Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Harmony Wynelands is a woman-owned winery and event venue situated among acres of vineyards on East Harney Lane in Lodi, California — at the heart of the Lodi Wine Appellation. The historic estate combines picturesque vineyard landscapes with winding gardens and elegant architecture, offering an intimate yet versatile setting for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and memorial gatherings of up to 200 guests. The property features multiple outdoor spaces and plush lawns, including a hand-crafted stained glass gazebo overlooking the vineyards and courtyard. A signature landmark on the grounds is a custom-built structure housing a 2/11 Robert Morton pipe organ — originally installed in San Francisco's Castro Theatre in 1962 — which founder Linda Hartzell acquired in 1987. The building was designed with a country barn aesthetic and includes a professional-grade studio with guest quarters for visiting artists. A full team of event professionals works with each client to customize every detail, from intimate ceremonies to larger celebrations, drawing on the estate's natural beauty and the warmth of its vineyard surroundings.

The Club at Pasadera offers event spaces for your next celebration in Monterey, California.

• Spaces for 450 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

Orchard Creek Lodge is a full-service event venue set within a 68,000-square-foot lodge of steel, stone, and glass in Lincoln, California, situated alongside an 18-hole golf course, manicured grounds, and a lake. The property serves Sacramento and the greater Placer County region and has hosted weddings, galas, corporate retreats, and private celebrations for over 25 years. The centerpiece of the property is the Grand Ballroom, a 15,000-square-foot space accommodating up to 450 seated guests. The ballroom features professional sound, surround-sound speakers, three HD projectors with ceiling-mounted drop-down screens, stage lighting, and ten wireless microphones. The space can operate as a single grand room or divide into the Front Ballroom and three breakout rooms — Heights, Gables, and Oaks — for smaller gatherings. Adjacent to the Grand Ballroom, the Solarium offers an intimate 726-square-foot setting with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the terrace, amphitheater, and golf course. Outdoor ceremony options include a tiered amphitheater accommodating up to 300 guests and a landscaped terrace framed by cascading waterfalls. An on-site culinary team handles food, beverage, and basic rentals, and dedicated event coordinators work with clients through every stage of planning.

Fresh Pearson Ranch, LOVE® brand Oranges, or LEMONS are now available for your wedding or special occasion! Imagine having a centerpiece or display table with stunning, "eye-catching" hand-picked, delectable California Oranges or Lemons. Allow Pearson Ranch to assist you in creating an elegant look for table centerpieces for weddings, anniversaries, important business luncheons, or any other special event, whether you want to use oranges or lemons as part of a display that packs a sophisticated and memorable "touch" or you are creating an elegant look for table centerpieces for weddings, anniversaries, important business luncheons, or any other special event. Remember that if you want fresh California Oranges or Lemons as part of your reception table centerpieces, you should work with a company that is still small enough to care about your special day, and one that specializes in beautiful citrus. We have done it before, and we can always assist you! After all, you understand what true love entails. Here is one customer's response to Pearson Ranch's customer service and products for her daughter's wedding: "Thank you so very much for all your suggestions in helping me choose items for the hotel goody bags for my daughter's wedding in San Francisco recently. Your patience and kindness were above and beyond the call of duty -- and your products were delicious! The Valencias, the pistachios, the grape juice... just wonderful! (I know, because we kept some for ourselves! Yum!) You certainly put this nervous mother-of-the-bride from NY (planning a CA wedding) at ease with your calm assurance, and I am very grateful. I will certainly recommend Pearson Ranch in the future!"

• Spaces for 125 Guests

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Lakeview Lodge sits at 8,200 feet elevation on Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, reached by a five-minute ride on the resort's historic Aerial Tram. Perched 2,000 feet above the surface of Lake Tahoe, the lodge offers panoramic views of the lake, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the Carson Valley — a setting that serves as both ceremony backdrop and event venue from late spring through early fall. The lodge features two configurable indoor dining rooms that can host groups of 40 to 170 guests individually, or combine to accommodate up to 250 guests for full-buyout events. Two outdoor decks extend the gathering space for cocktail receptions and outdoor ceremonies under open skies. A large bar anchors the interior, and a dance floor is available for evening receptions. All catering and bar service is provided in-house by Heavenly Mountain Caterers. An on-site event coordinator supports planning and day-of logistics. The venue is seasonally available June through late September, and an optional gondola ride to 9,136 feet offers an additional high-elevation backdrop for photography.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Jaxon Keys Winery & Distillery is a 1,250-acre estate winery and distillery set along the South Highway 101 corridor in Hopland, in Mendocino County, California. The property takes its name from the grandfathers of founder Ken Wilson — Jack Wilson and Cecil Keys — and reflects the personal character that shapes everything from the wines to the on-site experience. At the heart of the estate stands an 1880s Farmhouse Tasting Room, featuring an antique bar and a covered veranda overlooking the vineyards. The estate produces a wide range of wines, including white varietals, red blends, Grenache, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Primitivo, alongside Alambic brandies crafted in a copper pot still built from a 15th-century design. In addition to wine and spirits tasting, Jaxon Keys offers distillery tours and on-site Artisan Lodging, making it a natural setting for gatherings that combine a winery visit with an overnight stay in wine country.

Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge offers event spaces for your next celebration in Redding, California.

• Spaces for 78 Guests

• Spaces for 264 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 50-385 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

La Sierra Community Center is a 36-acre event complex managed by the Carmichael Recreation and Park District, situated at 5325 Engle Road in Carmichael, California. The facility occupies the grounds of the former La Sierra High School and serves as a hub for community gatherings, celebrations, and private events. The centerpiece of the rental program is the John Smith Community Hall, a 6,435-square-foot space that accommodates up to 385 guests for wedding receptions, fundraisers, crab feeds, class reunions, and large community events. Additional rental spaces include the Cypress Room with Kitchen, which seats up to 115 guests in 1,814 square feet, and Room 800, a flexible meeting room for groups of up to 50. The Johnson and Villareal Gymnasiums are available on a limited basis for sports events and team practices. Rental packages include white folding chairs, round and rectangular tables, and access to a full commercial kitchen equipped with dual ovens, stovetops, refrigerator, freezer, and an ice machine. Optional add-ons such as an audio system, stage, podium, and warming equipment are available for additional fees.

Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton offers event spaces for your next celebration in Dublin, California.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Sama Sama Kitchen offers event spaces for your next celebration in Santa Barbara, California.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 80-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Historic Space

Parallax is Mammoth Mountain's premier on-mountain reception venue, situated inside McCoy Station at approximately 10,000 feet elevation in Mammoth Lakes, California. Guests arrive by way of the Panorama Gondola, taking in sweeping views of the eastern Sierra Nevada before stepping into an intimate, fine-dining setting with large windows that frame the mountainside as the sun sets. As Mammoth Mountain's only fine-dining restaurant, the space offers a refined and exclusive atmosphere unlike any other venue on the mountain. The venue accommodates up to 80 guests for evening receptions and is available year-round. Every rental includes gondola access, professional banquet staff, bar setup, china, flatware, glassware, linens, tables, chairs, a custom venue diagram, and a dance floor. Catering is handled in-house, with plated dinner service and chef's table options crafted for each event. Couples choosing Parallax for their reception can pair it with one of five ceremony locations across the resort — from the summit at 11,053 feet to the lakeside Forest Chapel — making it a centerpiece for a full mountain wedding experience.

Seebass Vineyards is located in the Mendocino Appellation, which features rocky coasts, stunning beaches, towering redwood forests, and America's Greenest Wine Region. The house is nestled between the Mayacamas and Coastal Mountain ranges in the picturesque Russian River Valley. Seebass Family Wines has a highly distinctive winemaker working with our vineyards, viticulture, and winemaking programs, thanks to its family links and decades of personal contacts in the winemaking world. Our magnificent tasting room is open to the public daily from 11-5 throughout the year in Boonville, California, in the heart of Anderson Valley (across from the Boonville Hotel). Visitors are welcome to sample nearly all of our wines and vintages, including award-winning Chardonnays, Syrahs, Merlot, Grenache Rosé, Zinfandel from our 100-year-old vines, and our red blends Romantik and Mysteriös. Wine by the glass is available to enjoy while relaxing next to the warm fireplace, on our veranda, or in front of our patio. We may provide vineyard tours by appointment and/or reservation. Members of the Wine Club have the option of staying in our private vineyard guest house. For further information, call the Tasting Room at 707-895-9378. From the San Francisco Bay Area, the Tasting Room is about a 2 hour drive away. In the heart of Anderson Valley, across Highway 128 from the Boonville Hotel, our big Tasting Room is the ideal location for private parties, rehearsal dinners, small weddings, and corporate gatherings. With your guests, enjoy our wines and light nibbles next to our fireplace and comfortable seating.