Top Berkeley Venues

• Spaces for 80 Guests

• Spaces for 62 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Oakland Scottish Rite Center is located on the banks of lovely Lake Merritt, just a short distance from downtown San Francisco. It is the ideal location for corporate meetings, banquets, concerts, and fairytale weddings, with seating for up to 1500 people. In Oakland, California, the Oakland Scottish Rite Center is a wedding venue. This historic building, which combines tradition and innovation, provides an exceptional backdrop for weddings and other special celebrations. Couples and their guests will appreciate the opulent furnishings, friendly staff, breathtaking vistas, and possibilities to create lasting wedding memories. Facilities and Capacity This venue offers a variety of services to help clients realize their wedding dreams, whether they are small gatherings or large galas. Their rooms, which range in size from 10 to 300 seated guests, can accommodate gatherings of 10 to 300 people. With seating for up to 1,250 people and full audiovisual capabilities, the Grand Auditorium is a remarkable location for nuptials. The Grand Ballroom, which can seat up to 720 people, is ideal for events with large guest lists. This 10,400-square-foot space features a sumptuous ambiance, a full stage, and two projector screens for clients to display their one-of-a-kind love. Services Offered The Oakland Scottish Rite Center is an excellent choice for wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. The personnel at this location is eager to assist in any way they can in order to enable couples and their guests have a memorable event. Tables, chairs, dishware, and flatware are available for use on site during events. Furthermore, the team is pleased to collaborate with other vendors and suppliers to ensure that each client's dream wedding is realized.

• Spaces for 60-130 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden
• 1 Park

Fern Cottage is an intimate event venue operated by the East Bay Regional Park District, nestled amongst ferns and groves of redwood trees within Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area in El Sobrante, California. Once a park residence and later a senior center, the 1,000-square-foot cottage sits on a landscaped property featuring two outdoor decks and a private enclosed backyard with a lawn and garden — an easy-to-miss woodland retreat within the East Bay hills. The cottage accommodates up to 60 guests for seated receptions indoors and up to 130 guests overall, making it a natural fit for micro weddings, celebrations, bridal and baby showers, small workshops, and retreats. The interior features two rooms arranged in an L-shape, a cozy gas fireplace, and a full kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, six-burner range with oven, and microwave. A covered back deck (30 by 16 feet) and a front deck (16 by 20 feet) extend the usable space outdoors into the surrounding eucalyptus and redwood setting. The facility includes WiFi, an A/V system with screen, projector, and speakers, plus tables and chairs for up to 75 guests. Wheelchair ramp access and accessible restrooms are available on-site.

Yoshie Akiba, the creator and namesake of Yoshie's, opened a tiny sushi bar in North Berkeley in 1972 with her two best friends Kaz Kajimura, a journalist and carpenter, and Hiroyuki Hori, a painter and Japanese cook. Yoshi's acquired a reputation as the Bay Area's top site for superb Japanese cuisine and jazz music over the following 40 years, becoming one of the world's most regarded jazz venues. Yoshi's is now a 17,000-square-foot award-winning 310-seat live performance venue with a state-of-the-art sound system and design in the middle of Oakland's Jack London Square. The theater has broadened its focus to encompass larger genres suitable for a variety of musical interests under the direction of current Artistic Director Daniel Grujic. ENKAI ROOM Private dining room, also perfect for presentations and corporate events. Simple & elegant, the Enkai Room features a wireless microphone and a projector/screen (available for rent). Capacity: 60-90 guests CLAREMONT ROOM Join us in our newly renovated Claremont Room, which pays homage to our humble beginnings as a North Berkeley jazz venue and sushi bar. The ideal location for a private event up to 80 guests. Capacity: 70-80 guests WAI-WAI ROOM Comfortable and sophisticated, the Wai-Wai Room provides an open view to the restaurant, with combined seating of chairs and banquettes. Max Capacity: 24 guests MAIN DINING ROOM Perfect for weddings and private events of up to 80 guests, the Main Dining Room is located along with the restaurant's full-length windows and provides a full view of the outdoors. Capacity: 80-90 guests SUSHI BAR Seating at the Sushi Bar is a favorite for sushi & sashimi fanatics! Book the sushi bar for your party and see our Chefs creating the most amazing rolls and sashimi combos right in front of you. When booked exclusively for your party, the Sushi Lovers Menu is a must-try. Capacity: 10-18 guests SEMI-PRIVATE DINING Semi-private areas can be created with our shoji screens placed in the Main Dining Room. Capacity: 10-30 guests DINNER AND SHOW PACKAGE We recommend that parties of any size enhance their experience by coupling dinner with one of the nightly performances in the Live Performance Venue. Our staff will reserve premium seats for dinners. Capacity: 20-300 guests LUNCHEONS, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS Yoshi’s Oakland is ideal for private events at lunchtime; bring the ‘private’ experience to a different level by having our restaurant open exclusively for your group. Capacity: 20-300 guests

