Top Silicon Valley Gala Venues

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Wave Street Studios is a highly rated, family-owned event and wedding venue on the Monterey Peninsula, known for its eco-minded approach and inclusive, welcoming atmosphere. The flexible space accommodates weddings, receptions, corporate events, concerts, and community gatherings for up to 150 guests, with indoor and adaptable layouts that reflect your style. We offer tables, chairs, lighting, dance floor, sound system, and a full customizable bar, plus set-up, breakdown, and cleanup services. Outside food vendors are welcome, and our team helps bring your vision to life with thoughtful planning support. Whether you’re hosting an intimate celebration or a lively performance, Wave Street Studios blends comfort, creativity, and exceptional service to make every event unforgettable.

• Spaces for 10-1,500 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

One of the most diverse multi-use motorsports facilities in the world, Sonoma Raceway has an endless array of venues available to host your corporate outing, trade show or meeting. From an event for a small group to one with thousands of attendees, Sonoma Raceway can accommodate a group of any size. Introducing Turn 11 at Sonoma Raceway, an extraordinary 19,000 sq ft hospitality destination for spectacular events & parties. This beautiful building offers three flexible indoor/outdoor room concepts, featuring seven large, track-facing garage doors, making it ideal for enviable viewing experiences during race weekends, private events, corporate meetings and product innovation showcases for up to 1500 guests. The perfect blend of racing pedigree, market location, and amenities. Refined Luxury, Five-star Service, Sublime Culinary & Cocktails.

• Spaces for 56-250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Total Spaces

Sunrise Ranch Winery is a division of Laird Family Estate, located in southern Napa Valley. Nowhere in the Napa Valley will you find a more beautiful setting and a wine tasting experience of this quality and magnitude. ​ In addition to expansive vineyards with Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, the Sunrise property also houses a large wine production facility. ​ Here at Sunrise Ranch, we offer private wine tasting experiences and educational events for large groups. Whether you are looking for a tantalizing wine flight served with cheese & charcuterie or a catered food and wine experience, we've got you covered. Feel free to contact us with your inquiries. We look forward to helping you plan your next group winery experience!

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

The Barn at Green Valley is a refurbished barn that serves as a gorgeous event space for weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthdays, and any other type of special occasion. The Barn at Green Valley has gorgeous outdoor and indoor event spaces available all year round.

• Spaces for 80-90 Guests

The Vault Event Center - Suisun offers a 1,964 sq ft open floor plan, where you can create just about anything. It is an elegant and modern space with high ceiling chandeliers and decorative ceiling panels. Includes indoor and outdoor options. Space includes main open floor, 7 ft grass wall, small stage riser, kitchenette, restroom with wheelchair access, host suite/changing room. Expansion in process, open November 2023. Host your next birthday, wedding reception, bridal shower, engagement party, gender reveal, fundraiser and more with us! This flexible space can also be used for Business and Creative Experiences - from meetings, workshops, networking mixers, classes, photoshoot, brand launch, product pop up and much more!

• Spaces for 120 Guests

Slow down, consider the moment, and drink in the simple pleasures of life... Inspired by Italian landscapes and old-world villas, Regale Winery provides an opportunity to share the relaxed and sophisticated lifestyle that surrounds the production of wine. Time seems to stop upon walking into our colorful and intimate garden vignettes featuring beautiful fountains, heirloom roses, a spiral herb garden, outdoor fireplaces, a bocce ball court, and a traditional wood-fired oven. Three varieties of olive trees line the property from which we hand-pick and press the olives to produce our Estate Olive Oil. Welcoming and intimate, the second floor dining room features a vaulted travertine ceiling, Italian fresco paintings, Venetian plaster, and ornate fireplaces to create an old-world Tuscan atmosphere. The room opens onto a heated, open-air terrace with breathtaking views of the coastal range and our formal gardens. Just ten miles from downtown Los Gatos with no sharp turns or intimidating roads, experience old-world wine country without flying overseas or leaving the foothills of Silicon Valley.

