Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 400-685 Guests

Since 1931, Bimbo’s 365 Club has been San Francisco’s premier destination for unforgettable celebrations. With its art deco elegance, state-of-the-art production, and timeless charm, our venue is the perfect backdrop for weddings, galas, fundraisers, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations. Our team offers full-service support — from custom floor plans and lighting design to catering coordination and entertainment — ensuring every detail is seamless. Whether you’re hosting an intimate reception or a full-scale event, Bimbo’s delivers an atmosphere your guests will never forget. ✨ Recently named SF Gate’s Best Event Space / Venue in the Bay Area (2025) ✨

Weddings at Blush Banquet Hall are truly magical. Our romantic white flooring helps create dramatic photos, our catering is delectable, and our team will help you every step of the way. It’s our goal to help make your wedding day to be as smooth, successful, and happy as possible. We love our brides and grooms!

This top-ranked, award-winning venue in Los Angeles is a speakeasy-style indoor/outdoor loft that is designed for elevated gatherings and is perfect for any event. We offer a variety of seating configurations, from our complimentary standard setup to custom banquet options. Our beautiful rooftop will overlook the Venice canals on one end and provide a pleasant view of Venice beach on the other end. We’re just a five-minute walk from the Venice pier and two blocks from Venice beach. Natural light from the sun fills every inch of the venue during the day, complemented by plenty of plants in the space. There are several tables, whiteboards, a kitchen, a sink, and ample seating.

• Spaces for 200-2,700 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Music Box is San Diego's premier live music and special event venue. Nestled in Little Italy between downtown San Diego's core and the glistening waterfront, our lofty tri-level venue offers an unparalleled experience in an artistically immersed backdrop. Our 13,000 square foot contemporary space accommodates groups of 25-700 and is the ideal setting for a variety of events ranging from corporate gatherings, meetings, seminars, and product launches to holiday parties, fundraising galas, and wedding receptions. We also offer superb outdoor event space with an added capacity of 2,700+ for corporate buyouts, concerts, and festivals. With our customizable in-house catering options and full-service event packages, we are equipped to make any vision a reality!

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 5 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Barns
• 6 Total Spaces

Our hope is to host couples who have a love for nature and want to celebrate their wedding day surrounded by some of Northern California’s most rare and exclusive coastal landscape views. The Haven at Tomales is located on a family-owned ranch and private estate. The historic barn and terraced gardens have dreamy views of canyons and one of California’s largest Eucalyptus forests with a unique history of its own. The rolling hills and sweeping tree groves are a sanctuary for some of California’s most beloved wildlife creatures. The family who oversees the ranch is passionate about land conservation and environmentally responsible farming practices. The land has been at the forefront of soil and riparian preservation practices with a focus on regeneration of the land and carbon sequestration using managed livestock grazing. They believe each piece of conservation is uniquely important towards respecting our world’s precious resources. Seen in Brides magazine, Vogue’s Over The Moon, Style Me Pretty, Carats & Cake, Green Wedding Shoes, The Pioneer Woman, and more!

• Spaces for 12-1,500 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 3 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Our Event Center has 32,000 sq. ft. of flexible function space. Our largest ballroom can host up to 700 people and we also have a wide range of outdoor space. A/V equipment, catering, and a dedicated planning team are all available.

We are a high-end speakeasy located in East Hollywood with retro vibes, a unique cocktail menu, and a killer dance floor. We have dedicated ourselves to seamlessly transforming a client’s dream event into a disco balled reality. We look forward to working with you.

This exquisite property is a luxurious boutique hotel located in West Los Angeles near Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Century City, Santa Monica and UCLA. Serving corporate and leisure travelers, this unique property offers both nightly and extended stays. Plaza La Reina features a 2,225 square foot private rooftop terrace with residential Westwood views. Ideal for cocktail receptions of up to 100 guests. This space can be transformed to accommodate up to 70 people for an elegant seated luncheon or dinner. Indoor meetings and events for up to 20 guests can be held in the 900 square foot window lined board room located on Plaza La Reina’s top floor. The fountain lined Queens Courtyard is a gracious setting infused with Spanish Colonial flair for cocktail receptions or wedding ceremonies prior to ascending to the rooftop for seated luncheons or dinners. Please inquire for more information, and we look forward to hosting you for your next event.

Nestled in the heart of San Diego, Mission Bay Beach Club is a stunning waterfront venue, perfect for hosting your next private event. An iconic, it features 6,000 square feet of beautifully designed outdoor patio space, surrounded by two active vineyards and illuminated by elegant string lights overhead.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

With unparalleled beauty and flexibility, a wedding at Chalet View Lodge is nothing short of magical. Fifty-one miles north of Truckee and 54 miles northwest of Reno our ten-acre Lost Sierra resort was created exclusively for destination weddings or for those looking for a unique experience where you and your closest family and friends can spend a weekend together at your own private wedding oasis.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Rosewood, every bride's dream location, is an elegant, private country estate. Lovely flower gardens, extraordinary ridge-top views, a magical first look pergola, lavender and daisy fields, river-beds, bridges, split-rail walk ways, willow trees, grape vines, redwood groves and 360 degree views all await you at Rosewood! Our private venue boasts a beautiful, grand tent for a covered reception for up to 200, and a covered, lighted gazebo for cocktails with a fabulous games area. Your ceremony can be under redwoods or a giant willow tree or against a backdrop of rolling hills and blue skies. You can choose cocktails on the lawn, in the garden or under the redwoods. The choice is yours for your dream wedding. We are minutes to downtown Petaluma, Novato, Pt. Reyes and Marshall. No matter the style of wedding you are dreaming of, Rosewood has something for everyone.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Located conveniently between Santa Rosa and Calistoga in beautiful Sonoma County lies this privately owned 300 acre ranch property. This rustic yet elegant ranch features a stunning open air barn perched atop the property and a large natural fishing pond below. The French Oak Ranch is a blank canvas which which will ignite the creative designer in you as you craft the event of your dreams. The Ranch is truly a unique and breathtaking property that is completely secluded. Host your special occasion in this gorgeous Oak Tree savanna.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Eureka Building is centrally located in downtown Irvine, California. It is a unique outdoor site with tall trees that provide a one-of-a-kind atmosphere for any couple looking to exchange vows on a budget. An unexpected touch of nature in an industrial setting will help any event become a night to remember. Eureka also has an inside space for cocktail hour or a small reception with room for dancing that can accommodate 40-60 people. Eureka Building is a venue not to be overlooked, with most vendors offering up to 12 hours of event time. This foliage-filled event hall is deliciously lush and green, just minutes from John Wayne Airport in the heart of the Irvine Business Complex. A wonderful mood is created by twinkling lights hung over the grass and wrapped around the trees. Guests can interact during cocktail hour in the Atrium, a sleek, skylit building with a built-in bar. They can then meet you in the Park for a reception, which offers plenty of room for rows of rustic tables. There's even a helipad! The Eureka team offers a variety of practical facilities that will create an elegant complement to the chic surroundings, including dark wood folding seats, chandeliers, wine barrels, a rolling wood bar, and more.

