Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 140 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Napa Women’s Club (NWC) Clubhouse is a spacious, vintage, historic building ideal for meetings, conferences, private parties, receptions or special events. The Clubhouse is among the most affordable events venues to rent in Napa and is conveniently located in the heart of downtown.

• Spaces for 200-450 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 3 Landmarks

SFMOMA is noted for its unique structure, world-class art collection, and prominent location in SOMA, only steps from Moscone Center. SFMOMA provides distinct event rooms that work for a number of event types: huge cocktail receptions, corporate dinners, product launches, film premieres, meetings, galas, or weddings. It is a LEED Gold–certified facility created with sustainability in mind. Regardless of the size or type of your event, SFMOMA has the ideal location. SFMOMA, located in the center of SOMA and just steps from Moscone Center, offers a variety of event spaces, all of which are open and welcoming. SFMOMA provides distinct event rooms that work for a variety of event types: huge cocktail receptions, corporate dinners, product launches, film premieres, meetings, galas, or weddings. It is a LEED Gold–certified building created with sustainability in mind by famous architecture company Snhetta. SFMOMA's exhibitions, education, and public programming are supported through rental fees.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

We Have a Mission However, Kennolyn has been the site of world-renowned summer camp programs since 1946, when it first opened its doors to host weddings, special events, and retreats for guests. From its beginnings as a mere 60 acres at Stone Creek Village, it grew to 300 acres with the addition of Hilltop Hacienda Estate in 1956, and it has now grown to 450 acres with the addition of Soquel Ranch, which began as a mere 60 acres at Stone Creek Village. The vast majority of the land has remained undeveloped to this day because Kennolyn's commitment to harmony and awe for nature is inextricably linked to the preservation of natural life and beauty. Nonetheless, we have not shied away from providing all of the amenities, resources, and activities that will create one-of-a-kind memories and connections for those who visit our facilities. Kennolyn Events is still in business today, bringing people together for weddings, retreats, and other types of special occasions. Consider the Wedding of Your Dreams Weddings are a reflection of who you are as a couple: the things that make you laugh, the things you've learned about each other and about yourselves, and the things you want to take with you as you begin your new life together. At Kennolyn, we are driven by the desire to assist you in bringing those qualities to life and transforming that representation into an unforgettable celebration. Our private, all-inclusive venues can be completely customized to reflect your personality and the setting of your dreams.

• Spaces for 60-200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm
• 4 Total Spaces

Every love story has a beginning, and this is no exception. Ours started more than 160 years ago. Rhinefarm has been a place where the Bundschu family and friends have celebrated life with imagination and good cheer for six generations. The origins of Gundlach Bundschu Winery can be traced back to a genuine love story. When it comes to designing your event, the dramatic grandeur of our 320-acre estate provides an almost limitless number of options. For those looking for wide vineyard vistas, rustic charm, and a variety of unique wedding venue alternatives, Gundlach Bundschu Winery may be the ideal site to commemorate the start of your marriage. Our hospitality team would welcome the opportunity to assist you with a portion of your wedding planning process. We provide proposal packages, amazing engagement shoots, extensive wedding ceremonies and receptions, intimate elopements, romantic vow renewals, and post-wedding celebrations. Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for you. The Gundlach Bundschu Winery hosts wedding receptions throughout the year, including the spring, summer, winter, and fall. Come celebrate with us at a momentous occasion that will be remembered for a lifetime.

• Spaces for 140 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Our iconic hotel, one of San Francisco's most exclusive conference and wedding locations, was created with seclusion and intimacy in mind. Your event will be the only one in-house, with little under 2,000 square feet of event space. Our event planners are dedicated to providing discreet and attentive luxury, as well as personalized and customizable packages to match your vision. Our Event Floor combines privacy and polish in the heart of Union Square, with an appealing lobby, built-in bar, and a trio of private event spaces that can be seamlessly linked or used individually. Taj Campton Place is a prominent address in the center of Union Square that allows guests to experience the city of San Francisco like a native, surrounded by stunning architecture and world-class shopping. Explore San Francisco's culture and gastronomy right outside our door, including the big central plaza, stage grass terraces to Geary Street, and Maiden Lane.

