Top California Experiential Activation Venues

Wedding Ceremony and Receptions The perfect venue for your wedding ceremony and/or wedding celebration awaits you atop the foothills of Alum Rock and in the heart of Silicon Valley. Consider being surrounded by beautiful oak trees and luscious emerald fairways with your guests. From our ballroom, San Jose Country Club offers breathtaking panoramic views of the whole Bay Area. San Jose Country Club, which was founded in 1899, has a long history of offering exceptional customer service and satisfaction to its members and guests. Allow San Jose Country Club to take care of the details while you relax and enjoy the most important day of your life. We have a large, magnificent ballroom that can seat up to 225 people. We provide bespoke packages, or our executive chef may create custom menus to suit your preferences. We kindly invite you to discover the hidden jewel of Silicon Valley. Special Events San Jose Country Club is the ideal venue for your next private conference or social function, nestled in the foothills of Alum Rock with amazing views of the huge oak trees and golf course. We specialize in making your event great, with a selection of sites to pick from. So let us take the guesswork out of your next event planning. We take pride in our professionally trained employees and hold them to the greatest quality of customer service at San Jose Country Club. We can assist you while we handle all of the specifics of your event, whether it is an all-day company meeting, seminar, milestone celebration, or life celebration. Choose from our wide menu options or have our chef develop a custom menu for your special occasion. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more information and availability.

• Spaces for 90-360 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Do you fantasize of a wedding location with expansive outdoor areas and well built interiors? Do you dream of having your wedding on a gorgeous lakeside with a variety of landscaping settings for your guests to enjoy on your special day? Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park is a fantastic place to hold your dream wedding. The ceremony areas can accommodate up to 180 guests and offer a beautiful outdoor setting with flowering hibiscus and spectacular lake and fountain views, making them ideal for a country club wedding. Is it necessary to book a large wedding venue? While Los Coyotes is excellent for any size wedding, the Grand Ballroom's patio, which can accommodate up to 350 people, is ideal for a larger wedding ceremony. From an elevated vantage point, the terrace offers broad views of the groomed course. The Cypress Palm Room, which seats up to 200 people and has french doors that overlook the lake, is ideal for indoor parties or celebrations. The Grand Ballroom is encircled by floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a panoramic view, and the Mediterranean-style décor, high ceilings, recessed lighting, and soft cream hues make it easy to personalize the décor. The space can easily be partitioned to accommodate smaller parties! A fully equipped bridal suite is also available. If you're planning a wedding in the Buena Park area, make sure to contact the event staff at Los Coyotes Country Club to schedule a tour.

• Spaces for 20-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

When it comes to a wedding, reception, or private banquet, Carlton Oaks offers both indoor and outdoor venues perfect to host events and celebrations of all sorts. Carlton Oaks professional event staff will ensure a successful and enjoyable celebration for a wedding or other event. Carlton Oaks Golf Course offers spaces such as The Crest Room, which features a large dance floor, complete bar with a bartender, and a beautiful view of the golf course. The room opens out to the expansive Crest Patio, which offers additional event seating. Carlton Oaks offers on-site catering, options for indoor or outdoor weddings and special occasions, a 58-room newly remodeled lodge, and an on-site restaurant and bar.

• Spaces for 80 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

Valencia Hall is a restored 1880s historic hall nestled on the outskirts of Aptos, California, managed by Santa Cruz County Parks. Built by Frederick Hihn as part of a once-thriving logging community, Valencia Hall and the adjacent historic General Store and Post Office are the last two surviving structures from the original settlement of Valencia — giving the property a sense of history that few event venues can match.\n\nThe charming white-clapboard hall accommodates up to 80 guests and lends itself naturally to intimate weddings, receptions, and private gatherings. Its covered porch serves as an inviting ceremony space, while the interior hall handles celebrations of all kinds. A bordering orchard and a backdrop of coastal redwoods provide a scenic, secluded setting that makes guests feel transported from everyday life.\n\nSanta Cruz County Parks manages reservations for weddings, meetings, and special events. The venue's rural character, historic architecture, and redwood surroundings make it a distinctive choice for couples and groups seeking a one-of-a-kind setting in the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills.

