Top California Graduation Party Venues

Cabra Los Angeles is a spirited rooftop dining and drinking destination inspired by the vibrant flavors of Peruvian Cuisine. Helmed by acclaimed Chef Stephanie Izard and her longtime partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group, Cabra offers crave-worthy food in a colorful, lively setting. Meant to be enjoyed family-style, Cabra’s menu features a variety of shareable plates that are bold in flavor and bright in taste, alongside an equally expressive cocktail menu and wine list. Panoramic views of the Downtown Los Angeles skyline are visible at every angle of the rooftop restaurant, providing remarkable daytime and nighttime views. Opposite the dining room, the sun-soaked bar and patio offers lounge seating dotted with greenery as an oasis among the DTLA skyline available for private events and parties.

• Spaces for 450-800 Guests

Find serenity at our Southern Californian oasis. Offering event spaces for 2-400+ guests, legendary service from tenured hospitality professionals, California-inspired catering, and waterfront views, The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey welcomes you. Our venue, elegantly situated on one of the largest recreational marinas in the world, has the distinction of being the closest property to the water of any Ritz-Carlton hotel in the US. The ambient stretch of sleek yachts and glistening Marina waves have inspired our modern event spaces, adorned with blue, grey, and white accents, setting the perfect backdrop for social and corporate gatherings alike. For those of you seeking your happily ever after, our Rose Garden paints the perfect picture for you to say 'I do'. After you've wed beneath our artisanal garden gazebo and a palm tree sprinkled sky, embrace golden hour with a cocktail in hand on our indoor-outdoor Waterfront Promenade. Once the sun has set, you and your guests will flow seamlessly into our signature space, The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, to dance the night away. Intimate wedding ceremonies, glamorous galas, inspiring symposiums, and everything in between can all find their fit here at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey. Beyond your event, out-of-town guests will be pleased to learn that we are located less than five miles from Los Angeles International Airport and locals will enjoy convenient proximity to the attractive Venice, Santa Monica, and Malibu neighborhoods.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Resort
• 1 space at this venue

We specialize in providing an unforgettable backdrop for life’s most important celebrations. Nestled in the exclusive hills of Mt. Helix, our gated, nearly 1-acre private villa combines timeless elegance with resort-style amenities, offering couples, families, & planners a venue unlike any other in Southern California. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, the estate is designed to host weddings, quinceañeras, milestone birthdays, baby showers, family reunions, corporate retreats, & private parties. The versatility of our property allows for every event to feel truly custom — a blank canvas with built-in beauty. Guests are welcomed through a gated entrance & a charming courtyard, anchored by a large water fountain in a romantic setting perfect for ceremonies or cocktail receptions. The estate boasts a 70-foot pool & expansive patios ideal for receptions, photo shoots, or networking under the stars. Our built-in Sonos sound system, available throughout the courtyard & pool areas, ensures flawless music for both speeches & celebrations. Indoors, the villa offers cathedral ceilings, a dramatic staircase, & a balcony overlooking the courtyard, creating picture-perfect backdrops for bridal portraits, first looks, or keynote addresses. Event catering is seamless with both a full-service pavilion chef’s outdoor kitchen & bar & an indoor kitchen with a pass-through to the courtyard, making food & beverage service efficient & elegant. Surrounded by lush, tall palm trees & a fully fenced private backyard, the property guarantees exclusivity, safety, & peace of mind. Abundant shaded seating ensures guest comfort, while expansive lawns & multiple event zones allow ceremonies, cocktail hours & receptions to flow naturally from one to the next. With ample space & high-speed Wi-Fi, the space is also production-friendly, making it an excellent choice for photo shoots, film projects & branded events. Our mission is to create a setting where memories last a lifetime.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

At River Garden Weddings & Events, we carefully designed the property to meet the needs of couples who are looking for a beautiful one-of-a-kind, blank canvas venue that they can transform into the perfect space for their special day! ​ With over 30,000 sq. ft of usable space, this gated, mixed indoor/outdoor space features lush gardens, waterfalls, mature trees, water features throughout, covered patios, and plenty of gathering space for all of your family and friends. By using many natural features inspired by landmarks all over the globe, we crafted a space that still feels intimate, while also being able to accommodate even the largest of wedding parties. ​ With our gorgeous venue and unique design, competitive pricing, open vendor policies, payment plans, and the best customer service in the industry, we know you will fall in love with our venue. We look forward to giving you a tour and discovering how we can serve you on your special day. You and your guests will never forget your wedding or event here at River Garden and we are thankful that you are considering us to serve you on your special day.

