Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Jamison-Brown House, a charming 1866 Colonial Revival home, is the ideal venue for power meetings, retreats, and life's celebrations from showers to birthdays to memorials. With its hardwood floors and enchanting, historic style, this true gem is the perfect place to have your next event. If you need to accommodate a larger guest list, the Victorian, wrap around covered porch and adjoining brick patio is ideal for outdoor set ups. Best of 2020 Santa Clara – Historical Landmark – Jamison-Brown House

• Spaces for 45-500 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

Mitchell Park Community Center is a LEED Platinum-certified civic facility located at 3700 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, California. Opened in December 2014, the 15,000-square-foot community center sits within a 41,000-square-foot campus shared with the Mitchell Park Library, adjacent to the green space of Mitchell Park. Designed by Group 4 Architecture, the building features large expanses of glass, rose-colored stone, and sustainable systems including vegetated roofs and solar photovoltaics — architecture that reflects the community's commitment to environmental stewardship. The center offers six rentable event rooms ranging from intimate meeting spaces to a flexible ballroom-style hall. The flagship El Palo Alto Room spans 3,000 square feet and accommodates up to 250 dining guests or 500 standing, while smaller rooms including the Adobe and Matadero suites seat up to 90 and support classroom, meeting, and workshop formats. An on-site kitchen is available for rental alongside event spaces, and the facility offers digital projection equipment and a grand piano for event use. Mitchell Park Community Center hosts weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, community gatherings, and private celebrations, with resident, non-resident, and non-profit rental tiers available through the City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department.

• Spaces for 320 Guests

Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, California, offers its historic aviation hangars as a one-of-a-kind setting for weddings, receptions, parties, and corporate functions. Located at 14998 Cal Aero Drive at Cal Aero Field, the museum has maintained a fleet of flyable historic aircraft for over 60 years — and that living collection becomes the backdrop for every event held within its walls. The facility accommodates up to 300 guests for a seated meal, with tables and chairs included in every rental package. Setup and teardown are handled by museum staff, and renters are welcome to bring in a caterer of their choice. A dedicated Event Venue Coordinator guides clients through the planning process and coordinates all vendor logistics. From intimate business luncheons to full-scale wedding receptions, the museum's hangar spaces offer a setting that blends mid-century aviation history with the warmth of a celebration — a combination that is genuinely difficult to find anywhere else in Southern California.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Berkeley Country Club is the appropriate venue for your event, whether it's a major wedding, a small business gathering, or a medium-sized celebration. Berkeley Country Club, only 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco, making you feel like you're miles away from the metropolis. Our three banquet rooms provide some of the best views in the San Francisco Bay Area. The views are extensive and stunning, from the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge to the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. Our warmly illuminated banquet rooms create an equally spectacular setting for all of our country club parties and weddings in California once the sun sets over the Bay. The clubhouse, designed by renowned Bay Area architect W. H. Ratcliff in the 1920s, is a magnificent example of English Tudor Revival architecture. Berkeley Country Club also offers world-class cuisine and is happy to make special arrangements for groups with certain dietary requirements.

• Spaces for 40-230 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

The lush green fairways of the classic El Camino Country Club, located just north of San Diego, are the ideal setting for your wedding in Oceanside, California. This stunning venue, which is surrounded by towering eucalyptus and Monterey pines, is an ideal setting for wedding receptions and ceremonies. El Camino Country Club is a place where luxury and elegance reign supreme. The grounds, as you'd expect, are immaculately maintained, with beautiful floral landscaping throughout the property. The rolling hills that surround the course provide a beautiful backdrop for the many wedding ceremonies that we host here each year, and we are confident that El Camino will be the perfect setting for your special day as well. Guests will be able to take in the breathtaking scenery while watching you exchange vows under the beautiful gazebo. In the light and sunny Garden Room, with access to the adjoining patio, cocktail receptions and formal dinners can be held, while formal dinners can be served in the regal Main Dining Room, which provides lovely views for you and your guests, creating an ideal setting for your special day.

