Top San Jose Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Waterfront Hotel in Oakland offers more than a sweet-spot location on the waterfront and within Jack London Square, with the marina at our back door. Our hotel has one of the most popular coffee shops in the region, as well as a heated outdoor pool, fitness facility, and friendly staff who are always willing to assist you in planning your Oakland experience. Waterfront Hotel is one of Oakland's most popular meeting and event sites, thanks to its natural light and bay views. For meetings of up to 300 people, flexible indoor and outdoor facilities, competent event planners, and personalized services ensure success. We're here to make your wedding preparation as simple and stress-free as possible, from bespoke wedding menus to recommendations for the best flowers, limousine services, and bridal stores in the Oakland region. Hotel and event professionals with years of experience and dedication are here to assist you. Allow your guests to stay in one of the 145 hotel rooms and suites, some of which have excellent views of San Francisco and the harbor.

You have just found Oakland’s best kept secret. The Terrace Room is known to many as a little gem, tucked inside The Lake Merritt Hotel with panoramic views of the mesmerizing Lake Merritt. The beautiful, Art Deco building was built in 1927. Then it was a trendy hot spot, featuring Big Bands and dancing, including Count Basie. Today we welcome you to come visit this historic room while enjoying fresh, local and seasonal items.Oakland’s Most Enchanting Wedding & Celebration Venue Our panoramic view encompasses the blue-green of Lake Merritt and the lush Oakland hills. A special treat for evening events is the Necklace of Lights, which is a chain of lights on ornate Victorian light poles that surround the entire lake. We provide all food & beverage. Our menu features an upscale Californian cuisine and is reasonably priced. A variety of menus are available, or our Executive Chef will gladly create a custom menu to suit your needs. To reserve The Terrace Room for your private function please contact us by clicking on the red “Request Venue Information” button above and to the left. The Terrace Room is available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for larger events. Wedding Ceremonies can be held indoors at an hourly rate. The Terrace Room is also available for smaller events throughout the week. Please inquire about our availability.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Preservation Park is a collection of 16 turn-of-the-century Victorian buildings set in the heart of downtown Oakland, California, two blocks from the 12th Street/City Center BART station. The park traces its roots to the 1870s, when the site flourished as an upscale residential neighborhood of elaborate Victorian homes. By the 1970s, many structures had fallen into disrepair and a proposed freeway threatened what remained. The City of Oakland responded with a public-private partnership that relocated endangered buildings and restored them for commercial use — preserving the facades, period-appropriate landscaping, Victorian-era park benches, and street lamps that define the property today. Together, the buildings offer 55,604 rentable square feet of space for weddings, corporate events, nonprofit gatherings, private celebrations, and meetings. Managed by the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC), Preservation Park brings together historic architectural character and modern event amenities in a setting that has earned praise for its scenery, natural light, and photogenic backdrops throughout the Oakland community.

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Starline Private Events is located in the Starline Social Club, a dynamic and historic location that offers three unique event spaces for private events. With pleasant, professional service and cutting-edge audio/visual technology, we can arrange in-house food, beverage, and entertainment packages. The Starline Social Club is a bar, restaurant, and performance venue in Uptown Oakland, housed in a historic three-story Victorian edifice. Our one-of-a-kind and historically significant structure is a true Oakland gem. We offer a flexible location with three separate rooms for private rentals, as well as in-house food and bar service, audiovisual services, and production and styling options. We provide a wide variety of different and creative events, available to all ages, ranging from traditional to edgy, easygoing to formal, 30 people to 450 people. Some parties are held in the second-floor ballroom, while smaller groups prefer the Explorers Club's dim romantic speakeasy atmosphere. Before dinner, some people have a cocktail hour in the downstairs bar. We are pleased to offer both traditional wedding parties with sit-down dinners and a first dance, as well as less traditional wedding parties with music and food, or those who wish to reconsider what a commitment ceremony can be all together. Some couples marry on the Starline stage in front of their adoring family and friends, while others hold weddings in the many gorgeous parks, hills, mountains, beaches, and forests that surround Oakland, and then dance the night away at the Starline. There are numerous ways to use the facility, and we are always open to new suggestions.

