Top California Dinner Party Venues

• Spaces for 48 Guests
• 1 Boat

Celebrate your luxury wedding, San Diego engagement party, or bachelorette party on the Aolani and wow your guests. Our catamaran yacht is a lovely and spectacular wedding site, with stunning views of the San Diego Bay and comfortable amenities. What better way to honor each other as you start on this thrilling new adventure than to set sail on the wide sea with up to 48 of your closest relatives and friends? The Aolani is also a fantastic venue for a memorable San Diego wedding reception. San Diego sets the tone with broad and beautiful Pacific Ocean views, an amazing downtown skyline, and a spectacular southern California experience. Our boat rental for wedding celebrations will help you record this wonderful time, from an intimate rehearsal dinner to a wild night on the water with some of your closest friends. Our location has features that you won't find anywhere else. You'll get the ideal wedding package if you choose the Aolani as your San Diego yacht charter on your wedding day. We'll handle all of the planning so you can concentrate on the festivities. Our wedding planner can assist you with all of the details, such as catering, decorations, hair and makeup, photographers, and videographers! Onboard our wedding yacht, we even have an ordained captain who can perform the event! A large sundeck on our wedding boat charter is ideal for a picture session, a slow dance for the bride and groom, or a moonlit serenade. Regardless of how you want to celebrate your wedding day, you and your guests will have plenty of space to spread out.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Resorts
• 2 Total Spaces

Strawhouse Resorts & Café sits along the Trinity River in Junction City, California, nestled at the edge of the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area. Known as the "Hidden Jewel on the Trinity River," the property has welcomed guests since 2001, offering an intimate backdrop of flowing water, colorful landscaped gardens, and lush green grass beneath an open sky. The resort accommodates events of up to 150 guests across an outdoor riverfront venue and an indoor lodge. The outdoor setting places ceremonies and receptions on a lush lawn with the Trinity River in full view, while the lodge provides a covered option for groups who prefer shelter or as a weather-contingency space. On-site accommodations — including river-view cottages, a glamping yurt, and RV sites — allow guests to extend their stay across the property. The Strawhouse Café, located on-site, roasts organic coffee and offers food service to complement events. The property is committed to sustainability and community values, with a portion of coffee sales supporting local volunteer fire departments.

• Spaces for 370 Guests
• 1 Winery

Bella Rosa, Martinelli Event Center, Garré Café, the tasting room, and the vineyard are all excellent choices for your special occasion. Garré Vineyard & Winery delivers the ideal environment, cuisine, wine, and service, whether indoors or outdoors, surrounded by the natural beauty of the vineyards and with top culinary skill ready to build a menu unique to your needs. Garré Vineyard & Winery makes weddings, holiday parties, family festivities, and business events, such as a team-building bocce ball challenge, simply better and easier. Please call (925) 371-8200 right now to get your event scheduled and a personal tour. Why have your wedding at Garré? Garré makes wedding planning simple for you; we want to make your special day as stress-free as possible. We have a variety of venues, each with its own unique character, to provide you with the ideal wedding environment for your special day. BELLA ROSA Bella Rosa is the place where wedding fantasies come true. Bella Rosa, Garré Winery's newest wedding and event location, mixes old world charm with a cutting-edge facility that can accommodate up to 370 guests for the ceremony and reception. An outdoor ceremony spot is available, which is surrounded by flower beds and Italian cypress trees. MARTINELLI EVENT CENTER The Martinelli Event Center is a lovely Hacienda-style structure with a cobblestone courtyard, fireplace, and fountain. A wisteria-covered arbor with mission-style environs overlooks the valley, adding elegance to any wedding, celebration, or business gathering. For meetings and ceremonies, the Martinelli Event Center can accommodate up to 200 seated guests, with a reception capacity of up to 200 seated people indoors and 250 sat outside.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Vineyard
• 1 space at this venue