• Spaces for 10-1,200 Guests
• 4 Bars
• 9 Hotels
• 12 Total Spaces

A cornerstone of San Francisco hospitality for over 100 years, The Marker Hotel stands as a beloved destination. Built in 1910, as Hotel Bellevue, the now historic Marker Hotel features over 200 rooms fashioned to inspire—whether traveling for business or leisure. Just steps from vibrant Union Square, in the heart of San Francisco’s Theater District, our hotel embodies the independent spirit of the city. Today, the seven-story building has stayed true to the original Beaux-Arts architecture, featuring high ceilings, a grand staircase, accent jewel tones, and two unique lobby spaces with original fireplaces. It strikes the perfect balance between past, present, and future offering the perfect backdrop for any event. With eighteen distinct venues, including two expansive ballrooms, make up our 12,000 square feet of dedicated event space. From focused boardroom meetings to private parties and large-scale celebrations, find the ideal setting at The Marker.

• Spaces for 250-2,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Whether you are planning a corporate meeting, gala, holiday party, team building event, or wedding, Chabot offers a variety of rental spaces to fit your needs. Our experienced events team will help you customize a unique experience inside Chabot’s architectural buildings, outdoors surrounded by the redwood forest, or up on our Observation Deck where Chabot’s three historical telescopes reside.

• Spaces for 14-150 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Curate your dream event in Newport Beach Marriott Bayview. Let our inspired location on the Newport Beach Back Bay provide the perfect backdrop for your special day. Choose from 6,298 square feet of event space in a scenic Bayview setting. From intimate ceremonies to a larger gathering, our experienced wedding planners will make your vision come to life. Our flexible spaces are set up to express and honor your personal styles and traditions. Toast under our warm Southern California skies or celebrate in one of our inspired event spaces.

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located on Kettner Blvd. in San Diego's thriving Little Italy neighborhood, LUCE KETTNER is a stunner. This clean modern warehouse venue is 7,250 sq ft and features two private suites, a prep room, 7 total restrooms, market lights and a private parking lot perfect for food truck catering. Kettner can host a max of 400 standing / cocktail or 300 seated. Submit an inquiry through our website or email us today: info@luceloft.com!

• Spaces for 40-70 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Custom Made Creative is a creative/event space located in Downtown Los Angeles dedicated to Photography, Film, Music, Fashion and Art. Our 1,600 sq ft venue is located in the heart of the Fashion District and has gorgeous views of DTLA. Enjoy four distinctively themed areas with seating throughout the entire space. The great thing about our location is that it can be custom tailored to fit your specific event. We take pride in delivering superior service to our clients. We are here to help make sure your event runs smooth without a problem. Our location is great for Parties, Fashion Shows, Photography and Filming, Meetings, Beer and Wine Tasting, Food Tasting, Pop-Ups, Receptions, Art Shows/Galleries, Auditions, Comedy Shows, Receptions, Baby Showers and more.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Glass Slipper Palace is a place where you will be amazed by our stunning white and gold banquet hall, you will be surrounded by opulence and embellishments that make you feel as though the room has been decorated just for you. From our eye-catching six-foot Swarovski crystal glass slipper spinning around and around to the sparkling chandeliers that glisten like stardust, to our White and Gold Glitter floors, you’ll sip on our custom Glass Slipper Palace water bottles, take photos while creating long-lasting memories and making all your Creative Dreams come true. At The Glass Slipper Palace, we bring white glove customer service and a royalty experience. An Affordable Luxury Event Venue that will have you leaving in a Cinderella Carriage off into the Moonlight...