• Spaces for 20-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

The luxurious and private Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, located in the heart of Coto de Caza, is the ideal home-away-from-home for golfers and tennis players alike. There are a variety of world-class amenities at our clubhouse, including golf, tennis, swimming, as well as a sports club and spa that are housed in our beautiful, 44,000 square foot craftsman-style clubhouse. Our legendary golf courses were designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and include the North Course, which has been rated as one of the top 25 courses in the country by Golf Magazine. We invite you to come experience resort-style living at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club on a daily basis throughout the year. You'll find that Coto de Caza is the ideal Orange County venue for a picturesque and personalized wedding celebration here. Our craftsman-style clubhouse, with its grand staircase, rich naturally lit lobby, and views of our gorgeous golf course and cascading waterfall, will leave your guests speechless. Our wedding planning team will provide you with unsurpassed service and will coordinate your every desire in order to create the wedding of your dreams for you. By hosting your next corporate event at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, you'll discover new ways to motivate your team and impress your colleagues. Our events team will assist you with every detail of your event, from team-building sessions and employee play days to formal strategy meetings and corporate dinners. We will ensure that your event is personalized and professional in every way.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Nelson Family Vineyards is a family-owned working ranch and winery set on 2,000 acres in Mendocino County, near Hopland in Northern California's wine country. The Nelson family has farmed this land for over 70 years, passing agricultural traditions through four generations. The property spans sustainable vineyards, Bartlett pear orchards, olive gardens, a redwood grove, and a century-old barn — a richly varied landscape that forms the backdrop for weddings and private events alongside its working winery. Three distinct outdoor settings serve as event venues: The Barn, The Redwoods, and The Oaks, each framed by vineyard rows and the rolling hills of the Mayacamas Mountains. The venue hosts events seasonally from May through October, welcoming celebrations that range from intimate gatherings to larger affairs in a setting defined by four generations of family stewardship.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Vista Valley Country Club's ceremony location features 18th century gates and columns brought from Provence, France, antique stone windows rescued from the 1700 L'Orangerie in the South of France, and shade timbers commissioned by George Washington in the 1780s! Vista Valley is a breathtaking location that offers a rustic charm and solitude that you won't find at most Country Clubs. With breathtaking vistas, delectable cuisine, and exquisite service, we are confident that we will provide you with the wedding of your dreams, as well as unforgettable memories. We provide more than simply a spectacular backdrop; we also provide event planning and execution experience and artistry. Special events are viewed as works of art at Vista Valley Country Club. As a result, our expert service team works hard to transform your visions into breathtaking works of art. Our culinary crew knows how to gratify any palette, and we have an unrivaled eye for detail. Our experienced team of specialists look forward to cooperating with you to ensure that your event has the distinctive touches necessary to make your day a success, from intimate rehearsal dinners to festive wedding receptions to business meetings or birthday celebrations! Only our meticulous attention to detail surpasses our magnificent facilities and breathtaking environment. With a number of event packages to pick from and the option of customizing services to match your needs, we'll go above and beyond to guarantee your celebration is picture-perfect from start to finish. We host a variety of events of various sizes and types. Our professional catering and event planning staff will work with you every step of the way to guarantee that your special day exceeds your expectations while staying within your budget. We don't just host your event at Vista Valley Country Club; we celebrate life's most precious moments with you. We will ensure that your event is immaculate from start to finish, whether it is a small private gathering or a 200-person extravaganza.

• Spaces for 50-1,000 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa's exquisite spaces provide a spectacular environment for weddings and special gatherings. Their ceremony sites showcase the resort's laid-back charm while also providing breathtaking views. There are 21 gorgeous event locations at the Coronado Island hotel, including romantic beachside alternatives and stunning indoor ballrooms. Their lovely outdoor settings, which overlook the Bay, can accommodate up to 500 guests for wedding receptions. The outdoor locations have beautiful views of the Coronado Bridge and San Diego. Allow soft breezes from the Bay to round off your stunning sunset ceremony. The Coronado Ballroom, which has just been refurbished, is a stylish wedding location that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Work with the event planners at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa to create a unique package that meets all of your needs, from venue to food. The expert catering crew at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa can create a delicious personalized cuisine for your special occasion. Each of their newly remodeled event venues features cutting-edge audiovisual technology.

• Spaces for 200-600 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Country Club

Situated in the shadows of the majestic Santa Monica Mountains, MountainGate Country Club is one of Los Angeles' most breathtaking outdoor wedding venues. MountainGate Country Club's garden area wedding venues offer an array of customizable space for events, ranging from intimate wedding ceremonies and vow renewals to rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions. For indoor ceremonies and receptions, the Main Dining Room holds up to 200 guests, with an adjoining patio that can expand the space to a 450-guest capacity. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow for plenty of natural light and showcase emerald fairways and the impressive Santa Monica Mountains in the distance. The outdoor veranda is ideal for gala affairs, with hanging lanterns strung from one end to the other, providing a softly-lit dining area and dance floor. You’ll find it difficult to imagine a more romantic setting.

