Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Resort

In the tranquil Dehesa Valley, just 20 minutes east of San Diego International Airport, the Singing Hills Golf Resort is a haven for golfers. We have 54 holes of Ted Robinson-designed golf set among 425 acres of resort accommodations and the Red Tail Bar & Grill on our relaxing property. Each of our 100 guest rooms and suites has a view of one of our two golf courses or one of our three swimming pools. There is a complimentary shuttle service to and from the Sycuan Casino Resort, which is only 3 miles away. Singing Hills Golf Resort, San Diego's only three-course golf resort, invites you to take advantage of the wide range of golf and resort amenities that we have to offer in a picturesque and relaxing setting. In addition to excellent event space options in San Diego, Singing Hills Golf Resort also provides the ideal setting for relaxing and getting reacquainted, whether you are planning a reunion of former classmates, an extended family gathering or a corporate retreat. Singing Hills Golf Resort is ideally situated in a quiet, picturesque valley just a short drive from downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport, and it offers guests a unique escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether it's the theme of your event or the cuisine served, Singing Hills Golf Resort has the ability to customize every aspect of your event. Consider hosting a barbecue or brunch in one of our private hospitality suites for a more intimate family get-together or reunion. If you have a large group, our spacious private dining rooms and tropical outdoor garden patio are the perfect setting for a casual get-together or an upscale celebration. It is impossible to have a successful event without the delectable cuisine from one of our many catering menu options. Allow our staff to assist you in creating an occasion that will be remembered for years to come.

The Hideaway Golf Club encapsulates the best of California's Coachella Valley, which has long been known as a haven for rejuvenation and leisure. The 600-acre property, which is located in La Quinta, is flanked by beautiful mountain vistas and the scenic expanse of Southern California's desert. The Hideaway is a luxurious and exclusive resort that offers championship golf, world-class amenities, exclusive apartments, and exceptional service. La Quinta, a long-time holiday destination for relaxation and recreation, mixes the best of the desert elements of the Palm Springs/Coachella Valley with the cosmopolitan influence of Hollywood connections. The Hideaway is only 18 miles from Palm Springs International Airport, 6 miles from Jacqueline Cochran Private Regional Airport, and 140 miles from Los Angeles and San Diego. What's your favorite thing to do outside? The Hideaway's skilled and professional Member Services team is ready to assist you in pursuing your passion and exploring the Hideaway's breathtaking surroundings. In the Hideaway's full-service day spa, you can unwind and refresh. The spa offers excellent massage therapy, skin-care treatments, and salon services, among other restorative routines, and is modeled after the world's greatest facilities. You'll feel completely pampered after using the steam room, sauna, and customized massages. The Hideaway provides a location for every occasion and mood, from the elegantly decorated main dining room to the men's grill or the vast patio, with its spectacular background of the Santa Rosa Mountains, where you may dine with family, enjoy drinks with friends, or throw a gala party. Gather your friends for a great supper on the veranda or a spirited game of pickleball - the Hideaway offers an unlimited array of amenities and activities to help you and your family construct the ideal lifestyle.

• Spaces for 40-400 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

Tenaya at Yosemite is a AAA-rated Sierra resort situated just two miles from the entrance to Yosemite National Park in Fish Camp, California. Set among the pines of the Sierra Nevada mountains along Highway 41, the property serves as a destination wedding and event venue for couples and groups seeking an unforgettable mountain setting. The resort offers multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces accommodating gatherings from intimate receptions of 20 guests to large celebrations of up to 400 in the Grand Ballroom. Reception options include the 3,000-square-foot Pavilion with Sierra National Forest views and market lighting, the Counties Room and Patio with French doors opening to stone terrace and floral gardens, and the Forest View Room set within a mountain forest setting. Ceremonies take place on the Grand Terrace and Counties Lawn, framed by mountain scenery. Dedicated wedding sales support, customizable catering packages, and access to a roster of recommended local vendors are available through the resort's events team.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Bay Club Crow Canyon Country Club is a resort-style private club set at the base of Mount Diablo in Danville, California, where it has welcomed members and guests for over 40 years. The club sits along Silver Lake Drive, surrounded by the rolling foothills that give it a secluded, retreat-like character while remaining accessible to the broader East Bay. The club offers a range of facilities suited to private gatherings and celebrations, including on-site dining and dedicated private event spaces. Its 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Ted Robinson, provides a scenic backdrop that sets the stage for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. Tennis, pickleball, swim facilities, and fitness amenities round out a campus that accommodates events of many kinds — from intimate rehearsal dinners to large receptions. Bay Club Crow Canyon's events team works with guests to coordinate details across the club's various spaces and services, making it a full-service option for weddings, social celebrations, and corporate events in the Danville and greater Tri-Valley area.