• Spaces for 8-120 Guests
• 4 Bars
• 2 Ballrooms
• 6 Total Spaces

PHOENIX Alameda is a modern, design-forward event venue and corporate meeting space in Alameda, California, ideal for corporate off-sites, team retreats, business meetings, workshops, and private events in the San Francisco Bay Area. Located just minutes from Oakland and San Francisco, this flexible 1,800 sq ft venue is a top choice for companies searching for a Bay Area offsite venue, meeting space near San Francisco, or a creative corporate event venue in Alameda. PHOENIX offers multiple room configurations to accommodate executive meetings, board meetings, company presentations, trainings, panel discussions, and team-building events. The venue features 16-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, live greenery, and locally curated artwork, creating a bright, inspiring environment for productive meetings and memorable events. With a main event space, conference room, presentation studio, and breakout rooms, PHOENIX is designed for both large group gatherings and small team sessions. In addition to corporate events, PHOENIX Alameda is a sought-after private event venue for birthday parties, baby showers, private dinners, brand activations, pop-ups, networking events, screenings, and live performances. The indoor-outdoor layout, including a lounge and patio, makes it an ideal venue for social events and celebrations in the East Bay. As a flexible Bay Area event space, PHOENIX allows outside catering and provides access to preferred local vendors. Amenities include tables and chairs, lounge furniture, a bar area, kitchen access, in-house sound system, and an on-site event host, making it a fully equipped event venue rental in Alameda. With a capacity of up to 80 guests, or up to 120 guests with the addition of the gallery space, PHOENIX Alameda is a versatile event venue for both corporate and social events in Alameda, Oakland, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

• Spaces for 20-400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

The Guild Hotel is a reimagination of the iconic historic Armed Services YMCA building in the heart of Downtown San Diego. . The hotel brand plays with contrast and intrigue to draw in a collective of curious, creative people who seek the most from life. Savvy business travelers, jetsetters, adventurous honeymooners, and tastemaking locals want to be here, to discover what's under the surface, and to be in the know. From the building's historic facade adorned with modern art, to the dramatic reimagining of the gymnasium-turned-ballroom, The guild begs visitors to uncover experiences that will last a lifetime. Whether planning a corporate retreat, fundraising gala, or a dream wedding, The Guild has a variety of uniquely restored, creative indoor and outdoor event spaces. Savor custom cocktails at The Guild Bar, or overtake our one-of-a-kind ballroom, which throughout our hundred-year history has hosted everything from boxing matches to Marine Balls. Dwell in luxury at The Guild Hotel, San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests

Burrell School is a family-run 10-acre property featuring vineyards, a winery, and a historic schoolhouse located in the majestic Santa Cruz Mountains, situated on Summit Road just 15 minutes from Los Gatos, Soquel, and Scotts Valley. We book small and large parties and are available for corporate events, reunions, celebrations of life, meetings and seminars. We host micro-weddings, elopements, traditional wedding ceremonies, and receptions. We offer an affordable, scenic, and historic facility with flexible catering, beverage, and entertainment options among our various event spaces. We provide the space, your chosen wines, in-house furniture and equipment, as well as event planning support for your ideal event.

An intimate, luxurious venue nestled in the mountains with a sweeping view of downtown San Jose framed by the rolling hills of Mount Hamilton. It’s lush, verdant, and abundant with decades-old pink peppercorn, almond, & apricot trees. The space is guided and designed around nature, luxury, intimacy, and connection. Has the rustic charm of a home in the hills while still being equipped with the luxury of modern amenities and convenience inside. The space is modern & comfortably equipped with Nest AC/Heating, WiFi, & Google Home so you can say “Okay Google, turn turn off all lights” without leaving the couch. Sip on wine accompanied by a charcuterie board and cozy up in a blanket by the fire pit to relax & unwind with your guests before the event. Wake up the morning after & sip coffee on the porch, watching the cows & goats as you overlook the East Foothills as well as a sweeping view of the city. Enjoy the deer nibbling on the vegetation in the grassy area below and beautiful birds soaring around the property.

