Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Milagro, located at 2,400 feet above sea level and bathed in Southern California sun, has sunny days and chilly nights, creating an ideal condition for growing excellent grapes. Our 110 acres comprise 11 different varietals of drip-irrigated, drought-tolerant vines, an organic farm, rich fruit and nut orchards, and a magnificent crush house and wine cave. Our property, nestled in the Ramona Valley, boasts a naturally sloping terrain filled with spectacular granite boulders and Coast Live Oak trees, as well as deep onsite wells and granite-rich soil. We understand that you have a lot of choices when it comes to where you want to conduct your wedding, so we appreciate your interest in Milagro. Our goal is to make your wedding day as spectacular and stress-free as possible. We want you, your family, and friends to unwind and enjoy the day at Milagro. We only host one event each day, ensuring that you and your guests have complete privacy. The possibilities are infinite because we can accommodate up to 200 of your closest friends and family.

• Spaces for 65 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

Casa Las Palmas is a charming Spanish-style event venue situated in the heart of Chase Palm Park along Santa Barbara's waterfront, just steps from the Pacific shore. Housed in a building with vaulted wooden ceilings and intricate architectural details, the venue offers an open-plan design that accommodates up to 65 guests for weddings, celebrations, and corporate gatherings. The space features a prep kitchen with commercial refrigerator, a 75-inch Smart TV for presentations, and indoor and outdoor electrical outlets for audio-visual setups. A large, gated patio adjoins the main room, offering views of the Great Meadow and surrounding landscaping. Complimentary tables and chairs, a dedicated event monitor, and post-event cleaning are included with each reservation. Catering is open to outside vendors, and amplified music is permitted through the patio until 10:00 p.m. Paid parking is available nearby, with additional free parking along Cabrillo Boulevard.

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Alvarez Farm and Vineyard is a winery located in California that specializes in Rhone and Iberian Spanish varieties. From practically every angle of the estate, with elevations exceeding 1,850 feet, this virgin vineyard offers some of the most spectacular panoramic views, from rough mountain ranges to the Pacific Ocean. Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Grenache, Albario, Picardan, Loureiro, Macabeo, Carignan, and Arinto are among the grapes planted on the 100-acre estate. Unique blends and rich mono-varietals will be featured in the wines. While emulating the success of warmer locations such as the Cote du Rhone and various parts of Spain, artisinal handcrafted wines will represent the distinct style of Southern California. The prominent vineyard organizes a variety of events, from one of a kind photoshoots to corporate retreats to large-scale weddings, in addition to its world-class wine. This unique hilltop vineyard has dedicated parking, a state-of-the-art performance stage, and an event room that can accommodate up to 500 people. Welcome to the family, we hope to see you soon! Organize a simple ceremony, a lavish celebration, a little reception, or a magnificent gala. From practically every angle of the estate, the virgin vineyard offers some of the most spectacular panoramic views, ranging from rough mountain ranges to the Pacific Ocean. Alvarez Farm & Vineyard is the ultimate San Diego event site, with plantings of some of the world's rarest grapes and a lovely flower-filled backdrop. Enjoy the planning process and transform the celebration of your dreams into a memorable reality with practically any choice accessible.

• Spaces for 10-1,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Gene Bianchi Community Center is a City of Oakdale facility available for public rental in Oakdale, California. The modern building sits in a landscaped civic plaza and offers flexible spaces for community gatherings, private celebrations, corporate meetings, and large-scale events. The centerpiece of the facility is the Main Hall, which accommodates up to 450 guests for dining or up to 1,000 for assembly-style events. Two dedicated conference rooms round out the offerings — a Large Conference Room for groups of up to 20 and a Small Conference Room for up to 10 — making the center equally well-suited to intimate business meetings and large receptions. Rental rates vary by event type and renter category. The Recreation Services team coordinates all bookings and can be reached at the City of Oakdale offices Monday through Thursday.

• Spaces for 2,030 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The Bob Hope Theatre is a historic performing arts venue listed on the National Register of Historical Places, located in the heart of downtown Stockton, California. The theatre's lobby features a 1,200-square-foot marble mosaic floor crafted from Italian marble, and the building houses a restored 1928 Robert Morton theater organ — originally installed in Seattle's Fox Theatre and later donated by the Friends of the Fox organization. The main auditorium seats 2,030 guests in fully refurbished red velvet seats, equipped with state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and rigging systems. The venue hosts a broad range of programming, from classical performances and dance productions to comedy, live music, and classic film screenings. The Bob Hope Theatre is available for private parties and corporate events, offering expanded restroom facilities and concessions alongside its technical production capabilities.

