Top Oakland Conference & Summit Venues

• Spaces for 20-300 Guests
• 4 Bars
• 4 Ballrooms
• 4 Total Spaces

Whether you're exchanging vows, hosting a milestone party, or planning an unforgettable event, the Corinthian Yacht Club offers one of California’s most breathtaking settings. Overlooking Tiburon’s quaint downtown, the deep blue waters of Raccoon Strait, Angel Island’s wooded hills, the Bay Bridge, and San Francisco’s skyline, the view alone sets the stage for an extraordinary celebration. This iconic Marin County landmark is housed in a stunning Colonial Revival building with a grand white façade and towering 40-foot columns. The entire third floor is yours to transform—an elegant and versatile space perfect for weddings, galas, corporate gatherings, and special occasions. Throughout your event, our dedicated team ensures every detail is executed flawlessly—from beautifully timed hors d’oeuvres to seamless transitions between moments. At the heart of the venue is the Grand Ballroom, featuring rich redwood paneling, a soaring 22-foot ceiling, a dramatic stone fireplace, and a large stage for entertainment. The adjoining Sun Porch offers sweeping bay views through picture windows, while the connected outdoor deck is ideal for sunset cocktails. The Lounge & Bar, with its nautical character and granite-topped bar, adds a warm, inviting touch—perfect for gathering, toasting, and celebrating in true Corinthian style.

• Spaces for 750-1,600 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Design District, the San Francisco Design Center (SFDC) Galleria is a premier destination for large-scale events. The Galleria is a versatile, architecturally stunning event venue ideal for weddings, corporate events, galas, and product launches. With the capacity to host anywhere from 100 to 1,600 guests, the Galleria offers a flexible layout that includes polished hardwood floors perfect for dining or dancing, in-house lighting, a built-in bar, and a raised stage for live entertainment or presentations. Whether you're planning a milestone celebration or a high-profile brand activation, the SFDC Galleria offers flexibility, visibility, and expert on-site support in a vibrant setting.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Wedgewood Weddings' Redwood Canyon is a beautiful respite from the Bay Area's bustle. It provides a calm and hidden ceremony setting as well as photo opportunities in the form of a secret garden, making every wedding unique! Couples are smitten by the storybook backdrop and the lovely pastures for photographing. Guests will also appreciate the modern amenities, which include a huge dancefloor, in-room bar, and breathtaking views. New Ceremony & Reception Features that Have Been Fully Renovated Rustic Accents in an Elegant Reception Room Intimate and Quiet Setting Draping with Twinkle Lights is lovely. Large windows allow for plenty of natural light. From Contra Costa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties, Redwood Canyon by Wedgewood Weddings is conveniently accessible. Couples can unwind with a stress-free planning experience while still presenting a lovely event that will impress their guests by picking this beautiful golf club. Our professional event planning team, as with all Wedgewood Wedding locations, makes the wedding planning process a breeze. Couples from Oakland, Fremont, Union City, San Mateo, San Francisco, Richmond, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Concord, Hayward, San Ramon, Pleasanton, San Lorenzo, Newark, Dublin, and Ulmar flock to our unique event space. Redwood Canyon by Wedgewood Weddings is a Bay Area beauty if you are seeking for a wedding setting. Come see this magnificent wedding venue and meet our team of dedicated wedding planners. They will assist you in selecting a wedding package, customizing it to make your own unique event, and then preparing for it by assisting you at every step of the way to your big day!

• Spaces for 2-80 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

The Newhall Nest is a unique and multifunctional event space in San Francisco's Financial District, perched atop a historic jewel. Our 4,000-square-foot private event space is perfect for a variety of occasions! The loft-style layout and well-appointed furnishings of our penthouse make it ideal for weddings, corporate parties, and private events! Our event area offers breathtaking, towering city views through wrap-around windows and a 2,000 square foot top terrace, no matter what the occasion. Our private event facility can accommodate up to 80 people, and we also provide overnight lodging. If you're thinking of having a rooftop wedding, our private rooftop will be the ideal location. We assist clients create wedding memories that will last a lifetime at the Newhall Nest. We can assist you in planning the wedding of your dreams, whether it is an interior wedding venue or a rooftop wedding for up to 80 guests. While immersed in the heart of San Francisco, our venue offers breathtaking views of the Bay. This 4,000-square-foot space, which includes a 2,000-square-foot roof deck, is the ideal setting to celebrate the start of your married life together. Please contact us today for further information or to reserve your special date! It's critical to be able to get a private event site for your wedding reception in these age of social distancing. With this in mind, we've created the ideal environment for a safe and responsible celebration. Why should you have to give up your sense of style and comfort because of current health concerns? While you enjoy the wedding of your dreams, our crew will ensure the ultimate safety of your guests. Thank you for considering the Newhall Nest as a venue for your special occasion!

