Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 9-700 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 9 Total Spaces

Experience a departure from the ordinary with our stylish & intriguing boutique hotel near LAX airport. The recently redesigned Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel is conveniently located near LAX, SoFi Stadium, Kia Forum, YouTube Theater, Intuit Dome and miles of awe-inspiring beaches. Our sophisticated, modern 12,077 square feet of meeting space across 16 rooms can accommodate any type of gathering, from a multi-day tech conference to a gala or multi-generational wedding. Maximize your moment and create a one-of-a-kind wedding. Tailor your wedding to perfection in our 12,077 square feet of event space. With 502 guestrooms, your loved ones can unwind in comfort and convenience and enjoy being part of your special day. Our 24/7 complimentary airport shuttle ensures a seamless arrival for your guests. Indulge in custom culinary delights crafted by our expert chef from our locally inspired menu and creatively crafted cocktails and bubbly beverages to support the festivities. Our collaborative event planners are with you to bring you vision to life and create everlasting memories.

• Spaces for 60-900 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 6 Total Spaces

We welcome you to experience the intuitive and personal service at The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa - located in the center of Orange County's upscale cultural art district. With over 40,000 square feet of event space, we offer versatile indoor and outdoor space to make your event come to life. From celebrating your special day to planning an event, we are committed to making the process seamless and memorable. From the moment you enter the white tea scented lobby and look across to the calming outdoor waterfall terrace, you realize the unique venue opportunities for weddings and events. From distinctive ballrooms with grand crystal chandeliers to the contemporary design of our Terrace Pavilion and outdoor rooftop terrace, our expert staff ensures each detail comes to life flawlessly. We set the scene for unforgettable memories.

• Spaces for 14-150 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Curate your dream event in Newport Beach Marriott Bayview. Let our inspired location on the Newport Beach Back Bay provide the perfect backdrop for your special day. Choose from 6,298 square feet of event space in a scenic Bayview setting. From intimate ceremonies to a larger gathering, our experienced wedding planners will make your vision come to life. Our flexible spaces are set up to express and honor your personal styles and traditions. Toast under our warm Southern California skies or celebrate in one of our inspired event spaces.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Nested under the world-famous Venice sign on the same street where Christian Dior showcased their 2022 Men's Fashion Show, 66 Windward Ave is available for the first time in over 35 years. The rooftop is 1,400 SQ Ft and features an indoor/outdoor flow that over looks the ocean. Perfect for pop up activation, social gatherings, brand activations, or a rooftop happy hour while catching the sunset.

• Spaces for 252-450 Guests

Just steps from Abbot Kinney Blvd and minutes from Venice Beach, 606 Venice is a dynamic 50,000+ sq. ft. campus where technology, design, and creativity converge. Once home to Snapchat HQ, its 4,000 sq. ft. event space offers unparalleled flexibility, featuring an LED wall, professional AV system with surround sound, high-performance lighting, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to an expansive patio. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors and adjustable skylights flood the space with natural light, while a built-in kitchenette space provides a turnkey catering solution. With a private parking lot, multiple breakout areas, and in-house production support, 606 Venice is designed for large-scale events—whether it's a conference, corporate retreat, immersive brand activation, screening, or live production. Additional buildings are available to rent, including a full campus buyout. Bring your boldest ideas to life at 606 Venice, where California cool meets cutting-edge creativity.

Located in Sun Valley, Bordeaux is a full-service banquet hall delivering the best experience for all occasions including weddings, product launches, corporate meetings, and filming. No matter the event, we deliver results as we always have. 6,500Sq. Ft. of Venue Space Including Outdoor Patio.

• Spaces for 20-80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 Event Space

Timber & Salt is a Redwood City staple—and the area’s only dedicated steakhouse—loved by locals and companies alike for one of the best cocktail programs in the Peninsula and elevated American comfort food. We regularly host corporate dinners and events, family gatherings, and celebrations for up to 80–100 guests. Our events are defined by three non-negotiables: UNMATCHED VALUE: with cocktail parties starting at $50 per person and seated dinner parties starting at $70. FULLY CUSTOMIZED menus, schedules, and service styles; If you’re organizing the event, stay relaxed—we’ll take it from here; TRUE STEAKHOUSE STANDARDS: uncompromising meats, technique, and ingredients (no shortcuts like frozen French fries). For lunch, afternoon, and off-peak buyouts (outside 5–9 PM Tue–Fri), we offer substantial discounts—delivering some of the best value you’ll find on the Peninsula. We have a beautifully covered patio that’s ideal for cocktail receptions and seamless indoor–outdoor flow. Our beloved bar program also makes it easy to add something memorable—whiskey tastings and a wide range of spirits tastings are available and perfect for fun company events.