• Spaces for 180 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Terra Mia Ristorante Italiano has been bringing genuine Italian cooking to the Livermore Valley since 2006. Located at 4040 East Avenue in Livermore, California, the restaurant draws on the traditions of Italian home cooking — simple, honest recipes using fresh, sustainable ingredients and pasta made in-house. Three private banquet rooms accommodate a range of gatherings. The Barolo Room seats up to 50 guests, the Chianti Room offers space for up to 60 in a secluded setting behind the bar, and the Main Room — the largest of the three — accommodates up to 120 seated guests. An outdoor patio rounds out the venue's options. Events can be scheduled for lunch, afternoon, or dinner service. Terra Mia is well suited for weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, baby showers, anniversaries, baptisms, and business meetings. The Chianti Room features a 75-inch television for presentations or event slideshows. In-house catering and off-site catering services are both available.

• Spaces for 1 Guests

The Marriott Marquis in San Francisco boasts over 133,000 square feet of space, assuring that any and all events held there will be a success. In the popular south of Market area, the San Francisco Marriott Marquis towers 39 stories above the city, welcoming any guest with a sense of elegance and contemporary technology. The San Francisco Marriott Marquis, with its 67 various event spaces, is guaranteed to be the ideal location for any forthcoming event. Our locations adapt to the needs of any San Francisco event, from boardrooms to banquet halls. The Yerba Buena Ballroom, our largest meeting venue, can accommodate up to 5,000 conference participants. In our San Francisco conference spaces, work with our professional planners to create your dream event. Trust our award-winning chefs to prepare food and beverages for your events that will have your guests raving about our delectable and memorable cuisine. Whether you require an elegant banquet, a sophisticated cocktail reception, or a simple coffee break, our talented culinary team can create meals tailored to your preferences, needs, and budget.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 6 Total Spaces

Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel is a historic landmark in downtown San Francisco, steps from Union Square, operating since 1946 as one of the first "living memorials" in the United States. Housed in a storied building with gold leaf-accented ceilings, original crystal chandeliers, and grand architectural details across multiple floors, the club honors military service through a unique combination of hotel, theater, and event space. The venue offers over 15,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space across six distinct rooms, accommodating events from intimate 10-person gatherings to receptions of 330 seated guests. The 11th-floor Crystal Ballroom and adjacent Crystal Lounge host weddings, fundraisers, and corporate receptions beneath vaulted hand-painted ceilings with city views. The stately Commandants Ballroom, the Rosenberg and Heritage Rooms, and the historic 564-seat Marines' Memorial Theatre round out the lineup, providing a range of settings from parlor-scale meetings to full-scale theatrical productions. In-house catering is provided by an on-site culinary team specializing in contemporary American cuisine, with options spanning small business meetings and elopement packages to grand receptions and multi-day conferences.

Iconic location in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country overlooking Lake Sonoma! Minutes from downtown Healdsburg. Amazing Event Space with Sonoma Style Redwood Barn. Corporate and team building opportunities available. Craft beer and local wine in the bar. Boxed lunch rides available. WHAT'S INCLUDED Natural Wood Chairs and Round Tables up to 100 (for over 100 we can rent you more) 100 guests $5 per guest over 100. BYO wine and beer No Corkage BYO hard alcohol $5 per guest Corkage 5 grey Adirondack Chairs 8 Oak Wood Barrels Use of Ranch Bar Projector Screen Gift Table Cake Table 4 White Vinyl Lounge Couches 8 Teak Outdoor Chairs (perfect for around firepits!) Lighting 6 barstools 2 Stall Bathroom Caterer's Area Antique Wagon for photos 1 hour rehearsal day before

• Spaces for 30-225 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Total Spaces

Consider holding your next event at one of our event rooms or outdoor areas that are nestled within a natural park setting. Your guests will appreciate the unique historic, artistic, and cultural venues available for various party sizes, both inside and outside the museum walls. Our four event sites, located in serene parkland and coastal settings, are suitable for weddings, celebrations, workshops, and retreats. Our venues are very reasonably priced. Our approved caterer and preferred vendor partners complete the package by providing their expertise and event production experience to assist you in navigating the event planning process from start to finish. If you have any questions, please contact our Rental Facilities Office at brazil@ebparks.org or (510) 544-3164. We also have a number of outdoor picnic areas scattered throughout our parks that are ideal for weddings of every size. Reservations for outdoor locations can be made by calling 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757) and selecting Option 2 from the menu. If you want a fully-staffed event venue operated by one of our approved and experienced park partners, take a look at our event spaces.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Tuna Harbor Park is a beautiful and scenic spot for weddings and special events. The park was named for the commercial fishing industry in San Diego, and reflects its history as a tuna port. Tuna Harbor Park provides guests with shaded areas to relax, a scenic promenade, and a perfect vantage point for viewing the diverse boating activity of San Diego Bay. The park's amenities include: beautiful public art, select special events for up to 100 guests, and gorgeous Tuna Harbor Park water views that make for the perfect event backdrop.

