Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 80 Guests

Red O Restaurant - Mexican Inspired Steak & Seafood by Rick Bayless Dining at Red O is an experience like no other - offering a unique combination of highly acclaimed Mexican style cuisine and genuine service in an elegant atmosphere.

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

Oak Canyon Nature Center is a 58-acre natural park tucked into the Santa Ana foothills of Anaheim Hills, California, where three adjoining canyons meet in a landscape of oak woodland and coastal sage scrub. A year-round stream winds through the property, and four miles of hiking trails trace the ridgelines and canyon floors that surround the event area. The centerpiece for private events is the outdoor amphitheater, set among native coastal oaks and accommodating up to 200 guests for wedding ceremonies. Rentals include four hours of event time, a two-hour rehearsal, use of an on-site sound system, and access to indoor restrooms. The amphitheater features a built-in arch, stage, and tiered seating, framed entirely by natural landscape. Oak Canyon Nature Center is a ceremony-only venue operated by the City of Anaheim; receptions are not permitted on the grounds. The park remains open to the public during events, lending the setting a relaxed, park-like character appropriate to its surroundings.

At Montelena, they question everything — convention, past methodologies, or how they can do something just a little bit better. With the freedom to explore, we have the privilege to learn. And by asking ourselves why, we can better understand the path to how. With a 14-decade legacy comes the responsibility for further growth and at Montelena they refuse to rest on their laurels. Chateau Montelena has a celebrated history, and the Judgment of Paris is just one chapter. Modern technology does not replace people or the art in winemaking but expands the creative potential. There are no formulas here. Careful consideration drives every project with the determination to build the future. Fifty years of Barrett ownership have cultivated a profound understanding of the land we farm at Montelena. At Montelena, they are not interested in recreating a specific flavor in the wines year after year, but capturing each unique season through the lens of our growing site. Their goal is to paint with all of the colors, with uniqueness expressed in every vintage. Regardless of your wine background, Montelena speaks to who you are and where you are. There is a unique story living within each bottle they craft. They build our wines to stand the test of time. The cellar, comprising every vintage they have made, is testament to this belief. However, ageability isn’t solely a trial of endurance but rather an opportunity to flourish. Each bottle should taste delicious today and continue to evolve, rewarding patience in the future. Montelena is open for tasting experiences by reservation. They look forward to welcoming you to the Estate for a tasting reservation or to pick up a wine purchase. To join them on the Estate, you must have a reservation or pickup confirmation, and all members of your party must be aged 21 years of age or older. Chateau Montelena is located at the top of Napa Valley in Calistoga. Please allow at least 45 minutes from downtown Napa and two hours from San Francisco. The winery is open by appointment only 9:30am to 4pm, with the exception of select dates.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park occupies the west shore of Lake Tahoe, 10 miles south of Tahoe City along Highway 89, and encompasses nearly two miles of lake frontage within nearly 2,000 acres of old-growth forest. At the heart of the park stands the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion — known as Pine Lodge — a 12,000-square-foot Queen Anne-style estate built in 1903 as a summer retreat for San Francisco businessman I.W. Hellman, designed by architect Walter Danforth Bliss. California acquired the property in 1965, and the mansion now serves as a museum and the backdrop for private events. Two outdoor event sites are available for weddings, reunions, corporate dinners, farm-to-table gatherings, music events, and festivals. The grounds in front of the mansion can host receptions, performances, and celebrations for up to 100 seated guests, while the lakefront site offers a setting overlooking Lake Tahoe for ceremonies and intimate performances of equal capacity. Events are available June through mid-September, with a dedicated Special Events Coordinator to guide the booking process.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

All of our Newport Beach yachts feature a state-of-the-art gourmet galley, expansive salons, luxurious staterooms and custom-built teak and marble bars. The enclosed upper decks can transform into beautiful and affordable wedding venues, formal dinners to themed parties, corporate events, yacht weddings and quinceañeras. We take pride in providing for all of your event needs, from catering to entertainment. We are the premier Newport Beach, California yacht rental company, offering one of the best selection of yachts and unparalleled service for Newport Beach yacht charters, California yacht rentals, yacht ceremonies or celebrations of all kinds. Our yachts offer a one-of-a-kind wedding experience. You can read below to learn more about the work and preparation that goes into making your special day beautiful. We want you to know that we do everything we can—wedding planning, catering, venue, and more — to help ensure your wedding venue is special and that you remember this day for the rest of your life.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Special Events Our hotel, located in Mountain View's Village at San Antonio Center, provides a variety of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces that may be fully tailored to match your specific requirements. The most up to date audiovisual technology, as well as a team of professional event planners, ensuring that your event runs well. Spaces Meet and hold events in approximately 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space right in the center of Mountain View's Village. Weddings In one of our indoor or outdoor wedding venues in the heart of Mountain View, you can exchange vows with your loved one. Take time to celebrate your big day with all of your closest friends and family members. Make a reservation for a group of rooms during your special event to ensure that everyone can enjoy the celebrations together. Are you planning a more personal, smaller wedding? It is not an issue! In order to create a more personal setting, we may handle mini weddings. Regardless of the sort of wedding you desire, the Hyatt Centric Mountain View will leave you speechless and ensure that it is an event to remember. Meetings & Conferences In one of our adaptable meeting spaces, you can have huge conferences, mid size workshops, or small, intimate meetings. Catering We offer complete on site catering services to meet the needs of any occasion. Make use of our in house catering services to offer your visitors to innovative regional food created by our talented Fairchilds' chefs.