• Spaces for 300-600 Guests
• 1 Event Space

OUR HISTORY: SINCE 1926, OAKLAND'S ART DECO BALLROOM The Roaring Twenties were a time when everyone enjoyed a good time. The 7,500-square-foot California Ballroom, which was built in 1926, features a majestic high gold leaf ceiling, as well as a large stage with curtains and lighting, as well as a spacious dance floor for large gatherings. Getting an invitation to this stunning Art Deco masterpiece — which is located just a few blocks from the lovely Lake Merritt — is a rare and exciting opportunity. Weddings & Celebrations: A TIMELESS SETTING FOR A UNIQUE NIGHT In addition to hosting weddings, quinceaeras, bar/bat mitzvahs, milestone birthdays, and anniversaries, the California Ballroom provides beautiful facilities and amenities for all types of gatherings. The venue can accommodate 300 people for a banquet-style supper and 600 people for a standing reception. You will feel linked to the great moments that have taken place here over the previous 100 years as you celebrate with your guests during your event. TAILOR THE SPACE TO YOUR PERSONAL STYLE: THE SKY'S THE LIMIT You may construct the party of your dreams by using only your imagination!. Because there is so much possibility and so few limits in this high-value environment, we encourage and support any and all ideas while also providing you with guidance on vision and execution. There are no preferred vendors required for our kitchen and bar, and our flexible rental times allow you to keep the celebration going until 1:00am or even later. PERFECT FOR ALL KINDS OF GATHERINGS, PRIVATE EVENTS An wonderful choice for corporate events, holiday parties, fundraisers, wrap/after-parties, ceremonies, and other gatherings of many kinds.. Inquire about our special rates for non-profit organizations!

• Spaces for 160 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The restaurant serves classic seafood cuisine with a modern touch, under the guidance of Chef and Owner Jason Yeafoli. Moonraker is also recognized for its Pacifica-inspired cocktails and local California wines and brews. With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean and surf, this historic space has one of the most stunning views in the Bay Area. Moonraker was inspired by the nautical phrase for a sail of a clipper sailing ship, sometimes known as hope-in-heaven or a moonsail. Moonraker offers a room that pulls on retro details while remaining classic, modern, and comfortable because to its proximity to the ocean. Upon entering, a wall of woven rope laid on black steel, as well as textured walls around the restaurant, pay homage to the neighboring water, creating a pleasant, ocean-side ambiance. Make your wedding unforgettable in our one-of-a-kind seaside setting! The Portola Room and The Farallon Room are two enormous event spaces at Moonraker. We have the ideal location for outdoor ceremonies overlooking the Pacific, as well as hotel room alternatives on-site. Celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, or the holidays in our Private Dining Room, banquet rooms, or a semi-private location within the restaurant! The breathtaking Pacific Ocean vista may be seen from every room.

• Spaces for 175 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Hello, and thank you for visiting our website! We are an Oakland-based incubator kitchen with a mission to help local food producers. We rent our large Ivy and tree-lined venue to support that purpose by hosting a variety of outstanding events. Our entire location is 6000 square feet and contains a cafe, full commercial kitchen, conference room for additional preparation space, and a big outside patio with gentle hanging lights, ideal for larger seated meals and parties. This rental is for the entire downstairs space, as well as our upstairs office, which can be used as a staging/dressing room. Seated - 175 guests, Standing - 400 guests. Weddings, dancing, birthday and graduation parties, offsite company meetings, picture shoots, live music (always welcome until 10pm), and local beer and wine are just a few of the events we have held. Spaces included: Huge outdoor courtyard with warm bistro lighting (seats up to 175) Cafe with custom hardwood bar Huge light filled commercial kitchen. It is ideal for caterers, but it is also lovely enough to be included in the event for attendees. We are a 10-minute walk from the BART station, and we are in a secure and welcoming neighborhood with several local makers and small businesses. Please contact us if you have any additional questions; we are looking forward to seeing what you come up with in our area! Details: -Street parking available, as well as several paid garages within 2 blocks -Additional meeting/dressing room space is available as an add-on below -Close proximity to great after-party bars for all you party animals -Live music welcome until 10pm -Several different indoor and outdoor spaces included to create a more interesting/dynamic event

• Spaces for 125-206 Guests
• 1 Event Space

If you live in the East Bay, Club Los Meganos is an excellent choice for your wedding ceremony and reception venue. With our variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, we are perfectly suited to host magnificent large celebrations as well as unforgettable intimate events, allowing you to design the wedding of your dreams. In our award-winning Club Los Meganos, we've combined breathtaking views with a convenient location, a diverse menu with flexible pricing, and an exceptional team of service professionals. We provide you with the freedom and peace of mind to truly enjoy your special day because our culinary team plans and executes all of the details to perfection, and our staff personally attends to all of the details on your behalf. In order to find out more about whether Club Los Meganos is the right venue for your upcoming event, please contact our team via email or by phone at 925.809.7188 to schedule a tour of the facility.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Civic Park Community Center is nestled among oak and redwood trees and features immediate access to large grassy areas. A large, lovely gazebo is also available.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Event Space

