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Choosing your event venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect event space in California. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal California event space has never been easier.
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The Chapel
777 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA- Spaces for 500-1,000 Guests
- 1 Event Space
WEDDINGS? CORPORATE GET-TOGETHERS? BIRTHDAY THROWDOWNS? We handle anything, from minor to huge projects, all under one roof. A full kitchen, bar, and event staff assist with the coordination of all the minor things that contribute to a memorable event. HOST YOUR PRIVATE EVENT AT THE CHAPEL The Chapel is completely equipped with state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and projection technologies, everything at your fingertips, thanks to its 40' high arched ceiling. We can create the event of your dreams whether you have 10 or 1,000 people. Our turnkey strategy allows us to handle everything from birthday brunches to multi-day conferences because we have all of our services in-house, from food to beverage. THE CHAPEL IS A ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR ALL SIZES AND STYLES OF EVENTS. Are you looking for the perfect location for your next private gathering? We have created and hosted everything from corporate parties to social gatherings, fundraisers, product launches, day and evening conferences, tour and travel groups, and media shoots, and we look forward to putting our expertise to work for you. We offer a very versatile, all-encompassing event space with a full-time crew that will personally supervise your event. Security professionals, dining directors, artisan drink creators, a full-scale audio/video/lighting system with production crew, planning assistance, and an in-house executive chef all work together to create unique, dynamic, and bespoke menus with aplomb and flare. PLEASE NOTE: All patrons will need to show valid proof of full vaccination in order to attend indoor shows at The Chapel. ("Full vaccination" means two weeks after your final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.) We will not be accepting negative COVID-19 tests. You are also required to wear a mask at all times while indoors (unless actively eating or drinking.) Let's all stay safe!
Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center
323 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA- Spaces for 10-250 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Historic Space
- 3 Total Spaces
Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center sits on the sands of East Beach in Santa Barbara, California — a 1926 Beaux-Arts-influenced landmark that was donated to the city in 1927 and fully renovated in 2020. Perched at 1118 East Cabrillo Boulevard, the building combines historic architecture with modern amenities steps from the Pacific Ocean. Three rentable spaces serve a range of events. The second-floor Event Center is the signature venue, accommodating up to 200 guests for weddings, corporate meetings, family celebrations, and special events. Its open-plan layout connects to two outdoor terraces with panoramic ocean views, and the rental includes a professional catering kitchen, audio-visual equipment, and post-event cleaning. Downstairs, the Conference Room seats 10 and comes equipped with full A/V connectivity and complimentary Wi-Fi, while the Training Room accommodates up to 30 in a classroom-style setting with whiteboards and a large presentation display. The facility is managed by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department and accepts reservations up to 18 months in advance.
Hotel Los Gatos
210 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA- Spaces for 32-130 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 3 Hotels
- 3 Meeting Spaces
Luxurious linens and enhanced bath amenities are included. In-room Keurig coffee service is available at an additional cost. There will be a luxurious honor bar with food, beverages, and sundries. There is an ironing board in the room. There is a laundry and dry cleaning service available. Mediterranean refinement is combined with California charm to produce a hotel that is evocative of a private residence in the hills of California. The Hotel Los Gatos, located in the heart of the picturesque downtown hamlet of Los Gatos and at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains, is Silicon Valley's best luxury hotel address. The color and beauty of a Tuscan home are captured in the atmosphere of the guestrooms. With early notification and in accordance with our pet policy restrictions, which include particular room types and additional fees, we can accommodate dogs in our lodgings. Set in a breathtaking environment amid the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Gatos, California, and its surrounding area are a sophisticated choice for a wedding venue that is second to none. Our quaint hotel provides excellent amenities to allow visitors to hold wonderful small events and rehearsal dinners in a beautiful setting. A gourmet catering service is offered to turn every meal or cocktail reception into a memorable event. As an added service, our events staff can assist newlyweds in planning out the details of their wedding and booking an appropriate number of rooms so that their guests and family may feel right at home during their California dream wedding.