• Spaces for 30 Guests

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco is a boutique hotel set in the heart of San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, steps from Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and The Embarcadero. The five-story red-brick building features arched windows and an industrial-meets-seaside interior, with 316 nautically themed guest rooms and suites overlooking the wharf and surrounding waterfront district. For private events, the hotel offers more than 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The Presidio Ballroom is a flexible gathering space featuring a fireplace and skylights; it can be divided into three separate rooms to suit gatherings of varying sizes. The North Point Lounge is designed for conferences and cocktail receptions and is equipped with the latest audiovisual technology. In-house catering with customizable menus and dedicated event support are available for all functions. The property also features Brick & Beam, a restaurant serving local culinary favorites and craft cocktails, along with a heated outdoor pool and hot tub.

• Spaces for 170 Guests

Your Dream Wedding in the Bay Area Yes. You CAN afford a Bay Area wedding or event. Your wedding day, quinceanera, or bar/bat mitzvah will be stress-free and pleasurable. Our event planning staff will work with you to create the experience of your dreams, whether it is opulent or laid-back. Our location can hold up to 300 people while staying flexible for smaller groups. We have an outside event space that is ideal for summertime gatherings or children's parties. We can create a tent event for you if you want to enjoy a party beneath the sky. The Tudor-style clubhouse of the Richmond Country Club is warm and inviting, with large windows that allow you to take in the beauty of our surrounds. Our patio area overlooks the first tee and is adjacent to an L-shaped dining area that can accommodate up to 200 people for dinner. Our master chef will collaborate with you to create the ideal dinner. Richmond Country Club offers a complete wedding package that includes a wedding coordinator, linens, sound, cuisine, and a full bar with a huge wine selection. Alternatively, you can pick and choose from our services to suit your preferences and budget. Corporate Meetings & Banquets Richmond Country Club has the knowledge, key features, and extra frills to organize a meeting for twenty, a company retreat, or an awards supper for two hundred guests. Our clubhouse includes over 4,500 square feet of space, including private conference rooms, scenic views, and a patio with patio heaters. Our catering event staff takes delight in adhering to your every need and whim, right down to the smallest of details. Visit us ahead of time. To discuss and plan your unique occasion, meet with our Food and Beverage manager.

Hotel Caza offers event spaces for your next celebration in San Francisco, California.

• Spaces for 70 Guests

• Spaces for 288 Guests

• Spaces for 16 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

GROUPS & SMALL MEETINGS We have plenty of space to accommodate your party, whether you are holding a small event at our hotel or attending one nearby. Our premier location, only a block from the Powell Street Cable Car Line and convenient to all of San Francisco's major attractions, makes us the ideal choice for your party. Please contact us to discuss and personalize your group's exact requirements. BUSINESS TRAVEL & CORPORATE ACCOUNTS For our business visitors, our boutique hotel provides a peaceful haven, providing the ideal combination of work and enjoyment. We strive to create a peaceful experience to call your home away from home, from the warm greeting from our front desk to the additional amenities provided to our business visitors. We welcome a variety of high-profile clients on a regular basis, including financial and investment firms, game and technology creators, and engineering and transportation firms. MEETING SPACE Groups of up to 16 people can gather in a calm, distraction-free environment with 340 square feet of dedicated meeting space. Our staff will ensure that your meeting runs smoothly, with a high definition monitor for reviewing presentations and whiteboards for brainstorming. If you are seeking for a private dinner experience for your group, our intimate wine cellar, combined with delicious cuisine, will make your event unforgettable. WINE & CELEBRATIONS Anything from a romantic candlelit dinner at one of our favorite vineyards to a private limousine tour of Napa Valley can be planned with the help of our team. In San Francisco, there is always something to celebrate! The Executive Hotel Vintage Court is ideal for your next event, with its wine country charm and unique and exquisite setting within our intimate wine cellar. We look forward to making your day unique, whether it is to commemorate a particular occasion or simply to reconnect with individuals you care about.

