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  • The General's Residence, an event space at Fort Mason Center

    Fort Mason Center

    2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA, USA
    • Spaces for 240-430 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Landmark
    • 1 Event Space

    Hold your event at a National Historic Landmark on the San Francisco waterfront — Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture offers venues unlike any other with spectacular views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. The 13-acre campus provides 12 venue options ranging in size from 500 to 50,000 square feet, for a total of 75,000 square feet of meeting space; it also features a 437-seat theater, a 162-seat theater, and ample parking. Whether you are hosting a public event, such as an art fair, music festival, exhibition, performance, or conference; or a private corporate retreat, birthday party, memorial, or product launch, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture is flexible to accommodate your needs. Contact our sales staff to learn more.

  • The Grand Rotunda, an event space at San Diego Museum of Man

    San Diego Museum of Man

    1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
    • Spaces for 300-350 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Landmark

    The San Diego Museum of Man is the perfect space for your special event, with its majestic tower and tiled dome. At this landmark, guests can gather at the different exhibits of the spacious Museum Rotunda and the second-floor mezzanines. The historic St. Francis Chapel, a 100-year-old Spanish Chapel, is ideal for hosting important life events such as wedding ceremonies, anniversaries, etc. The Grand Rotunda is unique in the United States and available for your private and corporate events. The Administrative Building Auditorium is the perfect venue for luncheon meetings, presentations, and lectures.

  • Museum Courtyard, an event space at Santa Barbara Historical Museum

    Santa Barbara Historical Museum

    136 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
    • Spaces for 60-650 Guests
    • 3 Museums
    • 3 Landmarks

    Celebrate your wedding or throw a special event at The Santa Barbara Historical Museum. The Santa Barbara Historical Museum is located in the heart of the Santa Barbara historic district, giving your guests lots to do and see in between events. The Santa Barbara Historical Museum has a beautiful Spanish-California style, with red roofs, fountains, and plenty of surrounding greenery. The Santa Barbara Historical Museum is a cultural landmark, home to photos, artifacts, textiles and furnishings dating back to the 15th century. The Santa Barbara Historical Museum has to private courtyards available for rental for weddings, corporate events, meetings, and so on.

    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
  • Triton Museum of Art, an event space at Triton Museum of Art

    Triton Museum of Art

    1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA
    • Spaces for 40-1,053 Guests
    • 2 Museums
    • 2 Landmarks
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Whether planning a corporate party, family event, or one of life’s celebrations, the Triton Museum of Art and Jamison-Brown House offer you and your guests the perfect venues for classic elegance and historical charm. When you book your event at one of our venues, your support helps our mission of providing accessible exhibitions and education programs that promote a broad range of contemporary California art. Create a lifetime of memories in one of our three distinctive venues. Select from the museum with four dynamic exhibition galleries, a charming historic house, and the outdoor sculpture garden with stunning surroundings. Event rentals include pre-event meetings, ample free parking, and day-of Museum Experience Representatives. handicapped and wheelchair-accessible. Event Galleries are subject to exhibitions.

    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
  • The Garden, an event space at Soka University

    Soka University

    1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
    • Spaces for 25-500 Guests
    • 2 Museums
    • 2 Landmarks
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Soka University of America invites you to host your next special event at our beautiful campus in Aliso Viejo, California. Your guests will be in awe of the scenic views Soka has to offer. The campus boasts a spectacular location overlooking a 4,000-acre wildlife and wilderness park. The buildings present a beautiful Tuscany-style architectural design that will enhance the atmosphere of any event.

  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, an event space at University of Southern California

    University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • Spaces for 45-77,500 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 10 Total Spaces

    Welcome to USC Private Events and Conferences, where we specialize in curating turnkey events and experiences within our exclusive collection of venues that epitomize the spirit of the University of Southern California. From the timeless grandeur of the Town and Gown Ballroom to the classic sophistication of the USC Hotel, the refined ambiance of the University Club, and the cutting-edge facilities at the new Health Science Campus Conference Center, our diverse array of spaces ensures the perfect setting for any occasion. Our department, rooted in the esteemed legacy of USC, has evolved into a beacon of hospitality within the USC community. At the core of our mission is an unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled service, ensuring each event is a turnkey success that mirrors the excellence synonymous with USC. As a distinguished division of USC Hospitality, a key component of USC Auxiliary Services, we seamlessly integrate into the fabric of the University of Southern California. Whether you're planning a conference, gala, or any special occasion, trust USC Private Events and Conferences to transform your vision into a reality, offering a bespoke experience in venues that embody the Trojan spirit. Discover the perfect blend of tradition and innovation as we invite you to make your mark on USC's storied legacy through unforgettable and effortlessly executed events.

