Top California Gala Venues

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Weddings and other special occasions Ceremonies: Marina Village has two outdoor ceremony locations with a beautiful marina backdrop. We'll set up chairs and an arch for you. The light-filled spaces are ideal for dramatic entrances... You can arrive in a limo, antique car, or even a horse-drawn carriage (we can make recommendations if you don't have one in mind). The surrounding grounds' natural splendor offers the scene for spectacular images; exchange your vows as the sun sets over the bay for an everlasting memory. Marina Village is one of the few event venues in San Diego that offers beachfront banquet rooms with varied views. Whether you're planning a small, personal gathering or a large event for 350 guests, our knowledgeable staff will assist you in finding the ideal lodging to match your style and budget. Vaulted ceilings and loft spaces, curving walls, built-in dance floors, and second-story views are just a few of the unusual characteristics found in each room. Conferences and Meetings Marina Village Conference Center, a popular venue for meetings, conferences, and seminars, provides the ideal location to boost the efficiency of your corporate event. Training seminars, employee retreats, workshops, and trade exhibits can all be held in our lovely environment. Marina Village Conference Center offers a variety of large conference rooms and smaller breakout rooms to fit the most basic to the most sophisticated setups. All of the rooms have windows that look out into the waterfront or beautifully planted courtyards, creating a pleasant atmosphere - a welcome change from a windowless boardroom! The room rent includes tables and chairs, which are set up according to your preferences. Support Services: We invite you to hold your next meeting, seminar, trade exhibition, or workshop in our facility. Wireless Internet connectivity and a wide range of audio-visual equipment are available in all conference and meeting rooms (feel free to contact us for rate quotes). You are also free to bring your own equipment, but please keep in mind that we do not have a professional on hand.

• 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.

• Spaces for 12-500 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert is a full-service, all-suite resort hotel situated on 10 acres in Palm Desert, California, along Highway 111 near the Coachella Valley's most celebrated golf courses and approximately 15 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport. The property features 198 two-room suites, each offering mountain or courtyard views, and includes complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly Manager's Reception. Resort amenities include a heated outdoor pool, six lighted hard-court tennis courts, and a full fitness center. For private events and meetings, Embassy Suites Palm Desert offers more than 9,500 square feet of flexible indoor event space across eight rooms, including a Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 480 guests for reception-style events, configurable salon spaces for smaller gatherings, and a dedicated boardroom for executive meetings. In-house catering and full event services are available for weddings, corporate meetings, banquets, and social celebrations.

• Spaces for 30-50 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

We set the stage for wonderful, inspiring events to happen, and you simply show up to soak it all in. We have a hunch that magical experiences will unfold once you gather in our welcoming spaces. With more than 14,000 square feet of private meeting and event venue space set in downtown San Diego, we take pride in tailoring events to every group’s specific needs, be it a wedding, reception, family reunion, business offsite, colossal conference or intimate gathering of the minds. Our central, sun- kissed location in the heart of East Village places our hotel in an easily accessible spot that sits on the pulse of the city. This means you’re part of the action, even when inside our walls (or high up on our rooftop terrace). The best news? Once the event ends, the fun continues—in our pool, our restaurant, our bars, our communal living room and beyond. For more information about booking your next event, or meeting please e-mail sales@hotelsolamar.com.

• Spaces for 150-350 Guests
• 2 Bars

The Continental Club is a subterranean entertainment destination tucked beneath the historic Hellman Building in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Accessed through a private entrance on West 4th Street, the venue spans 6,000 square feet of serviceable space and draws on the atmosphere of a classic supper club — dark leather banquettes, mirrored surfaces, warm red lighting, disco balls, and walls lined with framed photographs. The venue accommodates up to 350 guests across its full 6,000-square-foot footprint, or up to 150 guests in the 3,000-square-foot half-venue configuration. A central bar anchors the main room, with seating areas arranged around a dedicated dance floor. A coat check and scullery round out the facility. The Continental Club is available for private and corporate buyouts, including branded activations, holiday parties, cocktail receptions, and seated dinners. Events are coordinated through CIRCA93, the Los Angeles-based collective that operates the venue.

