Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 600-9,700 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

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• Spaces for 250-410 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Sonora Opera Hall & Convention Center occupies a landmark historic building at 250 S. Washington Street in the heart of downtown Sonora, California. The hall traces its origins to 1879, when it was built as a flour mill with funds from the Bonanza Gold Mine. Restored to its original purpose as a performance and gathering space, it has become the centerpiece of downtown Sonora, hosting events every weekend of the year. The main hall features a 52-by-31-foot hardwood floor, elegant burgundy velvet draperies, large windows, a full stage with dimmable lights, and a prep kitchen. The space accommodates up to 250 guests banquet-style and up to 410 in theater configuration, making it suitable for weddings, concerts, business expos, art shows, fundraisers, and community gatherings. Rental includes 25 eight-foot tables, 5 six-foot tables, and 200 padded chairs. A handicapped lift provides accessible entry. The hall is managed by the Sonora Chamber of Commerce.

• Spaces for 125 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains just 10 minutes from downtown Los Gatos, the Pavilion at Redwood Estates is a 3,500-square-foot cedar building set beneath towering redwoods on the grounds of the Redwood Estates community. Open-beam, knotty pine ceilings and large picture windows overlooking the surrounding mountains lend the space a warm, rustic character suited to weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations alike. The pavilion seats up to 125 guests on its 1,800-square-foot maple dance floor and opens onto a spacious redwood deck and manicured lawn — both available for ceremonies, cocktail hours, or outdoor receptions under the trees. Rental includes the use of the pavilion and grounds, tables, chairs, a barbecue pit, and a full audio/visual package. Catering is flexible: renters may select their own vendors or provide their own food and beverages.

• Spaces for 12-350 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Event Space
• 6 Total Spaces

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento (UUSS) is a historic faith community located at 2425 Sierra Boulevard in Sacramento, California, offering its beautifully maintained campus for private events, celebrations, and community gatherings. The facilities include several distinct spaces ranging from an intimate conference room to a full auditorium, accommodating groups from 12 to 350 guests. The Auditorium/Sanctuary seats up to 240 at tables or 350 in theater-style configuration and is equipped with a grand piano, microphones, a stage, and an accessible walkway — well suited for weddings, lectures, concerts, recitals, and memorial services. The Welcome Hall accommodates up to 150 theater-style or 80 at tables, featuring large bay windows, patio access, and a pass-through beverage kitchen. Additional classrooms and multi-purpose rooms serve smaller meetings and breakout sessions. UUSS also offers a fully equipped commercial main kitchen, beautifully landscaped outdoor grounds with patios, a labyrinth, and a meadow. The campus is committed to green sanctuary practices and provides accessible facilities throughout.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Park Place is a contemporary mixed-use campus in Irvine, California, offering event venues set within modern architecture, lush landscaping, and water features. Situated along Michelson Drive, the campus combines Class A office buildings with an array of event-ready spaces that accommodate gatherings from intimate meetings to large-scale galas and weddings. Outdoor celebrations take shape on the Plaza Deck and Fountain Court, where architecturally inspired buildings frame a courtyard with water features and palm-lined walkways. Inside, Atrium 1 and 2 offer lobby-level gathering spaces with collaborative seating, an upscale coffee bar, and a media wall — opening onto a deck with patio seating. The Palm, Sage, and Olive Conference Centers provide flexible indoor options equipped with state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities. All events are supported by catering through Bon Appétit.

The Hollywood Castle is a regal mansion perched atop the Hollywood Hills, overlooking the city. This hidden gem is a one-of-a-kind palatial estate located minutes from the heart of Hollywood, offering breathtaking views and complete solitude. The Hollywood Castle, which is surrounded by lush gardens, has been exquisitely crafted to resemble a real British castle in every way. Hidden away from the general public, this gorgeous hideaway may appear to be an antique, but it is actually a modern structure with cutting-edge sensibilities. One of the many modern luxuries that have been expertly woven into the castle façade is the heated pool and Jacuzzi, among others. For anyone looking for a great location for anything from music videos to reality television, the Hollywood castle is the ideal location. Everyone will find something to their liking at the Hollywood Castle. The solitary setting is ideal for filming, and the hidden location is ideal for anyone who does not want to stray too far from the heart of Hollywood's entertainment industry. This sprawling estate is also ideal for hosting large gatherings or hosting large groups of people. The Hollywood Castle is all set and waiting for you.

• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Waterfront

American River Resort is a 30-acre riverside property in Coloma, California, set along the South Fork of the American River in the heart of California's Gold Country — 45 minutes northeast of Sacramento and under two hours from the Bay Area. The resort hosts weddings and private celebrations against a backdrop of river rapids, towering oaks, and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Two outdoor riverside venues accommodate events of different scales. River's Edge hosts ceremonies and receptions for up to 250 guests at river-level sites along the South Fork, where the sound and energy of the rushing rapids carry throughout the weekend. Dutch Creek, situated where Dutch Creek meets the American River at the base of Mount Murphy, offers a more intimate setting for up to 150 guests. Both venues are booked on an exclusive-use basis from Friday afternoon through Sunday midday, giving couples and their guests full access to the property for the weekend. The resort brings no preset packages — couples arrange their own catering, beverages, vendors, and décor. On-site lodging options including cabins, glamping tents, RV sites, and riverside camping allow out-of-town guests to stay close through the celebration.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Gardens

Catelli's is a family-owned Italian restaurant and event venue located in the heart of Geyserville, California, in the Alexander Valley wine country. Founded by Italian immigrants Santi and Virginia Catelli in 1936 and reopened by the fourth generation of the family in 2010, the restaurant carries nearly ninety years of culinary tradition into its event programming. Three distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from intimate rehearsal dinners to outdoor wedding celebrations of up to 150 guests. The Patio features a circular marble floor surrounded by mature Ascolano olive trees and a white marble bar, and hosts events seasonally from June through October. The Garden offers a 650-square-foot pebble gathering area framed by lush landscaping for smaller outdoor events in the warmer months. The Fireside Room brings warmth indoors with wide-plank wood floors and a wood-burning fireplace, seating up to 50 guests year-round. The venue's events team manages private bookings and works with groups of all sizes, from small celebrations to full-venue buyouts in the restaurant's wine country setting.

• Spaces for 22-294 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 6 Total Spaces

Mozambique Laguna Beach is an ocean-view steakhouse and live music venue situated along South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, California. Drawing inspiration from South African coastal dining traditions, the restaurant specializes in wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood seasoned with signature Peri-Peri pepper, while its second floor hosts Ivan'z House — a dedicated music club featuring regional and national artists Thursday through Sunday. Six distinct event spaces accommodate groups of varying sizes, from the intimate 22-seat Palm Patio to the 294-guest Ivan'z House, covering everything from private dinners to full reception-style buyouts. Spaces include the Veranda Rooftop with panoramic ocean and city views, the Garden Patio with a firepit and lush greenery, the speakeasy-themed Durban Room with a fireplace and piano, and the Parrot Room equipped with a screen and projector. Event packages include linens, tableware, full bar service, audio/visual capabilities, valet, and complimentary transportation — all coordinated by an on-site events team.

• Spaces for 3,000 Guests

Viaggio Estate & Winery is a Tuscan-inspired private estate set on 23 acres in Acampo, California, in the heart of Lodi wine country. The property borders the Mokelumne River and is surrounded by estate vineyards and walnut orchards, offering an Italian resort-style setting for weddings and special events. The estate's name — "Viaggio," meaning "journey" in Italian — is inscribed above the gated archway that welcomes guests onto the grounds. The estate has hosted events since 2012 and accommodates indoor and outdoor celebrations, from intimate ceremonies to large receptions. Event options include the La Vita Bella ballroom, an outdoor riverside lawn, an olive tree-lined courtyard, and a tasting room patio. In-house catering is available, and the venue's events team works with clients to customize packages for each occasion. Viaggio hosts a limited number of events each year, preserving an exclusive and private atmosphere for each gathering. The events team can be reached at events@viaggiowinery.com for inquiry and booking.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Winery