Elizabeth Spencer Winery
1165 Rutherford Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA- Spaces for 18-250 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Elizabeth Spencer Winery in Rutherford is the perfect location for your private event. They offer four separate spaces for private events and can accommodate groups up to 250. Contact them to book a space for a wine reception, rehearsal dinner, corporate meeting or other social gathering. Whether you’re planning a small, intimate dinner or celebrating with 250 of your closest friends, they will help make your event unforgettable. With four stunning venues to choose from, Elizabeth Spencer Winery is the ideal location for your wine country event. The Studio is their premier venue at approximately 2000 square feet. It is a spacious, refurbished artist studio and private garden with views of the western Mayacamas range. The Cottage is a charming, 384 square foot space and is the perfect setting for a private tasting, corporate meeting, or special dinner. The Rutherford Green provides ample space for large parties to mingle, dine, dance, and relax. Overhead cafe lighting adds a beautiful ambiance after sunset. Lastly, The Courtyard, at approximately 1850 square feet, provides a relaxed outdoor garden setting ideal for dinners, receptions, and larger gatherings. The belief of Elizabeth Spencer is that wine should be delicious and representative of its appellation of origin. They make wines to drink - inviting wines that them, their friends and their customers truly enjoy. Elizabeth Spencer Winery is the realization of a dream by husband and wife team of Spencer Graham and Elizabeth Pressler. Today, they have cultivated relationships with a small handful of outstanding and experienced growers in Sonoma and Mendocino now provide inspired fruit for a clutch of vividly fresh and endearingly delicious wines.
India Community Center
525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA- Spaces for 18-825 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 3 Ballrooms
- 6 Total Spaces
India Community Center (ICC) is a secular, non-profit community organization and event venue situated in Milpitas, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The 40,000-square-foot facility on North Milpitas Boulevard welcomes gatherings of all kinds — from intimate studio sessions to large-scale weddings, concerts, and cultural festivals. Across its multiple event spaces, ICC accommodates groups ranging from 10 to 825 guests. The flagship Malavalli Auditorium seats up to 550 banquet-style and 825 theater-style, and is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, sound, drop-down projection screens, and a LED backdrop. Smaller venues including the Kamala Chari (KC) Hall, Aspen Hall, Maple Hall, and a collection of studios serve receptions, corporate offsites, dance classes, meetings, and milestone celebrations. Each rental space is furnished with tables, chairs, and linens, and supported by onsite audio-visual equipment and wireless internet. ICC's onsite café provides catering services, and ample parking is available on premises. The center serves approximately 31,000 guests annually for events including baby showers, birthdays, corporate offsites, fundraisers, graduations, and more.
The UCSC Arboretum
Baskin Engineering, 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA- Spaces for 150-200 Guests
- 1 Event Space
The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a collection of gardens and research areas on the University of California Santa Cruz campus that totals approximately 100 acres in size. Guests can enjoy a truly unique and rustic setting for weddings and other special events at this venue. Take a look at our photo gallery of the venue. The gardens provide the ideal setting for a celebration, with unrivaled beauty and diversity of flora from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and California providing the perfect backdrop. The Arboretum & Botanic Garden at the University of California, Santa Cruz is the ideal location for your event. In addition to the South African Garden, the Garden has two outdoor spaces: the Australian Rock Garden and Picnic Area and the Australian Rock Garden. Our Gardens are the perfect setting for a rustic wedding ceremony, poetry reading, or family get-together. From 9:00 a.m. until sunset, or during the hours specified below, outdoor spaces may be rented. Full day fees are charged from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. After-hours services are billed on an hourly basis and require prior approval.
Napa Women's Club
218 Franklin St, Napa, CA 94559, USA- Spaces for 140 Guests
- 1 Event Space
The Napa Women’s Club (NWC) Clubhouse is a spacious, vintage, historic building ideal for meetings, conferences, private parties, receptions or special events. The Clubhouse is among the most affordable events venues to rent in Napa and is conveniently located in the heart of downtown.
La Crescenta Woman's Club
4004 La Crescenta Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214, USA- Spaces for 180 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Historic Space
Our beautiful historical clubhouse is available for most all events. We can accommodate meetings, birthday parties, wedding receptions, family reunions, holiday dinners, baby showers, dances, fundraisers, luncheons, recitals, classes, lectures, religious services, or any occasion that fulfills your needs.