• Spaces for 60-1,000 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course occupies 22 secluded acres amid a verdant landscape of Monterey pine and cypress, adjacent to the historic Del Monte Golf Course on California's Monterey Peninsula. Built in 1969 and renovated in 2021, the resort offers 550 guest rooms and suites overlooking the golf course and surrounding pine forest. The property features more than 40,000 square feet of event space across 32 meeting and event rooms. The 11,970-square-foot Regency Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 1,000 guests for banquets and can be divided into smaller configurations. The Monterey Grand Ballroom seats 650 and flows into an outdoor Garden Terrace for receptions. Additional event spaces — including the Big Sur Room, Spyglass Room, and Oaktree Room — serve intimate meetings and breakout sessions. On-site offerings include four dining venues, Spa Adeline, two outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a golf course, making the resort a self-contained destination for multi-day corporate retreats, weddings, and large-scale conferences across the Monterey Peninsula.

With our magnificent wedding locations around the United States and beyond, each of our international hotel properties will take your wedding to refined heights. You are looking for perfection. We follow through on our promises. It is an honor for us to host your special day, and we take it very seriously. Gather in one of our well-kept courtyards or gardens for a ceremony. In our magnificent ballrooms, you can dine and dance. Our creative cuisine, warm hospitality, and beautiful settings combine to create an occasion that you and your guests will remember fondly for years. We are at your disposal. We assist with wedding planning at several Sonesta locations. Our wedding planners can handle everything from pre-event tasting meals to multi-tiered cakes, as well as roving wait staff and a dedicated photographer, so all you have to do is relax and enjoy your special day! Even the slightest details are important. Let us take care of the finer points–introducing tiny wedding and minimony advertising throughout these times of social isolation and beyond. Hosting Meetings Made Easy and Safe Our Pledge: Sonesta is committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for our customers and employees. We worked with our partners to create a 4-step approach: Higher Health Safety Standards - Hotels certified by Sharecare VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide - Enhanced cleaning and sanitization using electrostatic misting technology - Stay Safe with Sonesta program Redesigned Event Planning Setup Solutions - Redesigning our spaces to facilitate proper social distancing - Partnered with CSG offering COVID testing services Expanded Meeting Technology Hybrid Solutions - On-site technology and hybrid solutions powered by our AV partners - Coming soon - new hybrid / virtual technology resources to guide you and implement the appropriate digital solution for your event Enhanced Hospitality & Programming - Flexible F&B programming - New all inclusive packages coming soon…

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Wineries
• 5 Total Spaces

Rios-Lovell Estate Winery is a family-owned and operated winery situated on a 68-acre hilltop estate along Tesla Road in Livermore Valley Wine Country. The property commands panoramic views of surrounding vineyards and mountains, and all wines are grown, produced, and bottled on site. The picturesque grounds encompass a Gala Event Center, a Wedding Gazebo, a Garden with Fountain, a Tasting Hall, and open picnic areas, all set within beautifully landscaped gardens and an outdoor country French-style village. Event spaces accommodate gatherings from intimate picnics of 40 guests to full outdoor celebrations of up to 260 guests. Rios-Lovell books one event per day, ensuring each occasion has exclusive use of the property. The winery hosts weddings, private events, and special celebrations year-round, welcoming groups of all sizes.