• Spaces for 160-250 Guests

Canyon Crest Country Club is a picturesque golf resort and wedding venue located in Riverside, CA. Immaculate from entrance to exit, this unique destination is an ideal option for couples who long for a modern facility with beautiful outdoor spaces. From the moment of arrival, all attendees can revel in a vibrant atmosphere primed for a milestone celebration. Nearlyweds can look forward to working alongside the venue’s attentive staff, who offer a seasoned understanding of successful event execution. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a full-scale wedding, this inviting country club will roll out the red carpet for all special occasions. Canyon Crest Country Club’s event team will aim to guide you through each step of your planning journey. These experts also provide day-of setup and cleanup services to ensure your focus can remain on more important things. A selection of all-inclusive packages is available, with each one being designed to suit a range of different needs and budgets. You’ll also have the convenience of arranging in-house bar and food catering services to ensure the dining experience is nothing short of exceptional. Your big day will begin with a relaxing time spent preparing in Canyon Crest Country Club’s private get-ready suites. Equipped with all manner of necessities, you are sure to feel aisle-ready when your guests start to arrive. Get your wedding underway by hosting your ceremony and reception in the various event locations throughout the property. From serene outdoor settings to sophisticated indoor event rooms, here, you can comfortably host up to 160 guests.

• Spaces for 800 Guests

Located right in the heart of San Francisco, City View at Metreon is newly renovated and suited to host receptions, conferences, and everything else in between. Metreon is remodeled and more upscale than before, the city view has over 31,000 square feet of space that can host anywhere from 200 to 2,000 guests. The City View at Metreon has a magnificent view of the skyline and an outdoor terrace unlike any other making it the perfect venue to host any event.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located on the top floor of DiamondView East Village, The Ultimate Skybox at DiamondView Tower is a venue for amazing and unforgettable events such as exquisite wedding, corporate meeting, client appreciation dinner, non-profit fundraiser, birthday party, rehearsal dinner, pre-game party, reunion, bat or bar mitzvah or just getting 220 friends together for a Padres game. The Ultimate Skybox at DiamondView Tower is the place to be and experience! With breathtaking views of the San Diego Skyline, San Diego Bay and Coronado, as well as direct views into Petco Park, The Ultimate Skybox at DiamondView Tower is downtown’s ‘ultimate’ venue location. Amenities at The Ultimate Skybox at DiamondView Tower include valet service and parking under the building, 4.500 square-feet of event space, a full culinary kitchen, 5 flat screen TVs, wireless internet, floor to ceiling bay windows, a 14 food outdoor fireplace, a large bar area, a built-in projector and drop down projection screen, black out shades, an auxiliary cord for music, private event security, a built in sound system through out the space, and designer lounge furniture. The Skybox has exclusively partnered with San Diego wedding photographer: True Photography Weddings, to bring you the best wedding photography that San Diego has to offer.

• Spaces for 250-1,200 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

The excitement of “what could be” defines the Los Angeles experience. Nowhere else can you find a higher level of possibility than at the happenings occurring from sunrise to sunset throughout the City. Annual industry events, by-invite-only after parties, monumental art installations, movie-shoot street closures, and life-style pop-up shops – they are all a chance to influence or be influenced; to rub shoulders with the “who’s who” that previously only resided within your wildest dreams. In a city where noteworthy events are a constant, Fairmont Century Plaza is playing its part once more as the hub of happenings in Los Angeles; mixing rock stars with politicians, agents with innovators, and Hollywood celebrities with visitors from anywhere USA. Los Angeles is a stage set. Make sure you are on the biggest stage possible.

Historic 8-bedroom estate on 55 acres surrounded by vineyards in Suisun Valley, CA midway between Sacramento and San Francisco. Property includes a 7500 sq ft air-conditioned barn with seating for 50-250 guests, modern restrooms, catering area and parking for up to 100 cars.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

MISSION AWA Oasia is a special events venue focused on elevating consciousness through experience, art and community. We cater to a wide audience and exude inclusivity in our goal of connecting with all types of people. Our mission is to make a positive impact through creating awe-inspiring experiences, curating a space of discovery and being of service. WHO WE ARE Our team is fun, professional and filled with positive energy! We joyously work to support clients in bringing their vision to life and creating memories to last a lifetime. THE GRAND VISION AWA is much grander than one space, it is a global vision. We are developing a blueprint model that can be replicated in any community wishing to create space for art, connection, transformation, experience, collaboration and ultimately personal and collective well-being.