Livermore, California is home to the Garré Winery. Viticulture activities in the Livermore Valley can be traced back to 1832, according to historians. Nonna "Rosa" Garré in a family photo with her son-in-law Gino Molinaro, who is clutching the family wine jug. We can also trace our family's winemaking back to a little village outside of Genoa, Italy, in the early 1800s. The Martinelli Event Center is a lovely Hacienda-style structure with a cobblestone courtyard, fireplace, and fountain. A wisteria-covered arbor with mission-style environs overlooks the valley, adding elegance to any wedding, celebration, or business gathering. For meetings and ceremonies, the Martinelli Event Center can accommodate up to 200 seated guests, with a reception capacity of up to 200 seated people indoors and 250 sat outside. Schedule a Personalized Tour to learn more about our packages, pricing, menus, services, and facilities while seeing our venue with one of our Sales Directors.

• Spaces for 20-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Barns
• 3 Total Spaces

Campovida's Estate Winery is a hidden gem located in the beautiful town of Hopland, only a short drive north of Healdsburg. Our venue offers you the flexibility of choosing from a range of stunning locations including a trellised grape arbor, magnificent five hundred year old Valley Oak tree, world renowned gardens and an 1890 reclaimed hop barn. As we only offer five dates a year, we have partner with exceptional preferred planners to ensure the success of your event. We are equipped to manage events from the intimate to the grand, all while maintaining an experience steeped in nature's beauty. For more photos of past celebrations view our Pinterest page. Connect with us below to discover the magic and possibilities.

Canyon Ranch, the pioneering company that pioneered integrative wellness, began with the pursuit of wellness by a single man, long before the term "wellness" became common use. Since then, that goal has inspired a business, but more importantly, it has encouraged innumerable individuals to pursue their own individual conceptions of what constitutes wellness. Canyon Ranch guides your lifetime well-being down a road of proven answers with its four immersive destinations and integrated team of professionals. Mel Zuckerman took the key decision to change his sedentary lifestyle in 1978, long before the wellness industry became a multi-trillion dollar industry. This decision was made in 1978. He understood after two weeks of living a healthy lifestyle that he had permanently changed his life, and he wanted to assist others in making the same change. This objective was initiated in 1979 when the first Canyon Ranch location, located near Tucson, Arizona, initially welcomed guests. This pioneering wellness resort was the first of its type to use an integrative approach, drawing on holistic methods, therapies, and evidence from both western and eastern traditions to address the well-being of the mind, body, and spirit.

• Spaces for 870 Guests

Under a ceiling glowing in 24 karat gold, at an astonishing 306 feet high, the City Hall in San Francisco is home to a number of breathtaking event spaces. The design of the building and it's grand staircase create an unbeatable environment to host any event. The SF City hall can host a small gathering or a large event, and is sure to leave a lasting impression. We invite you to visit the SF City hall for any event you might be planning. San Francisco City Hall, also known as the People's Palace, is the seat of government for the City and County of San Francisco and a popular tourist site. This Beaux-Arts structure, designed by Arthur Brown, Jr., first opened in 1915 as a memorial to the City Beautiful movement. It is now the crown jewel of San Francisco event venues, with its beautiful adornments and regal demeanor. San Francisco City Hall is the ideal setting for galas, weddings, feasts, and festivities, with its grandiose Rotunda and majestic Grand Staircase, as well as the naturally brilliant North and South Light Courts. San Francisco City Hall's stately majesty and superb architectural style make it an ideal location for commemorating life's milestones.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