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Shadelands Art Center Auditorium and meeting rooms are available for your special rental events.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

This Ventura event and wedding venue allows you to revel in the magic of your own slice of paradise. In this stunning venue, you can host a wedding reception, a black tie event, a birthday party, a retirement or anniversary celebration, a Bar Mitzvah, or any other special event. You will not be disappointed. Eden Gardens has served as a filming location for major motion pictures, in addition to being a popular party and reception venue in Ventura, California. Discover a variety of romantic settings for your fairytale ceremony among the impeccably maintained beautiful gardens, lush lawns, walkways, ponds, waterfalls, sparkling fountains, and other features of the property.. A space that complements the style of your garden wedding can be found year-round for an intimate gathering of up to 300 guests, and you can find it here. An unassuming path leads from the valet drop off area through the gates and alongside a babbling brook to the main building's entrance. When guests arrive at the bird aviary, they can sign the guestbook, drop off gifts, and enjoy a refreshing glass of water, lemonade, or tea while looking out over the lake. Soon after, they are led to the reception site, which features an impressive up-lit water wall, twinkle-lit trees, sparkling fountains, a beautiful flagstone pathway, and a dance floor, all of which set the tone for an unforgettable evening.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

A quintessential take on the traditional coastal getaway experience, Pantai Inn is situated in an idyllic setting just steps from the Pacific Ocean and minutes from the bustling shopping and dining district of La Jolla village. Pantai Inn is an intimate, boutique hotel with eclectic Polynesian charm. It offers spacious suites and a relaxed neighborhood setting where you'll be able to step right into the welcoming charm of one of La Jolla's most desirable neighborhoods, the La Jolla Village. Pantai Inn, located just 20 minutes from San Diego's world-class attractions, is the ideal Southern California retreat for business or pleasure. WEDDINGS AT A DESTINATION Declare your love for one another in front of the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop to your ceremony. A breathtaking setting in which to exchange vows and celebrate with family and friends, the Pantai Inn serves as one of La Jolla's most romantic wedding and elopement venues. Our one-of-a-kind La Jolla wedding venue features a beautiful oceanfront courtyard surrounded by lush, vibrant gardens, making it the perfect setting for your ceremony, reception, or rehearsal dinner. We also offer a variety of wedding packages. Your Dedicated Professionals We will collaborate with you from start to finish, drawing on our extensive network of talented local wedding vendors, including wedding planners, caterers, florists, musicians, photographers, and more, to create a personalized, extraordinary event that you and your guests will remember for a long time. We will see to it that every detail of your La Jolla destination wedding is meticulously planned, allowing you to relax and enjoy the experience from beginning to end as you begin your lives as husband and wife. Pantai Inn is located within walking distance of some of La Jolla's most desirable locations, including Ellen Browning Scripps Park, the Wedding Bowl, La Jolla Cove, and other popular spots. Make yourself comfortable in one of our spacious villas or suites before stepping into our complimentary private luxury vehicle and being chauffeured to your wedding venue.

• Spaces for 146 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

You want to know that your private party or group event will go off without a hitch when you're arranging it. That's what we're good at. Our crew will perform flawlessly at business parties and special occasion celebrations, enabling you and your guests to focus on the event at hand. WEDDINGS & REHEARSAL DINNERS At George's at the Cove, you can have a memorable bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, welcome reception, or wedding reception. Our award-winning facilities and employees will make your special occasion a success. Our restaurant is a unique location for celebrating and presenting San Diego's finest food and service, set against the romantic backdrop of La Jolla's most breathtaking ocean view. Many La Jolla hotels and popular ceremony settings are within walking distance, including Cuvier Park (also known as the Wedding Bowl), the historic Ellen Browning Scripps Park, the La Jolla Library, the La Jolla Presbyterian Church, and many other Shoreline Parks. CORPORATE EVENTS Our private rooms and personal service are great for creating relationships and celebrating achievement at corporate events. Our all-inclusive package, which is popular in the pharmaceutical business, is one of our many menu options. With the distinctly San Diego experience at George's, leave a lasting impression on coworkers and clients. George's offers three levels of private event space, each with its own set of advantages. On our website, you may look at the room capacities, floor plans, and facilities. We understand how difficult it is to organize a group event. Because one size does not fit all, we've established a variety of menu selections. Our famous all-inclusive menu was created for business events where food, drink, tax, and gratuity are all included in the price per person. We offer menus with a variety of hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, entrees, and desserts, as well as a special event wine list, for situations where additional customisation is requested.

