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  Whitechapel SF

  600 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

  • Spaces for 125-180 Guests
  • 1 Bar

  Whitechapel is a gin-focused bar and private event destination located at 600 Polk Street in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood. The interior is defined by ornate etched mirrors, gilded light fixtures, shiny glass beads, custom wood paneling, and bespoke wallpaper — all anchored by a custom-made gilded bar that serves as the room's centerpiece. The venue hosts prebooked private events for groups of 40 to 125 guests. Three red velvet banquettes provide seated arrangements across from the bar, while scattered seating throughout accommodates cocktail-style receptions. A full-service bar is included, with cocktail reception-style buffets available for events. Whitechapel is well suited for corporate gatherings, cocktail parties, wedding receptions, and birthday celebrations, offering a distinctive and intimate setting in the heart of San Francisco.

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  Flying Caballos Ranch

  1150 Farmhouse Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Flying Caballos Ranch is a historic ranch venue nestled in the rolling hills of Edna Valley Wine Country, less than five minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo. Set on approximately 100 acres with sweeping views of Edna Valley and Islay Hill, a year-round creek, and working horse and cattle pastures, the property dates to the early 1900s — the original farmhouse was built in 1905 when the land operated as a dairy farm. The venue offers two distinct event spaces for private celebrations: the Flying Caballos Barn, a 4,000-square-foot rustic-industrial space featuring indoor and outdoor catering areas, a bar, vintage lighting, a PA and sound system, and a stone fireplace on the outdoor patio; and an outdoor Farmhouse Garden anchored by an expansive lawn with bistro lights, a fire pit, lounge seating, and a brick BBQ. The property accommodates weddings and events of up to 200 guests. Beyond the event spaces, Flying Caballos Ranch offers overnight accommodations for up to 20 guests across four vacation homes — the historic Farmhouse, the Guesthouse, a Cozy Cottage, and the Barn itself — making it a natural fit for multi-day wedding weekends, family reunions, corporate retreats, and private celebrations.

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  Coronado Tidelands Park

  2000 Mullinex Dr, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

  • Spaces for 100-3,000 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor

  Tidelands Park has a small beach, sports grounds, picnic sites, and plenty of open space for outdoor activities. The park also has a lovely bike route that runs from the Silver Strand to the Old Ferry Landing, providing tourists with breathtaking views of San Diego's lively coastline. Its playground is regarded as a model of accessible design for disabled people. Coronado Tidelands Park has a small beach, sports fields, and plenty of open area for a variety of outdoor activities and celebrations. The park also has a lovely bike route that runs from the Silver Strand to the Old Ferry Landing, providing tourists with breathtaking views of San Diego's lively coastline. Coronado Tidelands Park can accommodate up to 3,000 people for special events and weddings. The Port of San Diego is a specifically constituted region that serves the people of California by balancing different uses along 34 miles of San Diego Bay, including five towns. The Port maintains a varied portfolio to produce income that support important public services and amenities while collecting no tax funds.

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  Craneway Pavilion

  1414 Harbour Way S, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

  • Spaces for 5,000 Guests

  Craneway Pavilion, set on 25 waterfront acres, offers a breathtaking view of the Bay, San Francisco cityscape, and surrounding areas, rivaled only by the stunning architecture and high-end amenities accessible within. Our open, airy design makes this the ideal location for world-class corporate meetings, product launches, speaking engagements, concerts, film or photo shoots, and any other type of celebration. Our experts will assist you in creating a one-of-a-kind, high-end experience that guests will remember for years. Our crew will inspire your boldness, excite event programming, and support everybody involved to think creatively, dexterously, and with a holistic vision of success, thanks to our comprehensive production capability and broad network of great vendor partners. At Craneway Pavilion, our success is inextricably linked to the success of our clients. We encourage you to let your imagination run wild. Craneway Pavilion is a 45,000-square-foot venue with a 20,000-square-foot open-air terrace that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces. It is housed in an award-winning, aesthetically noteworthy Ford Assembly Plant that dates back to 1931.

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  Yacht Connections

  89 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

  • 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.

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  Leadbetter Beach

  Shoreline Dr & Loma Alta Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA

  • Spaces for 50-125 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Waterfront
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Leadbetter Beach is a city-owned coastal venue in Santa Barbara, California, situated between Santa Barbara Harbor and Shoreline Park, directly across from Santa Barbara City College. Set along the Pacific shoreline, the beach combines open-air ocean views with a grassy lawn, outdoor showers, restrooms, and convenient paid parking in an adjacent lot — offering a relaxed natural setting for outdoor gatherings of all kinds. Three reservable outdoor areas serve events ranging from intimate ceremonies to group picnics. The Leadbetter Ceremony Area is a secluded, palm-lined grassy site overlooking the beach and Leadbetter Point, designed for wedding ceremonies of up to 60 guests. Leadbetter Beach Area West, situated just west of the Shoreline Cafe along the waterfront, accommodates up to 50 guests. The Leadbetter Beach Picnic Area, a beachfront group site at the west end of the parking lot, seats up to 65 guests and includes picnic tables and BBQ facilities. Reservations and permits are managed by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department. Food trucks and trailers may be arranged in advance, and beer and wine are permitted with a reservation at the picnic area.

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  BuzzWorks Beer Bar Bottle Shop

  365 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  BuzzWorks is SOMA's premiere craft beer sports bar, also serving spirits, wine, & cider. Our 40 taps constantly rotate, paired with eye-popping entertainment on our 30 screens. We feature pinball, pool tables & good vibes. Any event is possible at BuzzWorks, from a simple reservation to a full buyout. BuzzWorks is a versatile event space which can be customized to make your event truly special. In addition to our normal day-to-day operation, we are super flexible: Complete Audio & Visual Control 24-hour availabilty (however, we cannot serve alcohol between 2AM-6AM) Plentiful External Food Programs Large Capacity with Open Floor Plan Discounts for large groups. Unbelievable Monday-Friday daytime rates!

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  Rambler San Francisco

  545 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

  We’re a modern california restaurant with a lighthearted vibe and a menu of delicious food + drinks. Whether you’re a longtime San Franciscan or a first-time traveler to our fair city, we know you’ll find lots to love about your experience at Rambler. We look forward to serving you.

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  Starbright Theater

  1770 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, USA

  • Spaces for 142-144 Guests
  • 1 Theater

  Starbright Theater is a fully equipped performing arts venue in Campbell, California, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The theater seats 142 guests and is available for a wide range of events, including plays, musicals, concerts, dance performances, ballet recitals, film festivals, independent film screenings, corporate meetings, seminars, lectures, and more. The space features professional-grade production capabilities throughout — a built-in lighting system, full sound system, and digital projection system are available for rental, alongside experienced technical staff including a venue manager, lighting technician, and sound engineer. The fully enclosed soundstage provides a quiet environment with overhead rigging, trap doors, and scenic automation. Optional equipment such as wireless microphones (16 available), followspots, a Yamaha Clavinova piano, and hazer equipment can be added to any rental. Starbright Theater offers both community/non-profit and standard rental rates, with packages available by the hour with a six-hour minimum. Tours are available by appointment.

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  Contento Vineyard

  13500 US-101, Hopland, CA 95449, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests

  Contento Vineyard sits on a scenic hilltop in Hopland, at the gateway to Mendocino County wine country, offering panoramic valley views and rows of estate-grown vines as a backdrop for weddings and private celebrations. The property is part of Brutocao Family Vineyards, a four-generation family winery established in 1943, and carries the same unhurried, welcoming character that defines the estate. The venue's outdoor spaces accommodate ceremonies and receptions of varying sizes, with flexible configurations that can be adapted to intimate gatherings or larger celebrations. Indoor backup options at the estate provide year-round availability regardless of weather. Outside caterers, florists, and planners are welcome, and ample on-site parking ensures easy access for guests. Estate-grown wines from Brutocao's Hopland vineyards are available to complement events — from welcome pours to dinner selections and celebratory toasts. Located approximately two hours north of San Francisco and one hour from Santa Rosa, Contento Vineyard offers the beauty of wine country without the crowds, accessible via Highway 101.