In commemoration and respect of our American war dead, a Veterans Memorial Building has served Central Contra Costa County since 1925. Former, current, and future Comrades in Arms will find an emotional and historical haven in this new structure, as well as a social arena for occasions of ceremony and friendship. Putting together your ideal wedding, whatever that may be, marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Our lovely setting serves as a blank canvas on which you can paint a vibrant design for your special day. From start to finish, our building director will assist you in planning your perfect event. Whether you're commemorating a personal achievement or celebrating a family graduation, our venue provides a magnificent, quiet atmosphere in which your event planner can plan a seamless, festive, and successful celebration. Our facility is ideal for a variety of events, from company milestone celebrations to future kick-offs. We can accommodate gatherings of any size and can meet your corporate needs with the utmost expertise.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Modern art gallery right on the bay - 25 ft ceilings, full kitchen, 3 bathrooms, elegant, lofty space. EVENT TYPES WELCOMED adult social event | corporate social events | expo/competitions | family reunion | professional meeting/training/conference/retreat | wedding ceremonies | wedding receptions Transportation: Taxi | Lyft | Uber Parking: Onsite: Yes Free CATERING Catering-friendly. Kitchen and two large dining tables. Seating for 20. Availability: Must Use In-House CateringNOSelf-Service Alcohol PermittedYES AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ADA AccessibleHistorical Landmarks NearbyParking On-Site MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES Largest Group: 100 Attendees Number of Meeting + Event Spaces: 2 Spaces Meeting Space Occupancy: Theatre Style 100 | Classroom Style 100 TECHNOLOGY High speed internet. WiFi Availability in Event Spaces: Yes Free On-Site Video Conferencing: Yes RENTAL POLICIES Cannabis Industry-FriendlyYES Cannabis ConsumptionYES

• Spaces for 20-205 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 1 Outdoor
• 6 Total Spaces

Barebottle Brewing Co. is a craft brewery founded in 2016 and rooted in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood, where its flagship production brewery and taproom occupy a spacious warehouse at 1525 Cortland Ave. The brewery has since expanded across the Bay Area with additional taprooms in Santa Clara, Menlo Park, Walnut Creek, and Salesforce Park in downtown San Francisco. The Bernal Heights location offers seven distinct reservable areas accommodating groups from 20 to 200 guests — from the intimate Parlor to a full taproom buyout. Rotating food truck partners provide catering options on-site, and outside pre-made food is welcome for events hosted at the flagship location. Barebottle takes a community-driven approach to brewing, drawing on local homebrewers and inviting guests to vote on beers before full production. Events at the taproom are complemented by 20–30 rotating beers on draft, wines, kombucha, and house-made non-alcoholic sodas. The space is pet-friendly and open to all ages.

• Spaces for 250-500 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Weddings & Occasions Dream weddings are not something that just happens; they are meticulously planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are well-versed in providing assistance. Once they have completed the rigorous study, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is competent to arrange weddings of all kinds, including ethnic and military weddings. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can assist you in determining an overarching vision for your wedding and assisting you in executing each aspect based on their expertise, training, tradition, and good old-fashioned intuition, among other things. Establishing an event budget; selecting a cuisine; setting up table arrangements; and booking florists, photographers, bands, and other entertainment for the big day are all part of the planning process. About the Venue: - Get in touch with our fantastic wedding planning staff so that we can assist you in organizing your dream wedding. - Learn more about our specialized catering services, which can help you create the perfect supper for your reception event. - You can have your dream wedding at the California Ballroom, which can be turned into the perfect setting! - Special packages are offered to make the process of preparing a wedding or other event more convenient for you. Meetings & Events About this Venue: - Catering by our professional crew will ensure that your guests have a delicious dinner that is perfectly produced. - Choose any of our 13 distinct meeting rooms, which together provide over 16,000 square feet of event space! - Wireless Internet access is available in all meeting rooms at no additional charge. - Take use of high-quality audiovisual equipment to make your presentation stand out from the crowd.

• Spaces for 220-250 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa seamlessly blends the perfect San Francisco East Bay location with modern style and thoughtful services and amenities. The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa is perfect for meetings, weddings and milestone events. The venue offers more than 5,000 square feet of exquisitely designed space, gracefully accommodating up to 220 guests indoors or 250 outdoors. The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa's team of professional meeting and event planners will handle all the details, from room blocks for out-of-town-wedding guests to exceptional customized catering.