• Spaces for 3,000 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

Now Featuring Your Next Event! Need a convenient and inspiring campus for your next event or production? The Lot at Formosa’s creative campus features flexible and modern facilities with more than 200,000 square feet of sounds stages, support space, and production and post-production offices in historic buildings. With the capacity to host events ranging from 10 to 3,000+ guests, The Lot at Formosa is an impressive venue for weddings, corporate events, summits, launch and wrap parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, private dinners and other unforgettable events. Share your vision with our in-house special event production and catering company, then sit back and enjoy the event while we take care of the details. Seven Sound Stages, Production Offices, Fully Equipped Kitchen, and Ample Parking, centrally located at Santa Monica Boulevard and North Formosa Avenue in West Hollywood. Come experience Hollywood magic at The Lot at Formosa!

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

Modern 10,000 sq. ft. mansion in Bel-Air available for film, photo, and commercial productions. The house has four bedrooms on the second floor, a large modern kitchen, dining room, and TV/living room with lots of natural light throughout. Outside, there is a large grass area, an infinity pool with beautiful views, a grill area with bar seating, and an outdoor TV/lounge area. There are also two additional spaces that can be used for makeup, wardrobe, equipment, or anything else needed for production. The property has a very private and relaxing atmosphere and feels like a luxury retreat, with plenty of different indoor and outdoor areas to shoot.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

At River Garden Weddings & Events, we carefully designed the property to meet the needs of couples who are looking for a beautiful one-of-a-kind, blank canvas venue that they can transform into the perfect space for their special day! ​ With over 30,000 sq. ft of usable space, this gated, mixed indoor/outdoor space features lush gardens, waterfalls, mature trees, water features throughout, covered patios, and plenty of gathering space for all of your family and friends. By using many natural features inspired by landmarks all over the globe, we crafted a space that still feels intimate, while also being able to accommodate even the largest of wedding parties. ​ With our gorgeous venue and unique design, competitive pricing, open vendor policies, payment plans, and the best customer service in the industry, we know you will fall in love with our venue. We look forward to giving you a tour and discovering how we can serve you on your special day. You and your guests will never forget your wedding or event here at River Garden and we are thankful that you are considering us to serve you on your special day.

• Spaces for 75-200 Guests

At Longboard Vineyards, we believe great events start with great hospitality. Located just steps from downtown Healdsburg, our relaxed and inviting space blends handcrafted wines, local culture, and the easygoing spirit of a coastal-meets-wine-country lifestyle. Our Barrel Room and surrounding spaces offer room for up to 200 guests, making it ideal for birthdays, fundraisers, corporate mixers, wedding receptions, chef dinners, and more. We provide onsite staff, glassware, furniture, and personalized support to help your event feel seamless and unforgettable. Guests love the character of our surf-inspired winery, the warmth of our team, and the unique experience of celebrating among wine barrels and handcrafted Sonoma wines. We’re proud to be a gathering place for both locals and visitors who want an experience that feels special without being overly formal.

• Spaces for 10 Guests

C&I Studios: Open loft space with broad windows facing and overlooking downtown L.A. The loft receives an abundance of natural light during the day. We cater to all types of creative and professional productions, such as: Branded Photoshoots Video Shoots Headshots Talent Reels Music Videos Interviews Live Streaming Company Profile Videos Short Films Documentaries

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests

With its beautiful and classy décor, attractive and sophisticated interior and a heap of production details, The Grand Nightclub redefines nightlife entertainment in San Francisco. The club strives to bring a unique nightclub experience to the Bay Area with the high level of energy that can be found all over the club from its lavish VIP table seating to the five levels that are all available for clubgoers to get their partying on. At The Grand Nightclub, guests are sure to immerse themselves in the ultimate nightclub experience. Its high-budget production strives to craft the most lux night for its guests. Come spend a night here to experience the full revelry that is The Grand Nightclub in San Francisco!

• Spaces for 100-800 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 2 Total Spaces

In February 2016, we opened the doors to Brass Bear Brewing in the Funk Zone of Santa Barbara, CA, one block from the ocean, featuring our high-quality craft beer, rotating guest taps, wine, sparkling wine, and cider. Locally sourced ingredients are vital to our menu. Our menu comprises locally sourced charcuterie boards, tri-tip skewers, chicken, shrimp, occasionally shark, burger, and hot toasted sandwiches. During a cross-country National Parks road trip from New York to California, the Brass Bear name was born! Coincidentally, in our favorite park. We went camping in Glacier (the kind which involves signing your life away at the ranger station and being armed with bear spray). The late afternoon sun hit the bears perfectly and turned them into a beautiful brass color. They glanced our way and with a decisive grunt carried on. We agreed over dinner that night that this would be the perfect name for our own business one day, to remind us to face our fears and keep on trekking!