• Spaces for 25 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space

LA's premier boutique hotel...the home away from home to creative spirits on the move.

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Jose P. Rizal Community Center is a 10,000-square-foot multipurpose event facility located at 7320 Florin Mall Drive in Sacramento, California, operated by the Southgate Recreation & Park District. Opened in 1983 and named after Philippine patriot and physician Jose P. Rizal, the center was originally envisioned to serve the Filipino community and has grown into a versatile gathering space for the broader Sacramento area. The center's main activity hall features polished wood flooring, bleachers, indoor and outdoor stages, and a scoreboard — making it well-suited for weddings, banquets, dances, birthday parties, sports events, and meetings. The facility accommodates up to 350 guests and includes a well-appointed kitchen, a lobby area, a small meeting and changing room, and audio-visual capabilities throughout. A lighted parking lot serves guests on site.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

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

There's a reason you know about it. Our crew at Hotel Ziggy is excited to show you around West Hollywood and the legendary Sunset Strip, which we call home. At Hotel Ziggy, where a celebration of the Sunset Strip's rebellion and ingenuity that defined the music industry continues, the energy is new, but the spirit is not. It's LA's newest music venue, pizza parlor, and the only boutique hotel in West Hollywood with a saltwater pool. It was here that legends were born and groupies were entertained. Please come as you are. Make your own music and memories, then get ready to rock. On Sunset, relax poolside or spin your own tunes from your comfortable WeHo pad. At Ziggy's lively pool scene and hot new restaurant, B-Side, DJ sets and live music are paired with pizza, drinks, and good vibes. When inspiration strikes, Ziggy's Shred Shed, as well as the workout center, are both available. Tuck yourself into a posh poolside retreat that transports you to a world of revolt and life-changing music. There's something for everyone, whether it's totally remodeled suites or poolside guest rooms that double as VIP cabanas. At B-Side Pizza, where the playlist is as on-point as the menu, pizza and pints create their own melody. Classic breakfast dishes to fuel your jam sessions, creative cocktails to turn up the volume on life, salads for the California kids, juicy burgers, and West Hollywood's greatest pizza are all available all day. Reach out today to learn more about this classically cool Sunset Strip spot.

• Spaces for 130 Guests

Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast is a five-acre hillside estate in Placerville, California, set in the Sierra Nevada Foothills amid landscaped gardens, ponds, streams, and waterfalls. The property sits above the Coloma/Lotus Valley, offering panoramic views of the American River canyon — a setting that draws couples planning intimate elopements and small celebrations alongside guests seeking a romantic retreat. The estate grounds serve as the primary event setting, accommodating ceremonies and receptions for up to 20 guests on the lawn and garden areas. Architectural columns, art, and antiques frame outdoor spaces designed for photography and celebration. A lagoon with a cascading waterfall and sandy beach, multiple garden sitting areas, and valley-view terraces extend the usable event footprint across the property. Kathleen Ash founded the bed and breakfast in 2005 after recognizing the five-acre property as an experience worth sharing. In addition to events, the estate offers five guest rooms and suites — most with valley views — along with daily locally sourced breakfast service. The venue sits within half a mile of several El Dorado County wineries and breweries.

The Monterey Peninsula Country Club welcomes you. It's no secret that the Monterey Peninsula is home to some of the best golf in the world, and MPCC and our two 18-hole courses, the Dunes and Shore Courses, are right in the center of it all. Both have long histories and fantastic layouts set in some of the world's most beautiful golf landscapes. Samuel F. B. Morse founded the Del Monte Properties in 1919. The state of California granted the Monterey Peninsula Country Club a charter in 1925. A month later, the newly constituted club conducted an organizational meeting, at which Samuel F. B. Morse was elected president. The Monterey Peninsula Country Club had 68 original members. The new country club officially opened on July 2, 1926, with about 300 people in attendance. The club properties cover around 400 acres of land in the Monterey Peninsula's central section. After the members purchased the club from Del Monte Properties in 1959, Bob E. Baldock and Jack Neville developed the Shore Course. On the Monterey Peninsula, our pros specialize in group and corporate golf events. We create personalized events and tournaments for groups of all sizes while maintaining the greatest level of customer service possible. Because of our established partnerships with local golf courses, we are able to offer our customers discounted pricing. Our mission is to exceed our clients' expectations by providing exceptional customer service. Monterey Peninsula Golf hosts a variety of golf activities, from small group outings to huge corporate outings. Our skilled staff organizes every detail of the event, ensuring that it runs smoothly for our clients. Our first priority is to ensure that your event is a success and that you have a good time. We look forward to helping you arrange your next outing to North America's #1 golf destination.