• Spaces for 12-350 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Foreign Cinema offers a variety of private dining options for groups of up to 350 people, ranging from small hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to huge, formal seated dinners. Our chefs tailor each menu, incorporating sustainable, seasonal, and market availability into the meal while also taking into consideration the guests' specific preferences and the restaurant's exceptional style of globally-inspired food. Our newest event area is located on the second floor. This quaint spot, located just past the Courtyard, is decorated with an Amate-style bespoke mural by Jet Martinez and designer floor tiles, among other things. This is a picture-perfect location for your next party, made even more appealing by the addition of café lights and heating. From April through October, we are available. In collaboration with acclaimed international art dealer Martin Muller of Modernism Inc. in San Francisco, Foreign Cinema presents Modernism West, an exclusive and one-of-a-kind private dining gallery featuring evolving, curated international artwork, a modern sound audio/visual system, a built-in bar, 18-foot-high ceilings, skylights, and a wall of windows with an electronic shading system. This theatrical grand balcony space, which overlooks the main dining room below, provides guests with the option to share the energy and mood of Foreign Cinema in a semi-private setting, thanks to exposed beams, concrete walls, and wood floors throughout the space.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Enagic Golf Club at EastLake has two separate and adaptable event locations for organizations of all kinds looking for a place to hold social and business gatherings. Enagic Golf Club at EastLake is well ready to host your next event, with both indoor and outdoor choices, and we welcome you to visit us at any time! The Pavilion at Enagic Golf Club at Eastlake The Pavilion at Enagic Golf Club in Eastlake offers breathtaking views of Mt. Miguel and our well-kept golf course. This 6,000 square-foot facility is flanked by an adjoining veranda and is partially covered by a beautiful open-air Pavilion, with enough capacity to comfortably host up to 300 guests. The Pavilion at Enagic Golf Club at Eastlake is the South Bay's top event site, thanks to its natural environment and year-round temperate climate. The Clubhouse at Enagic Golf Club at Eastlake Enagic Golf Club at EastLake's Clubhouse offers an intimate location with views of our beautifully groomed golf course. Any form of event, from a small social gathering to a major corporate seminar, can be accommodated in the indoor Clubhouse. Groups of up to 100 persons can be accommodated in the Clubhouse. When the adjoining patio area is added, we can accommodate up to 150 people. For each occasion, the Clubhouse offers versatility and value. Ted Robinson, a world-renowned architect, designed Enagic Golf Club at Eastlake. There are 72 sand traps, four sets of tees, and colorful bluegrass and rye fairways on this 18-hole, par 72 championship course. Enagic Golf Club is surrounded by about 1,000 trees, six lakes, and three waterfalls, providing the ideal setting for your golfing adventure.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Whether you are planning an intimate dinner for friends, a corporate luncheon or an extravagant soirée, The Lincoln Speakeasy's best-in-class service and venue will guarantee that your event will be a success. It has custom architectural details, acoustic paneling, beautifully appointed bar, and comfortable white couches. The Annex is a comfortable gathering place perfect for socializing, having a lite bite to eat, or for break out sessions. With red velvet furnishings and low furniture it is a favorite location among guests. The Outdoor Patio is flanked by plants, bamboo, lanterns, and fairy lights. High-top tables and stools make it an ideal place to escape the indoors. Style: Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, Private Club, Outdoor, Modern. The rental fee ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 for a reception and includes 6 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. There is a food and beverage minimum applied to all events. The set up fee for a ceremony ranges from $500 to $2,500 and includes an extra hour of event time. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $500/hr. A security deposit is required to secure the date. Please inquire with the venue for full buyout pricing details. Features: Max Number of People for an Event: 200 Number of Event/Function Spaces: 3 Special Features: Access to the venue is through a secret entrance behind a hotel. Venue inspections are by appointment only. Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 1,000 Year Renovated: 2016 Amenities: Full Bar/Lounge Fully Equipped Kitchen Handicapped Accessible On-Site Catering Service Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi Bride's dressing area Groom's dressing area Tables and chairs provided Outdoor lighting Security Venue set up and clean up Overnight accommodations available Day-of coordinator Champagne toast Complimentary bridal suite Valet or public parking for a fee Welcome guest gifts Restrictions: All food and beverage handled by venue Food & beverage minimum Valet parking or shuttle service required Venue must approve all decorations No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc. Catering provided by venue Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors Smoking outside only Alcohol must be provided by venue Music must end by midnight Best type of celebrations: Birthday party Dinner party LGBT weddings Social event Wedding ceremony Wedding reception