A decadent salon tucked away behind The Cavalier, Marianne’s manifests edgy throwback glamour inspired by the one and only Marianne Faithfull. The intimate space offers vintage rock & roll vibes complete with low lighting, royal purple walls, and posh leather and zebra banquettes. Coupled with a sexy cocktail list, great music, and satisfying small plates from chef Jennifer Puccio, and Marianne’s is the perfect recipe for an unforgettable night out.

Perfecting the old California classics, Robert Biale Vineyards has become a revered standard of heritage vineyard Zinfandel and Petite Sirah in Napa Valley. From the wineries’ inception, the Biale Founders have cherished the tradition of historic old vines (some dating to the 1880s!) and prize the small quantity of concentrated and intense fruit that they produce. Diligent farming, expressive terroir, and superb elegance are the winery’s hallmarks. Among the winery’s portfolio of 20 wines that are crafted by Winemaker Tres Goetting, Black Chicken Zinfandel is the flagship–and has become a benchmark for the varietal. It all started in the 1940s when 14-year-old Aldo Biale helped his mother to make ends meet by selling to insider Napans–along with eggs and produce–some of the family’s homemade Zinfandel. Over the old “party line” phone system, the code words “a Black Chicken” signified a jug of bootleg wine…and kept nosy neighbors and the authorities from finding out about Aldo’s underground Zinfandel operation! Napa’s booming wineries had basically collapsed during Prohibition, decimating the demand for wine grapes. And yet, in 1937, only 4 years after the repeal of Prohibition at the tail end of the Great Depression, Pietro Biale had the grit and the foresight to plant Zinfandel vines among all his other produce on his new ranch on the valley floor. Pietro and his family could not eke out a living from their ranch alone, so Pietro worked a second job at the local rock quarry. Tragedy struck in 1942 when an explosion at the quarry took Pietro’s life, leaving behind a tenacious widow, Cristina, and their 13-year-old son, Aldo. Deeply saddened, but ferociously determined, Aldo and his mother shouldered the burden of the farm where they continued to grow walnuts, prunes, Zinfandel, and other fruits and vegetables, as well as a hundred chickens at a time. Cristina never remarried, so teenaged Aldo needed to supplement the ranch income, just like his father had done. That’s when Aldo learned to make wine from his Uncle Angelo. He sold his jugs of Zin to friends and neighbors on the “down low”, and the phone started ringing regularly for re-orders…The Biale’s phone was a party line, so nosy neighbors could listen in on conversations, including orders for produce, eggs, and a jug of Aldo’s homemade wine from barrels he hid in the barn. Then, as now, any commercial activity involving alcohol was highly regulated by government agencies of various acronyms, and any violation of federal, state, or local regulations was severely penalized. So Aldo needed a way to keep the orders coming over the party line without divulging his clandestine wine operation. He needed a code name… Aldo’s ranch was known for its legions of white leghorn chickens for laying eggs and serving for supper. Perhaps it was not much of a stretch for the 14-year-old Aldo to look to them for the code name for his secret wine. So that there would be no confusion, he changed the color and dubbed a jug of his inky dark Zinfandel Gallina Nera–Black Chicken. Soon phone calls started coming over the party line with customers requesting, for example, “2 dozen eggs, some zucchini, prunes, walnuts and a Gallo Nero.” In the decades to come, Aldo delivered these produce and “black chicken” orders personally on Fridays. Not all of Aldo’s grapes were made into his Black Chicken Zin. Most of the grapes were sold to St. Helena’s Cooperative Winery, where they were processed into wine along with similar California old vine vineyards, filling countless bottles of good quality Gallo Hearty Burgundy.

