Top Oakland Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 10 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

The Inn on Randolph is great for meetings, seminars, and executive retreats that mix work productivity with relaxation, thanks to its beautiful yet comfortable environment and access to both indoor and outdoor areas. Our excellent location, which is within walking distance of downtown and minutes from everything Napa Valley has to offer, should not be underestimated. Meetings, team-building events, wine tastings, and corporate board retreats can all be held in our Cabernet room. Relax in one of the many comfortable outdoor seating spaces when you need a break. A well-stocked mini fridge, complimentary WiFi, a 55" HDTV with laptop connection possibilities, Apple TV with complimentary Netflix, and a separate ADA-compliant bathroom are all included in the Cabernet room. In the Cabernet room, a seated meal for up to 15 people can be arranged, while in the main dining room, a sitting dinner for up to 20 people can be arranged. We offer the right location for your special day, whether you want a romantic elopement with just the two of you or want to invite family and friends. Please contact our team at innkeeper@innonrandolph.com or 707-257-2886 if you have any questions or would want to enquire about reserving your ceremony. Check out our blog for additional information on what we have to offer! The Inn on Randolph is a charming location for a small, private wedding. Packages start at $750. Please contact the inn for further information or to book reservations.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor

Hopmonk Tavern Sonoma is perfect for any type of special celebration. Hopmonk Tavern Sonoma's beautiful outdoor beer garden boasts fountains, a fire pit, and enchanting strung lights for night time affairs. The beer garden can host 120 seated guests or 150 individuals for a standing reception. Hopmonk Tavern Sonoma offers an on-site event planner to help you coordinate every detail of your special event. The venue also boasts A/V equipment and a full bar with craft beer, local wine, and premium spirits. Hopmonk Tavern Sonoma is the perfect venue for all kinds of events, from rehearsal dinners, baby showers, and bridal showers to fundraisers, anniversaries, birthdays, holiday parties, and more.

Weddings Napredak Hall is an exquisite environment that is suitable for people of all ages. We may alter the floor layout to match your concept, ensuring that each wedding is absolutely unique to your tastes. We are your ideal place for celebrating life's most critical milestones, with a commercial kitchen and plenty of space for dining and dancing. Corporate Events Relying on experienced specialists when planning a corporate event or seminar is a wise decision. We have been doing this for a long time at Napredak, and we know exactly what facilities make corporate events a tremendous success. We can handle any event, whether it is a product launch, employee training, a tradeshow, or a staff celebration. Other Celebrations We provide a beautiful setting where you may enjoy the joy and warmth of family reunions and gatherings at Napredak Hall. Our spacious lawn, open-air BBQ pits, and shady picnic Pergola make it easy to organize events while enjoying the great California weather. Whether you are organizing a picnic or a family get-together, the combination of a great setting and superb facilities will ensure that your day is one to remember. Rental Points: Use of the Main Hall, Commercial Kitchen, Stage Use of the Bar / Lounge Area (Alcohol packages available) Use of the Outdoor Areas Use of the Audio/Visual Equipment Use of Tables and Chairs (round tables and rectangle tables – standard padded folding event chairs Customized Floor Plan—setting up and taking down Hall tables and chairs per your design On-site coordination On-site Bartenders On-site professional Security (1 guard per 100 people) One Day Event Insurance 8:00 AM — 11:30 PM Seating up to a maximum of 400 people (with no designated dance area) 350 with dance floor Refundable Security Deposit On-site private parking (approximately holds 150 cars) All Alcohol must be purchased through our bar. Wedding Arch Rehearsal time availability

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Winery

Hannah Nicole is a place where farming and winemaking are intertwined. In our opinion, quality wine begins with high-quality grapes grown in a well-managed vineyard. Our winemaking is focused on retaining that quality throughout the winemaking process while also producing wines that are real and fascinating for both wine specialists and newbies to the world of wine. Sustainable farming practices are used on our 54-acre vineyard, with a significant emphasis placed on minimizing environmental effect and increasing biodiversity. KG Vineyard Management and John Derr Vineyard Consulting provide guidance on all aspects of vineyard management for us. We like to work by hand, and we prefer to work slowly and meticulously in order to avoid any significant mechanical influence on the vines. It is important to handle irrigation carefully, and many blocks are dry farmed in order to slow maturity and increase concentration. Our vineyard is planted with all red Bordeaux varietals, as well as Grenache and Mourvedre for some Rhone Spirit and some new world Petite Sirah. We also have a little amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. The white varietals grown on the land include our world-renowned Sauvignon Blanc as well as Viognier. Hannah Nicole Vineyards is the ideal location to host your next private or business event or gathering. In order to accommodate both large and small parties, we provide a wide choice of friendly and pleasant venues. Intimate family gatherings, business meetings, graduation celebrations, baby showers, team outings, bride showers, and high school reunions can all be held at Hannah Nicole Vineyards and Winery, which is available year-round and in a variety of settings.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces

