Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 20-300 Guests

Cavaña combines the flavors of Central and South America, highlighting its culture, and design through elevated cocktails, food, and music. With the cocktail program at the forefront, we strive to bring a cocktail experience that showcases artisanal and original cocktails inspired by unexpected and locally sourced ingredients in an unpretentious way. We are just as passionate about serving our unique specialty cocktails as we are the traditional fan favorites such as caipirinhas and mojitos. Instead of a traditional seated meal, we offer delicious small bites and plates for a perfect accompaniment to your cocktail reception. We are excited to share our spaces for 20 to 300 guests.

Nestled in the rolling hills of Camarillo, California—perfectly situated between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles—Casi Cielo Vineyards is a breathtaking Tuscan-inspired estate surrounded by endless vineyard views, golden light, and timeless California beauty. This private, family-owned venue blends the romance of the Italian countryside with the relaxed sophistication of the California coast, creating one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in Ventura County. Couples from across the country are drawn to Casi Cielo Vineyards for its effortless elegance and warm, wine-country charm. The property features a romantic ceremony lawn overlooking the vines, an open-air reception terrace framed by olive trees and glowing market lights, and panoramic sunset views that make every photo feel cinematic. From grand celebrations to intimate micro weddings, every event at Casi Cielo feels personal, seamless, and unforgettable. The estate’s thoughtful design allows each celebration to flow naturally—from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner under the stars—offering couples a space that feels both refined and relaxed. Just minutes from the Pacific Ocean and central to both Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, Casi Cielo Vineyards is ideal for couples seeking a Tuscany-inspired wedding venue without leaving California. It’s where vineyard romance meets modern simplicity, and where every celebration feels like a destination getaway—no passport required. Tour our estate and discover why Casi Cielo Vineyards has become one of Southern California’s most beloved vineyard wedding venues—a place where the sky, the vines, and your forever all meet in perfect harmony.

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Cavallo Point, one of Northern California's most romantic destinations, combines spectacular natural beauty in a historic setting with understated luxury, inviting rooms, outstanding food and wine, and exceptional activities, all of which are available on-site at the award-winning resort. Cavallo Point is the ideal place for your amazing San Francisco Bay Area wedding, thanks to its adaptable indoor and outdoor event space, which includes the historic Mission Blue Chapel and Callippe Ballroom. Embark on an unforgettable journey to a wedding unlike any other, in a destination unlike any other. Beautiful natural surroundings with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and the bay In the heart of national parkland, just minutes from downtown San Francisco Indoor and outdoor wedding venues that are one-of-a-kind can accommodate 10 to 300 people. Luxurious and environmentally friendly guest rooms and suites in a historic and contemporary setting. Wedding dinners that are completely personalized, complemented by the Grand Award-winning wine cellar of Wine Spectator. All of your event requirements can be met by a single provider. Professional catering team to ensure that your event runs well from beginning to end. Outstanding amenities and activities are available on-site and in the surrounding area to enhance the festivities. Come in for a visit and to hear more about the spectacular party we can put together with you.

• Spaces for 15-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

Since 1952, Dr. Wilkinson’s has been providing wellness, relaxation, and good times. Home to healing mineral waters, "The Works" mud bath, and a backyard that keeps you connected—they are Calistoga’s original wellness resort. Join them to see what's new. Rooted in Calistoga’s rich history, a new spa garden, outdoor living, and bright interiors invite curious guests in on our secret: alternative wellness is alive and well. 50 modern, renovated guest rooms reflect the look, feel, and nostalgia of Calistoga’s original wellness resort. Relax with a pool or patio view, lay low in the cottages, or gather in the Victorian House. Each guest room features mid-century style, natural wood furniture, a walk-in shower, and their stocked Apothecary Medicine cabinet. Soak in their mineral pools, relax in their Spa Gardens, wander to tasting rooms, and slip into the spa for a world-famous mud bath. Gather your group in the Victorian House with room for up to 15, lay low in the cottages, or relax with a patio or pool view. Their modern, renovated guest rooms embrace the look, feel, and nostalgia of Calistoga’s original wellness resort. Experience world-renowned, mineral rich, mud baths perfected by Doc nearly 70 years ago, in our reimagined wellness spa. The new spa features four mud baths, three geothermal mineral pools, eight new mineral baths, falling water treatments, CBD and aromatherapy experiences, and new outdoor treatment rooms in their reimagined spa garden. Feel good and have fun. Fed by geothermal hot springs, three mineral rich pools are yours to enjoy before and after your spa treatments, and throughout your stay. Our potent, mineral mix offers a host of healing, health benefits. There’s a place where wellness meets happiness, where health food meets comfort food, and where the scent of green chiles roasting meets Napa Valley's world-renowned wines. Driven by Trevor Logan, of San Francisco's Green Chile Kitchen, House of Better is now open, with a fresh take on wellness. House of Better is an amalgam of Trevor Logan’s rustic, Southwest-inspired Green Chile Kitchen and his pop up, Booster Foods Nutrition Kitchen. Elevated counter service and a playful, backyard experience are anchored by a wood-fired oven and New Mexican chile roaster. With a menu of traditional dishes inspired by the Southwest and healthy, nutrient dense options, their new, downtown Calistoga restaurant strikes a balance between comfort foods and health foods. And yes, Trevor brought along his crowd-favorite pies.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Resort

We'd like to introduce you to your newest San Diego neighbor. Discover our newly renovated San Diego Mission Bay Resort, where you can enjoy the best of Southern California living at your fingertips – sun, sand, and so much more – in a welcoming environment. Embrace luxury in the heart of San Diego, where you can enjoy waterfront dining, endless outdoor activities, luxurious spa treatments, poolside relaxation, and – perhaps most importantly – close proximity to everything you could possibly want to do in our vibrant city. Your New and Improved Home Base Please come and relax in our brand new rooms and suites, which have been recently renovated and updated with plenty of modern and welcoming touches such as new decor, flooring, lighting and more. We look forward to seeing you. Poolside Relax in a lounge chair or your own private cabana while basking in the San Diego sunshine... Alternatively, you can jump right in. Our resort pool is equipped with a variety of children's activities (including a wading pool), as well as tempting snacks and beverages from the pool bar. Everything is in Good Taste Bring something to eat. Featuring three different waterfront dining options, our fresh California cuisine is sure to please even the most discriminating palate. Take it easy and enjoy the ocean breeze while you sip your drink. Everyone can have a good time. Let's get this party started! If you're looking for some friendly competition, choose from activities such as life-sized checkers, ping pong, and board games. After you've decided on a winner, everyone can gather around our beach firepits for a night of s'mores. At the Mission Bay Resort in San Diego, the good times never end.

In the heart of Beverly Hills, Temple Emanuel features nine newly renovated premier event spaces and 14 classrooms. We welcome a wide variety of events, and there are options to utilize more than one space within the property per day. The Greer Social Hall and the Corwin Family Sanctuary serve as the most favored selections. It can accommodate up to 600 people banquet style, and includes foyer, courtyard, an 24 x 28′ white dance floor, and a 50×20’ stage. Temple Emanuel welcomes outside vendors and allows clients to make their room rental payments online.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Estate

Timeless Palm Springs Charm for your next event. Experience the perfect blend of history, elegance, and modern luxury. The walled and gated Cree Estate is tucked behind lush gardens and towering palms, and spans 2.5 acres of breathtaking scenery. With its hacienda-style architecture, romantic courtyards, and Spanish-inspired casitas, the 5000 square foot estate offers a truly unique ambiance. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, family reunion, or an exclusive corporate retreat, The Cree Estate provides versatile indoor- outdoor spaces to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

• Spaces for 40-500 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

Located in the heart of Arcadia, Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles offers a contemporary setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, galas, and milestone celebrations. More than 17,000 square feet of flexible event space includes a grand ballroom, rooftop venue, outdoor terraces, stylish meeting rooms, and poolside settings designed to accommodate everything from intimate dinners to large-scale receptions. Thoughtful service, modern technology, custom catering, and elegant accommodations create a seamless experience for hosts and guests alike. Just minutes from Pasadena and surrounded by views of the San Gabriel Mountains, Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles provides a sophisticated backdrop for memorable events of every style and scale.