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Aside from hosting special events such as quinceaneras, anniversaries, celebrations, and other gatherings, Kellogg West is a memorable setting for a variety of occasions. Located on the campus of Cal Poly Pomona University, Kellogg West is only a few minutes from major airports and offers convenient on-site hotel accommodations. For company events, retreats, training sessions, reunions, holiday parties, and other gatherings, Kellogg West offers a variety of unique function rooms that can accommodate up to 200 guests. We at Kellogg West Conference Services are a group of experienced meeting and event professionals who have the knowledge and expertise to handle all of your meeting and event needs, allowing you to concentrate on your event while ensuring that your attendees receive the full benefits and enjoyment from the program as you have envisioned. In its role as a long-standing member of the prestigious International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), Kellogg West is committed to assisting our clients in their pursuit of training, continuing education, and professional development. We're here to ensure that your meeting or event is a success. For more information, please submit a Request for Proposal or contact us directly, and we will be happy to discuss options that are tailored specifically to your requirements.

• Spaces for 200-700 Guests
• 1 Event Space

• Spaces for 75-350 Guests
• 4 Outdoor Spaces

The award-winning Water Conservation Garden is a remarkable place for a wedding ceremony or reception, birthday party, corporate event, and more, with nearly six acres of stunning Mediterranean plantings and a choice of venues. Three unique sites are accessible after 4 p.m., when the Garden is closed to the public, or the entire Garden can be reserved for larger parties. The Water Conservation Garden features a number of exhibits that highlight water conservation through a range of gorgeous themed gardens, such as a native plant garden and a veggie garden, as well as how-to exhibits like mulch and irrigation. The Garden also has a native butterfly pavilion, which is open during the spring and summer months. The Water Conservation Garden is a one-of-a-kind and breathtaking site that will make any occasion memorable. The outdoor amphitheater, which can hold up to 350 people, provides a stunning setting for weddings, concerts, and larger gatherings.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

THE SAN DIEGO HISTORY CENTER, located in historic Balboa Park, offers entertaining exhibitions that will complement any event, party, or celebration. Our museum features a large Atrium, Theater, Conference Room, and nine galleries in a lovely and expansive setting. Weddings, cocktail parties, social hours, meetings, and fundraisers are all possible at the museum. An event at the San Diego History Center means celebrating and enjoying the company of coworkers, friends, and family while surrounded by our exquisite location. It is strongly recommended, but not needed, to hire a wedding organizer. You are investing in professional experience and peace of mind by doing so. Weddings are not coordinated on-site at the History Center. We're happy to collaborate with a trusted network of Preferred Caterers who are required to provide food, beverage, and bar service for your event. All of our Preferred Caterers provide our clients with the greatest level of service, adhere to museum catering regulations, and are properly licensed.

• Spaces for 130 Guests

Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast is a five-acre hillside estate in Placerville, California, set in the Sierra Nevada Foothills amid landscaped gardens, ponds, streams, and waterfalls. The property sits above the Coloma/Lotus Valley, offering panoramic views of the American River canyon — a setting that draws couples planning intimate elopements and small celebrations alongside guests seeking a romantic retreat. The estate grounds serve as the primary event setting, accommodating ceremonies and receptions for up to 20 guests on the lawn and garden areas. Architectural columns, art, and antiques frame outdoor spaces designed for photography and celebration. A lagoon with a cascading waterfall and sandy beach, multiple garden sitting areas, and valley-view terraces extend the usable event footprint across the property. Kathleen Ash founded the bed and breakfast in 2005 after recognizing the five-acre property as an experience worth sharing. In addition to events, the estate offers five guest rooms and suites — most with valley views — along with daily locally sourced breakfast service. The venue sits within half a mile of several El Dorado County wineries and breweries.

• Spaces for 85-5,000 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 5 Outdoor Spaces
• 9 Total Spaces

To create a truly authentic and memorable experience for your guests, access the same resources used by major blockbuster productions. Awe inspiring effects, spectacular lighting and dazzling Audio Visual systems only Hollywood can provide will make everyone stand up and take notice. When you team up with Paramount Pictures Special Events, we’ll turn your event into something epic.

Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia offers event spaces for your next celebration in Arcadia, California.

Aloft Santa Clara offers event spaces for your next celebration in San Jose, California.

• 1 Outdoor

Are you captivated by 19th century rustic elegance? Looking for great food and amazing wine? Join Whetstone Winery, and host your next event at a venue that none of your guests will forget. Whetstone Winery blends rich heritage, Southern charm, and warm hospitality. It transcends not only the Whetstone's home and the chateau, but into the vineyards as well. Whetstone Winery's approach to farming aims to strike that same balance between richness and simplicity. And this is an attribute to where Whetstone Wine Cellars is today.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Nestled in the scenic hills of Santa Rosa, California, Mark West Lodge Event Center is a historic landmark with over 180 years of rustic charm. Set along Mark West Springs Road, the property offers a warm, vineyard-surrounded setting that lends itself naturally to intimate celebrations. The venue accommodates up to 200 guests across indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception areas. A rock wall waterfall provides a distinctive natural backdrop for ceremonies and portraits. On-site amenities include tables, chairs, dishware, glassware, wireless internet, handicap-accessible facilities, and an on-site dressing room and guest accommodations. A family-run operation, Mark West Lodge Event Center hosts weddings, vow renewals, quinceañeras, birthdays, and other milestone celebrations. Bilingual staff support guests in both English and Spanish.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Our venue, Brasswood Estate, is the ideal setting for your special occasion. Our Estate, which includes numerous beautifully constructed private rooms, was built with an emphasis on balanced architecture, rustic design, and diverse art as a foundation. From picnic charcuterie platters to private luncheons and wedding reception meals, our Bar + Kitchen catering services can supply everything you might possibly need. Learn more about our Napa Valley property in the sections below. Vintner's Vanguard is our annual grand tasting event, when we display the latest releases from Brasswood Cellars and our Vintner Partner's vineyards and wineries. This event, which will include over 15 boutique wineries pouring their wines, is one of the best opportunities to get to know some of the top producers in the valley. Our philosophy is simple: we want to celebrate our local bounty by crafting exquisite wines, cooking delectable food, and establishing a warm and welcoming atmosphere where guests can relax, slow down, and appreciate the better things in life. Our wines are made with care, and our food is prepared with passion. A state-of-the-art winery with 17,000 square feet of caves is located on the estate, where we make our own delicious wines and share them with some wonderful custom crush clients. The site also has various tasting rooms, including a sensory area designed by our Estate Sommelier, a bottle shop specializing in rare wines and liquors, and our new world-class restaurant, Brasswood Bar + Bakery + Kitchen, which opened in September.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests

The hotel is connected to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Discover 550,000 square feet of space — including ballrooms with soaring ceilings, meeting rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, and indoor-outdoor venues.

• Spaces for 15-125 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Historic Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

HOST YOUR EVENT AT THE FALKIRK CULTURAL CENTER TO MAKE IT MEMORABLE. Historical significance is one of the most notable features of this stunning property. Whether you are arranging a wedding ceremony, a celebration, or a corporate event, the Falkirk Cultural Center, with its ancient home, greenhouse, and lovely gardens, is an excellent choice. The perfect place for your perfect day will be found no matter what type of event or celebration you're planning. We look forward to assisting you in making your occasion one to remember. With the help of the University of California Marin Master Gardeners and the City of San Rafael, the University of California Marin Master Gardeners established demonstration gardens, which include the Under Oaks Garden, Habitat Garden, Beneficial Garden, Lathe House Garden, Succulent Garden, Five Mediterranean Climate Zone Garden, and the most recently added Herb and Bee Garden. We can assist you with hosting a wide range of events on your premises, including: Exhibits of Visual Arts Parties for Children's Birthdays Celebrations of Life Events at the company Culinary and Beverage Events at the company Customer Appreciation Events Family Reunions are a common occurrence. Festivals\sFundraisers Parties and meetings throughout the holidays The Release of an Album Releases Music Recitals Parties and celebrations are a common occurrence. Product Launches are a common occurrence. Retirement Receptions Seminars Weddings, engagements, and much more