Guglielmo Winery is a family-owned estate winery founded in 1925 by Emilio Guglielmo, now operated by third- and fourth-generation family members on 50 acres of vineyards in Morgan Hill, California. Nestled in the Santa Clara Valley appellation — about 20 minutes south of San José — the property pairs working winery production with a warm, Italian-inspired tasting room featuring stone walls, wooden beams, and terracotta tile. For private events, the winery offers two distinct spaces. Villa Emile Event Center is an outdoor venue set among the vineyards, accommodating 50 to 300 guests beneath a permanent grand tent with string lighting and a dedicated stage, ceremony area, cocktail space, and dance floor all in close proximity. The Heritage Room is an indoor space that showcases historical imagery tracing the winery's century-long story, suited for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate gatherings. Brianna Merritt, Director of Events, leads coordination for weddings and private events, with both venue-only and all-inclusive packages available. The winery's preferred vendor list and professional event-day coordination support a range of occasions, from intimate birthday gatherings to full-scale vineyard weddings.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Friendly Hills Country Club is a private country club situated in the rolling hills of Whittier, California, approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Established in 1968, the club occupies a parklike setting that includes a championship golf course designed by renowned architect Jimmy Hines, lush grounds lined with grand pine trees and flowering jasmine, and a stone-faced bridge over a scenic lake — all of which serve as natural backdrops for weddings and private events. The club's Craftsman-style clubhouse spans two levels and accommodates celebrations from 25 to 230 guests. The upper level features 17-foot vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, an indoor lounge with a full-service built-in bar, a baby grand piano, and a customizable dance floor. Outdoor ceremony space is available at the 1st Tee Island, which overlooks a waterfall and the golf course. The venue's culinary program is led by an executive chef who customizes menus for each event. Beyond weddings, Friendly Hills Country Club hosts anniversary parties, milestone birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, graduation celebrations, corporate meetings, and golf tournaments. The club's events team, led by its Director of Sales and Marketing, works with clients through the planning process from initial inquiry through event day.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Lobo Castle Productions is a full-service event venue and production company set on a dramatic medieval-style castle property at 31400 Lobo Canyon Rd in Agoura Hills, California — approximately 30 minutes from Los Angeles via the 101 freeway. Stone towers, ornately detailed interiors, and terraced grounds create a one-of-a-kind backdrop for weddings, corporate gatherings, private celebrations, and specialty events. The venue is backed by a team with over 30 years of culinary expertise. In-house executive chefs craft custom menus tailored to each event, with an emphasis on cultural cuisine and attention to detail. Full-service event production — including design, planning, coordination, and on-site management — is available to support events from booking through execution. Lobo Castle Productions has been featured on CBS, MTV Cribs, The Travel Channel, The Food Network, WEtv, and Syfy.

Abbot’s Passage is a winery and mercantile located in the heart of Glen Ellen. We’re inspired by the paths less traveled. We celebrate processes and products that embrace the exceptional. Whether you’re new to our valley or a seasoned explorer, here’s to something unexpected, but just what you were looking for. Nestled between rows of 100-year old vines and surrounded by the storied hills of Sonoma, finding Abbot’s Passage means you are both lost and found. Our eclectic collection of Rhône-style wines inspires a winery and curated mercantile experience that challenges convention. Whether coming to taste, shop, play or celebrate, our collective invites friends and family to come often and stay awhile. private events Our beautiful property, nestled amongst 100-year old vines with classic Sonoma charm, is an ideal location to host your wedding or special occasion. To learn more about Abbot’s Passage as a private event space, please contact events@abbotspassage.com. To inquire about weddings, please contact weddings@abbotspassage.com.

• Spaces for 60-700 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 6 Total Spaces

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort occupies 24 acres along Santa Barbara's Pacific shoreline at 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, with the Santa Ynez Mountains rising behind the property and open ocean views stretching to the horizon. Originally opened in 1986 by actor Fess Parker and renovated and rebranded in 2018, the resort is the region's largest dedicated event property, offering more than 60,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space across 14 meeting rooms and numerous outdoor areas. The resort's signature venue, the 20,000-square-foot open-air Plaza del Sol, delivers 180-degree ocean views and connects to a covered rotunda for ceremonies and receptions of up to 800 guests. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 700 for receptions, while the Santa Barbara Ballroom, Rose Garden, Reagan Room & Terrace, and Fiesta Room & Terrace serve more intimate gatherings. The resort is the only hotel in the region that hosts private events directly on the beach. On-site catering, audio-visual support, wooden dance floors, tables, chairs, linens, and a dedicated event manager are included with bookings. Complimentary self-parking is available, and the resort offers a complimentary shuttle to Santa Barbara Airport and Amtrak Station.