• Spaces for 50-600 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

Sweeping ocean views, an exclusive coastal setting and inviting décor are only the beginning of what make our resort the ideal venue for your destination wedding in Half Moon Bay. Whether you prefer an intimate exchange of vows overlooking the Pacific Ocean or an extravagant celebration with 300 of your closest friends and family, we offer the perfect space to host your special day. At The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, our wedding features include: Two beautiful outdoor event spaces Grand ballroom with vaulted ceilings and chandeliers Exquisite catering Wedding advisor to assist with the details Unique offerings for wedding-related events, including vintner dinners and wine tastings

• Spaces for 350 Guests

The Club at Ruby Hill offers the ideal combination of breathtaking beauty, breathtaking views, casual elegance, and impeccable service to create an experience that is truly extraordinary! While we strive to exceed your expectations, our professional staff is unrivaled in the industry and will ensure that your Club Experience is everything you could possibly want while exceeding your expectations. The Club at Ruby Hill provides an unrivaled setting for the wedding of your dreams, with the romantic backdrop of our breathtaking golf course and surrounding wine country serving as the perfect setting for your special day. With our breathtaking indoor and outdoor event venues, you can relax and enjoy yourself while our experienced team of on-site catering* and event specialists takes care of the details so you can concentrate on what's really important: celebrating this important milestone with family and friends. We'll work with you to create a package that exceeds your expectations, fits within your budget, and leaves a lasting impression on you, your guests, and your venue. For more information, please see this page. *There will be no outside catering allowed. Due to the fact that we are located in a gated community, appointments are required to tour the facility.

• Spaces for 20-320 Guests
• 5 Wineries

The Palm Event Center in the Vineyard is a contemporary winery estate in Livermore Valley Wine Country. Nestled in the rolling hills with a 180-degree view of the vineyards, this private event venue feels like a refuge while still being easily accessible to the Greater Bay Area. Romantic with a touch of glamour, the venue offers interior spaces with cool tones, warm candlelight, and sleek contemporary touches. The main Ballroom is spacious and the perfect canvas for any event decor. The venue also offers indoor and outdoor ceremony sites for couples to choose from. Indoors, couples may marry inside a large barrel room with customizable lighting and the ability to hang additional lighting and decor. Outside, couples may marry on the lawn overlooking the vineyards. There is also an outdoor terrace patio for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while watching the sunset. In addition to beautiful spaces, the venue also offers 5-hour event times, in-house catering, and a 4.5-hour full open bar. Included in all wedding packages are everything needed to host a reception - tables, chiavari chairs, linens, place settings, and glassware. Service staff and a day-of coordinator to handle all logistics are also provided. For weddings with a style of cuisine that the Palm culinary staff does not specialize in (to be determined by the Palm - i.e. Indian, Traditional 8-Course Chinese/Vietnamese, or Persian), couples are allowed to contract with exclusive outside caterers. Custom-built for weddings, the bespoke venue is precisely tailored in its spaces, menus, and offerings to give clients the perfect wedding.

• Spaces for 450 Guests

Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery is a Mediterranean Villa in the heart of Livermore Valley Wine Country. Surrounded by vineyards, it is a romantic location for couples to say their vows. The venue features a Grand Salon reception room, large enough to accommodate up to 400 guests, but intimate for smaller guest counts. In addition to reception space, indoor and outdoor ceremony sites are available. Outdoors, couples may marry under a lush arbor within the venue's walled garden. Inside, couples may marry in the Amber Room, a gorgeous ceremony room that features a large limestone-carved fireplace, ambient lighting, and large wooden doors for a dramatic wedding party entrance. In addition to the venue itself, Casa Real also is the in-house caterer. Providing elegant, fine-dining meals for guests and serving wine from the next-door Ruby Hill Winery. Packages include all that is needed to host a meal for friends and family - tables, chairs, linens, place settings, the meal, 4.5-hour full open bar, and service. In addition, included is Casa Real's day-of coordination service. This service allows couples to relax on their wedding day, knowing that all the little logistical details will be taken care of. Featuring breathtaking views, attentive service, and award-winning cuisine, Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery is the perfect venue for a memorable wedding.

Sam’s Chowder House overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Pillar Point Harbor in scenic Half Moon Bay. Sam’s is a proud member of the Surfrider Foundation, dedicated to the protection and preservation of the world’s oceans and beaches. We prepare clam chowders, fresh seafood, local-sustainable produce & meats, and delicious house-made desserts. Our guests receive friendly service while enjoying breathtaking coastal views. Sam’s provides direct access to the beach and is walking distance to hotels. Indoor or outdoor event spaces are available along with full restaurant buyouts.

