Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Park Winters is a private country estate set in the farmlands of Northern California, just outside the town of Winters. The historic property centers on a lovingly restored 1865 inn featuring four guest suites, and is surrounded by formal gardens, a white event barn, two rustic barns, a pool, an organic farm, and sweeping countryside views. Weddings and private events are hosted across the estate's indoor and outdoor spaces, accommodating 150 to 200 guests depending on the season. Each event includes ten hours of exclusive use, in-house catering from an award-winning kitchen team, full bar service, and furnished lounge areas throughout the grounds. The estate also operates a flower farm with its own pavilion space for smaller gatherings. Park Winters hosts a wide range of celebrations — from rehearsal dinners and elopements to corporate retreats, showers, and holiday parties — year-round.

• Spaces for 170-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

Shandin Hills Golf Club is a public-access golf and event facility set in the rolling hills of San Bernardino, California, approximately one hour from downtown Los Angeles. Designed by golf course architect Cary Bickler, the par-72 championship course serves as the backdrop for a full-service venue that brings a private country club atmosphere to daily-fee guests. The club hosts weddings, corporate events, private parties, and tournaments across two dedicated event settings. The Terra Vista Banquet Room accommodates up to 170 guests and features floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the golf course, surrounding mountains, and a lakeside ceremony site. Outdoors, a classic white gazebo set beside one of the club's two scenic ponds provides a picturesque ceremony location framed by palm trees and manicured landscaping. Shandin Hills provides in-house catering with customizable menus, a dedicated event planning team, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, a bridal suite, and complimentary guest parking. The Shandin Grill and bar round out the on-site hospitality offerings.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Resort
• 1 Park

Redwoods River Resort is a full-property event destination nestled among ancient redwoods in Leggett, in Northern California's Mendocino County, along the banks of the Eel River. The resort sits on Highway 101 and is available for exclusive buyout weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats year-round. For weddings and large celebrations, the resort accommodates up to 150 guests on-site, with the property supporting gatherings of up to 200. All-inclusive packages span two full days of exclusive resort access and include ceremony arbor setup, tables and chairs, a dance floor, bartending services, kitchen access, and a dedicated event coordinator. On-site amenities include Harrison's Pub, a heated pool (seasonal), a recreation room, and river access via a short trail to the Eel River. The resort also offers cabins, lodge rooms, RV sites, and tent camping, making it a self-contained destination where guests can stay, celebrate, and explore the surrounding redwood landscape together.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Spectacular Beachside venue. Ceremony to be held on the sand or on the grass and Reception on the grass. In order to assist you in creating the wedding of your dreams, we are enthusiastic about the process. If you're envisioning a small gathering or a grand celebration, we have an abundance of incredible locations to choose from. Just tell us what you're looking for and we'll help you find it! Spectacular Venues & Estates from our Exclusive Portfolio of One-of-a-Kind Properties Inspire yourself with one of our mansions, gardens, beachfront properties, rustic properties, or nature-themed properties. Allow us to take you by the hand and sweep you off your feet! V&E's Team is dedicated to providing you with the most comprehensive care possible at every stage of the wedding preparation process. Our V&E Wedding Packages include the following items: Venue for V&E V&E Catering V&E Bar Services V&E Event Planning V&E Equipment Rentals Event Management for V&E Design by V&E Month-long Coordination with V&E Leading with Love is the best way to go. Dedicated to providing each of our V&E Couples with the best wedding experience possible, our V&E Team Members go above and beyond. Because of our more than 20 years of experience and the fact that we operate in a love language, we strive to provide comfort and guidance at every step of the way. We recognize that your life is continuing while you are involved in the Wedding Planning process. We hope this will allow you to breathe a little easier knowing that you are our number one priority!