• Spaces for 250-400 Guests
• 1 Country Club

RENTALS For every step of your wedding planning process, we provide rentals for everything from decorations to furniture to landscaping, entertainment, and catering. Our various country club and golf course properties located throughout the United States provide a plethora of options to meet any and all of your requirements. ORDAIN Looking for a wedding officiant to officiate your ceremony? In addition, we have trained Wedding Officiants who are ready to work with couples of all religious backgrounds to craft the perfect ceremony script and speech that perfectly reflects your and your fiancé's individual preferences and requirements. ONE-STOP SHOPPER'S GUIDE Why go anywhere else when we have everything you need from the very beginning to the very end of the wedding planning process? We specialize in engagement parties, bridal and wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, groomsmen outings, ceremonies, receptions, and other special events. Contact us today for more information. OUR INDIVIDUAL EXPERTS We have an award-winning team ready to guide you through the planning process and ensure that your wedding day is as stress-free as possible. If you have a specific vision in mind or require additional assistance, our knowledgeable and experienced team is committed to turning your vision into an unforgettable reality!

Founded in 1978 by Gary Andrus, Pine Ridge Vineyards sits in the heart of the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, famous for Cabernet Sauvignon wines of distinctive power and elegance. Today, the winery owns estate vineyards in five premier Napa Valley appellations: Stags Leap District, Howell Mountain, Oakville, Rutherford, and Carneros. Everyone on their team, from vineyard to cellar, is united in the desire to create wines that honor their remarkable origins with unique expression. At Pine Ridge Vineyards, they are committed to and have always embraced sustainable practices. They take every step we can to preserve the ecosystem of the region, and their Napa Green certification demonstrates their commitment as responsible stewards of the land. The multidisciplinary in-house Green Team meets regularly to monitor and improve their practices and to implement the latest sustainable practices, ensuring long-term viability of the business and quality of life in the community. This philosophy allows them to deliver wines that express their natural origin and will be complex and elegant for years to come. Since their founding in 1978, Pine Ridge Vineyards has invested in 160 acres of estate vineyards, 47 of which are in our home appellation, Stags Leap District. They also own vineyards throughout the most renowned growing regions of Napa Valley: Howell Mountain, Oakville, Rutherford, and Carneros. This great diversity of terroir inspires their winemaking team to craft wines that reflect the outstanding characteristics of their distinct origins. Since 2003, Gustavo Aviña, the Director of Viticulture, has worked intimately with every Pine Ridge Vineyards estate property. He and his team understand the soils and climates of the winery’s vineyards. If he had to choose a favorite, Gustavo might pick Howell Mountain. He likes the way this steeply sloping vineyard is challenging to farm; it’s also the first vineyard he developed from the ground up for Pine Ridge Vineyards. Their winemaking philosophy is guided by the thoughtful selection of vineyard blocks designated for each wine. Their goal is to honor the unique winemaking needs of each of our estate vineyards in five different appellations, as well as the ever-changing demands of each new vintage. Meticulous attention to detail in the cellar allows them to craft appellation wines that express their distinct terroir with power, elegance, and texture. The Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon blend is produced from as many as 80 different small lots—wines that showcase the complex expression of this storied winegrowing region. Our winemaking team also leads extensive barrel trials to determine the aging approaches that best enhance the personality of each wine; these programs are well-known locally for bringing winemakers together in the rustic ambiance of their caves.

• Spaces for 105-115 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs is one of only a few San Diego hotels and venues truly located on the Pacific Ocean. The space is just steps away from Ocean Beach, and creates a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere to accomodate any guest. The Inn at Sunset Cliffs has the largest deck on the entire west coast. Designed after Santorini, Greece, the waterfront hotel boasts a scenic atmosphere all year long, with million-dollar views everyday. The Inn at Sunset Cliffs hosts unforgettable weddings. They will ensure any type of event is a complete success. Their two ocean-view terraces allow space for you to hold both a ceremony and a reception in the same location. Weddings for up to 105 guests include round tables and banquet tables, and you can decorate the day prior to your event. The hotel is available for a full buyout, where you and your guests will be the only people on the property.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Boat

Flagship Cruises & Events' history extends back almost as far as San Diego itself. The beautiful, prosperous city we know today has been shaped by numerous dramatic developments and technological advancements. And so has Flagship Cruises & Events. Our evolution covers practically every area of the San Diego waterfront: ship building, tug operation, salvage, shipping, sport fishing and of course ferry and cruise services, and more. Along the process, we constantly supplied jobs and assistance for the waterfront community as well as the larger San Diego community. Flagship Cruises & Events celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2015! In 100 years, what started as a modest boat company grew into one of San Diego’s greatest kinds of waterfront entertainment. Flagship brings farm-to-table to the sea. All dining and event cruises offer fresh, locally caught seafood and, if feasible, sustainable California-farm-sourced products. All meals are always prepared to order onboard the ship. Flagship's sleek ships are a great setting for group outings with a touch of adrenaline. Take advantage of San Diego's best — perfect weather, beautiful skyline, the serene beauty of the bay — for an outdoor event that creates a unique and lasting impact. CORPORATE EVENTS Breathe some fresh air into your next meeting or team building event. It's the right balance of business and pleasure. WEDDINGS Every aspect glows aboard San Diego's most romantic venue. For ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and more. PARTIES & CELEBRATIONS Private boat charters for any social occasion: birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, graduations — we host them all.