• Spaces for 72-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

School Night is The Pearl's vest-pocket private event space located in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood. Perfect for intimate gatherings and other social events including corporate holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, birthdays, and even after parties. With its own private entrance, School Night can be rented independently of or in conjunction with your event at The Pearl. School Night features a full private bar, a flexible floor plan that can shift effortlessly from cocktail hour to presentations to late-night celebrations, and built-in A/V capabilities including a projector for speeches, slideshows, and branded content. The space offers an inviting, design-forward atmosphere that lends itself to creative event layouts, photo moments, interactive activations, and team-building experiences. This adaptability makes the venue ideal for corporate groups, celebrations, or any gathering that benefits from a private, stylish environment curated entirely for your group.

• Spaces for 60-800 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 4 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

Located in San Francisco’s waterfront Dogpatch district, The Pearl San Francisco is anchored at the heart of one of the city’s most historical and culturally rich neighborhoods. The Pearl San Francisco is one of the city's most beautiful and unique venues for every type of private event. Complete with state-of-the-art lighting and audiovisual capabilities, gorgeous rooftop views of The Bay, and permanent art installations by Alexis Laurent, The Pearl San Francisco is a 9,000+ square foot industrial charm waiting to be transformed for your event needs. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, cocktail-style party, engagement celebration, holiday party, or any other type of event, The Pearl San Francisco can accommodate your every need and want. Take a virtual tour of The Pearl: thepearlsf.com/virtual-tour

Make your next event Honorable. In the heart of Emeryville

• Spaces for 75-4,000 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Landmark
• 5 Total Spaces

The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts is a newly-remodeled historic building with 5 interior venues, onsite parking, and an outdoor terrace overlooking Oakland's crown jewel, Lake Merritt. Venues include: a 150-person lounge, two 500-person capacity ballrooms, a 1,400 seat proscenium theatre, and 3,000-person capacity arena. Ideally located only 2 blocks from Lake Merritt BART Station. Whole-venue buyouts available at a discounted rate

• Spaces for 180 Guests

A mission-style building from 1910, Hotel Shattuck Plaza is a downtown Berkeley landmark. Reflecting California's architectural heritage and re-designed with a contemporary aesthetic, this historic boutique hotel is the jewel of Downtown Berkeley. Around the corner from the BART to San Francisco, and two blocks from UC Berkeley, our hotel is surrounded by wonderful shops, theaters and dining. Savor local, farm-fresh California food at ZINO Restaurant and sip craft cocktails in the Lounge. Recharge with a workout in the fitness center, stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and convene in dynamic meeting spaces. Passionate about green hospitality, we are an eco-friendly hotel where modern luxury is always in harmony with the planet.

FLUID510 is the destination for Oakland events. Conveniently located across from Oakland’s City Hall, above 2 BART Stops & within walking distance of the Fox & Paramount Theatre, parking garages, this venue holds over 250 attendees and the creative vision you bring. FLUID510 is a 5,000 square foot event venue a full kitchen, state of the art sound & lighting, three projection screens as well as Two Full Bars & an elevated lounge that is perfect for trainings as it is for presentations, mixers & fundraisers. FLUID510 fits 250 people standing, 120 people in seated auditorium style and 100 at Gala style tables. We also offer The Loft for your more intimate events holding 40 friends that also comes with private bar, DJ system & professional lighting. Tables, chairs, silverware and staff are all included in our venue rental fee.

Scene is a flexible event venue and meeting space, located in Downtown Oakland, on 12th and Harrison. Our space serves as a blank canvas to businesses and individuals in the community looking to celebrate important milestones such as weddings, baby showers, cultural gatherings, corporate events, team offsites, professional organization meetings, retail marketplaces and much more. It is with great pleasure we get to help our guests feel Scene everyday! Included with Booking 2,850 sq foot venue 140 capacity standing, 70 seated 8 8ft rectangular tables 8 8ft round tables 65 inch Smart TV with Apple Play and Streaming Apps included HDMI Cord Bose PA system and bluetooth speaker Kitchenette with sink, refrigerator, and icemaker Depending on availability, overnight storage may be available for full day bookings.

• Spaces for 400-700 Guests

At Hangar 1, the California way isn't just our motto, it's our way of life. It's distilled into everything we represent and everything we do, from how we make Straight vodka to the innovations in our Distiller’s Exclusive spirits. The California way defines us, and our take on spirits. California is our home and our terroir, and we'll continue to draw upon it for endless inspiration, ingredients, and innovation. At Hangar 1, the California way isn't just our motto, it's our way of life. It's distilled into everything we represent and everything we do, from how we make Straight vodka to the innovations in our Distiller’s Exclusive spirits. The California way defines us, and our take on spirits. California is our home and our terroir, and we'll continue to draw upon it for endless inspiration, ingredients, and innovation. HOST A PRIVATE EVENT AT THE HANGAR Hangar One Private Tasting PERFECT FOR BIRTHDAYS, CORPORATE EVENTS, WEDDINGS, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE. Our mezzanine tasting bar is available for private event bookings from corporate meetings and events to weddings. The spacious industrial backdrop paired with a relaxed, comfortable decor will be the perfect ambiance for your next outing. Our lounge, mezzanine and outdoor space can accommodate 50-400 people. We also have behind-the-scenes VIP tour and tasting options for smaller groups and special celebrations.