Wente Vineyards is the country's oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery, founded in 1883. Today, the winery maintains its leadership role in California wine growing under ownership and management by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, the winery draws from 3,000 acres of sustainably farmed estate vineyards to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Oakland Zoo is a wildlife conservation destination and event venue situated in the scenic hills of Oakland, California, at the edge of Knowland Park. Founded in 1922 by naturalist Henry A. Snow as The Snow Museum, the institution has grown into a nationally accredited zoological park housing over 850 native and exotic animals across habitats that include an African Savanna, Tropical Rain Forest, and the California Trail. The Conservation Society of California, which operates the zoo, earned recognition as a Best Event Space by Oakland Magazine in 2025. Private events are hosted at the Snow Building, a historic indoor-outdoor venue nestled within the zoo's grounds. The space accommodates up to 200 guests for corporate outings, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, weddings, luncheons, and cocktail receptions. Panoramic windows and a private outdoor patio frame views of the Bay Area and zoo landscape, while full-service catering is provided exclusively through SSA Group, emphasizing locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

The Arya Event Center in Livermore is the newest event venue located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Book this private and luxurious venue located next to the lush rolling Livermore hills. We host weddings, social events, receptions, and corporate meetings. Epic Ballroom Our exquisite ballroom was professionally designed with porcelain floors, custom woodworking on every wall, and modern lighting systems for your event to be unforgettable. The grand ballroom can be configured to your taste with multiple full bars and room for over 500 guests. Entrance High ceilings, custom lighting, and chandeliers set the Arya Event Center entrance apart. Our entranceway was designed to make a long-lasting impression. Multiple spaces can be combined or sectioned off to your desire. Bridal Suite The Arya Event Center has multiple suites that can be used as your Bridal Suite. Tastefully designed to cater to the bride and her closest family and friends, the suite features private dressing rooms, full-length mirrors, and makeup areas. Commercial Kitchen Our full commercial kitchen is accessible from multiple entrances. Our stainless steel laced, the fully loaded kitchen is a great place for prepping and cooking meals for your events. Equipped with ovens, stoves, a full-size commercial hood, and is perfect for your caterer's needs.

• Spaces for 800-1,200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Our conference center hotel in San Ramon has 16,636 square feet of meeting space available for your next event or meeting. Our rooms, which range in size from boardrooms to ballrooms, provide the ideal setting for events of all sizes. The Bishop Ranch Ballroom, our largest conference room, can accommodate up to 1,200 meeting participants. Because of our close proximity to the Roundhouse Conference Center, we are an excellent choice for hosting related meetings. Our meeting planners will assist you in managing every detail of your San Ramon meeting, including the technology. Create a customized menu for your conference attendees, which can include everything from coffee breaks to meals. Plan your fairytale wedding in our elegant Bishop Ranch Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 800 banquet guests. Our team has extensive experience in hosting a variety of events, ranging from California casual to authentic Indian ceremonies. Our hotel's smaller venues are ideal for wedding-related events, such as rehearsal dinners and receptions. From venues to menus, put your trust in the San Ramon Marriott wedding specialists to plan your special day. Allow our culinary team to create a delicious custom menu for your wedding reception that will be remembered for a lifetime.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Host your corporate or private event at Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery - the out-of-the-box venue in San Francisco! Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery is the perfect venue for your event. We are located in a large 4,400 square foot industrial facility in the new Sprayview District of San Francisco that is beautifully decorated with street art and ample street parking. Ideal for company kick-offs, holiday parties, wedding receptions, art installations, presentations, large corporate get-togethers, milestone birthday parties, fundraisers, etc. Contact us for more information: ursula@sevenstillsofsf.com

• Spaces for 45-100 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

• Spaces for 75-4,000 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Landmark
• 5 Total Spaces

The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts is a newly-remodeled historic building with 5 interior venues, onsite parking, and an outdoor terrace overlooking Oakland's crown jewel, Lake Merritt. Venues include: a 150-person lounge, two 500-person capacity ballrooms, a 1,400 seat proscenium theatre, and 3,000-person capacity arena. Ideally located only 2 blocks from Lake Merritt BART Station. Whole-venue buyouts available at a discounted rate