• Spaces for 140-2,500 Guests
• 5 Ballrooms
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 10 Total Spaces

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa sits on 63 acres of certified sustainable vineyards along Rancho California Road in the heart of Temecula Wine Country. The family-owned property is the only vineyard in Temecula that comes with its own resort and spa, combining estate wine production with luxury accommodations, fine dining at The Vineyard Rose Restaurant, and the GrapeSeed Spa — all set against a backdrop of rolling hills and Tuscan-inspired architecture. The resort offers more than 40,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space across more than a dozen distinct spaces, accommodating gatherings from intimate meetings of a dozen guests to grand receptions of 2,500 in the Courtyard. From the 6,902-square-foot Grand Ballroom to alfresco settings like the Rose Arbor and Vintner's Garden, South Coast Winery provides a full range of environments for weddings, corporate conferences, retreats, and private celebrations. Named Golden State Winery of the Year at the California State Fair's Commercial Wine Competition an unprecedented five times, the property pairs award-winning estate-grown and estate-bottled wines with full-service event planning, on-site catering, and 24-hour resort services — making it one of Southern California's most complete wine country event destinations.

• Spaces for 55 Guests

• Spaces for 40-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

Fort Point Historic Campus on the Bay occupies a cluster of historic Coast Guard buildings on the northeastern shore of the Presidio, at the mouth of San Francisco Bay. The campus — formerly the Fort Point Life Saving Station — dates to 1890 and includes the Officer in Charge Quarters, the Lifeboat Station (1915), and the Pier & Tide Gauge Station (1935). Today it is managed by the Greater Farallones Association under a long-term agreement with the National Park Service within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The campus offers unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the Marin Headlands, and the San Francisco skyline, providing a distinctive backdrop for events of many kinds. Two distinct settings are available for rental: the Pier House, which sits over the water on a 360-foot dock and accommodates intimate gatherings of up to 40 guests; and the Grounds and Paved Lots, spanning over 5,000 square feet of open-air space suited to weddings and receptions, corporate events, festivals, film shoots, and commercial photography. The venue has hosted engagements, birthday celebrations, business meetings, and community events within reach of Crissy Field Beach. Its setting within a working marine sanctuary makes it a distinctive choice for groups drawn to the Bay's natural and historic character.

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. The perfect venue for the perfect day, the Sonesta San Jose is where your lifetime of memories begins. Exceptional spaces and extraordinary culinary offerings converge to create the wedding of your dreams. Offering 8 event spaces with an onsite ballroom and available catering services, Sonesta San Jose weddings are affairs to remember. The perfect day and a lifetime of memories begins at Sonesta San Jose, where exceptional spaces and extraordinary offerings combine to create the perfect wedding venue. When social distancing requires a new way to look at your special day, introducing micro wedding and minimony promotions during our social distance challenged times and beyond.

• Spaces for 12-350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 6 Event Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

The Dougherty Station Community Center, one of San Ramon's best-kept secrets, is located in the Dougherty Valley neighborhood of the city. San Ramon's rolling hills can be seen in the distance from this property. The extensive range of services and activities available at this Community Center distinguishes it from the competition. The Dougherty Station Community Center has something for everyone, from the iconic Ridge View Room and Front Row Theater to the Instructional Kitchen, Dance Studio, and several Meeting Rooms. It is truly a one-stop shop for the entire community. ROOM WITH A VIEW OF THE RIDGE The Ridge View Room, as its name suggests, is a multipurpose space that can accommodate any occasion or celebration. Your colors and theme will stand out against the backdrop of floor to ceiling windows and gentle earth tones. When you include in the 25-foot vaulted ceilings and outdoor courtyard, you have a setting that your guests will remember for a long time. The first impressions don't stop there, either — your caterer will be blown away by our large kitchen. Your caterer won't want to leave because there's plenty of space for cooking, meal prep, and even an unplanned dance party if that's on the program. You won't be disappointed if you choose the Ridge View Room for your next event or gathering. MEETING ROOM FOR THE NORTH AND SOUTH South Meeting Room and North Meeting Room are combined into a single large meeting space on the second level, which is located on the north side of the building. The space is equipped with built-in worktops and sinks, making it simple to bring in a quick breakfast or a big meal. MEETING ROOM IN THE NORTH Despite the fact that this medium-sized conference space is only half the size of the North/South Meeting Room, wonderful things come in tiny packages. The North Meeting Room, which has all of the same amenities as the South Meeting Room, may be exactly what you're searching for. MEETING ROOM IN THE SOUTH The South Meeting Room, which is the other half of the North/South Meeting Room, is versatile and provides everything you'll need in a meeting space for your next gathering. MEETING ROOM IN THE WEST The West Meeting Room makes it simpler to sit through those lengthy meetings. The accommodation, which is directly adjacent to the observation deck, is flooded with natural light. The counter built into the back of the room provides enough of area for meeting handouts as well as some delectable food and refreshments.

