Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

As wedding designers, we have over seventeen years of experience in listening to our clients' wedding visions and bringing them to life down to even the smallest detail. Our goal is to create a natural, outdoor, tranquil, and attractive setting for all of your important events. Please visit our website for more information. We host weddings, engagement parties, birthday parties, and a variety of other events. A country hideaway on five acres, Evanshire Gardens was established by Dr. Evans as a country getaway on his estate. It has a long and illustrious history as a meeting and function location. Ceremonies can be held in an area surrounded by a lovely blossoming garden or in front of the pool, with a pool fountain serving as a backdrop to the proceedings. As part of your wedding package, we will provide a gazebo that will be decked with foliage and seasonal flowers in your wedding colors or traditional white. urns or shepherds poles with flowers that match the gazebo might be used to decorate the aisle. We specialize in weddings with a theme. We will plan and execute the wedding of your dreams. The possibilities are endless with this combo! For any and all of your event requirements, a customized buffet or plated sit down service is provided. Our personnel will take care of the entire set up and tear down. Event coordinator will be present all day during your event. Tables and chairs provided: Round 72 inch tables and padded folding chairs.

• Spaces for 35-75 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

A trendy hangout in a converted warehouse with an array of popular craft cocktails & eclectic small plates.

• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Shadow Lakes Golf Club is a public golf course and event center located at 401 West Country Club Drive in Brentwood, California, set against views of the 9th green and Mount Diablo. The facility reopened in October 2023 following a five-year closure, welcoming guests to a renovated 18-hole, par-70 championship course alongside a newly updated event center. The event center spans 5,000 square feet in a California craftsman style, featuring an open-concept floorplan with a full bar and indoor dining capacity for up to 150 guests. An outdoor event lawn and north side patio extend the venue's footprint for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and larger gatherings, with the event lawn offering sweeping sunset views toward Mount Diablo. Shadow Lakes accommodates a range of occasions — weddings, receptions, banquets, fundraisers, golf tournaments, and corporate meetings — supported by an in-house catering team that provides chef-inspired menus for events of varying sizes.

• Spaces for 55-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

THE PERFECT AL FRESCO LOCATION ON A WARM, BREEZY DESERT EVENING UNDER A STARLIT SKY. Dine under the stars while listening to the best local musicians the valley has to offer. Birba and F10 specializes in creating unique and memorable food. Fresh, sustainable menus tailored are tailored to your unique taste buds. Also, Birba offers elaborate food stations as well as more traditional sit-down dinners. The Chef Dinners are a reflection of our commitment to celebrating life through great food, drink, + culture, look out for this upcoming dinner series that showcases our talented chefs’ singular culinary styles.

DRINKS&FOOD meets SHOW&DANCE the perfect venue for any kind of group, friends and couple celebrations! Welcome to NEXT DOOR LOUNGE in the heart of Hollywood in Los Angeles California! Burlesque on Fridays Burlesque or live music on Saturdays Next Door Lounge offers innovative cocktails, delectable bites and live entertainment with all of the glamour and forbidden excitement of a speakeasy. Our venue is perfectly suited for any type of private or corporate event, including holiday parties, private events, wrap parties, screenings, and any other type of filming. We can accommodate up to 200 guests. A total of two separate rooms, each with its own bathroom, patio, movable furniture, and excellent sound and lighting equipment You can also book a private party within the public party if you so desire. We would be delighted to walk you through all of your options. Decoration for a birthday You are welcome to bring your own decorations as long as they are in keeping with the design language of the venue, which is gold, black, and emerald green. Cake for a Birthday You are welcome to bring your own individual birthday cake without incurring any fees; however, regular supermarket cakes and cupcakes are not permitted. You can also order a birthday cake from our dinner menu if you so desire. Entertainment Fridays: around 9.30pm-11.15pm: 4 burlesque shows (approximately every 30 minutes) with top40 background music around 10.45pm: 2 burlesque shows (approximately every 30 minutes) with top40 background music Around 11:15 p.m., the DJ starts playing hip hop, Latin hits, top 40, and classics for the party. Saturdays include all of Friday's entertainment as well as a live band performing RnB and Top40 music at Next Door Lounge from 9-11 p.m. Food We provide a lifestyle and party menu that is influenced by American culture.