Perched on the top floor of 1200 Lakeshore Avenue, The Penthouse is Oakland's newest private event space, wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass with sweeping views of Lake Merritt, the Oakland skyline, and San Francisco in the distance. Inside: a light-filled lounge under coffered ceilings, a marble showpiece kitchen for caterers, and a private rooftop terrace with checkerboard tile and string lights. Host up to 75 guests standing or 50 seated for cocktail parties, corporate gatherings, weddings, and milestone celebrations. Couples love the dedicated bridal-suite-style prep rooms with skyline views, the open-caterer policy, and a team that escorts every guest up for a red-carpet arrival. Corporate planners get an 85" TV with Apple TV, built-in Sonos sound, and fast WiFi. One of the newest event spaces in Oakland, steps from Lake Merritt. Booking dates from October 2026.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Oakland Zoo is a wildlife conservation destination and event venue situated in the scenic hills of Oakland, California, at the edge of Knowland Park. Founded in 1922 by naturalist Henry A. Snow as The Snow Museum, the institution has grown into a nationally accredited zoological park housing over 850 native and exotic animals across habitats that include an African Savanna, Tropical Rain Forest, and the California Trail. The Conservation Society of California, which operates the zoo, earned recognition as a Best Event Space by Oakland Magazine in 2025. Private events are hosted at the Snow Building, a historic indoor-outdoor venue nestled within the zoo's grounds. The space accommodates up to 200 guests for corporate outings, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, weddings, luncheons, and cocktail receptions. Panoramic windows and a private outdoor patio frame views of the Bay Area and zoo landscape, while full-service catering is provided exclusively through SSA Group, emphasizing locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Merritt for your special event. Celebrate with the best service, handcrafted ales, and the best seafood Oakland has to offer.

• Spaces for 100-350 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

The Melody is a historic church repurposed as a ready-to-use event venue suitable for receptions, weddings, meetings, conferences, performances, and gatherings. The venue features in-house audio and state-of-the-art lighting to instantly adapt the space to suit your event's theme. Our venue can accommodate 350 people standing, 150 people seated for meals, and 200 people in a theatre-style layout. We can provide chairs for up to 180 people. Additional furniture such as cocktail tables and rounds can be arranged for your event for a rental fee. Originally completed in 1880 then destroyed by the 1906 earthquake and fire. A reconstructed Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in the Mission Revival style was consecrated on April 14, 1912. The interior is decorated with frescos in Renaissance and Baroque style by Luigi Brusatori, an Italian master painter, which was completed in 1916. The Church also contains the largest unaltered 19th-century mechanical pipe organ in California. Declared a historic landmark, The Melody retains all of its original beauty while now hosting events ranging from large-scale corporate meetings and conferences, trade shows, product launches, auctions, screenings, performances, weddings, and private parties.

• Spaces for 35-75 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Located in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond neighborhood, BStar Bar offers an intimate setting for birthdays, showers, engagement parties, team dinners, business lunches, and private celebrations. The neighborhood restaurant features a light-filled garden patio accommodating up to 35 guests, while a full restaurant buyout can host up to 80. Customizable menus, vibrant Asian-inspired cuisine, beverage service, and welcoming hospitality shape each gathering. With relaxed interiors and flexible private dining options, BStar Bar creates a warm backdrop for memorable events in San Francisco.

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 3 Landmarks
• 3 Total Spaces

Rentals for Special Events The Conservatory of Flowers is the most unique historical property in the Bay Area for hosting business gatherings, cocktail parties, weddings, and anniversaries, With five display galleries filled with exotic plants and blooms from all over the world, this historic facility in Golden Gate Park is a must-see destination. Each gallery features one-of-a-kind plants and flowers, as well as creative metal work and architectural splendor throughout the structure. Enjoy a cocktail reception and take photos surrounded by our exotic plants in the Conservatory Galleries, and then continue the celebration with a seated dinner and dancing in the Orchid Pavilion. Micro-ceremonies with up to 50 people can be accommodated in the West Gallery, and there's additional open-air space for larger ceremonies and outdoor dining on the Palm Terrace and Conservatory Lawns. To learn more about renting out space for your event, contact us now. VENDORS We collaborate with a select group of outside caterers and lighting specialists who are available only to us. View the Pre-Approved Vendor List, which includes some of our favorite local vendors for a variety of additional event services. AVAILABILITY Throughout the year, events can be held daily, with rental timeframes commencing at 5:00 PM after the Conservatory closes to the public. All events must end by 12MN. Additional fees may apply on holidays. PRICING Please complete the event inquiry form in order to receive a quote. A site visit, completed rental contract, and 50% payment are all required before we can reserve your date.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 3 Total Spaces

Step inside the magnificent grandeur of this American Colonial estate at Jefferson Street Mansion by Wedgewood Weddings. Inspired by the elegant and eclectic style of Queen Victoria, this boutique wedding venue offers a vintage haven that's entirely yours for the day. Take advantage of the endless photo opportunities featuring a wisteria-draped veranda, glimmering bay waters, and the meticulously designed surroundings of the stunning historic mansion - both inside and out! It's obvious why this radiant locale is a 'Best of the Bay' winner!