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA- Spaces for 12-350 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 5 Restaurants
Foreign Cinema offers a variety of private dining options for groups of up to 350 people, ranging from small hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to huge, formal seated dinners. Our chefs tailor each menu, incorporating sustainable, seasonal, and market availability into the meal while also taking into consideration the guests' specific preferences and the restaurant's exceptional style of globally-inspired food. Our newest event area is located on the second floor. This quaint spot, located just past the Courtyard, is decorated with an Amate-style bespoke mural by Jet Martinez and designer floor tiles, among other things. This is a picture-perfect location for your next party, made even more appealing by the addition of café lights and heating. From April through October, we are available. In collaboration with acclaimed international art dealer Martin Muller of Modernism Inc. in San Francisco, Foreign Cinema presents Modernism West, an exclusive and one-of-a-kind private dining gallery featuring evolving, curated international artwork, a modern sound audio/visual system, a built-in bar, 18-foot-high ceilings, skylights, and a wall of windows with an electronic shading system. This theatrical grand balcony space, which overlooks the main dining room below, provides guests with the option to share the energy and mood of Foreign Cinema in a semi-private setting, thanks to exposed beams, concrete walls, and wood floors throughout the space.
Encino Banquet and Garden
5955 Lindley Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356, USA- Spaces for 200-700 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Mitchell Park Community Center
3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA- Spaces for 45-500 Guests
- 3 Event Spaces
- 4 Meeting Spaces
Mitchell Park Community Center is a LEED Platinum-certified civic facility located at 3700 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, California. Opened in December 2014, the 15,000-square-foot community center sits within a 41,000-square-foot campus shared with the Mitchell Park Library, adjacent to the green space of Mitchell Park. Designed by Group 4 Architecture, the building features large expanses of glass, rose-colored stone, and sustainable systems including vegetated roofs and solar photovoltaics — architecture that reflects the community's commitment to environmental stewardship. The center offers six rentable event rooms ranging from intimate meeting spaces to a flexible ballroom-style hall. The flagship El Palo Alto Room spans 3,000 square feet and accommodates up to 250 dining guests or 500 standing, while smaller rooms including the Adobe and Matadero suites seat up to 90 and support classroom, meeting, and workshop formats. An on-site kitchen is available for rental alongside event spaces, and the facility offers digital projection equipment and a grand piano for event use. Mitchell Park Community Center hosts weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, community gatherings, and private celebrations, with resident, non-resident, and non-profit rental tiers available through the City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department.
Love And Propaganda
85 Campton Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA- Spaces for 400-600 Guests
- 1 Event Space
85 Campton Place is the ideal location for a business meeting or a private gathering. In San Francisco's vibrant downtown Union Square District, in the same building as Nike and Giorgio Armani. The Moscone Center is only a few blocks away, as are world-class restaurants and renowned hotels. The theater gives a large city feel that is sure to wow, with state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and visual capabilities. On Peerspace.com, you can book a room right now. Our facility is set up to encourage mixing and mingling. The performance and dance area is surrounded by sultry banquette seating. The chamber is surrounded by modern art and mapping video works. Guests can choose between private and open seating to take private selfies or be seen by other partygoers. We can accommodate up to 600 people for dancing or 400 people with food stations and activities. Our in-house event planning staff can help you customize the venue, brand it, and put interactive activations and intelligent performances in place.
The Thursday Club
1224 Santa Barbara St, San Diego, CA 92107, USA- Spaces for 145-175 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Outdoor
White satin is worth its weight in gold when it comes to wedding venues that take your breath away. That is why The Thursday Club is so valuable! The Thursday Club has spectacular ocean vistas and a lush, bright garden, making it one of San Diego's most picturesque wedding settings. Our magnificent Clubhouse, which was built in 1927 in the Spanish architectural style, is on a half-acre of breathtaking ocean view property in Point Loma. The well-kept, frequently blooming gardens welcome you inside our quaint San Diego event site. Original, beautifully maintained hardwood flooring, French doors, stained glass windows, and historic elements in the chandeliers, crown moldings, and finishes can be found inside the clubhouse. A immaculate garden with a flowing fountain, green arbors, trellises, winding walks, and spectacular beach views can be found outside. We're confident you'll agree that The Thursday Club is one of San Diego's best wedding venues! The Thursday Club's Spanish-inspired building is incredibly stunning and gives a fantastic sense of flair to any occasion or celebration.