• Spaces for 45-4,000 Guests
• 9 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Farm
• 11 Total Spaces

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a 26-acre zoological park in Fresno, California, home to nearly 2,000 animals across themed exhibits including African Adventure, Kingdoms of Asia, Zoorassic Park, and the Butterfly Garden. Founded nearly a century ago and accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the zoo has grown into one of the Central Valley's most visited cultural destinations. For private events, the zoo offers ten distinct indoor and outdoor venues — from the expansive African Adventure savanna setting of Canopy Grove to the climate-controlled Simba Room overlooking the lion exhibit. Spaces accommodate gatherings as intimate as 45 guests in the Simba Room to full zoo buyouts welcoming up to 4,000 attendees. Each rental includes full-service catering, flexible formal or casual setup, and optional "Wild Activities" such as giraffe feeding, Stingray Bay access, and the Winged Wonders Bird Show. Whether the occasion is a corporate reception, wedding celebration, family reunion, or gala dinner, Fresno Chaffee Zoo provides a setting unlike any traditional event venue — where wildlife is part of the backdrop.

Set against a stunning desert backdrop, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa's meetings and gatherings are grand in scale and atmosphere, bringing even the most ambitious ideas to life. Allow us to personalize your event in our 235,000 square feet of dynamic meeting, banquet, and outdoor event space, from business conferences to team building retreats. JW Marriott Desert Springs is known for its outdoor event locations, which take advantage of nearly 350 days of sunshine every year. The Springs Terrace covered patio, the gorgeous greens of the tennis fields, the palm tree lined Grove, and spectacular lake, mountain, and golf vistas from The Pointe are among the 160,000 square feet of outdoor venues. The Resort & Spa gives couples a stunning venue with excellent quality and service for modest marriages to extravagant events. Celebrate your love with loved ones against a breathtaking backdrop of towering mountains, peaceful seas, and a pastel-colored sky painted by the setting sun. The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa has a long history of connecting couples. Allow our event planners to manage the finer points of your special day, ensuring that every detail of your fairy-tale wedding is just as you dreamed. Here, you can enjoy the grandeur of the desert. This luxury hotel has been renovated and offers excellent service, revamped venues, and family-friendly amenities. You will feel relaxed from the moment you step onto the lovely resort grounds. Enjoy a day at the spa or a meal at one of our great restaurants. Indoor and outdoor event venues totaling more than 234,000 square feet are available for everything from grandiose weddings to corporate seminars. The resort is a short drive from downtown Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley Music Festival, and events in Indian Wells, California, when you're ready to go exploring.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Wineries
• 5 Total Spaces

Rios-Lovell Estate Winery is a family-owned and operated winery situated on a 68-acre hilltop estate along Tesla Road in Livermore Valley Wine Country. The property commands panoramic views of surrounding vineyards and mountains, and all wines are grown, produced, and bottled on site. The picturesque grounds encompass a Gala Event Center, a Wedding Gazebo, a Garden with Fountain, a Tasting Hall, and open picnic areas, all set within beautifully landscaped gardens and an outdoor country French-style village. Event spaces accommodate gatherings from intimate picnics of 40 guests to full outdoor celebrations of up to 260 guests. Rios-Lovell books one event per day, ensuring each occasion has exclusive use of the property. The winery hosts weddings, private events, and special celebrations year-round, welcoming groups of all sizes.