• Spaces for 20-190 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

The Depot Restaurant is the perfect place for social and business events. Located one hour North of San Francisco — and just one block from the historic Sonoma Plaza — The Depot is an iconic and storied wine-country restaurant loved by locals and visitors alike. Known for its charming, Italian-country decor, enchanting garden, reflecting pool, and terraces. The Depot is the ideal centerpiece from which to build a beautiful and memorable event. For more than 30 years, The Depot has been the place where people gather to celebrate the best moments in life — including milestone events like birthdays, anniversaries, wedding welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and brunches. And thanks to the casual elegance and old-world charms of this space, corporate meetings, and business dinners that leave a lasting impression are easy to host here, too. The Depot's chefs partner with Tank House Farms in Sonoma to connect the farm to table experience and to provide food that benefits the land we call home with a depth of flavor in every bite.

• Spaces for 40-600 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 7 Total Spaces

When you choose Jonathan Club for your special event, you are choosing to be part of a story 125 years in the making. Founded in 1895, Jonathan Club began as a modest social Club in the heart of Los Angeles. Generations of members have included some of the most influential figures in American and California history, shaping our city into the modern pillar of culture, production and worldwide influence that it is today. From one of the most exquisite rooftop views in all of downtown Los Angeles, to a spectacular Florentine Lounge reminiscent of Versailles and a breathtaking Main Dining Room ballroom with a beamed Italian ceiling and opera window, Jonathan Club offers the ideal spaces for your special event or corporate function.

Located just one block off the Sonoma Plaza, our hotel-style banquet hall with attached spacious commercial kitchen and garden patio, can accommodate up to 300 guests in an assembly layout, and 200 guests in a formal sit-down set-up. We offer a variety of services and rental options to help you plan the event you have envisioned. We will work with you to design a layout that both brings your event to life but also has the logistics of traffic flow and routes for staff for an effortlessly efficient event. With a full A/V setup including an HD projector, 5 wireless microphones and full surround sound experience our venue is perfect for receptions, celebrations, concerts, movie premiers and conferences.

Wedding Venue in the Hills of Santa Clarita. Perfect venue for privacy but cozy to host your next Party.

• Spaces for 20-80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 Event Space

Timber & Salt is a Redwood City staple—and the area’s only dedicated steakhouse—loved by locals and companies alike for one of the best cocktail programs in the Peninsula and elevated American comfort food. We regularly host corporate dinners and events, family gatherings, and celebrations for up to 80–100 guests. Our events are defined by three non-negotiables: UNMATCHED VALUE: with cocktail parties starting at $50 per person and seated dinner parties starting at $70. FULLY CUSTOMIZED menus, schedules, and service styles; If you’re organizing the event, stay relaxed—we’ll take it from here; TRUE STEAKHOUSE STANDARDS: uncompromising meats, technique, and ingredients (no shortcuts like frozen French fries). For lunch, afternoon, and off-peak buyouts (outside 5–9 PM Tue–Fri), we offer substantial discounts—delivering some of the best value you’ll find on the Peninsula. We have a beautifully covered patio that’s ideal for cocktail receptions and seamless indoor–outdoor flow. Our beloved bar program also makes it easy to add something memorable—whiskey tastings and a wide range of spirits tastings are available and perfect for fun company events.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

A sleek, modern event space, bar, and lounge in the heart of San Francisco. Designed to deliver an unforgettable experience, our venue features stunning visuals, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and a fully customizable atmosphere to bring any vision to life. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a high-energy celebration, the space adapts seamlessly to your needs. Perfect for: Networking Events, Convention Mixers, Birthday Celebrations, Wedding Receptions, Holiday Parties, DJ or Live Music events, and any other occasion worth celebrating! Conveniently located just three blocks from the iconic Moscone Center, our venue is an ideal choice for conference after-parties and corporate gatherings.