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Starline Private Events is located in the Starline Social Club, a dynamic and historic location that offers three unique event spaces for private events. With pleasant, professional service and cutting-edge audio/visual technology, we can arrange in-house food, beverage, and entertainment packages. The Starline Social Club is a bar, restaurant, and performance venue in Uptown Oakland, housed in a historic three-story Victorian edifice. Our one-of-a-kind and historically significant structure is a true Oakland gem. We offer a flexible location with three separate rooms for private rentals, as well as in-house food and bar service, audiovisual services, and production and styling options. We provide a wide variety of different and creative events, available to all ages, ranging from traditional to edgy, easygoing to formal, 30 people to 450 people. Some parties are held in the second-floor ballroom, while smaller groups prefer the Explorers Club's dim romantic speakeasy atmosphere. Before dinner, some people have a cocktail hour in the downstairs bar. We are pleased to offer both traditional wedding parties with sit-down dinners and a first dance, as well as less traditional wedding parties with music and food, or those who wish to reconsider what a commitment ceremony can be all together. Some couples marry on the Starline stage in front of their adoring family and friends, while others hold weddings in the many gorgeous parks, hills, mountains, beaches, and forests that surround Oakland, and then dance the night away at the Starline. There are numerous ways to use the facility, and we are always open to new suggestions.

Reserve a location for a get together at a scenic Marin County park. Advance reservations are required for groups of 20 or more. Use permits may also be required. Hal Brown Park at Creekside McInnis Park McNears Beach Park Paradise Beach Park Stafford Lake Park

• Spaces for 20-120 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 6 Total Spaces

Sam's Chowder House opened in October 2006 along Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, overlooking Pillar Point Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. Celebrated for its New England-style seafood, the restaurant has earned recognition from Food & Wine as one of the "100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America" and has been named the #1 Seafood Restaurant by Half Moon Bay locals. Six private and semi-private event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from 20-guest intimate dinners to 120-person outdoor receptions on the Beachfront Lawn. Indoor options include the Mavericks Room — a corner banquet room with windows framing the Mavericks surf break and harbor — and the Harbor View Room, which seats up to 54 guests with sweeping Pacific Ocean views and direct access to the North Patio. The Ocean Terrace offers an indoor-outdoor configuration with heat lamps, an overhead roof, and large sliding doors. Outdoors, the North Patio and South Beach Bar provide oceanfront settings for lunches, dinners, and evening receptions, with optional tenting available on the patio. Sam's also offers full-venue buyouts and off-site catering through the Sam's ChowderMobile, which brings its seafood — including Lobster Clambake service — to locations of the host's choosing.

• Spaces for 400-500 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Meetings and Special Events There is over 16,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor conference space available at our hotel, in addition to our M Club lounge. We invite you to hold a meeting in our spacious Buenaventura Ballroom, which is decorated in relaxing blue and gray tones. Guests can enjoy post-meeting beverages on our sunny Mezzanine space or garden in Ventura, California. Pre-function area is available for collaborative meetings in a vibrant environment. Try some of the local beers on tap in our restaurant, or take advantage of the catering options available at our event sites. Read on to find out more At our hotel, you may take advantage of our excellent AV technology, Wi-Fi access, and meeting and event space. Meetings at the Ventura Beach Marriott Located just a few blocks from the beach, this perfect Ventura Beach meeting site offers 19,270 square feet of adaptable meeting and event space, along with a certified event team to ensure your conference is a success.

• Spaces for 125 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Vineyard
• 1 Estate

Rough & Ready Vineyards is a 16-acre outdoor wedding and event estate set in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of Nevada County, Northern California. Surrounded by wine grape vines, heritage oak trees, an organic family garden, and a seasonal creek, the property offers a natural, rustic backdrop in the heart of California's Gold Country — just ten minutes from Grass Valley and an hour north of Sacramento. The venue hosts weddings and private events on an exclusive-use basis, welcoming up to 125 guests for ceremonies and receptions. Ceremony options include a white Italian marble gazebo, a grapevine arch set against the red barn, and a canopy of heritage oaks. The entire 16 acres is available for photos. An on-site guesthouse sleeps up to 16 guests, making the property a natural choice for destination wedding weekends. Rough & Ready Vineyards operates with a flexible vendor policy — couples may choose their own caterer and bring their own beverages. An on-site venue host is included with wedding packages to coordinate with vendors and manage day-of details. The venue also maintains a complimentary decoration lending barn, Something Borrowed Barn, stocked with centerpieces, signage, floral accents, and ceremony décor for booked couples to use at no additional cost.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