• Spaces for 75-450 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Barns
• 4 Total Spaces

McConnell Estates Winery is an award-winning, family-owned winery set on 650 acres in the Cosumnes River AVA within the Lodi appellation, just south of Elk Grove, California. The property has been farmed by the Wackman family across six generations, and the historic tasting room occupies a ranch house originally built by the family in 1860. All wines are estate-grown and produced on-site, reflecting more than two decades of winemaking rooted in the land's distinctive red clay soils. For private events, the winery offers several gathering spaces accommodating groups from under 20 to 200 guests. The Historic Event Barn seats up to 125 guests indoors, with the option to expand to 200 by opening onto the adjacent Cocktail Courtyard. The Ceremony Lawn provides an outdoor setting for up to 200 guests framed by vineyard backdrops. The intimate Tasting Room, housed in the remodeled 1860 ranch house, is available for smaller gatherings of up to 75 guests in the evening. The estate hosts weddings, corporate dinners, private celebrations, and more than 20 public events each year, including concerts and wine-pairing dinners. On-site setup and breakdown, tables, chairs, linens, outdoor furniture, restrooms, and parking are included with event bookings.

• Spaces for 49 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 space at this venue

Celebrate a company milestone, team building exercises, off-site meetings, board meetings, or simply to entertain clients with a catered event. With a sunset behind the Golden Gate Bridge, any event can be transformed into something truly spectacular. The presence of dolphins, whales, seals, and sea lions rolling around the Bay beneath the boat adds to the ever-increasing sense of anticipation and adventure. Your guests will never forget an afternoon or evening spent on the bay as part of your company's outing or gathering. Please contact us so that we can collaborate on this. It's difficult to imagine a more breathtaking setting than the view of the San Francisco Bay from the Golden Gate Bridge. Seeing whales and dolphins, passing large ships, or getting a close-up view of the Golden Gate Bridge are all memorable experiences that define the beauty of the world. Consider the possibility of having your wedding reception in that location. The single most spectacular day of your life has arrived, and with a yacht charter on San Francisco Bay, you can make it even more spectacular than you imagined. It is possible to create a lasting memory while exchanging vows in front of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, or the Yerba Buena Lighthouse with your soon-to-be spouse in front of friends and family. On the bay, you have the unique opportunity to witness this magical moment firsthand!

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Founded in 1926 by Los Angeles Athletic Club members, The Riviera Country Club sits on 1250 Capri Drive in Pacific Palisades, California, overlooking the canyons and coastline of the Santa Monica Mountains. The championship 18-hole golf course, designed by George C. Thomas and opened in 1927, consistently ranks among the top 50 courses in the world and the top 25 in the United States. The Spanish revival-style clubhouse followed in 1928 and remains the social heart of the property. The club hosts the PGA Tour's Genesis Invitational each year and will serve as the official Olympic golf venue for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Beyond golf, Riviera operates one of the largest tennis facilities in the Western United States, with 24 courts and one of the country's most active teaching programs. The clubhouse features dining, bar, and grill spaces available to members and their guests for private gatherings, with in-house culinary offerings rooted in locally sourced ingredients. The club's longstanding motto — "Only the best is good enough" — shapes every aspect of the member and guest experience.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The View Lounge reopened its doors in January 2015 after undergoing extensive renovations. When you arrive at the restaurant, you will be greeted by a panoramic view of the city of San Francisco from above. This is also the reason why the restaurant is named The View Lounge; it is uncommon for a restaurant to be located on the 39th floor of a high-rise building, allowing you to take in the unique beauty of the poetic city. Furthermore, it is not only the exterior of the building that establishes the brand, but it is also the interior design that encourages diners to return. The interior design and decoration, which are inspired by Art Deco, are in the artistic style. With scenes like this, the already delectable food and beverages will be elevated to an even higher level of excellence. Tourists, locals, and anyone else who wants to be immersed in the glistening scenery of the city and the artistic atmosphere are drawn to the restaurant by its unique atmosphere. If you have the opportunity to visit San Francisco, you may find The View Lounge restaurant to be a wonderful place to enjoy your meal while taking in the beautiful views and excellent service. In addition to its convenient location in the heart of downtown San Francisco (at 780 Mission Street in the San Francisco Marriott Marquis), the restaurant offers a variety of other amenities. The View Lounge is easily identifiable because it is in close proximity to popular tourist attractions such as Lombard Street, Pier 39, Chinatown, the Exploratorium, and Little Italy. After you've finished your meal, you can go for a walk around the city with your friends and family to get a feel for the place.