The Battleship USS Iowa Museum is a waterfront event location in the Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro), in Long Beach, where you can have a special event, meeting, picnic, party, or outing for you and your guests. Whether in the peaceful shade of her vast capacity fantail or more private spots like as our verandas and inside officer's room, the ship delivers a wonderful experience for you and your special event guests to celebrate on her teak decks. The Battleship USS Iowa landed at the Los Angeles Waterfront in 2012 and is an important part of the navy nautical heritage of Los Angeles and Long Beach. You and your friends can now make your own memories aboard this proud and historic navy battleship. The battleship USS Iowa is a testament to American ingenuity and engineering innovation, and her crew cordially invites you and your special event guests to celebrate on her teak decks, whether in the quiet shade of her officer's verandas, her stately officer's spaces, or on the large capacity covered fantail. Onboard the Battleship USS Iowa, groups of all sizes are easily accommodated, and your private or public event visitors will cherish their memories and experience with you aboard the Battleship of Presidents for a long time. Three US Presidents, Fleet Admirals William "Bull" Halsey, Ernest J. King, and William D. Leahy, as well as Army Generals George C. Marshall and Harold "Hap" Arnold, walked along the same teak decks and inner passages as your guests. Tours can be arranged in conjunction with your special event by your guests. They will be awestruck by the IOWA's 16-inch main guns, explore the crew mess decks, and take bedside photos where FDR slept during the historic Tehran Conference. Your unique event aboard the IOWA will be remembered by your guests for a long time!

• Spaces for 125-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Winery
• 1 Waterfront

Bargetto Winery is a family-owned estate winery established in 1933, set along the banks of Soquel Creek in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just one and a half miles from the Pacific Ocean. Founded by the Bargetto family — Italian immigrants who brought Old World winemaking traditions to California — the winery has grown into one of the central coast's most historic wine estates, specializing in estate-grown Italian varietals, honey meads, and premium dessert wines. The Soquel property hosts private events across three distinctive spaces: the Creekside Courtyard, an open-air setting nestled alongside the creek with burnt orange tiles and a long weathered bar; the La Vita Room, a Mediterranean-inspired indoor venue featuring burnished redwood doors, handcrafted chandeliers, arched windows overlooking the creek, and reclaimed antique wine tank wood; and the Historic Cellars, a rustic underground setting rich with winery heritage, amber lighting, and a glittering crystal chandelier. Together the spaces accommodate weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, anniversaries, fundraisers, corporate gatherings, and wine tastings, with capacity for up to 125 seated guests. The winery's events team coordinates each gathering, and a historic 1950 cottage known as Grandma's House — furnished with hand-selected antiques — serves as a bridal suite in the two hours before ceremonies.

• Spaces for 12-130 Guests
• 2 Boats
• 2 Waterfront

The most luxurious owner-operated Yachts available for private group dining events on the San Francisco Bay.

The Vault Garden is an entirely outdoor restaurant with seating for one hundred people that has just been opened by the Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group on the expansive plaza of the 555 California skyscraper. In the middle of downtown San Francisco is an urban haven in the form of an outdoor eating haven known as the Vault Garden. Our covered, heated, and weather protected dining area is open no matter the weather and is conveniently located on the plaza of the historic 555 California building, which is away from the noise and bustle of the city. COVERED & HEATED OUTDOOR SEATED GROUP DINING Make plans for your next meal to be served at a socially distant location outside. We are able to provide everyone with the best possible experience by providing both private and non-private alternatives for parties of up to sixty people, therefore guaranteeing their safety and comfort. Enter the plaza off the corner of Kearny and California St. if you are using Uber or Lyft, or if you are walking. There is a gap in the gates; go in the direction of the entrance to the main structure.