La Grande Estates is a ten-acre Tuscan-inspired estate in Oakley, California, in the East Bay Area, offering weddings and fine events against a backdrop of vineyards, waterfalls, and views of Mt. Diablo. The property is operated by 3 Generations Event Productions, a family team bringing over 100 years of combined event experience to each celebration. The estate offers multiple ceremony and reception settings, including the Tuscany Garden Grotto, Lakeside Gazebos, and a shaded Piazza Courtyard for cocktails. The Tuscany Villa — a 4,500-square-foot building featuring a bridal suite with a dedicated hair-and-makeup studio — anchors the property. Receptions are hosted under the Pavilion Tent, a fully draped and chandelier-lit space. Vineyards and a weeping willow tree provide scenic backdrops for photography throughout the grounds. La Grande Estates provides full-service event coordination, including day-of management, catering services, and ceremony officiation, with an emphasis on accommodating a wide range of cultural traditions and custom event concepts.

• Spaces for 10-200 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Total Spaces

Bernardus Lodge & Spa is a boutique luxury resort tucked among 28 acres of rolling vineyards, orchards, and gardens in Carmel Valley, California. Situated against the Santa Lucia Mountains on the Monterey Peninsula, the lodge offers a wine country retreat defined by ranch-chic accommodations and a relaxed, sophisticated approach to hospitality. The lodge hosts weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations across more than 4,300 square feet of flexible indoor space and 20,000 square feet of beautifully landscaped outdoor grounds — including an estate vineyard. Event spaces range from the 2,160-square-foot Meritage Ballroom, with 22-foot vaulted ceilings and views of the surrounding gardens, to the open-air Wedding Garden framed by majestic oak trees, over 100 varieties of roses, and panoramic valley views. Gatherings from 10 to 200 guests can be accommodated across the various spaces. Catering for all events is provided by the culinary team at Lucia Restaurant & Bar, under the direction of Chef Cal Stamenov. The team crafts handcrafted menus drawing on local wines and seasonal ingredients from the lodge's own organic vegetable garden.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Lightpost Winery is a wedding location in Morgan Hill, California that is both modern and refined. It is located south of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County and offers both indoor and outdoor event facilities, all of which exude an air of luxury. Milestone milestones can be marked with warmth and refinement here, thanks to the green courtyard and pleasant and well-lit interiors. Lightpost Winery has a serene atmosphere that feels like a haven from the hustle and bustle of modern life. It is headed by proprietors and winemakers John Mauro, Sofia Fedotova, and Christian Roguenant, who combine their abilities and knowledge to create award-winning wines. San Francisco is about an hour and a half away, and San Jose is less than half an hour away. Its central location makes it accessible to residents from all across the Bay Area. Morgan Hill also has a lot to offer in terms of things to do and see, thanks to its thriving downtown and outdoor activities. Lightpost Winery can accommodate celebrations with up to 200 guests, but smaller parties are also welcome. Engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners are all possible at this venue. Dressing rooms are available for the couple and their wedding party's convenience. Indoor events can be held in the tasting room and the event room, while outdoor fetes can be held in the courtyard. The winery's event coordinator helps couples arrange their big day. The wines provided at the venue are a perfect compliment to festivities and assist to elevate the event.