• 1 Outdoor

Malibu Solstice Vineyards is a Tuscan style Estate located above the clouds atop Solstice Canyon in Malibu, CA. The space is available for vacation rental and event rental—both social and corporate. Located on a stretch of pristine coastline, a fresh sea breeze encircles guests as they celebrate surrounded by a picturesque mountainous landscape. An ideal location for urbanite couples seeking an idyllic retreat in which to celebrate, it is accessible from Los Angeles via a short drive. Upon arrival at Malibu Solstice Vineyards guests are greeted by some of California’s most spectacular scenery. From the venue’s vantage point, the blue sea meets peaks of the mountains in a simply breathtaking vista. Couples can exchange vows on a clifftop overlooking this vast expanse of nature. The villa is a stylish, modern structure with an emphasis on natural materials and earthy tones. The patio space is a great location for a dinner, inviting guests to toast the newlyweds with its outdoor bar. Malibu Solstice Vineyards offers itself as a blank slate which they can use to create the event of their dreams. The venue can accommodate up to 200 guests, allowing couples to surround themselves with all their loved ones. Outside vendors are welcomed, but management would be happy to share their list of preferred wedding professionals as well. With its extensive amenities, magnificent scenery, and prime location the vineyard offers a beautiful beginning for your happily ever after. Social: Your day is here. The day you have planned for months. All of the details have been put together, now it's our turn to be the background to your story. Corporate: With exceptional facilities for large or small group events, the Estate at Malibu Solstice Vineyards is equipped to service all types of corporate and non-profit meetings. While the Estate is conveniently located less than 30 minutes from Santa Monica and only minutes to the 101 Freeway, guests enjoy the benefits of the privacy, views and quiet that Malibu Solstice Vineyards has to offer. With its expansive grounds, multiple meeting spaces (inside and out), comfortable guest rooms and vendor partnerships, MSV offers a professional, warm and inviting venue for business retreats, board meetings, trainings and workshops.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Cabrillo Beach Bath House is a historic Mediterranean-style bathhouse built in 1932 on the shore of Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, Los Angeles. Originally constructed as the last major bathhouse in Southern California, the 26,000-square-foot landmark was fully restored in 2002 and is now operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks as a special event venue. The bathhouse offers an upstairs ballroom with vaulted ceilings, a hardwood dance floor, and windows that let in natural light, alongside an outdoor patio overlooking the ocean. Together the spaces accommodate up to 200 guests for weddings, receptions, quinceañeras, birthday celebrations, and business meetings — with capacity of 150 when the dance floor is in use. The facility is ADA accessible, with an elevator, automatic restroom doors, and other accessibility features added during the 2002 renovation.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Gladys L. Lemmons Senior Community Center is a City of Oakdale facility located at 450 E A Street in Oakdale, California. The center serves seniors 55 and older, offering free or low-cost programs including leisure activities, educational opportunities, fitness classes, art instruction, nutritional lunch, and social events. Available for weekend rentals, the center accommodates up to 150 guests for dining events and up to 200 for assembly-style gatherings. Rentals are reserved for senior events and activities — such as celebration of life ceremonies and senior birthday parties — and are coordinated through the City of Oakdale Recreation Office at (209) 845-3571. The center publishes a monthly newsletter and operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for its regular senior programming.

• Spaces for 100-240 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), formerly the Museums of Los Gatos, is a public non-profit art and history museum in downtown Los Gatos. It was created in 1965. NUMU's aim is to engage the community via innovative, locally relevant, and internationally relevant exhibitions, events, and experiences at the crossroads of art, history, and education. NUMU's Private Parties offer a one-of-a-kind celebrating experience created just for you! Come to the museum with your guests for a fantastically entertaining evening in the Flick Studio and Maker Space. Then, if you're really ambitious, take over the NUMU Club and turn it into a movie theater, a bar, a lounge, or a dance floor. And it only gets better! Eat, drink, relax, and chat with your guests on NUMU's private outside patio. Last but not least, you and your friends are free to explore NUMU's two floors of exhibition galleries to enhance your creative interests. Through innovative, locally relevant, and internationally relevant exhibits, events, and experiences, we engage the community at the nexus of art, history, and education. Through our operations, exhibitions, public events, and permanent collection, NUMU provides equal and equitable representation, opportunities, and services to all stakeholders.

