Best 16x20 Pavilion for Large Entertaining 2026

Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25 · 6 min read · By Zomg The Handyman

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TL;DR

Wedding-grade outdoor entertaining needs a pavilion, not a gazebo. 16x20 picks plus permit reality.

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For serious outdoor entertaining (weddings, large parties, full outdoor kitchens with dining), gazebos run out of space. Pavilions at 16x20 (320 sqft) are the entertaining-grade upgrade.

Quick Comparison

Pick	Best For	Approx Price
Cedar Pavilion	Yardistry 12x16 Outdoor Pavilion	$5,500-$7,000
Larger Yardistry	Yardistry 14x16 Cedar Gazebo	$4,500-$5,800

Our Picks

Cedar Pavilion

Recommended on Amazon

Yardistry 12x16 Outdoor Pavilion

Cedar pavilion with steel hip-roof. Wedding-ready aesthetic.

$5,500-$7,000 View on Amazon → Shop Kozyard hardtop gazebos →

Larger Yardistry

Recommended on Amazon

Yardistry 14x16 Cedar Gazebo

Larger Yardistry for big backyards. Pavilion-style aesthetic.

$4,500-$5,800 View on Amazon → Shop Kozyard hardtop gazebos →

Partner pick: Kozyard

Direct-to-consumer hardtop gazebos, louvered pergolas, umbrellas and patio sets, shipped free from the maker.

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Pavilion vs Gazebo at This Size

Pavilions have hip roofs and column construction — better for the larger spans. Gazebos at this size feel boxy.

Permit Reality

320 sqft definitely requires permits. Likely Building Department + HOA approval. Add 6-12 weeks to the project.

Foundation

Concrete slab required. Cannot put a pavilion this size on pavers or compacted gravel.

Install Cost

16x20 pavilion install: $1,499-$2,499. Plus concrete slab if needed: $2,000-$4,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pavilion or gazebo at 16x20?

Pavilion. Hip roof handles the span better, column construction looks proportional.

Permit timeline?

6-12 weeks for permit + HOA review. Plan accordingly.

Total project cost?

Product $5,000-$8,000 + concrete $2,000-$4,000 + install $1,499-$2,499 = $8,500-$14,500.

See also

Complete Your Backyard

Add-ons we install or recommend alongside this. Each opens on Amazon (we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you).

Anchor kit

Concrete anchors required for any California install.

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Mosquito netting

Universal netting fits most 10x12 gazebos.

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Outdoor ceiling fan

Damp-rated 52" fan transforms a hot patio.

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Smokeless fire pit

Burns wood with 90% less smoke.

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LED string lights

Commercial-grade lights last 5+ seasons.

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Outdoor rug

Defines the gazebo space, hose-cleanable.

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The cedar gazebo our crews build most

Yardistry Meridian picks on Amazon

Yardistry leads our records with 64 mentions, most of them Costco kits. The Meridian line is also on Amazon in every size; these are the sizes that fit this page.

Permit Sweet Spot

Yardistry 10x12 Meridian Cedar Gazebo

The most requested size in our records (66 mentions) and right at the 120 square foot line. A four to six seat dining table fits.

Crew note: Our Loma Linda 10x12 Meridian (Home Depot kit) went up with a rain gutter kit, three pros in about five hours, fan planned for later.

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The Costco Size We Build Most

Yardistry 12x14 Meridian Cedar Gazebo

57 mentions in our records, the cedar gazebo California buys at Costco more than any other. Dining for six with room to walk around.

Crew note: Our Tustin 12x14 with a privacy wall took three pros; a Sherman Oaks customer ordered three at once with anchors provided. Pre-drilled cedar, hundreds of screws, an impact driver pays for itself.

View on Amazon →

Full guide: Meridian sizes 8x8 to 12x20 and the accessories worth adding →

Buy it, we assemble it. Gazebo and pergola assembly starts at $500 in our price book: squared, leveled, anchored, packaging gone. Anywhere in California.Book assembly →Get a quote

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Gazebo buying guides from our crews

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