The Club is also open to the general public on occasion for special events. A beautiful venue for weddings, parties, meetings, and community events, the Altadena Town & Country Club is located in Altadena, California. There are three elegant ballrooms at the ATCC, each of which has a spectacular view of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Club's amenities to offer. Aside from that, the Club offers two outdoor venues that are ideal for ceremonies and special events. The catering menus at the ATCC include a wide range of options, ranging from appetizers and hors d'oeuvres to entrées and desserts. In 1910, the Altadena Country Club, as it was originally known, was established, and on December 28, 1911, the club celebrated its grand opening. By 1915, the club had grown to include an 18-hole golf course and two tennis courts, and membership had reached 147 people. The Clubhouse's footprint was expanded in 1916, and a swimming pool measuring 25 feet long by 8 feet deep was added. By 1917, World War I had taken its toll, and membership had dropped by half, putting the organization on the verge of closure. A group of members took over the struggling Club in 1920 and renamed it the Pasadena Golf Club to reflect the new location. As part of an effort to keep up with the growing popularity of golf, the course was completely rebuilt with grass tees, greens, and fairways that were of the highest quality. The course was praised for having the largest tees and greens on the Pacific Coast, as well as a "traveling sprinkler" that moved from hole to hole. It is the ideal location for any event in your life, from weddings and parties to corporate meetings and galas, at Altadena Town & Country Club. Choose the section that corresponds to your event type from the list below to learn more about how we can make your day unforgettable.

• Spaces for 250-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

The Victorian Pitkin Conrow Estate is a turn-of-the-century mansion set on manicured grounds in Arroyo Grande on California's Central Coast. The property centers on a stick-styled Eastlake Victorian house surrounded by lavender and wisteria-filled gardens, a period-style gazebo, and a covered colonnade — together creating a backdrop well suited to ceremonies and celebrations. The estate accommodates weddings with receptions for up to 250 guests and receptions-only gatherings for up to 300. Rental includes access to the full grounds, an indoor banquet room, and the estate's 130-year-old bar. Unlike many dedicated event venues, The Victorian Estate does not require couples to use in-house catering or a specific officiant, offering flexibility to curate vendors from the Central Coast and beyond.