La Valencia is one of the most picturesque sites for California weddings, festivals, and social events, perched atop the La Jolla Cove cliffs overlooking the dazzling Pacific Ocean. With its classic glamour and coastal charm, La Valencia is an iconic destination on one of SoCal's most gorgeous pieces of coastline. From the palm-lined garden to the freshly refurbished ballroom and terrace, walk down the aisle, spend holidays, and create memories in magnificent indoor and outdoor spaces with breathtaking views of the ocean and beach. Embrace La Valencia's essence and timeless grace, a place where friends and family form traditions and embark on new adventures. La Valencia Hotel has been a renowned San Diego wedding location for more than 90 years, with breathtaking coastal views of La Jolla's shoreline. La Valencia has been a renowned destination for centuries, from the lovely garden to the freshly restored oceanview ballroom. As the perfect backdrop, choose from one of our unique outdoor and indoor wedding settings, and let our dedicated crew guarantee that your most beloved day is also your most memorable.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The versatility of the venue allows for many different layouts and welcomes any event. Whether you are looking to have your dream Wedding Ceremony and Reception, host a Fundraiser/Gala or Awards night, High School or College reunion, Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation party, Bar/Bat mitzvah or Meeting, the Marina City Club can accommodate them all.

• Spaces for 12-250 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

Perched on 2.4 acres along the edge of Dana Point Harbor in Dana Point, California, the Ocean Institute is a nonprofit marine science and maritime history center that has welcomed groups to its waterfront campus since 1977. Situated steps from a Marine Protected Area, the facility offers a genuinely distinctive backdrop for private events — one where tall-ship replicas dock at the working wharf and ocean views frame nearly every space. Four distinct event venues span a range of guest counts and atmospheres. The Samueli Conference Center & Courtyard seats up to 180 guests beneath vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, while the open-air Surf Deck delivers 180-degree ocean views for more intimate gatherings of up to 80. The Maddie James Maritime Wharf places events directly on the waterfront, overlooking the harbor and the Institute's historic vessels. For smaller meetings, the Executive Boardroom accommodates up to 18 with harbor views and integrated AV. In-house event staff assist with planning and day-of coordination. The campus catering kitchen is available to outside caterers, and add-on experiences — including live animal encounters and youth programming — are available for groups that want to make use of the Institute's broader educational offerings.

• Spaces for 100-275 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces

Life’s greatest moments deserve the unmatched setting and service of La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club – San Diego’s landmark beach resort. Nestled along one of Southern California’s only private beaches and situated upon 14 beautifully landscaped acres in La Jolla Shores, they invite you to plan the wedding or special event of your dreams in a setting. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club in San Diego is the perfect venue for a wedding, corporate event, birthday party, or any celebration. The venue also has a multitude of amenities, ranging from different types of dining (such as on the sand, poolside, and in-restaurant), to recreational activities, beach activities, cookouts, water sports and more. From their private beach to the oceanfront Walnut Lounge, La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is home to many versatile indoor and outdoor venues. Plus, their catering staff is under the culinary direction of award-winning Executive Chef Bernard Guillas. The Club conveniently features 90 beautifully appointed guest rooms to accommodate you and your guests during your special occasion.

• Spaces for 40-130 Guests
• 1 Winery

We make world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the ancient Novitiate Winery in Los Gatos where we blend centuries-old winemaking practices with state-of-the-art technology. Rob and Diana Jensen have been working closely with Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking, since 2000. Testarossa has consistently produced over 1,500 different wines, all of which have received Outstanding 90+ point scores. In our 19th Century Cellars, step back in time for a completely unique experience. Any event, from a small business meeting to a grand gala, benefits from the charm and rustic elegance of handcrafted stone walls. This is only the beginning of the historic setting. Add our acclaimed prime Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, carefully coupled with the freshest cuisine prepared for you by our imaginative culinary team and it all adds up to an amazing event. Our largest private room is decorated with historic photos from the original Novitiate Winery and is decorated in turn-of-the-century elegance. The Cave, Patio, Tasting Room, and Cask Room are all available as part of a package deal.