• 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 100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

As wedding designers, we have over seventeen years of experience in listening to our clients' wedding visions and bringing them to life down to even the smallest detail. Our goal is to create a natural, outdoor, tranquil, and attractive setting for all of your important events. Please visit our website for more information. We host weddings, engagement parties, birthday parties, and a variety of other events. A country hideaway on five acres, Evanshire Gardens was established by Dr. Evans as a country getaway on his estate. It has a long and illustrious history as a meeting and function location. Ceremonies can be held in an area surrounded by a lovely blossoming garden or in front of the pool, with a pool fountain serving as a backdrop to the proceedings. As part of your wedding package, we will provide a gazebo that will be decked with foliage and seasonal flowers in your wedding colors or traditional white. urns or shepherds poles with flowers that match the gazebo might be used to decorate the aisle. We specialize in weddings with a theme. We will plan and execute the wedding of your dreams. The possibilities are endless with this combo! For any and all of your event requirements, a customized buffet or plated sit down service is provided. Our personnel will take care of the entire set up and tear down. Event coordinator will be present all day during your event. Tables and chairs provided: Round 72 inch tables and padded folding chairs.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Our beautiful settings, superb service, seaside mood, and world-class cuisine have earned us a reputation. Located in Carlsbad, California, a charming seaside town that symbolizes the charm and beauty of Southern California. Carlsbad, named after a 19th-century European spa, is known for its magnificent beaches, refreshing coastal breezes, and small-town charm. It's what we like to call Southern California's best-kept secret! The Crossings at Carlsbad provides visitors a lovely setting in a relaxing California Coastal environment, with the stunning Pacific Ocean to the west. Our large room is ideal for small, personal gatherings of 20 people or grand galas of 300 people. Our wedding planners offer stress-free planning and entire wedding packages tailored to your specific requirements. The famous craftsman-style clubhouse has 28,000 square feet and has large vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a built-in bar. There's a lot to see, and we've got a lot to give! Allow us to offer you a complimentary tour of our gorgeous facilities, either in person or virtually, so you can begin arranging your perfect wedding.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Our hotel offers a variety of meeting and event spaces as well as access to all of USC campus’ extensive venue offerings, for a truly unique experience. During your event, you will work with our expert chefs and on-site catering team who provide a one-stop shop for all of your event planning and conferencing needs. No matter what the occasion, our event professionals make banquet planning easy with customizable packages and an unlimited variety of fun and elegant culinary experiences. Catering We aim to provide healthy, delicious, and socially responsible cuisine for the Trojan Family and our hotel guests. Keeping in line with our campus Food Philosophy, USC Hotel offers a variety of fresh, seasonal, and inspiring hand-made menus. There is no rental fee for the reception but there is a food and beverage minimum applied to all events. The venue allows 6 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $250/hr. Please note there is a $15 corkage fee for wine and champagne. SOCIAL EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS Located on the second floor of USC Hotel, our 7,000 square foot Grand Ballroom can comfortably accommodate up to 300 guests with ample space for a dance floor. As you enter the Ballroom, your eyes are immediately drawn to the exquisite crystal chandeliers and the ballroom’s warm and inviting earth tone decor. Just outside the main entrance to the Grand Ballroom arches you find our airy and naturally-lighted Galleria. The Galleria is perfectly suited for your guests to gather and enjoy specialty drinks and delicious appetizers before entering your reception. AMENITIES Bride's dressing area Groom's dressing area Dance floor Podium and/or stage Tables and chairs provided Linens, silverware, glassware provided Venue set up and clean up Overnight accommodations available Day-of coordinator Champagne toast Complimentary bridal suite Full kitchen facilities Large parking lot RESTRICTIONS Food & beverage minimum General liability insurance required No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc. Exclusive caterer for venue Amplified music OK indoors only No smoking Alcohol must be provided by venue Music must end by midnight No open flame