The Culinary Institute of America is located in Greystone in St. Helena and offers a variety of excellent locations to host events of all kinds. Whether you're looking to host a classic wine country wedding with incredible views, or a special birthday, anniversary, or company party, The Culinary Institute of America is beautiful, historic, and memorable. The Culinary Institute of America offers two Napa Valley facilities, the historic Greystone located as well as a modern property in downtown Napa. The beautiful, modern venue with a garden and Napa River views is perfect for a smaller gathering, while Greystone is well suited for large parties up to 1,000 people. In addition to private events, The Culinary Institute of America also offers a variety of private cooking and wine tasting classes taught by incredible instructors that are a memorable addition to any Napa Valley vacation. Great food and incredible wine are the icing on the cake for a special event or gathering, and The Culinary Institute of America will not disappoint.

Tom Russell, an agriculture professional from Phoenix, Arizona, founded De Tierra Vineyards in the Salinas Valley in 1998 as an organic grape-growing company. In the early 1990s, Russell converted the majority of his conventional row crop vegetable farm to organic, and he had considerable success in the California market. Russell was passionate about wine and farming, and he wanted to learn more about the advantages of organic wine grape growing. Russell teamed up with Lucio Gomiero, a friend and winemaker from Vignalta Italy, to create an organic vineyard in the Corral de Tierra Valley. A 40-acre farm with a south-west facing orientation was chosen, about 15 miles from the Salinas Valley. De Tierra Vineyards was founded as a result of this collaboration. De Tierra began as a shared dream among good friends, and has since grown into a thriving artisanal brand with distribution in over 20 states, numerous awards, an active wine club, and a burgeoning team of experienced wine enthusiasts at its helm. Dan McDonnal and Alix Lynn Bosch are the current owners of De Tierra. De Tierra produces award-winning, hand-harvested wines to share from Monterey County's unique terroir. De Tierra focuses on offering the best depiction "of the land," as the name says. Great wines start in the vineyard, and their purpose is to transfer the terroir's distinctive qualities into great wine. Dan and Alix are committed to continuing De Tierra's tradition of creating high-quality boutique wines. De Tierra produces nine different varieties. They use fruit from high-quality vineyards throughout Monterey County and beyond to make all of their wines. De Tierra's objective is to create handcrafted, premium wines using California's greatest fruit. In Carmel-by-the-Sea, they have a tasting room.

• Spaces for 9-800 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 8 Total Spaces

Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma hotel offers a resort-like feel and stunning venues that are sure to impress your guests Trust the experienced Sheraton Sonoma County Petaluma team to manage every wedding detail - from venues to catering. The Great Blue Heron venue can accomodate 350 seated guests for an extraordinary wedding reception, gala, corporate event, or any other type of celebration. Several of Sheraton Sonoma County Petaluma's smaller venues are ideal for wedding events, including showers and rehearsal dinners. Work with the Sheraton Sonoma County culinary team to craft your special event menus that reflect your style and personality.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor

Whether you’re looking for a spacious or more intimate setting, indoors or out, El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen offers a truly unique venue for your next special event. From weddings and rehearsal dinners to tasting parties and corporate gatherings, El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen can accommodate groups of 20 up to 250 guests. As a convenience, either a partial hotel block or total hotel buyout is offered to guests hosting events at El Dorado Sonoma to ensure that rooms are set aside for visitors. Guests will also enjoy occasion-specific custom menus from Executive Chef Armando Navarro using the freshest seasonal ingredients from local farmers. An inviting and historic locale for your next tasting dinner, celebratory reception, or corporate function, El Dorado Hotel Sonoma offers ample amenities for event guests. Choose from outdoor courtyards and gardens, indoor private rooms, and the spacious, award-winning El Dorado Kitchen for meeting, dining, and socializing. El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen's team of experts and experienced planners will attend to every detail and provide recommendations for the best Sonoma has to offer. Your special event at El Dorado Sonoma will be absolutly flawless and unforgettable.

• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Event Spaces

Located equidistant between Sacramento and San Francisco with breath taking views of an award-winning golf course, The Clubhouse at Rancho Solano is the ideal wedding and special event venue. Clubhouse at Rancho Solano is the perfect venue for any type of special occasion, from weddings to birthdays and holiday parties, and everything in between. Clubhouse at Rancho Solano's wedding and event coordinating professionals will help you with every detail of your celebration, from choosing a theme to the design and décor details, menu choices, vendor selection, and more. The team at Clubhouse at Rancho Solano truly understands that you have an event budget that you need to stick to, therefore all of their packages are completely customizable in order for you to stay within that budget. Clubhouse at Rancho Solano has hosted weddings, golf tournaments, holiday parties, Quinceañeras, bridal and baby showers, reunions, anniversary parties, Mitzvahs, birthday celebrations, corporate dinner parties, and more.

• Spaces for 140-150 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Wineries

Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, comprised of 10,000 square feet, is one of the most accommodating venues in Sonoma. It has an unprecedented tasting room bar extending 80 feet in length. Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery emphasize personal service and flexibility to ensure that your event is a smashing success. Along with the captivating Tuscan architecture, Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery offers superior Sonoma wines, a historic museum, spectacular marketplace, a cultural gallery of five private rooms indoor and two beautiful lawn areas outdoor for wine and food pairings, wine education seminars, and unique alternatives to corporate meetings and retreats Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery boasts some of the wine industry's premier locations for hosting your private special events, whether it be a wedding, birthday, or any event that requires beautiful settings and wonderful wine. Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery understands the challenges that you face when planning an event. That’s why their team of event professionals work closely with you every step of the way, from the space selection to confirming event details and the execution of the event itself.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Meetings and events: In one of our many adaptable venues, which include two huge ballrooms as well as a variety of pre-function areas and foyer space, you can host your event. In addition to natural light, our complimentary airport shuttle is great for participants who are flying from out of town. Weddings: Bring your dream wedding to life with the assistance of our professional planning and catering teams, and then celebrate with family and friends in our exquisite ballroom area. Our head chef creates custom menus for each visitor, and we provide a complimentary airport shuttle service for out-of-town guests. Meeting & Event Spaces: - 43,585 total square feet of event space - Largest event space is 9,940 square feet - 24 meeting rooms - 505 guest rooms Airport accessibility within walking distance of downtown San Jose: Our hotel is located between Highway 101 and Route 87, and it is less than five minutes from San Jose International Airport, which is served by a complimentary shuttle. Discover the attractions of downtown San Jose, the Municipal Rose Garden, and Santana Row shopping and dining - all within five miles of one another. Enjoy a freshly baked DoubleTree cookie upon arrival, as well as access to our fitness center and outdoor swimming pool. Dining and drinks: Sprigs is a great place to start the day, and Spencer's is a great place to finish it off with exquisite steaks and fresh seafood. The Sushi & Sake Bar overlooks the pool, while Forty Eight Wine Bar offers over 200 different vintages. The 2050 Lobby Lounge & Bar is a great spot to unwind after a long day. Room service is offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Maysonnave House & Gardens, nestled in Sonoma's Historic District, is the perfect setting to create your own treasured memories. The property features a 1910 country-style cottage, carriage house, and historic garden. Its close proximity to inns, hotels, restaurants, tasting rooms, and shopping makes the location convenient for guests to enjoy all that Sonoma has to offer. A park, bike trail, and hiking is a stone's throw from the property. Your guests can soak up Wine Country life without ever getting into their cars. Rich in history, the house and its lush gardens are the perfect backdrop for celebrating your event in memorable fashion. It is a shining example of Folk Victorian architecture and one of Sonoma's most treasured historic properties. Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a larger affair, the Maysonnave House is the ideal backdrop for tying the knot. The property can host gatherings of up to 100 guests for a ceremony, while those with smaller guest lists can opt to use the garden and house for both the ceremony and the reception. Several packages are available, including one that will allow you to host your entire wedding weekend, from the rehearsal dinner to the Sunday going-away brunch. Celebrate life's milestones in a unique and intimate Wine Country setting. Whether you're throwing a birthday party, a bridal shower, a retirement party, or an anniversary celebration, they have packages to suit any occasion. The Maysonnave House's central location in Northern California's Wine Country makes it the perfect spot for your next corporate function. We can host client celebrations, strategy and planning sessions, year-end celebrations, team-building outings, and product launches. Amenities include catering space, free wifi, an expansive lawn, and nearby free parking. The house is nestled between the historic plaza and hiking trails, allowing your company to take advantage of everything Sonoma has to offer. Start your outing with a hike up the Overlook Trail and end it with dinner at one of Sonoma's finest restaurants at walking distance.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Jamison-Brown House, a charming 1866 Colonial Revival home, is the ideal venue for power meetings, retreats, and life's celebrations from showers to birthdays to memorials. With its hardwood floors and enchanting, historic style, this true gem is the perfect place to have your next event. If you need to accommodate a larger guest list, the Victorian, wrap around covered porch and adjoining brick patio is ideal for outdoor set ups. Best of 2020 Santa Clara – Historical Landmark – Jamison-Brown House