Great Big Game Show, brought to you by The Escape Game, is a live-hosted game show experience. Two teams come on stage to face off in a battle for points and glory! Great Big Game Show Fisherman’s Wharf is set right next to delicious dining, endless entertainment, and of course, the beautiful views of the bay! Whether you’re aiming to boost your team’s collaboration or just want a fun team hangout, Great Big Game Show offers a great mix of challenge, collaboration, and connection. Have a birthday coming up? Players celebrating their birthday get their ticket for FREE - just show proof of your date of birth in store. You’ll even get a special spotlight moment during the show that'll make this birthday one-of-a-kind. Directions: Once on Bay Street, turn left on Mason, then right on Beach. After parking, walk to Jefferson Street — Great Big Game Show is next to The Escape Game, across from Boudin Bakery. Questions? Contact us at Hello@GreatBigGameShow.com or (628) 203-0140!

• Spaces for 20-190 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

The Depot Restaurant is the perfect place for social and business events. Located one hour North of San Francisco — and just one block from the historic Sonoma Plaza — The Depot is an iconic and storied wine-country restaurant loved by locals and visitors alike. Known for its charming, Italian-country decor, enchanting garden, reflecting pool, and terraces. The Depot is the ideal centerpiece from which to build a beautiful and memorable event. For more than 30 years, The Depot has been the place where people gather to celebrate the best moments in life — including milestone events like birthdays, anniversaries, wedding welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and brunches. And thanks to the casual elegance and old-world charms of this space, corporate meetings, and business dinners that leave a lasting impression are easy to host here, too. The Depot's chefs partner with Tank House Farms in Sonoma to connect the farm to table experience and to provide food that benefits the land we call home with a depth of flavor in every bite.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Established in 1993 in downtown San Francisco, 111 Minna Gallery is in the business of Art and Leisure. The gallery showcases a unique blend of local and international artists, world-class DJ’s, live performance, and film screenings in an elegantly urban and ever-changing 4,000 square foot space. The gallery is open to the public and nightly on a rotating schedule for special events large enough for 500 people. The space evokes the dramatic effect of an urban industrial warehouse with 16ft high walls, floor to ceiling windows facing out on 2nd Street, exposed piping overhead, original hardwood floors, and monthly rotating art exhibitions. With 4,700 square feet of open space, 111 Minna Gallery can support two independent events – accommodating groups from 50-500. Each space has a fully stocked bar, sound system, separate entrances, and a raised stage. 111 Minna Gallery is perfect for clients wishing to host events in conjunction with conferences at Moscone Center.

• Spaces for 30-1,000 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

For nearly 30 years, Cafe Coyote has been a San Diego classic! Come enjoy our friendly service, wonderful Mexican food, cool margaritas, and a festive ambiance in the Historic Walking District of Old Town San Diego. Thank you for thinking of Cafe Coyote as a venue for your special occasion. Café Coyote is a well-known international hotspot located in the heart of Historic Old Town San Diego! We are a lively, festive, and spectacular location that can make your event one to remember. Café Coyote is a great place to celebrate any event. We have it all, whether you want a vibrant outdoor event, an intimate semi-private space, a sun-drenched patio, a private experience with your own personal bar, or a rustic Old Mexico vibe in our Cantina or Tequila Room. Café Coyote is the ideal location for making your gathering a fiesta! Café Coyote is the ideal location for private events such as wedding rehearsal dinners, tequila dinners, corporate events, and birthday parties. Our delicious traditional Mexican meals, homemade tortillas, speciality Grande Margaritas, and a tequila variety of over 100 tequilas have made Café Coyote famous across the world. Your event menu will include the finest of Café Coyote's offerings! Locals, visitors, and friends enjoy dining, drinking, and listening to our roaming mariachis all year long. We enhance the world-famous Café Coyote experience by combining the best of what we have to offer to create an unforgettable occasion for your guests! Café Coyote is excited to make memories with you.

• Spaces for 26-480 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

Perched in the Berkeley Hills with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay, Claremont Resort & Club blends historic elegance with modern luxury. The iconic property features grand ballrooms, garden terraces, and beautifully appointed guest spaces. Known for its timeless architecture and refined hospitality, the Claremont offers a distinctive setting for weddings, galas, and corporate events that feel both stately and welcoming.

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Palm Desert has a large sanctuary for weddings and conferences as well as several rooms available for rent for receptions, parties, etc.