Private Party Transform your next occasion into an exotic paradise from a bygone era. Indulge your visitors in the timeless splendor of French Colonial Vietnam in the 1920s. Escape typical settings and treat your entire group to the tranquillity of the outside patio, the romantic candlelit lounge, or any of the four private dining rooms while enjoying Le Colonial's fusion flavors. Allow our event coordinating staff to create an amazing celebration that will be remembered for years to come, whether it is an elaborate wedding or rehearsal dinner, a business luncheon or corporate gathering. We look forward to collaborating with you to create the perfect backdrop for your special occasion, and we can assist you with entertainment, audio visual equipment, and flower arrangements. Cosmo Room The Cosmo Room is located upstairs adjacent to the lounge. It is a private room with a full bar, 5-disc CD sound system with iPod hook-up and its own coat room. Seated dinner: 20-50 Buffet dinner: 40 Stand-up reception: 80 Captain’s Cabin The Captain’s Cabin is located adjacent to the main dining room on the bottom floor. Arrangements can be made for a satellite bar of wine, beer and premium water and/or cocktail service. Seated dinner: 40-90 Back of Captain’s Cabin The back of the Captain’s Cabin is a semi-private space enclosed by luxurious floor-to-ceiling red velvet curtains. Arrangements can be made for a satellite bar of wine, beer and premium water and/or cocktail service. Seated dinner: 10-30, with space for a reception Front of Captain’s Cabin The front of the Captain’s Cabin is a semi-private space that ends with striking red velvet curtains toward the back. Arrangements can be made for a satellite bar of wine, beer and premium water and/or cocktail service. Seated dinner: 30-50 Lounge The lounge, located on the second level of the restaurant, features a long mahogany (full) bar, comfortable rattan couches and low wooden coffee tables, continues the decorative theme and is available to be rented in its entirety or in sections. The space is ideal for featuring live entertainment such as a band or DJ. Seated dinner: up to 120, with space for a reception Reception: 250 (entire lounge) or 30-100 for a section of the lounge Veranda The veranda is separated from the rest of the lounge by French doors that open onto a heated patio overlooking the tiled promenade which leads into the restaurant. Any event held on the veranda must end by 10:00 pm due to local city ordinance. Seated dinner: 20 Reception: 25

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

A NEWLY RENOVATED BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO In downtown San Francisco, Hotel Adagio provides 171 recently refurbished comfortable and modern guest rooms. Outside, beautiful Spanish colonial restoration building combines with an upscale, contemporary design to offer a unique arrival experience, which is complemented by The Mortimer, one of the city's hottest craft cocktail bars. The Samuel Suite Terrace, which is accessible for premium stays or special functions, offers unrivaled city views. Hotel Adagio is unlike any other Union Square hotel in San Francisco, bridging the gap between classic and new, historic and contemporary, and style and comfort. WEDDINGS AND OCCASIONS ABOUT THIS VENUE: - The reception area and outdoor terrace have been recently remodeled and offer spectacular views of the city. - Our meeting and event venues are distinctively different and may be tailored to fit your specific requirements. - The 400-square-foot Maggie Alley Terrace, which boasts breathtaking views, is redefining outdoor parties. - Menu options with a lot of flavor for your catering needs. MEETINGS AND EVENTS ABOUT THIS VENUE: - There are over 4,700 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space in the newly remodeled meeting rooms. - There are two big suites, three guest rooms, two meeting rooms, and an outside patio on the sixteenth floor. - High-speed Internet connection is available in all conference rooms, both wired and wireless. - Menu selections that are both delicious and versatile for your banquet and catering needs. DISCOVER THE CITY BY THE BAY FROM OUR BOUTIQUE STYLE HOTEL - Union Square offers department stores, upscale boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. - The Moscone Center is home to some of the largest professional gatherings in the country. - The famous San Francisco Cable Car line is just 3 blocks away.