• Spaces for 85 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

You & Yours Distilling Co. is the first urban destination distillery in California, having opened its doors in 2017 after nearly three years of planning. All of our spirits are distilled on-site, using only the freshest ingredients, in our location in the heart of the East Village. Our light and airy area gives the ideal casual yet classy environment in which to enjoy an elevated drinking experience with friends while maintaining a sense of sophistication. You are welcome to stop by for a cocktail, a sample flight, or to book a private event with us. We look forward to seeing you. A total of 85 individuals can be accommodated at one time in our facility. Reservations can be made for you and your guests to have exclusive use of our spacious and light-filled venue as well as our experienced bar staff. Brides and babies showers, bachelorette parties, private wedding receptions, and corporate gatherings of all kinds are all possible at our facility. For special events, customized experiences and drinks can even be designed just for you. The East Village neighborhood in San Diego is home to California's first urban 'destination distillery' and cocktail bar, which opened its doors in 2015 and is located in the city's historic building. Guests at You & Yours have the opportunity to learn about the distillation process while also enjoying an elevated imbibing experience at the distillery, thanks to its unique position as a destination distillery. Each beverage on our world-class, seasonally based cocktail menu is created using fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever feasible. Our premium vodka and gin products serve as the foundation for our world-class, seasonally based cocktail menu. You & Yours is supported by an exceptional team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to making the spirits industry more accessible, beautiful, and delightful for everyone. If you'd like to learn how to mix cocktails, take a tour of the distillery, or learn how to cook recipes at one of our Tasting Room events, we encourage you to come and experience You & Yours.

• Spaces for 16-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 4 Total Spaces

CASS Winery sits on 145 acres of estate vineyard in the rolling hills east of Paso Robles, California, where 100% estate-grown Rhone and Bordeaux varietals have been cultivated since 2000. The hilltop property combines a modern industrial aesthetic with an open vineyard landscape, offering panoramic views of the Central Coast wine country and a celebrated on-site restaurant. Four distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from an intimate dinner of 16 in The Library to full-scale receptions of 250 or more in the Barrel Room and its adjoining covered verandas. The Barrel Room — a 4,800-square-foot space built in 2019 — features polished concrete floors, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a wine stave bar, and glass roll-up doors that open to the veranda for an al fresco atmosphere. Smaller groups gather in The Banquet Hall, The Cellar Door, or The Library within the tasting room building. Weddings at CASS take place beneath a 200-year-old heritage oak in the heart of the vineyard, with on-site coordination, in-house catering by the venue's executive chef, and estate wines included in event packages. The Geneseo Inn, a boutique bed-and-breakfast constructed from architect-designed shipping crates, provides on-property lodging for wedding parties and guests. CASS Winery has earned the Central Coast Wine Competition's Winery of the Year in 2020, 2018, and 2015 — the only winery to receive that recognition three times.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Our hotel offers a variety of meeting and event spaces as well as access to all of USC campus’ extensive venue offerings, for a truly unique experience. During your event, you will work with our expert chefs and on-site catering team who provide a one-stop shop for all of your event planning and conferencing needs. No matter what the occasion, our event professionals make banquet planning easy with customizable packages and an unlimited variety of fun and elegant culinary experiences. Catering We aim to provide healthy, delicious, and socially responsible cuisine for the Trojan Family and our hotel guests. Keeping in line with our campus Food Philosophy, USC Hotel offers a variety of fresh, seasonal, and inspiring hand-made menus. There is no rental fee for the reception but there is a food and beverage minimum applied to all events. The venue allows 6 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $250/hr. Please note there is a $15 corkage fee for wine and champagne. SOCIAL EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS Located on the second floor of USC Hotel, our 7,000 square foot Grand Ballroom can comfortably accommodate up to 300 guests with ample space for a dance floor. As you enter the Ballroom, your eyes are immediately drawn to the exquisite crystal chandeliers and the ballroom’s warm and inviting earth tone decor. Just outside the main entrance to the Grand Ballroom arches you find our airy and naturally-lighted Galleria. The Galleria is perfectly suited for your guests to gather and enjoy specialty drinks and delicious appetizers before entering your reception. AMENITIES Bride's dressing area Groom's dressing area Dance floor Podium and/or stage Tables and chairs provided Linens, silverware, glassware provided Venue set up and clean up Overnight accommodations available Day-of coordinator Champagne toast Complimentary bridal suite Full kitchen facilities Large parking lot RESTRICTIONS Food & beverage minimum General liability insurance required No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc. Exclusive caterer for venue Amplified music OK indoors only No smoking Alcohol must be provided by venue Music must end by midnight No open flame