McCloud Mercantile Hotel
241 Main St, McCloud, CA 96057, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Historic Space
McCloud Mercantile Hotel is a historic boutique hotel and event venue occupying a restored turn-of-the-century mercantile building at 241 Main Street in McCloud, California, near the base of Mount Shasta. The building dates to 1897 and has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. The Mathis family purchased the property in 2000 and has spent more than two decades restoring it, rehabilitating the upper floors into twelve uniquely themed guest rooms while preserving original architectural elements including Douglas fir flooring, 12-foot wood ceilings, and historic display cases. The Great Room serves as the primary event space, accommodating up to 150 guests for weddings, receptions, business conferences, yoga retreats, family reunions, concerts, and community events. The room features dimmable chandelier and spotlight lighting, velvet drapes for light control, an HD projector with retractable screen, a professional sound system, and configurable tables and chairs. In-house catering options are available through the venue's on-site dining team. Set among the forests and rivers of the Shasta Cascades, the McCloud Mercantile Hotel offers event guests access to a distinctive mountain-town setting that combines historic architecture with modern amenities.
Jose P. Rizal Community Center
7320 Florin Mall Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823, USA- 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.
Oracle Park
Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA- Spaces for 75-30,000 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Museum
- 1 Landmark
From an elegant dinner in the Dugout to a 30,000-person concert on the Field, we make bold things happen. We partner with top-tier organizations around the world to promote and market live events. When you’re all in for a one-of-a-kind event, you can’t beat the venues, views and vintage charm of “baseball’s perfect address.” Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, offers a diverse array of event spaces, sweeping views of the Bay and exclusive insider access to this iconic San Francisco landmark. Make memories with a VIP ticket inside the home of World Series champions. Make the Field the start of something big. You’ll find an array of baseball-centric settings, from the wildly original to the unabashedly sophisticated. Imagine hosting a fantasy batting practice while taking swings in the batter’s box — the exact spot where the pros work their magic. Have something bigger in mind? A seated dinner for hundreds, a summer picnic for a thousand, an opening night conference reception for 10,000 or a star-studded concert for 40,000? Let’s make it happen. From black tie dinners in the dugout to new business pitches under the scoreboard lights, anything — and everything — is game at Oracle Park. And that’s just the beginning. The renowned Oracle Park offers a lineup of spaces with the flexibility to host events large and small and everything in between. You can book the Field for your keynote event, then have the run of a dozen other venues — yachts, a museum, private clubs, suites and more — for meals, breakouts, large receptions and intimate gatherings. Let your imagination run wild. Make a splash with stunning, on-the-water experiences crafted to impress. Imagine hosting your event on our luxuriously appointed vessels – the spacious California Spirit or the intimate Diamond Seas – while sweeping across spectacular San Francisco Bay, from McCovey Cove by Oracle Park, to the Golden Gate Bridge and beyond. Led by our award-winning hospitality team, dazzle your guests with one-of-a-kind events paired with impeccable start-to-finish services for great memories in the making. Our Giants Maritime Fleet offers the premier luxury yacht experience in San Francisco to indulge in unforgettable experiences.