• Spaces for 150-175 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

No general admission fee is required to visit the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), which is located in historic Balboa Park, and visitors are encouraged to make a donation in lieu of paying admission. MOPA is made accessible to everyone through this voluntary contribution policy, which is based on how much one wishes to contribute. The parking lots along Space Theater Way are available for patrons, and on-street parking is available along Park Blvd. Because parking can be difficult during peak hours or during events, additional parking lots are strategically placed throughout Balboa Park to accommodate visitors. From the parking lots to various points throughout Balboa Park, a free tram service is available from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with extended hours during the summer months, with extended hours during the winter months. MFA (Museum of Fine Arts in Photography) The Museum of Photographic Arts, located in the heart of Balboa Park, provides a picture-perfect setting for visitors to enjoy exclusive access to world-renowned photography as well as the Park's historic splendor. The atrium of the Museum is designed in a minimalist style, with dramatic ceilings, skylights, and terrazo flooring throughout. The Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego, which is located in the heart of Balboa Park, is a picture-perfect venue that provides visitors with exclusive access to world-renowned photography as well as the Park's historic splendor. MOPA's elegant setting is ideal for hosting private parties, corporate gatherings, wedding receptions, and fundraising events of all kinds. View our photo gallery of images from previous events at MOPA. You can get the PDF guide here. Do you want to see the space right now? Call Melissa Pfeiffer at (619) 238-7559 ext. 290 for more information. More information about Picture Perfect Events or to schedule a tour of the venue can be obtained by contacting Mopa's Special Events Department at events@mopa.org or (619) 238-7559 ext. 290.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Gladys L. Lemmons Senior Community Center is a City of Oakdale facility located at 450 E A Street in Oakdale, California. The center serves seniors 55 and older, offering free or low-cost programs including leisure activities, educational opportunities, fitness classes, art instruction, nutritional lunch, and social events. Available for weekend rentals, the center accommodates up to 150 guests for dining events and up to 200 for assembly-style gatherings. Rentals are reserved for senior events and activities — such as celebration of life ceremonies and senior birthday parties — and are coordinated through the City of Oakdale Recreation Office at (209) 845-3571. The center publishes a monthly newsletter and operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for its regular senior programming.

The culinary and operations team at Tehama prides itself on creating memorable occasions and special moments. Throughout the year, members and their guests can choose from a wide range of original social events. Holidays and customary occasions are handled elegantly. Private gatherings, business outings, and wedding festivities are just a few of the options Tehama has to offer. The ideal setting to celebrate any and all of life's significant occasions is provided by a workforce that is creative, professional, and anti-ordinary. Working with the best in the business emphasizes the excellence that Teháma's visitors have come to expect. Every event is an effortless masterpiece because of our collaboration with trusted vendors. Teháma can accommodate any kind of event thanks to its highly personalized service and abundance of amenities. The devil is in the details, from tasteful lighting fixtures to sweeping textiles, gorgeous linens to carefully chosen outdoor flooring. There is no room for error.

• Spaces for 200-500 Guests
• 1 Event Space

WELCOME TO THE FULLERTON WEDDING SHOW The Fullerton Community Center extends an invitation to you to attend the Fullerton Wedding Show in 2022. Don't miss out on the opportunity to network with wedding experts. These professionals can assist you from the earliest stages of planning to the final phases of finalizing plans for your special day, all in one location. Please fill the following information so that we can better serve you and provide you with more efficient and effective service. Within 1-3 business days, you will receive a response from our Rental Department. It is possible to receive additional information by organizing a site tour; however, an appointment is required. Applications from Vendors If you're a vendor interested in participating in the 2022 Wedding Show, please send your completed application to LDAngelo@cityoffullerton.com or mail/drop off your application and payment to the Fullerton Community Center Facility Rentals Office, which is located on the second floor of the Fullerton Community Center. The following is the mailing address: