Top California Experiential Activation Venues

Del Mar Social is an open-air warehouse-style event space with a custom bar and outdoor seating. We have a capacity of 600, offer the use of 10 tables, 30 chairs, barstools WiFi, and free parking! Del Mar Social is unique in that we are a hands-on venue that comes with your own event planner to ease the stress of planning an event and to help make your event that much more special!

This industrial space has a rustic and intimate feel. The Sandbox is a large customizable venue with exposed brick and large vaulted ceilings. Some amentities include gated parking, handicap accessiblities, and market lights.

• Spaces for 75 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

Professional grade, large cyclorama studio, 20x25' cove with overhead RGBW color-wash options. Sound-treated with overhead gridding perfect for video and stills production. Ground/drive-in access, easy parking, green-room/conference room, private dressing room/HMU station, lighting, grip, and more.

• Spaces for 240-430 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Event Space

Hold your event at a National Historic Landmark on the San Francisco waterfront — Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture offers venues unlike any other with spectacular views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. The 13-acre campus provides 12 venue options ranging in size from 500 to 50,000 square feet, for a total of 75,000 square feet of meeting space; it also features a 437-seat theater, a 162-seat theater, and ample parking. Whether you are hosting a public event, such as an art fair, music festival, exhibition, performance, or conference; or a private corporate retreat, birthday party, memorial, or product launch, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture is flexible to accommodate your needs. Contact our sales staff to learn more.

• Spaces for 40-115 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Taste on Melrose is a West Hollywood neighborhood, go-to restaurant that sits on a chic stretch of Melrose Avenue, just steps away from boutique designer shops. Taste on Melrose welcomes stylish guests to its Atrium featuring a private entrance, kitchen, and bar with a capacity of 150 for standing events or 60 for seated functions, creating an adaptable space for buyouts and catered events. Consistent with the artistic neighborhood in which Taste on Melrose is located, the space incorporates elements from some of the most talented artists and designers in Southern California. Elegant wallpaper from Paul Robinson Interiors provides a colorful backdrop, while a macramé wall sculpture from artist Jim Olarte creates additional drama. Lining the wall above the bar are antiques from local stores which add a residential element. The multipurpose space at Taste on Melrose is also equipped with AV capabilities and a surround sound speaker system. When you dine at Taste on Melrose, guests can enjoy the modern American menu from Executive Chef Brian Sheard with favorites like the White Truffle Mushroom Mac & Cheese and Papaya BBQ Meatballs, paired with seasonal desserts from in-house Executive Pastry Chef Katie Shyne.

• Spaces for 30-50 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Introducing our elegant, perfectly sized studio rental space—ideal for your next milestone event or special occasion! With abundant natural light and a sophisticated ambiance, it’s the perfect setting for intimate gatherings, creative workshops, professional photo shoots, or private celebrations. The versatile layout adapts to your unique needs, ensuring a seamless and memorable event experience in a stylish, flexible environment.

• Spaces for 50-400 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

The Motoring Club started in 2019 by Michael Rapetti. A membership destination for car enthusiasts to gather 7 days a week In a casual environment. A simple concept where you are surrounded by permanent cars and a coffee destination. The Motoring Club also serves as a secure storage for members vehicles while the other half of the clubhouse is an event space. The Motoring Club started in a 11,000 square foot warehouse in Marina Del Rey and in 2022 it moved to a 20,000+ square foot warehouse.

• Spaces for 20-750 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 8 Ballrooms

The Hilton San Diego Mission Valley puts you in the center of San Diego and within reach of the city’s most popular attractions, universities, and shopping centers in America’s Finest City. Located minutes away from San Diego's best attractions.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

This beautiful venue offers both indoor and outdoor options with breathtaking views. The inside room is bright and welcoming with floor to ceiling windows. The outdoor space is located right on the marina. Either way, your guests will have an amazing view of the sunset or glistening water in the sunlight.

• Spaces for 50-60 Guests
• 1 Boat

The luxurious Leight Star is a modern vessel where no detail was left untouched. With 143 feet of contemporary external lines, four levels of spacious deck space, charming interior and professional crew, she is the premier charter yacht of the West Coast USA and Mexico.

The Nice Guy is one of The H. Wood Group's premier Los Angeles venues. The Nice Guy is a swanky lounge, complete with gourmet food and a superb mixology menu. The venue's aesthetic is meant to evoke the decadent era of Mafia bars and restaurants, where hosts and their guests can enjoy an incredible event setting they won't soon forget. The Nice Guy introduced a fun and upscale lounge to Los Angeles. The venue offers the perfect mix of a restaurant setting and a club atmosphere. The intimate size of The Nice Guy enables the venue to provide extra attention and care to their clients, and ensures every event is flawlessly executed. Upon entry the vintage marble and brass bar greets you. Its size, scale, and shape invites guests to a unique social experience, encouraging conversation and camaraderie, while the booths along the exterior wall command intimacy between guests, and the larger booths flanking the room stimulate the party atmosphere throughout the night.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Villa San Juan Capistrano is brought to you by the innovative minds that created the Ramos House Café, located in The Los Rios Historic District in Orange County. Step inside and find that this unique wedding venue is unlike any place you've seen. Nestled in the old Spanish town of San Juan Capistrano lies a turn-of-the-century home covered in ivy. A mahogany door, complete with an detailed metal door knocker, awaits the arrival of welcomed guests. Step inside The Villa and feel the essence of time flourish around you and your loved ones as you invite them into a historic building, filled with fine antiques flown in from around the world. A beautiful stone courtyard sets the stage for a romantic wedding ceremony and reception, all shaded by ancient fruit trees, and enhanced by flickering gas lanterns throughout the property. This timeless facility is equipped with a customized, state-of-the-art kitchen designed to ensure the highest quality dishes, served by an unbelievable staff.

• Spaces for 40 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Thank you for visiting our beautiful waterfront community and considering the Aquarium of the Pacific as your special event venue. Located within walking distance of many hotels, and on the Long Beach Passport’s route we are close by and easy to reach. For social or corporate events, picnics and fun nights out the Aquarium’s sense of wonder is sure to delight your guests and attendees. Our savory delights will tickle your senses and please your palate with our culinary presentation and services at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Events may be arranged for groups of any size. Our food is FRESH: We utilize local growers and sustainable practices. Our philosophy is SIMPLE: good food, good company, and great results. Our food is MODERN: cutting-edge culinary creations paired with hometown favorites. Whether it is a formal dinner, a casual banquet, or a fabulous picnic, our commitment to the environment and the finesse to exceed expectations will make your event special. Every catered affair at the Aquarium of the Pacific is a one-of-a-kind experience that furnishes more than food and fun—it creates the kind of memories that will endure long after your last guest departs.

• Spaces for 600 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

LOT 613 is a special event and film location comprised of two vintage warehouses and an adjoining courtyard encompassing 18,000 total square feet. LOT 613 holds a full liquor license, live entertainment, cabaret and dancehall permits as well as a full catering license. LOT 613 sits within a very unique hub of the Downtown LA Arts District, surrounded by well known landmark buildings such as the Biscuit Company and Toy Factory Lofts, restaurants like Bestia, Church & State and Urth Caffé, and local bars including Tony’s, Villains Tavern, Everson Royce and Little Bear. LOT 613 is the home of the PROTOTYPE series. PROTOTYPE brings together some of the city’s foremost promoters presenting upfront house and techno artists, receiving both critical and audience acclaim, and has emerged as a signature series for underground dance music in LA. *per event basis and capacity is given by LAFD once plans are submitted.

• Spaces for 5,000 Guests

A cool breeze, an escape from the ordinary, and fresh cuisine. Not to mention the views of San Francisco Bay. It’s the perfect event. Whether it’s a wedding, company event, or any other celebration, come on board and find out why it’s better on the water.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Whether it’s a milestone birthday, family reunion, a girlfriend getaway, charity gala, or a company retreat, our Pismo Beach oceanfront resort has all the elements for a magical and memorable experience. Think sunset cocktails on the Starlight Lawn, chef-curated dinners under the stars, live music by the beach, or dancing the night away in our ballroom. Dream it up and we can make it happen in our of our 4 event spaces. Featuring a variety of indoor and outdoor venues from our Surfside Meeting Room to the Starlight Lawn, Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach is the perfect setting for your next event.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and let our charming hotel at the center of Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange Counties set the scene set the scene for your unforgettable wedding. With ballroom options that can accommodate up to 800 to intimate private spaces, we can make your event vision into reality. With several outdoor and indoor spaces to choose from, we have the setting to make your wedding dream come to life. We also offer The Farm, our 5-acre organic farm at the adjacent Fairplex, that offers a picturesque outdoor space right in the middle of rows of fruit trees, vegetable gardens and flowering plants. Not only does the Farm create an incredible backdrop, but it also provides many of the ingredients used in our menu offerings. After a truly memorable evening, guest can relax and reminisce about the day in one of our 244 suite accommodations complete with mini refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave. At the Sheraton Fairplex Suites & Conference Center our expert event planning team will make sure we have every detail covered including lighting and AV, so you can enjoy your special day.

The Villa is a Spanish-Mediterranean inspired venue known to be a hidden gem in Orange County, Westminster, California. The Villa offers one of the most charming and serene settings both indoor and outdoor. A step inside feels like a home away from home. The Villa has been a favorite for the past eleven years. Let our team be the one to make your vision a reality. Through easygoing preparations, beautiful décor and delicious food, the moment you lay eyes inside our facility, we vow to win you.

• Spaces for 10-1,000 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor
• 19 Total Spaces

Discover our newly renovated hotel. Situated four blocks from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), The Westin Los Angeles Airport offers you a haven of modern wellness. Recharge in our spacious hotel rooms and suites, each with refined comforts, signature bath products, spacious workspaces and plush Westin Heavenly Beds. Ignite your senses with delectable American fare, fine wines and innovative cocktails at Daily Grill and Zen & Tonic after you explore nearby LA attractions like SoFi Stadium™, Hollywood Park, the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and the Kia Forum. Elevate your hotel experience with signature Westin facilities, such as the WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio and RUNWESTIN™. Or ask about our unique Peloton Room package and other amenities. Plan elegant events in our fully re-designed meeting spaces for engaging and inspiring events. Our expert planners and catering team will help you easily create an event tailored to your needs. Our state-of-the-art theater and elegant design meeting rooms make it easy to impress. Elevate your next event in our 13,100-square-foot Los Angeles Ballroom with 18-foot ceilings. Guests can enjoy our complimentary airport shuttle service available 24 hours, 7 days a week.