• Spaces for 40-200 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Novo Restaurant & Lounge occupies the historic Cigar Factory building in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, where the restaurant has been welcoming guests since 2003. Situated along San Luis Obispo Creek on Higuera Street, the venue blends a storied architectural backdrop — complete with original antique details and a wine cellar housing more than 2,500 bottles — with a globally inspired culinary approach that leans on locally sourced ingredients. Five distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from intimate dinners to full restaurant buyouts. The creekside patios, including the Full Patio Buyout (up to 200 guests), the Grappolo Patio (up to 70 guests), and the Garden Brick Patio (up to 50 guests), offer open-air settings draped in lush greenery, ambient lighting, and views of the creek. The Cellar, an underground room with antique mirrors and the venue's original safe from the cigar factory era, seats up to 40 guests for more private occasions. Novo's events team coordinates partial and full buyouts of the patio or restaurant, with the kitchen offering the same globally influenced menu served during regular dining service.

• Spaces for 150-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Farm
• 1 Garden

Jug Handle Creek Nature Center sits on a 32-acre historical farm property along Jug Handle Creek, between Mendocino and Fort Bragg on California's North Coast. The nonprofit nature education facility hosts weddings, family reunions, retreats, and group gatherings in a setting of coastal forests, meadows, and ocean-view hillsides, with easy access to Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and its celebrated Ecological Staircase. The property accommodates up to 150 total guests — 50 in indoor lodging and 90 in the campground — across an 1870s Victorian Farmhouse (sleeping up to 20), a Bunkhouse, individual Cottages, rustic Cabins, and a campground. Orchard Meadow serves as the dedicated outdoor event venue for weddings and celebrations, with events offered on a limited basis from June through October. The farmhouse includes a fully equipped kitchen, formal dining room, music room, and first-floor handicap-accessible bedroom and bathroom. The Bunkhouse features a Sea Terrace classroom available for meetings, workshops, and smaller gatherings. Amplified music is permitted until 9pm, and the center's events team can be reached directly to discuss packages and availability.

• Spaces for 99 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Farms
• 3 Total Spaces

Switzer Farm sits on 22 acres of coastal headlands along California's Mendocino Coast, just north of the village of Westport. The property centers on a Victorian farmhouse built in 1884 and carefully restored over three years, offering sweeping, uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean from its blufftops, meadows, and south lawn. The venue rents exclusively — one wedding weekend at a time — accommodating up to 99 guests across its grounds. Lodging for more than 20 guests is included in the rental, spread between the main farmhouse and a garden cottage. Event areas span the full property: a south lawn electrified and plumbed for catering and dancing, a veranda and gardens suited to ceremonies and cocktail receptions, and dramatic oceanfront bluff sites above the Pacific surf. Each rental is a three-day, three-night engagement with full access to all 22 acres. An on-site manager is present throughout the weekend to support the event team. Switzer Farm maintains a network of recommended photographers, caterers, florists, and musicians familiar with the property.

• Spaces for 25-300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

SpringHill Suites Napa Valley can host any type of special event, from intimate gatherings of 10 to grand celebrations of 300. SpringHill Suites Napa Valley offer over 6,000 square feet of flexible venue space, including their gorgeous outdoor terrace and adjacent Tented Plaza.

• Spaces for 40-100 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Meeting Space

Black Bear Lodge is a 32-room boutique hotel and mountain retreat set on two wooded acres in South Lake Tahoe, California. Located on Ski Run Blvd within walking distance of Lake Tahoe's shores and a short shuttle ride from Heavenly Mountain Resort, the property offers hotel rooms, spacious suites, and private cabins — each appointed with a gas fireplace. For groups, the lodge features Madio, a two-room gathering space designed as a thoughtful alternative to conventional hotel meeting rooms. Madio accommodates up to 40 guests for banquet-style seated events or up to 50 guests for a combined indoor and outdoor reception, with a private bathroom, prep kitchen, outdoor dining patio, and French doors opening to the back gardens. The space is filled with natural light through extensive windows. The lodge is owned by Greg and Rachel, who purchased the property in 2017 and have guided its ongoing renovation with a focus on intentional hospitality rooted in kindness, community, and nature. Micro ceremonies of 20 guests or fewer are also welcomed on the peaceful, wooded property.