Osher Marin JCC
200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA- Spaces for 30-400 Guests
- 5 Event Spaces
- 1 Outdoor
- 5 Total Spaces
The Osher Marin Jewish Community Center (Osher Marin JCC) is a full-service community and event venue set on the Lonee C. Hoytt Jewish Campus at 200 North San Pedro Road in San Rafael, California. Founded in 1948, the center occupies an 80,000-square-foot facility and has served Marin County for over seven decades as a gathering place for people of all ages and backgrounds. The JCC's event spaces accommodate gatherings from intimate receptions to large-scale celebrations. The signature Hoytt Theater seats up to 275 guests at tables or 400 in theater-style configuration. Smaller spaces — including the Kurland Lounge, Pell Atrium, and Isaacs Gallery — host gatherings of 30 to 70 guests, while the outdoor Upper Courtyard seats up to 90 guests and accommodates 200 in a standing layout. The venue has hosted weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, quinceañeras, galas, grad nights, and live performances. Rental packages include JCC tables and chairs, setup and breakdown, and on-site event staff. The JCC observes a kosher-style menu policy, asking that caterers avoid pork, shellfish, and meat-and-dairy combinations. Renters may select from the venue's Preferred Vendor List or bring their own licensed and insured caterer. The special events team can be reached at specialevents@marinjcc.org.
Una Bella Giornata
41424 W Panoche Rd, Mendota, CA 93640, USA- Spaces for 90-350 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 1 Ballroom
Venue Bella Giornata is an indoor and outdoor event and wedding venue set on six acres in Byron Center, Michigan, just south of Grand Rapids. Opened in 2024 and backed by more than 50 years of family hospitality experience, the venue was built to host a wide range of celebrations — from intimate gatherings to weddings of up to 275 guests. Two primary event spaces anchor the property. The Grand Ivory Room features expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, a soaring lofted ceiling, and wood beam accents, accommodating up to 275 guests for receptions, ceremonies, and seated dinners. The adjacent Magnolia Room offers a more intimate setting for up to 90 guests, with custom tile accents, modern metal shelving, and large glass windows that bring in natural light. Outdoors, towering magnolia trees, a tricolored beech tree, a lush lawn, a covered patio, and a fire pit create a naturally beautiful setting for ceremonies and cocktail hours. On-site amenities include dedicated preparation suites, on-site bar service with curated beverage packages, catering partnerships with four local caterers, and a dedicated venue coordinator included with every booking.
Soka University of America
1 University Cir, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA- Spaces for 200-2,300 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 2 Historic Spaces
- 3 Total Spaces
Soka University of America offers event rentals on its Aliso Viejo, California campus, set amid Tuscan-style architecture overlooking a 4,000-acre wildlife preserve in southern Orange County. The university has hosted corporate functions, weddings, receptions, conferences, and private celebrations for over two decades, with facilities accommodating gatherings ranging from 25 to 2,300 guests. Multiple event spaces span the campus grounds. Founders Hall houses the two-story Art Gallery — an 8,000-square-foot gallery with hardwood floors suited for banquets, cocktail receptions, fundraisers, and holiday parties — as well as a third-floor Meeting Room for lectures and corporate gatherings. The Athenaeum, available exclusively for outdoor events, features a garden and courtyard with a 180-degree view of the canyon, adjacent to the landmark Tuscan-style building. The Recreation Center Gymnasium spans 18,000 square feet with high ceilings, a wood surface floor, and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, accommodating large-scale events from galas to athletic competitions and concerts. The campus also hosts weddings, high school dances, dance competitions, gymnastics meets, quilt shows, and summer residential conferences. Outside caterers are welcome with advance notice, and wedding bookings are coordinated through a professional event planner.
Sausalito Woman's Club
120 Central Ave, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA- Spaces for 100-120 Guests
- 1 Event Space
The Sausalito Woman's Club occupies a historic 1918 clubhouse on Central Avenue in Sausalito, California, designed by Julia Morgan — California's first licensed woman architect. Founded in 1913, the organization selected Morgan specifically to align the building's design with its founding ideals, and the redwood-shake structure has served as a community gathering place for more than a century. Three distinct spaces accommodate events of varying sizes and styles: the iconic Main Hall, a sunlit sitting area with views of the San Francisco skyline, and a cozy Fireplace Room. The venue welcomes gatherings of up to 100 guests and offers flexibility for clients to bring their own caterers, florists, and entertainment. Recent accessibility upgrades support guests with mobility needs, and a dedicated Rentals Committee provides planning support from inquiry through event day. The clubhouse is available on select weekdays and weekends for weddings, corporate events, community gatherings, and private celebrations.