Chef Ken Frank’s landmark restaurant, La Toque has earned a Michelin Star every year they have been awarded in Wine Country. They are also the recipient of Wine Spectator’s highest honor, The Grand Award, for their wine list and service excellence. Pairing wine and food is their passion. The pairings on the menus are considered by many to be the ultimate food and wine experience. Their culinary team and Sommeliers taste together daily, constantly exploring, looking for combinations that elevate both the food and wine, creating harmony. Their commitment to the finest ingredients drives everything they do. They are fortunate to be part of a vibrant local food community, an amazing network of dedicated farmers and purveyors supplying the delicious products they prepare for you. The menu evolves continually to highlight seasonal ingredients at their peak. La Toque offers two different dining experiences nightly. Their new A La Carte menu experience allows you to make your own selections from a list of delicious seasonal savory dishes and desserts. For the ultimate La Toque experience, put yourself in Chef’s hands and go with The Chef’s Tasting Menu, a pre-selected menu of six-courses including 4 savory dishes and two desserts. We also offer a Vegetarian version of this tasting menu. They will happily accommodate any valid, health-threatening dietary restrictions with sufficient advance notice. As for private events, to ensure a seamless dining experience for your guests, as well the other tables in the restaurant, parties of 9 or more are offered our Chef’s Tasting Menu or Vegetable Tasting Menu. You can also opt to enjoy our Wine Pairings as well. La Toque has long been known for savvy Wine Pairings; our Sommeliers have selected just the right wine to pair with each dish, bringing years of wine and service experience directly to your table. Their expertly chosen wines and interaction with your guests can make for a truly memorable evening. You can make your wine selections from their Grand Award-winning Wine Cellar as well. The full list is available here, updated in real-time; or you can download it from the App Store. They can accommodate groups of up to 10 guests in our Main Dining Room, and up to 45 on the beautiful glass-enclosed, fully heated Terrace. For larger groups of up to 240 guests, they offer 12,000 square feet of event space, inside and out, within The Westin Verasa Napa property.

• Spaces for 24-560 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Theater
• 4 Total Spaces

The Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF occupies the William J. Rutter Center at 1675 Owens Street in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood, situated on UCSF's 43-acre life sciences campus just south of downtown. Designed by architect Ricardo Legorreta, the building's bold geometric architecture and vibrant blue and orange palette are immediately recognizable on the campus skyline. The Center holds membership in the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). Across 12,500 square feet of dedicated meeting space, the Center offers 10 rooms suited to gatherings of nearly any scale — from the Robertson Auditorium, which accommodates up to 560 guests and divides into three separate breakout spaces, to the Fisher Banquet Room with its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Mission Bay, the Coblentz Executive Boardroom for executive and hybrid meetings, and four Conference Rooms for training sessions and smaller groups. An outdoor terrace and covered deck extend the venue's reception capacity further. In-house catering, a dedicated conference planning team, and professional audiovisual support — including projectors, stage lighting, and integrated live-streaming capabilities — are available for all events.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

West Sonoma Inn & Spa is a boutique inn and spa set on six acres in Guerneville, in the heart of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley wine country. The property blends rustic redwood character with modern comfort, offering guests and event groups a tranquil setting surrounded by vineyard views and within two miles of Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. The venue accommodates weddings, vow renewals, family reunions, and corporate retreats across several distinct spaces. A stately lodge anchors the property with rustic redwood beams, a cozy fireplace, and comfortable seating. Outside, multiple lawn areas — some with vineyard views — a gazebo, and a large outdoor patio extend the gathering space across the grounds. A heated pool, open May through October, is also available to event guests. On-site, the Zarah Wine Bar offers handcrafted cocktails and wines from the Russian River Valley appellation, and a full-service spa provides massages, facials, and spa packages — making West Sonoma Inn & Spa a self-contained destination for multi-day celebrations.