• Spaces for 60-250 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Total Spaces

Palisades Tahoe is a mountain resort wedding venue set in Olympic Valley, California, on land that hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics and sits within the ancestral territory of the Washoe people. Surrounded by the peaks of the Sierra Nevada and accessible via the resort's aerial tram, the property offers a rare combination of dramatic alpine scenery — from lush summer meadows and aspen groves to snow-dusted summit ridgelines — alongside the European-style amenities of the Village at Palisades Tahoe. Seven distinct indoor and outdoor event spaces accommodate weddings ranging from intimate gatherings of up to 60 guests in the renovated Apex Lounge to celebrations of up to 225 guests at the Olympic Village Event Center. Seasonal alpine venues including the Alpine Landing and Alpine Lodge, available July through October, offer open-air ceremonies backed by Sierra Nevada rock formations and forested mountainsides. The resort's culinary team provides in-house catering with customizable plated and buffet menus, and the property's newly renovated Village offers lodging, dining, shopping, and year-round recreation for guests staying on-site. Palisades Tahoe welcomes LGBTQ+ couples and all celebrations.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Winery
• 1 Historic Space

Brutocao Schoolhouse Plaza sits on seven acres along Highway 101 in the heart of downtown Hopland, Mendocino County. The property occupies the site of the original Hopland High School, a building that served the community from 1922 to 1963 before the Brutocao family restored it in 1998 with a focus on historical preservation. Today it operates as the event home of Brutocao Family Vineyards, a four-generation winemaking operation that has farmed Mendocino County land since 1943. The estate offers four distinct event venues spanning indoor and outdoor settings. The Bliss Room is the primary indoor space, accommodating up to 200 seated guests for receptions, corporate events, and private celebrations, and features a built-in bar, catering kitchen, and dedicated dance floor. The historic Schoolhouse Plaza Indoor Venues include the Lions Den and Restaurant and Bar, suited to smaller gatherings of 30 to 80 guests. Outdoors, the Schoolhouse Plaza grounds offer a private patio, wedding chapel lawn, BBQ area, and six regulation bocce ball courts. Contento Vineyard, acquired by the family in 1997, provides a hilltop ceremony and reception setting with panoramic valley views among estate vines. Estate-grown wines are available across all venues. Outside caterers and vendors are welcome, and indoor backup options are available for outdoor events. The property is located approximately two hours from San Francisco and one hour from Santa Rosa.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

TJ Farms Estates is a 15-acre family-owned farm located three miles west of downtown Chico, California, nestled along a country lane and surrounded by green orchards. The property centers on a 1937 country farmhouse set within two acres of manicured grounds, complete with ivy-covered trellises, a gazebo, and multiple intimate garden sitting areas. The indoor party barn accommodates up to 200 guests and is furnished with 60-inch round tables and white folding chairs. Outdoors, a landscaped lawn and an open-air dance area with overhead string lighting extend the celebration into the surrounding farm setting. A dedicated bridal suite with fireplace provides a warm gathering space for the wedding party before the ceremony. TJ Farms Estates hosts weddings, private parties, and seasonal events, offering a relaxed farm atmosphere paired with permanent restroom facilities, a moveable wet bar, outdoor ground lighting, and ample parking for guests and vendors.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Little Hills Events is a private outdoor event venue located at 18013 Bollinger Canyon Rd in San Ramon, California, surrounded by redwoods, bay laurels, and oak trees. The property operates seasonally from April through October and hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations of life, and more. Two tented event spaces anchor the property, with reception setups featuring softly draped fabric, warm lighting, a living fern wall, and an illuminated dance floor beneath old-growth trees. An outdoor ceremony area and additional gathering spaces complete the grounds. The venue provides in-house catering with wait staff, round tables and Willow chairs, white ceremony chairs, cocktail tables, a bar setup, onsite restrooms, and on-site parking. Little Hills Events operates with a focus on being sustainable, personable, professional, and flexible.