• Spaces for 90-180 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

The Amy King Dundon-Berchtold University Club of USC occupies King Stoops Hall on the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles — a former Los Angeles Public Library that underwent a full renovation in 2012 and was renamed in 2016 following a generous gift from Amy King Dundon-Berchtold. The club has served as a gathering place for the USC community for decades, offering settings for formal dining, informal get-togethers, meetings, and private events. The venue accommodates private receptions, weddings, rehearsal dinners, symposiums, and corporate events for up to 180 guests. The adjoining Scriptorium provides an additional 1,450-square-foot meeting and event room with capacity for up to 100. Full-service event planning and on-site coordination, bar and beverage service, catering, audio-visual support, and florals are available through USC Private Events & Conferences.

• Spaces for 18-350 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Event Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

The San Ramon Community Center at Central Park sits at the heart of San Ramon, California, set alongside a scenic pond and fountain in Central Park. The building's signature half-dome architecture, with exposed wood beams and soaring ceilings, makes the venue a recognizable landmark in the East Bay. Six distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings of all sizes — from intimate board meetings to weddings of 350. The Fountain Room, the center's largest indoor venue, features a built-in stage, direct access to the Rose Garden, and an attached commercial kitchen. The Terrace Room offers a more intimate setting with an adjoining patio, while the open-air Amphitheater and Rose Garden provide outdoor options for ceremonies and cocktail hours. The facility includes dance floors in multiple sizes, portable audio/visual systems, a portable bar, tables and chairs, public WiFi, and ample on-site parking. A two-story art gallery with rotating exhibits adds a distinctive cultural backdrop for events throughout the year.

In recent years, Derrick Pipkin has gained widespread recognition throughout Southern California for his work in the entertainment industry, particularly for his massively successful Party In Palm Springs extravaganza and annual Mother's Day Jazz Festival. After years of successfully combining business and entertainment, Derrick has recently added the title of restaurateur to his long list of accomplishments and is looking forward to the future. Since the summer 2010 opening of PIPS on La Brea, the PIPS experience has continued to impress foodies and music lovers alike, thanks to Live Jazz on a newly-renovated patio. Luis Carrizo is a Master Chef who has worked all over the world. Chef Luis Carrizo, of Salvat, Argentina, was introduced to South American, Argentinean, and Mediterranean cuisine by his parents, who were born in Spain. Argentina and Brazil were the final destinations for his professional training and culinary education. Following graduation, he worked his way up the ranks to become the Executive Chef for Events at the Hotel Turista in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the prestigious Hyatt Hotel in Santiago, Chile, among other places. Luis Carrizo Salvat traveled to the United States in the late 1990s to further his professional and personal interests in cooking. He accepted the position of Executive Chef at Minotaure Tapas Restaurant & Wine Bar in Playa Del Rey, California, which is well-known for being a fine-dining Spanish restaurant with a Mediterranean influence. In addition to serving as a consultant for numerous restaurant openings, Chef Luis Carrizo Salvat continues to develop menus for businesses such as Farmer's Grove and California City Market. The success of his own catering business, "Flavors of the World," in Woodland Hills has led to the formation of another.