• Spaces for 600 Guests
• 1 Convention Center

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, provides the ideal setting for a wedding that is both distinctive and unforgettable in every way. Wedding couples have a one-of-a-kind canvas to paint a romantic, inspired, and unique day on the Center's majestic architecture, tranquil environment, and artistic areas. The Center's onsite food and banquet services, as well as its team of committed wedding specialists, help alleviate some of the burden associated with arranging your special day. As a multifaceted venue boasting more than 12 acres of lush landscape and breathtaking architecture, the Center is able to fulfill any bride's dream of getting married on stage with theatrical flair, outside with grass beneath her feet and sunshine overhead, in classic elegance in a well-appointed ballroom, or in the chic setting of a contemporary art museum. The Center is surrounded by two beautiful courtyards that overlook the expansive Great Green grass. A courtyard surrounded by arches, the Lyric Courtyard is tucked away in the splendor of the dramatic Concert Hall, while the Sculpture Courtyard, located in the heart of the Art Museum, has a more contemporary, streamlined appearance. The 1,500-seat Concert Hall, or the more intimate 400-seat Center Theater, are also available for ceremonies or receptions on stage. We at the Center place a strong emphasis on your affection. Every year, we host dozens of wedding receptions, with seating for anything from 50 to 600 guests at a time. We'd be thrilled to be a part of your special day and help you realize your goals. Contact us today!

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Loft

Honeypot takes great pride in being recognized as one of Downtown's premier event spaces by industry leading brands and individual clients, who continue to seek us out for our reputation, distinct aesthetic, design freedoms, and convenient location in the heart of the city. All of these considerations are critical when considering all of the essential elements required for a successful private event. As a private event space, our studio is equipped with sufficient power, a beautiful floor print, natural light, and a dramatic composition. Our studio also serves as a unique work space. Interactive product experiences, new product launches, brand activation, dinner receptions, influencer engagement, and weddings - for both intimate and large groups - are all possible applications. The property is located in the South Park District of Downtown Los Angeles, just a few blocks from the Convention Center, L.A. Live, the Grammy Museum, the Historic Core, and many other attractions. Honeypot has had the pleasure of hosting private events for a variety of prominent companies, creative brand agencies, and event coordinators who are interested in hosting private events in the fields of fashion, film, music and entertainment, art and culture, and other related fields. In return, Honeypot provides a transformable white-canvas studio space that can withstand any transformation. This results in an elegant branded environment that can be used to attract, host, and engage target audiences. In addition to our dynamic layout, easily brandable walls, and distinctive aesthetic, we offer smart space transitions as well as brand placement convenience and dramatic composition. Our interconnecting studio spaces are ideal for introductions and reveals because of their large display wall (28 feet wide) for presentations, vertical panels mounted on the wall for branded vinyl, and our 28 foot wide display wall. Honeypot is truly a one-of-a-kind interactive and memorable experience for both the host and the attendees. Slide number five of fourteen.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

In Carlsbad, California, the Cassara Carlsbad is a wedding location. You and your wedding party may enjoy breathtaking views and a fresh sea breeze while saying "I do" approximately 5 minutes away from the Carlsbad beaches. This wedding location welcomes pets and has both covered and uncovered outside areas. Their interior venue features an illuminated ballroom and a total event capacity of 10,310 square feet. Your wedding ceremony, reception, guest-of-honor shower, engagement party, and rehearsal dinner can all be held at this location. The Cassara Carlsbad also features various activities for family and friends on your special day, including a splash pad, an outdoor pool, and a dance floor. The Cassara Carlsbad gladly offers a complimentary shuttle service to any Carlsbad site, including luxury outlets and gorgeous beaches. Other event services include full deluxe accommodations and get-ready rooms for you and your wedding party, as well as set-up, clean-up, and high-speed internet. Also available will be audio and lighting equipment, centerpieces, chairs, chair covers, a photobooth, and tables. The Cassara Carlsbad offers catering services as well as vendor recommendations. Thankfully, their all-inclusive package also includes a bar service. Fortunately, the Cassara Carlsbad guarantees that all wedding guests are catered to perfection. A sample of all of the cuisine on offer is included in these catering services. They offer a variety of services, including traditional sweets, family-style meals, and appetizers. Your wedding will have a variety of alternatives if you use their catering service, including a buffet, cocktail reception, French service, waiters, and food stations.