Sterling Vineyards includes a sprawling eight ranches and vineyards spread around Napa Valley. The Diamond Mountain Ranch lies west of the town of Calistoga, near the top of the Diamond Mountain American Viticultural Area. The ranch’s 120 acres, planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, range in elevation from 1,700 to 2,000 feet, climbing the steep northern face of the Mayacamas Mountains. Nearly vertical slopes, austere soils, and dry farming stress the vines planted here, and low-vigor volcanic soils provide minimal nutrition. This results in small, intensely concentrated fruit clusters that make deeply pigmented, assertive wines with full body and rich tannins. The Bear Flats Estate Vineyard lies north of the town of St. Helena and slopes from Highway 29 to the Napa River. This location within the Calistoga AVA of Napa Valley allows the vineyard to experience hotter daytime temps following cool mornings that extend the ripening period. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot thrive, producing grapes with rich, plush flavors and optimal ripeness, in the well-drained, gravelly loam soil of this 87-acre vineyard. North of St. Helena, on the east side of Highway 29, Larsen Ranch features alluvial clay loam on both sides of the Napa River. This site’s 50 acres are planted exclusively to Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Southwest of the town of Calistoga, Peterson Ranch rises from 700 to 900 feet above the valley floor. The complex aspects of the terraced mountain sides create micro climates within the vineyard. The Cabernet Sauvignon planted here develops concentrated varietal expression in the well-drained, deep, rich loam of this vineyard’s 60 planted acres. Wines from this vineyard are very intense with weight and richness that give way to complex layers of aroma and flavor. Located south of the town of Calistoga, Calistoga Ranch sits astride the Napa River and is comprised of alluvial loam soils. The cooling influence of the Napa River ensures cool mornings followed by hot days allowing for longer ripening period. The vineyard's 45 acres are planted exclusively to Sauvignon Blanc, which develop a bright varietal expression. The meticulously farmed Sleeping Lady Vineyard is located in the Yountville AVA of the Napa Valley. The Sleeping Lady Vineyard, on the west bench of Yountville sitting up against the Mayacamas Mountains, and is named for the distinctive foothills behind the property that look like a woman laying on her side. The pristine vineyard of just over 50 acres has six clones of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on it; Sterling Vineyards winemaker Harry Hansen works with three of these clones (2, 22, and 30). The Yates Family vineyard is found moderately high, just above the town of Napa, planted at an elevation of 1,100 feet. Mt. Veeder is one of Napa’s most unique AVAs, the southernmost and coolest growing region, known for an extended growing season and volcanic soils with a variety of micro climates. The vineyard is found at the end of Redwood Road, near the Archer Taylor Preserve managed by the Land Trust of Napa Valley. Vineyards were first planted here in the 1860s and have been used by Sterling via a long-term partnership. The Tamagni Estate Vineyard is comprised of 53 planted acres that lie south of the town of Calistoga between the Silverado Trail and the Napa River. Situated within the prestigious Calistoga AVA of Napa Valley, the vineyard is primarily planted to Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. These varieties thrive in this property’s sandy loam, clay loam, and alluvial loam soils.

Special Occasions Our central location in the heart of Silicon Valley is just seconds from Highway 101 at San Antonio Road and minutes from Highways 280, 85 and downtown Palo Alto. We have a variety of facilities that can handle groups of 4 to 400 persons. All room fees include tables and chairs set to client specifications, entrance to our free parking underground (when available), free Wi-Fi, housekeeping, and an event attendant who will be on hand throughout your event to answer questions and assist with any last-minute requests or adjustments. Corporate Events At the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, CA, you can have a successful meeting, conference, lecture, or other corporate event. Our central Silicon Valley location is just seconds from Highway 101 at San Antonio Road and minutes from Highways 280, 85, and the Central Expressway. We provide everything you need for a flawless, professional event, including a variety of meeting rooms and event venues, as well as helpful, educated staff. All room fees include tables and chairs set to client specifications, entrance to our free parking underground (when available), free Wi-Fi, housekeeping, and an event attendant who will be on hand throughout your event to answer questions and assist with any last-minute requests or adjustments. Audio and video production services are now available at the OFJCC. We are pleased to be able to offer preferred pricing to a number of local vendors, including catering, linens, event décor, entertainment, and other services. A full list of vendors is available on our website.