• 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 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Because Amy Schonheit (24, who works in the arts) and David Schonheit (24, who works in engineering) both have a passion for the outdoors, they chose to have their wedding ceremony at San Moritz Lodge in Crestline, California, which was surrounded by woodlands. As much as Amy and David adored the color teal, they decided to combine it with other hues to create a palette that blended in with nature—from the bridesmaid dresses, which came in a variety of styles and lengths, to the greenery that accented the sides of the wooden ceremony archway—to create a palette that blended in with nature. Amy desired a wedding gown that was simple yet elegant, and she found the perfect strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline that she accessorized with a silver belt. Amy and her husband were married in a simple yet elegant ceremony. Small wooden birdhouse-shaped props painted with numbers were placed at each dining table in the rustic building of the San Moritz Lodge to help guests find their seats when they arrived. Floral centerpieces, wheat, and small votive candles were arranged on top of burlap and lace that was draped across the middle of the tables to create a soft, romantic atmosphere. Featuring green leaves carefully placed on the surface of each layer and a tree-shaped topper, the two-tier white wedding cake perched on top of a tree trunk embodied the natural vibe of the day. More Mother Nature-inspired details can be found in the gallery below. At San Moritz Lodge in Crestline, California, the reception was held in the rustic space of the lodge's rustic space. It was designed to look like a log cabin, complete with wooden ceilings, stone walls, and brown carpeted floors, among other things.

• Spaces for 280-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Fairview Crystal Springs is an all-inclusive wedding and special events venue set on the Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame, California, 15 miles south of San Francisco. Perched above the Crystal Springs Reservoir, the property offers panoramic views across the water to the surrounding hillsides — scenery the venue describes as unmatched in the Bay Area. Two distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from 50 to 280 guests. The outdoor ceremony site features a white gazebo overlooking the reservoir, while the Crystal Ball Room serves as an indoor reception venue with golf course and sunset views. A separate cocktail area bridges the two, offering guests an outdoor space between ceremony and dinner service. All packages are fully customizable and inclusive, covering catering, bar service, DJ, and coordination — with a dedicated events team available seven days a week for consultations and planning throughout the process.

• Spaces for 12-385 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 3 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) is a 15,000-square-foot cultural venue located in Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Oakland's Chinatown neighborhood. Founded in 1984 and operating in its current facility since 1996, OACC builds community through Asian and Pacific Islander arts and cultural programming — offering event spaces available for private rental alongside its ongoing exhibitions, performances, and educational offerings. Six distinct spaces accommodate gatherings of varying sizes and formats. The 3,180-square-foot Auditorium, with its raised stage, professional theater lighting, full sound system, and two dressing rooms, hosts banquets for up to 162 guests or theater-style events for 275. Conference Rooms 4 and 5 can be opened into a combined 1,760-square-foot meeting hall for up to 100 attendees, while the smaller Conference Rooms 2 and 3 serve intimate gatherings of up to 20. A 825-square-foot Dance Studio with hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and large southeast-facing windows rounds out the offerings, along with a 1,488-square-foot Lobby suitable for receptions of up to 85 guests. The facility is ADA accessible, located adjacent to a parking garage, and provides catering coordination through its commercial kitchen. Events professionals and nonprofits are welcome, with discounted rates available for certain users.

• Spaces for 650 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

Villa Ragusa is a full-service banquet hall in downtown Campbell, California, offering 12,000 square feet of flexible event space in a setting distinguished by European-inspired architecture. Marble columns, a granite foyer, mahogany bars, and natural woodwork define the interior, while a wraparound balcony provides views of the surrounding neighborhood and is accessible through French doors. Opened in 2002, the venue accommodates gatherings of 2 to 650 guests across configurable room arrangements, making it a fit for intimate celebrations and large-scale events alike. The surrounding area of downtown Campbell adds a small-town character and walkable boutique district to the experience. Villa Ragusa provides onsite catering with customizable menus covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hors d'oeuvres, and also welcomes outside caterers — one of the few banquet halls in the area to offer that flexibility. The in-house team includes experienced events managers, catering professionals, and serving staff. The venue hosts weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, holiday parties, reunions, anniversaries, and birthday parties.