• Spaces for 79-500 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Parks
• 3 Ranches

Roaring Camp Railroads is a historic narrow-gauge railroad and event destination nestled among ancient coastal redwoods in Felton, California, in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The 1880s-themed property transports guests back in time through a covered bridge gateway into a working heritage site where steam locomotives dating to 1890 still carry passengers over trestles and through towering groves to the summit of Bear Mountain. The grounds accommodate groups from 25 to 2,500 guests across indoor and outdoor spaces. Bret Harte Hall, a 6,120-square-foot 1880s-style structure with a 32-foot ceiling, raised theatrical stage, and on-site prep kitchen, serves corporate events, receptions, reunions, concerts, and trade shows. Reserved forested picnic areas along Deer Creek seat groups ranging from 79 to 250 guests, each with BBQ pits shaded by redwoods and oaks. Weddings, birthday parties, alumni gatherings, and corporate team-building events can all incorporate heritage train excursions, Chuckwagon BBQ catering, and activities including gold panning and candlemaking — giving every gathering a setting and experience that cannot be replicated elsewhere.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Because Amy Schonheit (24, who works in the arts) and David Schonheit (24, who works in engineering) both have a passion for the outdoors, they chose to have their wedding ceremony at San Moritz Lodge in Crestline, California, which was surrounded by woodlands. As much as Amy and David adored the color teal, they decided to combine it with other hues to create a palette that blended in with nature—from the bridesmaid dresses, which came in a variety of styles and lengths, to the greenery that accented the sides of the wooden ceremony archway—to create a palette that blended in with nature. Amy desired a wedding gown that was simple yet elegant, and she found the perfect strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline that she accessorized with a silver belt. Amy and her husband were married in a simple yet elegant ceremony. Small wooden birdhouse-shaped props painted with numbers were placed at each dining table in the rustic building of the San Moritz Lodge to help guests find their seats when they arrived. Floral centerpieces, wheat, and small votive candles were arranged on top of burlap and lace that was draped across the middle of the tables to create a soft, romantic atmosphere. Featuring green leaves carefully placed on the surface of each layer and a tree-shaped topper, the two-tier white wedding cake perched on top of a tree trunk embodied the natural vibe of the day. More Mother Nature-inspired details can be found in the gallery below. At San Moritz Lodge in Crestline, California, the reception was held in the rustic space of the lodge's rustic space. It was designed to look like a log cabin, complete with wooden ceilings, stone walls, and brown carpeted floors, among other things.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

This venue's information: - With a total event space of 6,840 square feet, visitors may comfortably spread out and socialize.- - Our on-site event management staff will assist you in planning and executing your dream event. - In our Outdoor Wine Garden, you can have a cocktail event, rehearsal dinner, or private luncheon. - Allow our in-house catering experts to assist you in creating and executing your ideal cuisine for your special occasion. - Our hotel is located immediately off the US-101, so out-of-town guests may fly in from SFO or OAK Airports. - Overnight guests may sleep well and enjoy our hotel services about 7.4 miles from Deer Park Villa. At our Marin County hotel, which is conveniently positioned between San Francisco and the Napa Valley wine district, you may explore all of the natural wonders. Guests can relax poolside by our outdoor heated pool or hot tub after a day of touring Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais State Park, or play ping-pong (temporarily unavailable). Relax in front of the fireplace or dine al fresco in our outside patio. Stop by the Hillside Tavern for a delicious, locally inspired breakfast or dinner, as well as drinks made with locally sourced artisan beer or wine. For your convenience, we also have a 24-hour marketplace stocked with snacks and beverages. Relax in our Commitment to Clean rooms, which have a 55-inch LCD TV with Netflix and Hulu streaming services, free WiFi, free bottled water, a microwave, and a mini fridge. The Marin County Civic Center (1.4 miles distant) and downtown San Rafael offer free parking and are close to local entertainment and activities (3.2 miles away).

• Spaces for 130 Guests

Highland Dell Lodge & Events Center sits along the Russian River in Monte Rio, Sonoma County, surrounded by century-old redwood trees. Built in 1906, the property has operated continuously under the same name and has been recognized as a historic landmark — the only lodging facility in the Russian River area to hold that distinction while retaining its original identity through multiple reconstructions. The lodge offers a flexible events center well-suited to weddings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations. The venue's spaces include a riverside ballroom, intimate dining areas, an outdoor deck with panoramic river views, and a bar and cocktail lounge. A full-service restaurant and bar, on-site accommodations with river-view guest rooms, and an experienced event planning team round out the offering.