• Spaces for 200-225 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We'd be delighted to collaborate with you to make your next event truly memorable. HopMonk has created innumerable parties, social events, weddings, and receptions - both on-site and off-site - for clients all over the world. Brunches, luncheons, dinners, and tastings are all available. Your next family gathering or business meeting has just became a whole lot easier! HopMonk has recently formed a partnership with ezCater! You may now have your next family dinner or office lunch brought to you on-site, saving time and money. Our philosophy is straightforward. we strive to provide a beer program that is focused on locally brewed, unfiltered, and old world style beers we serve delectable handcrafted food made with locally sourced seasonal ingredients we treat all guests as if they are friends and family in our home we believe that behind every favorite song there is an untold story A rustic 115 year old stone and timber pub with an outdoor beergarden and an Abbey for live music, Sebastopol is the original hopmonk.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Circle Oak Ranch is a family-owned and operated country wedding venue in Fallbrook, California. This gorgeous outdoor location, nestled in San Diego's tranquil De Luz Valley, provides a scenic setting for once-in-a-lifetime events of all kinds and sizes. The property, which is situated on 13 acres of lovely Southern California woodland about midway between Anaheim and downtown San Diego, is both picturesque and private. It boasts breathtaking natural surroundings, incomparable amenities, and a specialized coordinating team ready to handle every detail. Ron and Jennifer Hammerton, the owners of Circle Oak Ranch, are a husband and wife team who enjoy sharing their ranch with couples planning their wedding. Ron's parents bought the land in the early 1970s and turned it into a working ranch with cows, horses, vegetable gardens, and other animals. Before opening its doors to the public, the ranch evolved into a wedding destination, hosting numerous festivities with friends and family. It's been created for both versatility and comfort, and there's a wide range of areas to pick from when planning a party. Say your vows in the bright meadow before dancing the night away under a blanket of stars and century-old oak trees. Pose for photos next to the vintage Chevrolet truck, or throw a party in the beautiful Spanish courtyard. It is the ideal location to enjoy your one-of-a-kind celebration in the midst of nature, whatever your vision for your wedding may be. Circle Oak Ranch offers a full events crew to make your celebration a seamless and stress-free experience, in addition to stunning surroundings. Ron and Jenni understand how important your wedding is to you, and they want you to savor every second of it. They provide a variety of services, ranging from guided tours of the property to finding the best vendors to meet your demands and budget. They think that unforgettable events necessitate above-and-beyond care, and they will make you feel like family from the moment you meet with them.

• Spaces for 18-240 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

Montrio Bistro occupies a restored 1910 firehouse at 414 Calle Principal in downtown Monterey, California — a building recognized as the first firehouse in California. Since opening in 1995, the restaurant has built a reputation as one of Monterey County's premier dining destinations, holding Michelin recognition since 2025 and earning the OpenTable Diners' Choice award. It operates as a Sustainable Seafood Watch Ambassador through the Monterey Bay Aquarium and is one of five Green Restaurant-certified establishments in Monterey County. Three private event spaces accommodate gatherings of 20 to 150 guests. The downstairs Dining Room seats 120 and stands 150 in a setting that includes an open kitchen, wood-burning grill, and brick oven. The Parker Room, named after the city's first fire chief, offers upstairs views of downtown Monterey with a private bar and seats up to 90 guests. The Jazz Room is an intimate boardroom-style space seating 18, suited to small business meetings and private gatherings. The events team supports weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, birthday and holiday parties, and milestone celebrations. Services available to private groups include custom menu creation, A/V equipment, floral arrangements, custom cocktails, and wine pairing options.

Light Lab is a creative studio and event space available for rentals and collaborations. Our bright and airy renovated warehouse is the perfect blank canvas for everything from photo and video shoots to launch parties, workshops, and pop-ups.