• 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 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 250-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak is a golf course wedding and event venue set on the grounds of Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek, California. Perched above the fairways, the clubhouse offers views of the Concord and San Ramon Valley area, providing a scenic backdrop for weddings, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, and social celebrations. The venue accommodates up to 250 seated guests and features two distinct ceremony locations: an open-air second-story patio overlooking the golf course and valley, and a grassy knoll situated beside a fountain and the greens. An elegantly appointed banquet hall with golf course views and a built-in bar serves as the primary reception space. In-house catering is provided on-site, with customizable menus and full bar service available through the Taphouse Bar & Grill. The events team handles coordination for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, corporate meetings, and other private events. The venue is ADA accessible and offers complimentary on-site parking.

• Spaces for 75-30,000 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Event Space

From an elegant dinner in the Dugout to a 30,000-person concert on the Field, we make bold things happen. We partner with top-tier organizations around the world to promote and market live events. When you’re all in for a one-of-a-kind event, you can’t beat the venues, views and vintage charm of “baseball’s perfect address.” Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, offers a diverse array of event spaces, sweeping views of the Bay and exclusive insider access to this iconic San Francisco landmark. Make memories with a VIP ticket inside the home of World Series champions. Make the Field the start of something big. You’ll find an array of baseball-centric settings, from the wildly original to the unabashedly sophisticated. Imagine hosting a fantasy batting practice while taking swings in the batter’s box — the exact spot where the pros work their magic. Have something bigger in mind? A seated dinner for hundreds, a summer picnic for a thousand, an opening night conference reception for 10,000 or a star-studded concert for 40,000? Let’s make it happen. From black tie dinners in the dugout to new business pitches under the scoreboard lights, anything — and everything — is game at Oracle Park. And that’s just the beginning. The renowned Oracle Park offers a lineup of spaces with the flexibility to host events large and small and everything in between. You can book the Field for your keynote event, then have the run of a dozen other venues — yachts, a museum, private clubs, suites and more — for meals, breakouts, large receptions and intimate gatherings. Let your imagination run wild. Make a splash with stunning, on-the-water experiences crafted to impress. Imagine hosting your event on our luxuriously appointed vessels – the spacious California Spirit or the intimate Diamond Seas – while sweeping across spectacular San Francisco Bay, from McCovey Cove by Oracle Park, to the Golden Gate Bridge and beyond. Led by our award-winning hospitality team, dazzle your guests with one-of-a-kind events paired with impeccable start-to-finish services for great memories in the making. Our Giants Maritime Fleet offers the premier luxury yacht experience in San Francisco to indulge in unforgettable experiences.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

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• Spaces for 100-180 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Make your dream event a reality! Weddings, business gatherings, baby showers, birthday, anniversary, memorial celebrations, and other events can all be held in the Garden. Our incredible assortment of succulents and drought-tolerant plants creates a one-of-a-kind background for your special event that you and your guests will remember. Our new Visitor & Education Center building also provides inside space, allowing you to have your event at any time of year. Individuals, businesses, corporations, and charitable organizations with 501(c)3 status can use the Garden's unique, intimate venue of stunning landscapes and distinctive areas for non-commercial purposes. Depending on the size and type of event, gatherings are hosted in various spots across the Garden. Weddings Bring your love together in a world-famous garden! The Ruth Bancroft Garden, with its 3.5 acres of succulents and drought-tolerant plants, makes for gorgeous photographs and a one-of-a-kind location for your special day. Wedding receptions in our new Visitor and Education Center can be held either outdoors or indoors. Social Occasions and Parties Are you preparing for a special occasion? Birthdays, anniversaries, memorials, baby showers, and other events can be held in the Garden's outdoor and interior venues. Your guests will love being able to celebrate among the Garden's beautiful collection of mature trees, cactus, and succulents from all over the world. Our new Visitor and Education Center's Great Room can accommodate 80-100 seated guests and may be configured in a variety of ways to meet your needs. Corporate Events & Business Meetings Off-site business meetings, trainings, retreats, and corporate social events are all possible in the Garden. You can conduct work in one of two indoor conference rooms before unwinding and socializing outside while touring the Garden or sipping a beverage by the fire on our patio. Our Loft Room can hold 20-40 people depending on seating and table arrangements, while our Great Room can accommodate 80-100 people sitting. We can accommodate up to 180 people if your event is ideally suited for simultaneous interior and outdoor seating.