• Spaces for 24 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Milliken Creek Inn and Spa is an ultra-romantic enclave, located in one of the world's most renowned destinations. Milliken Creek Inn & Spa offers a series of nuptial packages for the newly engaged who seek the utmost in intimate wedding experiences. The Napa Valley and the surrounding California Wine Country is a beautifully dynamic region filled with some of the world's finest winemakers, restaurateurs, and tastemakers. Venture forth and explore everything from the scenic Silverado Trail to the area's incomparable wineries, world-renowned restaurants, intriguing shops, plus endless events and activities. Milliken Creek Inn & Spa is the ideal hideaway for elopements in the Napa Valley. Located in one of the most romantic wedding destinations in the world, Milliken Creek Inn & Spa offers an idyllic outdoor garden setting nestled along the Napa River. While the Napa Valley is known as a great destination for vacationers, its renowned wineries and restaurants are also what makes the region ideal for corporate retreats and team-building getaways. Milliken Creek Inn and Spa boasts premier event spaces for corporate meetings and gatherings.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Winery

Guests will be led into the reception hall after cocktail hour, where they will find their seats at tables that have been pre-decorated and numbered according to your preferences. With an announced big entrance, the new happy couple and their entourage will be revealed to guests. For the remainder of the evening, the pre-planned program will be followed, which may include speeches, cake cutting, dinner, and dancing. Dinner will be shared and enjoyed by friends and family. The Cocktail Hour Gazebo is a terrific area to serve beverages, refreshments, and hors d'oeuvres to your guests. Before proceeding to the Reception Hall, guests will have the opportunity to mingle and enjoy our lovely surroundings. It's not just about getting ready for the wedding on the morning of the wedding; it's also about bonding and having a good time. The Game Room is the ideal gathering spot for the entourage before the ceremony. Vintage arcade games, a pool table, a foosball table, and football memorabilia adorn the lounge, all designed to keep the entourage entertained and calm their worries.

In 1852, young Henry Hagen arrives on a West Coast in the throes of continental expansion and the Gold Rush. He initially settles in San Francisco but in 1881 turns his attention slightly north, purchasing a parcel of land in the southern end of nearby Napa Valley, against the forested ridges of Mount George. There he founds Cedar Knoll Vineyard and Winery, where the Palmaz Vineyards and family reside today, just off what’s now known as Hagen Road. Hagen will become one of the true pioneers of the Napa Valley: His noteworthy wines are featured at the San Francisco Opera House and served to some of the finest people of the city, according to contemporary newspaper accounts. Hagen even wins a silver medal for his brandy at L’Exposition Universelle de Paris 1889 World’s Fair. Hagen dies in 1895, leaving behind 450 acres of “fine vineland.” While Cedar Knoll is lauded for its wines (and spirits), Hagen’s descendants don’t share his passion. With the arrival of Prohibition in 1919, the property’s winemaking endeavors are abandoned until the Palmaz family purchases the property in the late 1990s and sets about restoring its former glory. Julio and Amalia Palmaz have always believed that if given the proper attention and care, their land can produce excellent wine for generations. Along with their children, Florencia and Christian Gastón (and Christian’s wife, Jessica Louise), they set about creating a winery that leverages tradition and technology in the service of crafting great vintages. The result is a 600-acre estate with 64 acres of vineyards that produce truly modern vintages, thanks to the technology harnessed in support of the art of winemaking. At Palmaz, they believe in farming the individual vine, not the vineyard. Tradition and technology seamlessly come together to give them insights into the needs of each vine. While nothing replaces the knowledge gained from walking through the vineyard, personally touching each vine, technologies such as advanced Geographic Informational Systems give the winemaking team an understanding of what vines need both above- and below-ground. By combining farming techniques from the organic, biodynamic and erosion-control philosophies, the Palmaz family has created a truly sustainable farm that will produce great wine for generations to come. From diverse cover crops in the winter to a deficit-irrigation program in the summer, tending to the land is a year-round program. The vineyards are nestled at three different elevations, from the hills around the estate to the crest of Mount George, and feature 46 distinct vineyard blocks. The complexity of the terrain results in a variety of micro-climates, all of which influence grapes in unique ways. Each parcel features a distinct rootstock and clonal combination that contributes a special characteristic to the resulting wines.