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  Sheraton Pasadena

  303 Cordova St, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA

  Nestled in a prime location, Sheraton Pasadena Hotel seamlessly blends upscale comfort with modern convenience. Our hotel is ideally situated adjacent to both the Pasadena Convention Center and the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for quick access to events. You'll love being walking distance from abundant shopping, dining and entertainment in Old Town. For adventures that'll take you beyond a short walk, we offer a complimentary local area shuttle to the city's landmarks, including the Rose Bowl. Stay connected with our full-service, 24-hour business center offering complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Keep in shape with cardio and weight training equipment at the modern Sheraton Fitness. Make yourself comfortable and relax on our plush beds while watching your TV or upgrade to a suite for extra space to spread out. After a busy day, enjoy California-style dining at the Restaurant Soleil, then lounge by the heated outdoor swimming pool. Experience an excellent stay at Sheraton Pasadena Hotel.

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  Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club

  333 Country Club Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA

  • Spaces for 20-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club is a private country club and full-service event venue set on 128 acres in the heart of Sonoma County wine country, in Santa Rosa, California. The historic clubhouse anchors an 18-hole championship golf course framed by vineyards, and the property has earned recognition as one of the Top 20 Northern California Nature-Inspired Wedding Venues by Here Comes The Guide. Six distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings of every scale — from intimate dinners of 20 in the Bacchus Room to receptions of 250 in the Oak Meadow Ballroom. Indoor and outdoor options include terraces, a covered all-weather terrace, and a golf-course ceremony site. Nonmembers are welcome to book the venue for weddings, corporate events, galas, golf tournaments, and social celebrations. The club's Executive Chef crafts custom Wine Country menus for each event, and a dedicated Event Sales Director and coordinator guide clients through planning. State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, high-speed WiFi, and complimentary parking are available across the event spaces.

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  Black Bear Lodge

  1202 Ski Run Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA

  • Spaces for 40-100 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Black Bear Lodge is a 32-room boutique hotel and mountain retreat set on two wooded acres in South Lake Tahoe, California. Located on Ski Run Blvd within walking distance of Lake Tahoe's shores and a short shuttle ride from Heavenly Mountain Resort, the property offers hotel rooms, spacious suites, and private cabins — each appointed with a gas fireplace. For groups, the lodge features Madio, a two-room gathering space designed as a thoughtful alternative to conventional hotel meeting rooms. Madio accommodates up to 40 guests for banquet-style seated events or up to 50 guests for a combined indoor and outdoor reception, with a private bathroom, prep kitchen, outdoor dining patio, and French doors opening to the back gardens. The space is filled with natural light through extensive windows. The lodge is owned by Greg and Rachel, who purchased the property in 2017 and have guided its ongoing renovation with a focus on intentional hospitality rooted in kindness, community, and nature. Micro ceremonies of 20 guests or fewer are also welcomed on the peaceful, wooded property.

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  Stockton Arena

  248 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Adventist Health Arena is a multi-purpose entertainment and event venue located in the heart of downtown Stockton, California, at 248 West Fremont Street. Situated in the California Central Valley between Sacramento and Fresno, the arena anchors the city's downtown waterfront redevelopment district and serves as the region's primary destination for large-scale concerts, sporting events, and private gatherings. The arena offers seating for 8,600 to 12,000 guests depending on configuration, and includes 24 luxury suites, 344 club-level seats, and 5,000 square feet of dedicated conference space. On-floor capabilities include an NHL-regulation ice sheet, full stage rigging, and a 360-degree LED display system, making the facility suitable for concerts, conventions, ice shows, and motorsports. For private events, the venue's Club level accommodates groups of up to 500 with access to an outdoor patio and full-service bar overlooking the Delta and the adjacent Stockton Ballpark. Managed by Legends Global, Adventist Health Arena hosts more than 100 events annually and offers catering, audio/visual support, custom room setup, and event theming assistance for private bookings.