Hotel El Cid Palm Springs offers event spaces for your next celebration in Palm Springs, California.

• Spaces for 41 Guests

Founded in 1947, the Museum of Performance + Design (MPD) is San Francisco's dedicated repository for Bay Area performing arts history. Located in an industrial suite in the Bayview District — between Potrero Hill and Bernal Heights — the museum collects, preserves, and provides access to materials documenting the rich and diverse performing arts heritage of the region. The museum's onsite space encompasses a research archive and rotating public exhibitions available to visitors by appointment and during open hours. MPD hosts programs including lectures, performances, installations, and receptions that bring together the arts community and the public. Collections span theater, dance, opera, and music — with a particular focus on the Bay Area's storied performing arts history. Organizations seeking a setting steeped in cultural significance will find the museum's archive and gallery environment a distinctive backdrop for events centered on the arts.

• Spaces for 35-80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor

Chamberlain West Hollywood offers a unique collection of Los Angeles event spaces and venues for events for approximately 80 guests. The hotel's sophisticated décor, chic design, and flexible spaces are ideal for meetings, small weddings, bridal celebrations, private parties, press events, trunk shows, castings, and more. Our dedicated Event Services team provides superior planning and event execution, including A/V and tech requirements, and creative, customized menus. WEDDINGS From chic bridal parties to rooftop rehearsal dinners, Chamberlain West Hollywood offers an elevated wedding party experience. With a convenient central location in West Hollywood, it is the perfect home base for your wedding. LA couples looking for the perfect place to celebrate will enjoy our sophisticated event spaces, luxurious suites for out of town guests, and a professional staff to help perfect your special day. EVENT SPACES With over 500 square feet of gathering space, offering a surplus of natural light, convenient amenities, and even an outdoor option, Chamberlain West Hollywood is an ideal destination for a number of different events. Is it any wonder that we’ve become the go-to photoshoot backdrop for Hollywood’s rising stars, such as Andrew Lincoln, David Bromstad, and Sophia Bush? FOR BUSY EXECUTIVES Chamberlain West Hollywood is located in a quiet corner of Los Angeles, close to numerous West Hollywood businesses and worldwide corporations. The hotel features 115 oversized suites with superior amenities designed with business travelers in mind, as well as Wi-Fi access available, a 24-hour fitness center, heated outdoor swimming pool and a high-tech, 24-hour business center. BUSINESS CENTERED SERVICES & AMENITIES - Wi-Fi access available - 24-hour Business Center - Intimate meeting spaces for up to 25 guests - Meeting packages and catering services - 24-hour suite service - Dry cleaning and laundry service - Luxurious oversized suites with spacious work areas featuring a desk, 60" LCD HD TV, two-line cordless phone with customizable voicemail, and safe sized to fit laptop computers

Featuring 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean and a beautifully landscaped lawn, Klentner Ranch is the ideal setting for your special event. Whether you are planning a wedding, birthday, anniversary, or charitable event, our property will make it a magnificent occasion. We require the use of your own event or wedding planner to fully customize your event and maximize your use of the site. To fully appreciate the beauty of our property, please come visit us in person. Just call or email us to arrange a private tour.

• Spaces for 55-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

THE PERFECT AL FRESCO LOCATION ON A WARM, BREEZY DESERT EVENING UNDER A STARLIT SKY. Dine under the stars while listening to the best local musicians the valley has to offer. Birba and F10 specializes in creating unique and memorable food. Fresh, sustainable menus tailored are tailored to your unique taste buds. Also, Birba offers elaborate food stations as well as more traditional sit-down dinners. The Chef Dinners are a reflection of our commitment to celebrating life through great food, drink, + culture, look out for this upcoming dinner series that showcases our talented chefs’ singular culinary styles.

• Spaces for 5,000 Guests

Craneway Pavilion, set on 25 waterfront acres, offers a breathtaking view of the Bay, San Francisco cityscape, and surrounding areas, rivaled only by the stunning architecture and high-end amenities accessible within. Our open, airy design makes this the ideal location for world-class corporate meetings, product launches, speaking engagements, concerts, film or photo shoots, and any other type of celebration. Our experts will assist you in creating a one-of-a-kind, high-end experience that guests will remember for years. Our crew will inspire your boldness, excite event programming, and support everybody involved to think creatively, dexterously, and with a holistic vision of success, thanks to our comprehensive production capability and broad network of great vendor partners. At Craneway Pavilion, our success is inextricably linked to the success of our clients. We encourage you to let your imagination run wild. Craneway Pavilion is a 45,000-square-foot venue with a 20,000-square-foot open-air terrace that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces. It is housed in an award-winning, aesthetically noteworthy Ford Assembly Plant that dates back to 1931.