    Avg response time 1-2 days
  • Ebell Long Beach, an event space at Ebell of Long Beach

    Ebell of Long Beach

    290 Cerritos Ave, Long Beach, CA, USA
    • Spaces for 250-425 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Landmark

    On a tree-lined street in a residential neighborhood, a Long Beach landmark has been reborn. One of three Southern California women’s clubs built in 1924, the Long Beach building has been privately purchased and re-imagined into of of Southern California’s most beautiful historic venues. The Ebell boasts distinctive architectural features and is a prime example of the Spanish-Revival design favored during the 1920s. Featuring the characteristic red-tile roof and a soaring intricately sculpted portico makes a dramatic statement and beautiful backdrop for photographs. Rich details and a variety of textures allow you to experience intimacy and grandeur in one stunning venue, making your event possibilities limitless.

  • Main Floor, an event space at The San Francisco Mint

    The San Francisco Mint

    88 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
    • Spaces for 260-700 Guests
    • 2 Museums
    • 2 Landmarks

    The San Francisco Mint, which was built to serve a rapidly growing city and a thriving regional economy, is a historic community gathering place that is now available for private events. This classical revivalist venue, which is just a coin toss away from the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco, has been renovated to accommodate modern productions while maintaining its historical grandeur. The San Francisco Mint, with its 92,000 square feet of space, promises to provide an unrivaled experience for your next corporate event, gala, wedding, or private party! Take a look at some of the many different applications for this iconic landmark in the gallery below. There are five floors of usable indoor space with a capacity of 999 people and 30 foot high ceilings. The Main Floor has ornate double ballrooms and breakout rooms as well as coat check and green rooms. The Vault Level has industrial gold vaults and an ore mill. The exclusive 4,000 square foot interior courtyard has gaslight chandeliers that can be tuned to any color. There is on-site management. There is a public parking lot on the corner of 5th and Mission with power and Wi-Fi capabilities.

  • Event Space, an event space at UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art

    UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art

    3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
    • Spaces for 200-500 Guests
    • 2 Museums
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Thom Mayne of Morphosis, the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art is one of Southern California's most architecturally significant buildings and one of its most coveted private event destinations. From executive summits and corporate gatherings, to dream weddings and milestone celebrations, cinematic productions and luxury brand showcases, our events team brings together landmark architecture, cultural prestige, and an unwavering standard of excellence to craft occasions that feel as singular as the setting itself. Our collection of spaces—including the Chalmers Pavilion, Ed Pavilion, Upper Plaza, and an open-air rooftop garden terrace with sweeping views—offers an unparalleled setting for gatherings of 10 to 400 guests, each thoughtfully tailored to your vision and scale. Behind every exceptional event is an equally exceptional team. Ours brings together curatorial precision, architectural grandeur, and the acclaimed culinary vision of Catering by Mix Mix, shaping each occasion with the same care and intentionality as the art that surrounds it. Hosting an event at UC Irvine Langson Musem is an opportunity to give back to the cultural institution at the heart of your celebration. Every private rental directly sustains the exhibitions and programming that make this place extraordinary.

  • Koret Taube Grand Lobby, an event space at Contemporary Jewish Museum

    Contemporary Jewish Museum

    736 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
    • Spaces for 60-1,550 Guests
    • 7 Museums
    • 1 Theater
    • 7 Total Spaces

    Host your event at one of San Francisco’s unique cultural landmarks! Conveniently located in downtown San Francisco, The Contemporary Jewish Museum’s (The CJM) dynamic facility, designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, offers beautiful spaces for all types of special events. Perfect for cocktail parties, seated dinners, wedding receptions, bar/bat mitzvah celebrations, lectures, film screenings, and meetings. The CJM’s proximity to Moscone Center makes it an excellent location for convention-related events.