• Spaces for 180 Guests

The Ahwahnee is a National Historic Landmark nestled in Yosemite Valley, California, surrounded by soaring granite walls, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls. Commissioned in the 1920s and constructed from 5,000 tons of stone, 1,000 tons of steel, and 30,000 feet of lumber, the hotel blends Art Deco, Native American, and Arts and Crafts design influences beneath 30-foot ceilings and hand-stenciled wooden beams. The property hosts weddings and private events for up to 120 guests across multiple indoor rooms and outdoor patios, with configurations tailored to each occasion. Spaces include the sunlit Solarium overlooking Glacier Point, the intimate Mural Room, and the Great Lounge with its 24-foot ceilings and natural-stone fireplace. Welcome dinners, rehearsal dinners, and farewell brunches can also be arranged on-site. All food and beverages are provided by The Ahwahnee's in-house culinary team, and a dedicated event planner assists with every detail. Guest room blocks are available for attendees, and complimentary wireless internet is offered throughout the property.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Villa de Amore is a private vineyard wedding estate in Temecula Wine Country, Southern California, set on grounds featuring 10 acres of Nebbiolo grapevines, manicured gardens, and over 10,000 twinkle lights strung throughout the property. The estate was purpose-built for weddings — the first ceremony was held on August 1, 2003 — and remains exclusively dedicated to private events, with Tuscan-inspired architecture and panoramic vineyard views setting the backdrop. The venue's all-inclusive packages bring together on-site catering, in-house floral design, photography, DJ services, a day-of coordinator, and bridal and grooms suites under one roof. Event spaces include an outdoor courtyard with manicured lawns and water features, a ballroom with arched doorways opening to the grounds, a barrel room, and a cocktail bar and patio for cocktail-hour gatherings. The estate also operates Rivard Farms, a 10-acre orchard that supplies fresh ingredients to the kitchen. Villa de Amore is conveniently located near major Southern California airports and is well suited to couples seeking a full-service vineyard setting where the details — from gourmet catering overseen by an in-house chef to custom floral arrangements from the on-site design center — are handled in house.

A hidden gem, the gardens are conveniently located just minutes from the 101 FWY, nestled in the hills between Thousand Oaks and Moorpark. This beautiful property is the perfect venue for weddings, family celebrations, fundraising galas or corporate retreats.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Callippe Preserve Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf and event venue nestled above the golden hills of Pleasanton's Tri-Valley, with panoramic views of Mount Diablo and the oak-studded valley below. Opened in 2005 and designed by Brian Costello of JMP Golf Design Group, the course is woven through a natural preserve that is home to the rare Callippe silverspot butterfly — lending the property a distinctive setting unlike most golf facilities. The venue accommodates weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, and private receptions for groups of 10 to 250 guests. In-house catering is available alongside outside catering arrangements, and each event includes a day-of coordinator and professional staff support from initial inquiry through event completion. The on-site Vista Restaurant adds a full dining option for smaller gatherings and post-event occasions.

• Spaces for 40-400 Guests
• 3 Landmarks
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

Rancho Los Cerritos is a historic home and gardens nestled in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, California. Built in the mid-1800s, the two-story adobe structure served as the headquarters of a sprawling cattle and sheep ranch before evolving through generations of California history. Today, the 4.74-acre property holds Local, State, and National Historic Landmark designations, offering a setting shaped by centuries of California heritage. The grounds — designed by landscape architect Ralph D. Cornell in the 1930s — feature four distinct outdoor and semi-indoor event spaces, from the expansive Backyard with its 150-year-old Moreton Bay Fig tree and Italian Cypresses to the intimate Inner Courtyard centered on a reflecting pond. A Petite Garden provides privacy for smaller gatherings, while the Sun Porch is the venue's only fully enclosed indoor space, with glass walls looking out onto the courtyard. Together, the spaces accommodate events from small luncheons of 40 to large wedding receptions of up to 350 guests. Rancho Los Cerritos hosts weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, community festivals, celebrations of life, and private gatherings, making its enchanting gardens and historic adobe backdrop available for a wide range of occasions.

The California Golf Club of San Francisco, more commonly referred to as "Cal Club," was established in 1918. Its first location was in Ingleside, which is situated to the south-west of San Francisco, on land that was leased from the Spring Valley Water Company. The water company was unable to provide the club with a long-term lease, so in 1924, the club purchased approximately 425 acres of land further down the Peninsula. The land was originally a part of Baden Farm, and because of its undulating hills, wooded terrain, and stunning vistas of the bay, it was a natural choice for the location of a championship golf course. Willie Locke and A. Vernon Macan were brought on board by the members to assist in the design of the initial routing, which was first implemented on May 26th, 1926. After some time had passed, Alister MacKenzie would come back and redesign the bunkers as well as at least two of the greens, just before he began working at Cypress Point Club. Kyle Phillips spent 2007 and 2008 bringing the golf course back to the design and grandeur it had during its "golden age." The restoration work done by Kyle Phillips required the use of fine fescue grass, and the playing conditions on the course are unmatched anywhere else in Northern California due to their speed and firmness. It is a private club, but the California Golf Club of San Francisco can be found there.