The Santa Lucia Preserve is a renowned private neighborhood within a preserve in California. Just a few miles inland from Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Preserve is set on 20,000 acres of magnificent coastal California scenery. With a state-of-the-art Equestrian Center, a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, and a unique convergence of a laid-back ranch lifestyle and an immense natural world at your doorstep, the community of 297 houses and homesites is a haven from contemporary life. Escape to the Santa Lucia Mountains and take advantage of everything this 20,000-acre private nature preserve has to offer you and your guests. Come together at a historic Hacienda with roots in the Roaring Twenties. Exchange holy vows in a redwood cathedral that dates back even further. Enjoy a peaceful location surrounded by deer, turkeys, bobcats, and golden eagles. Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine and fine California wines. After the wedding, enjoy with your wedding guests in the 100-year-old barn, where rustic elegance meets modernity. On foot or by horseback, take in the breathtaking scenery of California. In your own small, rustic-glam tent beside Moore's Lake, or the honeymoon suite in the Hacienda, feel entranced by the mountain air at night. Santa Lucia Preserve members and their sponsored guests can have unforgettable weddings and other celebrations in a beautiful woodland retreat. If you're interested in having your wedding on The Preserve, please fill out the form on our website and a member of our events team will contact you as soon as possible. Contact us today to arrange the perfect venue for your next event!

"Because each new generation is unable to comprehend what was taken from them, they are willing to settle with less and less of the genuine article as time goes on." The name Michael Frome Three things: sustenance, identity, and art. Although it encompasses all of those things, the core notion that underpins our cooking is that food is a vehicle for the transmission of values, knowledge, and tradition. The methods in which we cook are influenced by the situation in which we find ourselves, both in terms of space and time. This helps us hold on to the knowledge of the past while leaving opportunity for development as our perspective of the world changes. On our menu, we emphasize using foods in the most unprocessed and natural state that we are able to locate them in. This almost often refers to seasonal produce, which, as a result, indicates that the foods in question are at their peak of quality and taste. The fact that we can eat properly because of the sacrifices made by those who raise local veggies and entire animals brings this home to us. When we carry out our work, we recognize the weight of that obligation, which we respect and carry with us. Cooking is a way for us to honor the people who provide us with nutrition, our heritage, and our craft, and most importantly, the food that we create. When you walk out of Birdsong, we want you to feel the same way that we do—a little more connected, a little lighter (in spirit), and a little more happy and delighted than when you went in. Every occasion enhanced with Birdsong becomes more special and unforgettable. Our Reservations Page has a link that can be used to make reservations for groups of four or less people. Please click the link below for any enquiries involving more than 4 guests, and a member of our staff will get back to you as soon as possible.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Modern art gallery right on the bay - 25 ft ceilings, full kitchen, 3 bathrooms, elegant, lofty space. EVENT TYPES WELCOMED adult social event | corporate social events | expo/competitions | family reunion | professional meeting/training/conference/retreat | wedding ceremonies | wedding receptions Transportation: Taxi | Lyft | Uber Parking: Onsite: Yes Free CATERING Catering-friendly. Kitchen and two large dining tables. Seating for 20. Availability: Must Use In-House CateringNOSelf-Service Alcohol PermittedYES AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ADA AccessibleHistorical Landmarks NearbyParking On-Site MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES Largest Group: 100 Attendees Number of Meeting + Event Spaces: 2 Spaces Meeting Space Occupancy: Theatre Style 100 | Classroom Style 100 TECHNOLOGY High speed internet. WiFi Availability in Event Spaces: Yes Free On-Site Video Conferencing: Yes RENTAL POLICIES Cannabis Industry-FriendlyYES Cannabis ConsumptionYES