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  Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

  3100 Camino Del Rio Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA

  • Spaces for 100-1,000 Guests
  • 5 Hotels
  • 4 Ballrooms
  • 1 Meeting Space

  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield is a full-service hotel situated at the intersection of Rosedale Highway and Highway 99 in Bakersfield, California. Renovated in 2020, the property offers 262 guest rooms and serves as one of the primary event destinations in Kern County, anchored by what the hotel describes as the largest ballroom in Bakersfield. The hotel's event footprint spans more than 14,500 square feet of flexible function space across eight event rooms and outdoor venues. The flagship DoubleTree Ballroom measures 7,560 square feet and accommodates up to 1,000 guests for receptions or 640 for seated banquets; airwalls divide it into five independent sections for smaller gatherings or breakout programming. A courtyard gazebo provides an outdoor setting for ceremonies or cocktail receptions. In-house catering, audio-visual services, and a dedicated wedding specialist support a range of events from weddings and galas to corporate meetings and conferences.

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  Pasadena Scottish Rite Events Center

  150 N Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA

  • Spaces for 300-518 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Landmark
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Pasadena Scottish Rite Events Center occupies a historic 1925 cathedral at 150 North Madison Avenue in Pasadena's Playhouse Village neighborhood. The building was dedicated that year complete with an auditorium, stage, and extensive scenery capabilities, and has served as a landmark of the community ever since. Its Egyptian-motif entrance, added in 1961, features terrazzo flooring and intricate architectural craftsmanship that sets the tone for the interior spaces throughout. Two primary event spaces are available for rental. The Cobb Auditorium seats 454 guests in a theater setting equipped with professional sound, lighting, and stage capabilities — well suited to performances, ceremonies, and large-scale gatherings. A full-service banquet hall at street level, accessible from the North parking lot, accommodates up to 300 guests for dinners, receptions, and private celebrations. The Events Center offers flexibility in vendor selection and is available for a range of occasions including weddings, private dinners, film and television shoots, and performing arts productions. Rental inquiries are handled by the venue's dedicated events coordinator.

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  Robert Biale Vineyards

  4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA

  Perfecting the old California classics, Robert Biale Vineyards has become a revered standard of heritage vineyard Zinfandel and Petite Sirah in Napa Valley. From the wineries’ inception, the Biale Founders have cherished the tradition of historic old vines (some dating to the 1880s!) and prize the small quantity of concentrated and intense fruit that they produce. Diligent farming, expressive terroir, and superb elegance are the winery’s hallmarks. Among the winery’s portfolio of 20 wines that are crafted by Winemaker Tres Goetting, Black Chicken Zinfandel is the flagship–and has become a benchmark for the varietal. It all started in the 1940s when 14-year-old Aldo Biale helped his mother to make ends meet by selling to insider Napans–along with eggs and produce–some of the family’s homemade Zinfandel. Over the old “party line” phone system, the code words “a Black Chicken” signified a jug of bootleg wine…and kept nosy neighbors and the authorities from finding out about Aldo’s underground Zinfandel operation! Napa’s booming wineries had basically collapsed during Prohibition, decimating the demand for wine grapes. And yet, in 1937, only 4 years after the repeal of Prohibition at the tail end of the Great Depression, Pietro Biale had the grit and the foresight to plant Zinfandel vines among all his other produce on his new ranch on the valley floor. Pietro and his family could not eke out a living from their ranch alone, so Pietro worked a second job at the local rock quarry. Tragedy struck in 1942 when an explosion at the quarry took Pietro’s life, leaving behind a tenacious widow, Cristina, and their 13-year-old son, Aldo. Deeply saddened, but ferociously determined, Aldo and his mother shouldered the burden of the farm where they continued to grow walnuts, prunes, Zinfandel, and other fruits and vegetables, as well as a hundred chickens at a time. Cristina never remarried, so teenaged Aldo needed to supplement the ranch income, just like his father had done. That’s when Aldo learned to make wine from his Uncle Angelo. He sold his jugs of Zin to friends and neighbors on the “down low”, and the phone started ringing regularly for re-orders…The Biale’s phone was a party line, so nosy neighbors could listen in on conversations, including orders for produce, eggs, and a jug of Aldo’s homemade wine from barrels he hid in the barn. Then, as now, any commercial activity involving alcohol was highly regulated by government agencies of various acronyms, and any violation of federal, state, or local regulations was severely penalized. So Aldo needed a way to keep the orders coming over the party line without divulging his clandestine wine operation. He needed a code name… Aldo’s ranch was known for its legions of white leghorn chickens for laying eggs and serving for supper. Perhaps it was not much of a stretch for the 14-year-old Aldo to look to them for the code name for his secret wine. So that there would be no confusion, he changed the color and dubbed a jug of his inky dark Zinfandel Gallina Nera–Black Chicken. Soon phone calls started coming over the party line with customers requesting, for example, “2 dozen eggs, some zucchini, prunes, walnuts and a Gallo Nero.” In the decades to come, Aldo delivered these produce and “black chicken” orders personally on Fridays. Not all of Aldo’s grapes were made into his Black Chicken Zin. Most of the grapes were sold to St. Helena’s Cooperative Winery, where they were processed into wine along with similar California old vine vineyards, filling countless bottles of good quality Gallo Hearty Burgundy.