• Spaces for 36-275 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Alexander's Steakhouse in Cupertino offers five private dining rooms for you to choose from to create the ideal setting for your special occasion or gathering. We cordially invite you and your guests to enjoy classic American steakhouse cuisine that has been infused with Asian principles. Every detail will be attended to so that you can relax and enjoy your special event with your guests. From client dinners to cocktail soirees, product launches to ten-course meals with wine pairings, our warm and professional staff will take care of everything. Our gracious hospitality, inviting rooms, and tantalizing cuisine ensure that your event will be one to remember for a lifetime. The Wine Library I is a collection of wines from around the world. The centerpiece of Wine Library I is a stunning floor-to-ceiling glass wine room, which is filled with a selection of our finest wines and serves as the building's focal point. This room is separated from Wine Library II by frosted glass doors, resulting in a sleek and modern setting for your gathering. This room is equally well suited for special occasions as it is for business meetings. The Wine Library I is framed by large windows and has a private patio where guests can enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the evening. It can accommodate up to 36 people. The Wine Library II is the second installment in the series. A tantalizing glimpse into our glass-enclosed wine room is provided by Wine Library II, which can be used in conjunction with Wine Library I to accommodate a total of 80 guests. Each of the rooms is connected by Japanese screen doors, and large windows allow for an abundance of natural light to stream into the space. It can accommodate up to 36 people. The Great Room is a large room with a lot of furniture. The Great Room, which features a chic fireplace and a large picture window, is an ideal setting for board meetings and special celebrations alike. Light, artwork, and warm tones combine to create a distinctive and refined atmosphere. It can accommodate up to 30 people.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Adobe Lodge sits adjacent to the Mission Church on Santa Clara University's campus in the heart of Silicon Valley, housed in the only remaining adobe brick building from the original Santa Clara Mission establishment. Constructed in 1825 and later redesigned following a 1926 fire, the lodge brings together centuries of history with a warm, intimate setting for private gatherings. Operated by Bon Appétit Management Company, the Adobe Lodge hosts weddings, birthday parties, retirement celebrations, baby showers, and memorial receptions — with catering available for both on-campus events and private off-campus occasions. The Special Events team handles the planning details from inquiry through event day. The surrounding Mission Gardens, framed by towering palms and tropical flowers, provide a serene backdrop for outdoor receptions, while the lodge's adobe brick construction keeps interior spaces cool in summer and warm in winter.

• Spaces for 100-4,000 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space

Whether you are looking to host a private celebration or a corporate affair, the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center offers a variety of event spaces to fit your needs. The entire Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center is also available for a full buy out. The Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center is nestled on 60+ beautifully landscaped acres in the City of Petaluma. With several banquet rooms available for Wedding Receptions, Quinceaneras, Birthday Parties, Family Reunions, School Dances, Company Parties and Conferences, the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center is sure to have the perfect space for your event. Their dedicated and professional staff will assist you with the planning, set-up and execution of your event.

• Spaces for 80-120 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Westerbeke Ranch is the perfect venue for weddings, family reunions, birthdays, and any other type of special event. The team at Westerbeke Ranch will ensure that your special event is a complete success. Westerbeke provide's the perfect setting to compliment and enhance any event. Far from the hustle and bustle, guests will be enthralled by natural gardens and a restorative atmosphere of love. Westerbeke Ranch provides outstanding personalized service from inception to conclusion, and is widely recognized for its unparalleled service. Conveniently located in Sonoma’s picturesque Valley of the Moon, Westerbeke Ranch is just one hour north of San Francisco and an hour and a half southwest of Sacramento. The team at Westerbeke Ranch looks forward to helping you create your own unforgettable experience. The Westerbeke Ranch wedding and special event coordinator is familiar with the Ranch staff, grounds, meeting spaces, menus, inventory and general guidelines to assist you with creating a unique and memorable occasion.