• Spaces for 120-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

Riverwalk Golf Club's beautiful 7,000 square-foot clubhouse offers a variety of unique indoor and outdoor event space to choose from, providing a unique, upscale ambience for events ranging from rehearsal dinners and weddings to business meetings, fundraising galas, golf tournament receptions and holiday parties to bar and bat mitzvahs and quinceaneras. You and your guests will be impressed by Riverwalk Golf Club's breathtaking views, which overlook the beautiful golf course landscape. The Riverwalk staff will provide you and your guests with unsurpassed service and irresistible cuisine. They will help you with every detail from start to finish so you can relax and enjoy your event. You and your guests will love the premium service, amenities, and ambience of a country club – even if you aren’t members. Riverwalk Golf Club hosts San Diego events of all sizes and types, with packages that are affordable and customizable. The only thing better than the venue's spectacular event facilities and gorgeous setting is their attention to detail! The Riverwalk Golf Club team of event professionals go the extra mile to ensure your wedding, private event, or meeting is picture-perfect from beginning to end.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Meetings and events: In one of our many adaptable venues, which include two huge ballrooms as well as a variety of pre-function areas and foyer space, you can host your event. In addition to natural light, our complimentary airport shuttle is great for participants who are flying from out of town. Weddings: Bring your dream wedding to life with the assistance of our professional planning and catering teams, and then celebrate with family and friends in our exquisite ballroom area. Our head chef creates custom menus for each visitor, and we provide a complimentary airport shuttle service for out-of-town guests. Meeting & Event Spaces: - 43,585 total square feet of event space - Largest event space is 9,940 square feet - 24 meeting rooms - 505 guest rooms Airport accessibility within walking distance of downtown San Jose: Our hotel is located between Highway 101 and Route 87, and it is less than five minutes from San Jose International Airport, which is served by a complimentary shuttle. Discover the attractions of downtown San Jose, the Municipal Rose Garden, and Santana Row shopping and dining - all within five miles of one another. Enjoy a freshly baked DoubleTree cookie upon arrival, as well as access to our fitness center and outdoor swimming pool. Dining and drinks: Sprigs is a great place to start the day, and Spencer's is a great place to finish it off with exquisite steaks and fresh seafood. The Sushi & Sake Bar overlooks the pool, while Forty Eight Wine Bar offers over 200 different vintages. The 2050 Lobby Lounge & Bar is a great spot to unwind after a long day. Room service is offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Spaces for 160-240 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Country Club

Poppy Ridge Golf Course is a stunning wedding location located in wine country in Livermore, California. Couples are encouraged to celebrate their love in this beautiful setting, which features stunning surroundings and convenient conveniences. The ceremony and reception, as well as vow renewals, can all be held at this golf club. Poppy Ridge Golf Course is located in the East Bay Area and provides a fashionable setting for your special occasions. Abby Trask, the club's events director and a Livermore native, is on hand to assist couples in taking advantage of everything the club has to offer. She is enthusiastic about showing future brides and grooms around the property. Abby is also excited to get to know couples and help them plan the wedding of their dreams. Your wedding ceremony can be place outside at Poppy Ridge Golf Course, with beautiful hills and picturesque ponds as a backdrop. From here, you can head to the north terrace for cocktail hour with your new husband. Before retiring to the reception area, take in the magnificent wine country sunset from this vantage point. The high ceilings provide a sense of openness, while the bay windows ensure that you remain linked to the outdoors. Your reception area is created specifically for you and your vision for the day. The couple and their party can utilize the club's dressing room to continue their preparations for the day ahead. The team here can provide a list of suggested vendors to aid you with your planning decisions. These services range from videography to overnight lodging for out-of-town visitors. The onsite personnel may arrange you food and catering.

• Spaces for 150-1,800 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

La Quinta Resort & Club is a landmark desert resort set against the Santa Rosa Mountains in La Quinta, California — part of the greater Palm Springs area. Originally opened in 1926 and known as "the original desert hideaway," the resort occupies sprawling grounds anchored by Spanish-style casitas, lush gardens, and mountain views that have drawn guests for nearly a century. For events and celebrations, the resort offers more than 190,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space accommodating groups from intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 2,000 guests. Three ballrooms — the Fiesta, Flores, and Frank Capra — anchor the indoor offerings, ranging from the 5,952-square-foot Frank Capra Ballroom, named for the acclaimed Hollywood director who was a longtime guest, to the grand 17,176-square-foot Fiesta Ballroom. Outdoors, The Grove and the historic La Casa Patio and Courtyard provide scenic settings beneath date palms and open desert sky. The resort provides in-house catering, custom lighting design, vendor coordination, and a dedicated events team to support weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. On-site accommodations include 620 hacienda-style casitas and suites and 98 privately owned villas, making La Quinta Resort & Club a self-contained destination for multi-day events.

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, Cāpo Creek Ranch is a peaceful oasis from the hectic pace of everyday life. The cāpo is a symbol that for us joins love, laughter, music and, of course, great wine. We are blessed with abundant sunshine, rich soils, and a stellar team. It is no surprise our wines taste so good! Weddings We specialize in intimate, rustic events that provide unique memories for a lifetime. Take advantage of our onsite wedding coordination, cut the stress, and enjoy the ride! Your guests will be amazed and talk about it forever. The number of events is intentionally limited to ensure personal attention to each bride. Celebrations Tired of the same old picnic at the forest preserve or Casino? Experience the magic of the vines. Guaranteed laughter and good times. Corporate Retreats CAPO CREEK WINES are the perfect way to mix business with pleasure. Need we say more?