• Spaces for 200-3,000 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

San José Museum of Art (SJMA) occupies a landmark position on the Plaza de Cesar Chavez in the heart of downtown San José, California. Founded in 1969 by artists and community leaders, the museum has grown into Silicon Valley's premier modern and contemporary art institution, earning re-accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums — a distinction held by fewer than 1,200 of the nation's 33,000 museums and just 78 in California. The museum's event program spans four distinct rental configurations, accommodating groups from intimate gatherings to full-buyout celebrations of up to 500 guests. Events take place amid a collection of more than 2,700 works and a rotating exhibition calendar that draws roughly 100,000 visitors a year. Rental packages include access to the New Wing, the Historic Wing, or both — each with its own combination of lobby space, gallery areas, and the Skybridge or café — as well as the Charlotte Wendel Education Center for daytime functions. An optional outdoor add-on brings guests to the Circle of Palms Plaza. Catering is handled through an approved vendor list, with exclusive beverage service provided by Mezcal Restaurant. Docent-led art tours are available as an add-on for groups seeking a more immersive experience.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Reinstein Ranch is one of Contra Costa County's longest continually operating horse and cattle farms. You will have hundreds of acres to explore in this historic location. Reinstein Ranch in Livermore, California, is a magnificent outdoor wedding site. The ranch is owned by a family, and the owners care deeply about the neighborhood. They rent out the property to couples to use as their own, customizing the room to their own needs. The venue is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery and is within driving distance to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Guests will appreciate the gorgeous drive to the ranch before ever setting foot on its beautiful grounds. Facilities and Capacity The facility specializes on providing laid-back weddings, and the proprietors encourage couples to be themselves. Those who are planning a wedding can exchange vows with Mother Nature as a witness. Their outdoor ceremony might be set against a lovely background of sun-kissed rolling hills. The property's barn, which is a beautifully rustic place for a boho-chic wedding, welcomes receptions. String lighting is used throughout the inside to highlight the aged grain of the wooden timber structure. Guests can go outside as twilight sets and relax around the firepit area. There are several spaces for the party to utilize while getting ready, as well as a variety of beautiful housing options for up to 30 people on-site. Services Offered Reinstein Ranch's owners create a relaxing atmosphere across the property, allowing couples to unwind and enjoy their special day without worry. They can make event planning easier by arranging for a DJ, a hair and beauty artist, an officiant, and other services. A wedding planner, a florist, and artisans who can make special components such as altars are all part of their in-house planning team. Outside vendors are also welcome, allowing couples to use the venue anyway they choose.

• Spaces for 70-90 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Fletcher Farm Community Center is a 2,500-square-foot community event facility in Sacramento, California, situated adjacent to Sunrise Florin Park off Florin Road. Built in 1998 and named in 2011 to honor Bob and Theresa Fletcher — who donated the 1.3 acres of land to the Southgate Recreation & Park District — the center features award-winning barn-like architecture that gives it a warm, distinctive character. The facility's main room accommodates up to 90 guests for general events or up to 70 guests for banquet-style seating, making it well suited for meetings, birthday celebrations, luncheons, receptions, and smaller private parties. A kitchenette, lobby area, outdoor patio, and audio-visual capabilities round out the amenity set, and on-site parking is available for guests. Rentals are coordinated through the Southgate Recreation & Park District's events team. The center is available by appointment through the district's administration office.

• Spaces for 20-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

When it comes to a wedding, reception, or private banquet, Carlton Oaks offers both indoor and outdoor venues perfect to host events and celebrations of all sorts. Carlton Oaks professional event staff will ensure a successful and enjoyable celebration for a wedding or other event. Carlton Oaks Golf Course offers spaces such as The Crest Room, which features a large dance floor, complete bar with a bartender, and a beautiful view of the golf course. The room opens out to the expansive Crest Patio, which offers additional event seating. Carlton Oaks offers on-site catering, options for indoor or outdoor weddings and special occasions, a 58-room newly remodeled lodge, and an on-site restaurant and bar.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Shelter Island Shoreline Park is a mile long, and features gorgeous bay views. The park is perfect for special outdoor events and celebrations, and provides scenic backdrops for wedding ceremonies. Shelter Island Shoreline Park spans the bayside length of Shelter Island. It features a public fishing pier, boat launching ramp and sweeping views of the Bay and San Diego skyline. The park can host events for up to 200 guests.

• Spaces for 15-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

Greenhorn Ranch is an all-inclusive guest ranch set on 600 acres in Northern California's Lost Sierra, 11 miles east of Quincy near the Sierra Nevada backcountry. Established in 1962, the property sits adjacent to more than 500,000 acres of public lands, surrounded by towering pines and a trout-stocked pond at its center. The ranch hosts weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and full private buyouts across several distinct gathering spaces — from the Saloon and Bar Deck accommodating up to 120 guests for cocktail events, to outdoor lakeside settings for groups of up to 250. The Lodge, Chuck House, and Tack Room round out the indoor options, offering more intimate configurations from 10 to 75 guests. Events at Greenhorn Ranch are supported by in-house catering with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, a full-service Saloon bar, and a team of on-site coordinators. Guests can build in guided ranch activities — horseback riding, archery, fly fishing, skeet shooting, and electric mountain biking — making the venue well-suited for multi-day gatherings and destination events.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The reception hall at the Spring Valley Community Center is a large, open room capped by a cathedral ceiling. The space is perfect for a wedding, banquet, or special celebration with dancing. The Spring Valley Community Center is conveniently located adjacent to Spring Valley County Park, where you’ll find picnicking, play areas, and beautiful views.