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  Stonewall Ranch Malibu

  2000 Encinal Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, USA

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  Shin Dig

  403 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA

  • Spaces for 40 Guests

  Shin Dig Sonoma is a 2.5-acre private estate nestled in rural West Petaluma, in the heart of Sonoma County's wine country. Founded by Stephanie and Shlomo Franco — seasoned hospitality professionals who relocated from San Francisco in 2020 — the property was thoughtfully transformed over four years through extensive landscaping and construction: more than 70 trees were relocated, a new pool was built, and a 1,200-square-foot covered pavilion was added, surrounded by over 80 flourishing olive, citrus, fig, and fruit trees. The estate offers four distinct outdoor areas suited for weddings, milestone celebrations, and corporate retreats: an intimate olive grove, a spacious willow lawn adjacent to the pool, an open-air pool deck, and a modern-farmhouse pavilion with a full kitchen. Recent enhancements include a flourishing garden, ADA-accessible pathways, grand staircases, and a fire pit with Adirondack seating. Shin Dig Sonoma combines rustic, chic elegance with thoughtful hospitality, designed for events where guests feel welcomed, celebrated, and inspired against the backdrop of Sonoma's wine country.

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  Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

  99 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

  Built in 1915 as part of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium derives its name from the late impresario Bill Graham, who began the rock ‘n roll movement in San Francisco in the 1960s. The historic building has hosted a multitude of significant cultural events, including the Democratic National Convention in 1920, a speech from Martin Luther King Jr. to the NAACP in 1956, and served as the Golden State Warriors’ home court from 1964 to 1966. President Barack Obama was a guest of the venue both in 2007 and 2012 for campaign speeches, and the Dalai Lama offered two days of teachings in 2007. As the exclusive promoter, Another Planet Entertainment manages the building with respect to its rich history and keeps the venue active with hundreds of concerts and special events. Past concerts include performances by the Grateful Dead, Elton John, Sam Smith, Swedish House Mafia, Chance the Rapper, The Killers, Janet Jackson, Phish, Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan, Tool, Bruno Mars, Zedd, Bette Midler, Juanes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Lizzo and many more. In preparation for our much-anticipated return to live concerts and our commitment to producing safe events, all patrons attending concerts at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium will need to show proof of vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours from the time of entry to the venue. We encourage fans attending our events to plan ahead and arrive early, as heavy traffic is often experienced in the area. Please carpool whenever possible, and we highly encourage the use of public transportation as both BART and MUNI have services within walking distance to the venue.

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