• Spaces for 6,720-18,500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Park

Featuring outdoor setting and soaring views, Toyota Amphitheatre is the perfect location for your next conference, corporate event, fundraiser, private concert or graduation. With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology, our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to. Accommodating up to 18,500 guests, and located 35 miles north of Sacramento and 10 miles south of Marysville, this unique venue will exceed expectations.

Find us in downtown Davis within a mile of the University of California Davis, Massage Envy, and Orange Theory Fitness. We’re two miles from the Arboretum and UC Davis Health Stadium. An Amtrak station is two blocks away. We offer 3,334 sq. ft. of event space, free bicycle rentals, and dining at our on-site restaurant, Scholar.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

The Condor's Nest Ranch is an old-style California ranch located amongst the beautiful hills of North San Diego. This all-inclusive destination features over 20 acres of stunning greenery and open space that is perfect for hosting your wedding or special event. A very special feature to The Condor's Nest Ranch is the option for staying on the property overnight. Lodging is available as an add-on for any wedding or event - the perfect option for a retreat, or hosting your wedding party the night before or after your wedding day.

• Spaces for 25-1,000 Guests
• 13 Historic Spaces
• 13 Estates
• 13 Mansions

The ideal oasis for celebrations, meetings, corporate and team building events for groups from 10 to 1,000, Filoli has something for every clientele. Whether it’s dinner under the stars in the Woodland Garden Court, a VIP affaire with live entertainment in the Ballroom, or a summer birthday party in the pool, Filoli is a one of a kind venue that is sure to leave lasting memories. Filoli is a vibrant landscape of the Bay Area, situated on the unceded ancestral lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone, in Woodside, California. The estate boasts 654 acres of beauty nestled along the slopes of California’s coastal range. Originally built as a private residence in 1917, Filoli was opened to the public in 1977 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The property is considered one of the finest remaining country estates of the 20th century, featuring a 54,000+ square-foot Georgian revival-style mansion, 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens, a 6.8-acre Gentleman’s Orchard, and a nature preserve with 5 distinct ecosystems. At Filoli we create inspiration in everyday life by welcoming all to experience the House, Garden, and nature preserve.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Enter into this special place with it’s gorgeous white buildings & barns that frame this expansive ranch in Petaluma, California. Inside you’ll be surrounded by rolling hills, farmhouses, horse barns, training arena, private pond, stunning vistas and manicured gardens. This thoughtful property has been restored from a once well respected hunter/ jumping facility to a now operating non-profit educational facility for children and horse rescue center.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests

International Smoke is the wildly popular collaboration between award-winning Chef Michael Mina and renowned restaurateur, chef, 2x NY Times best-selling cookbook author, philanthropist, television host and producer, and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry. Celebrating food as the heart of the community, International Smoke recognizes that fire is the start of all cooking and every country shares this culinary spark. At the center of the dining experience, the bar offers a community-driven atmosphere – creating a social space where guests can connect with friends over delicious food and drinks for a night to remember. International Smoke is the place to go on a culinary trip around the world with a date, with family, or with friends – no passports required.

Celebrate your special day in the enchanting ambiance of Settecento, a haven where every detail echoes the romance and richness of Italy's culinary heritage. Nestled amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, Settecento offers a picturesque setting for your wedding ceremony and reception, promising an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

L'Cheriyve Studios will help you create the most incredible wedding with help from their expert staff and beautiful reception spaces.

• Spaces for 400-500 Guests

Private Estate Wedding and Corporate Event Venue in Santa Barbara County.

Host your next event at our historic location in Ghirardelli Square, or we can bring the cheese and other tasty bites to you. The Cheese School of San Francisco offer classes, private dining, receptions, and interactive stations. From extraordinary cheese and charcuterie displays to a variety of platters, The Cheese School also offer fun, elegant, delicious private dining and private class options. Any other occasion that calls for great cheese, food and drink is an event to be held at The Cheese School of San Francisco.