750+ reviews · Veteran-owned since 2017