  • The Watershed, an event space at Aquarium of the Pacific

    Aquarium of the Pacific

    100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
    • Spaces for 40 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Landmark

    Thank you for visiting our beautiful waterfront community and considering the Aquarium of the Pacific as your special event venue. Located within walking distance of many hotels, and on the Long Beach Passport’s route we are close by and easy to reach. For social or corporate events, picnics and fun nights out the Aquarium’s sense of wonder is sure to delight your guests and attendees. Our savory delights will tickle your senses and please your palate with our culinary presentation and services at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Events may be arranged for groups of any size. Our food is FRESH: We utilize local growers and sustainable practices. Our philosophy is SIMPLE: good food, good company, and great results. Our food is MODERN: cutting-edge culinary creations paired with hometown favorites. Whether it is a formal dinner, a casual banquet, or a fabulous picnic, our commitment to the environment and the finesse to exceed expectations will make your event special. Every catered affair at the Aquarium of the Pacific is a one-of-a-kind experience that furnishes more than food and fun—it creates the kind of memories that will endure long after your last guest departs.

  • North American Mammal Hall (Level 1), an event space at Natural History Museum of LA

    Natural History Museum of LA

    900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
    • Spaces for 100-2,000 Guests
    • 7 Museums
    • 7 Landmarks
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces

    Host an event like no other at the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, located in Los Angeles, California. With two distinct museum venues to choose from (Natural History Museum in Exposition Park or Museum at La Brea Tar Pits on Miracle Mile), these venues offer themed exhibition spaces that provide unique settings for your event. Explore prehistoric installations, edible gardens, and stunning architecture within these cultural landmarks, which are sure to facilitate an unforgettable experience. Both locations offer a vast array of one-of-a-kind event spaces to accommodate your needs in comfort and style. Whether you are looking to host an intimate dinner party or an unexpected holiday celebration, this majestic venue provides a unique space for a variety of occasions, including weddings, mitzvahs, corporate events, and more. The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County are happy to welcome outside vendors to serve your event. Tables and chairs are provided by the venue to accommodate up to 200 to 250 guests for your event (Natural History Museum location only). Professional event staff are on-hand to provide setup and cleanup and to assist in facilitating a flawless experience. Complimentary parking is provided for you and your guests for the duration of your event at both locations.

    Avg response time 1-2 days
  • Featured photo from San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum

    San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum

    320 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
    • Spaces for 100-250 Guests
    • 2 Museums
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Total Spaces

    The San Diego Children's Discovery Museum is perfect for any type of special event, from children's birthdays to milestone celebrations and receptions. The San Diego Children's Discovery Museum is available for partial rentals as well as full buyouts. The Children's Museum can host parties from 40 to 250 guests.

    $950 min
  • Junipero, an event space at Junipero Serra Museum

    Junipero Serra Museum

    2727 Presidio Dr, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
    • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Landmark

    Historic events happen in historic places. The Junípero Serra Museum is an auxiliary museum operated by the San Diego History Center. Junípero Serra Museum is an iconic regional landmark. Located just above Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, the Serra sits on one of the most significant historical sites on the West Coast, the site of the first permanent European settlement in California. With its renowned architecture and historic setting, the Junípero Serra Museum is one of San Diego’s preferred wedding and event sites. Take your wedding to the top of the city with the Junípero Serra Museum. The museum is a popular destination wedding venue known for its history and rustic charm. With a mission-style outdoor terrace and intimate interior gallery, the Junípero Serra Museum makes a beautiful setting for any wedding or special celebration. The architecturally iconic museum is an ideal setting for a stunning and unique event, overlooking San Diego’s celebrated Old Town and boasting spectacular city and ocean views. The arcaded outdoor terrace and intimate interior gallery create a perfect historical atmosphere for a variety of private events.

  • Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Atrium, an event space at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

    San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

    151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
    • Spaces for 200-450 Guests
    • 3 Museums
    • 3 Landmarks

    SFMOMA is noted for its unique structure, world-class art collection, and prominent location in SOMA, only steps from Moscone Center. SFMOMA provides distinct event rooms that work for a number of event types: huge cocktail receptions, corporate dinners, product launches, film premieres, meetings, galas, or weddings. It is a LEED Gold–certified facility created with sustainability in mind. Regardless of the size or type of your event, SFMOMA has the ideal location. SFMOMA, located in the center of SOMA and just steps from Moscone Center, offers a variety of event spaces, all of which are open and welcoming. SFMOMA provides distinct event rooms that work for a variety of event types: huge cocktail receptions, corporate dinners, product launches, film premieres, meetings, galas, or weddings. It is a LEED Gold–certified building created with sustainability in mind by famous architecture company Snhetta. SFMOMA's exhibitions, education, and public programming are supported through rental fees.

  • Giants Field, an event space at Oracle Park

    Oracle Park

    Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
    • Spaces for 75-30,000 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Landmark
    • 1 Event Space

    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.

  • Exhibit Hall & Shipwreck Deck, an event space at Seymour Marine Discovery Center

    Seymour Marine Discovery Center

    100 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
    • Spaces for 98-235 Guests
    • 2 Museums
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 2 Waterfront

    The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is an oceanfront event venue operated by UC Santa Cruz, perched on a bluff above Monterey Bay at 100 McAllister Way in Santa Cruz, California. The center's coastal setting offers unobstructed ocean views and natural light throughout, creating a backdrop that few venues in Santa Cruz County can match. Two distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate work retreats to full receptions of up to 235 guests. The La Feliz Room & Terrace is a private, indoor-outdoor space featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, herringbone flooring, and a sheltered ocean-view terrace with bistro lighting. The Exhibit Hall & Shipwreck Deck integrates live marine exhibits and interactive touch tables with seawater from Monterey Bay alongside a ceremony deck overlooking the ocean, offering an immersive experience available nowhere else in the region. The center operates as a bring-your-own-vendor venue, welcoming all caterers and vendors, with a preferred vendor list available for those who want guidance. Events hosted here directly support UC Santa Cruz's nonprofit marine science education mission.

  • Museum Of the African Diaspora Space, an event space at Museum Of the African Diaspora

    Museum Of the African Diaspora

    685 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
    • Spaces for 125 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Landmark

    The Museum of the African Diaspora stands as testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of the African diaspora. The MoAD salon, located in the museum, offers a personal and warm space that is great for live music, corporate presentations or refined galas. Guests will love the fact that they can wander the museum, taking in art and exhibits that make this a not-to-miss cultural venue in San Francisco. MoAD is a beautiful, unique place to hold your special event. Located inside the five-star St. Regis Tower complex, the museum is ideal for gatherings such as corporate events, product launches, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, film screenings, performances, recitals, lectures, presentations, and fundraising events. Available Spaces - 1st Floor Lobby (up to 125 people standing, 50 seated) - 2nd Floor Salon (up to 60-80 seated theater-style, 100 standing) .- 3rd Floor Conference Room (20 seated) - Freedom Theater (video screening room seating up to 23 people) - Each space varies in size, aesthetic and AV set-up. Food and beverage is allowed in all rentable spaces. MoAD has a catering preparation space, but does not have a kitchen. Use of our preferred caterers is encouraged. TYPE OF EVENTS ALLOWED - Cocktail Receptions - Play Readings/Small Performances - Company Meetings - Non-profit Fundraisers - Holiday Parties - Weddings/receptions - Award ceremonies TYPES OF EVENTS NOT ALLOWED - Events in which tickets are sold at the door. - If holding a fundraiser, it must be made clear that MoAD is not a beneficiary. - Political Fundraisers - Rental fees support MoAD’s public programs, education programs, and fund our distinctive exhibitions. Each event is uniquely constructed and pricing is dependent on time, day, scope of the event, and the extent to which different areas are activated. Food and beverage is allowed in designated areas. MoAD has a catering preparation space, but does not have a kitchen. Use of our preferred caterers is encouraged.

  • Bernard Osher Great Hall, an event space at San Francisco Zoo

    San Francisco Zoo

    Sloat Blvd & Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
    • Spaces for 220-300 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Landmark

    The San Francisco Zoo has elegant suits and a wide variety or stylish meeting rooms scattered throughout 100 acres of zoo property and gardens. The San Francisco Zoo is home to 260 different animal species and is sure to make your event unforgettable for everyone in attendance. The San Francisco Zoo has such versatile venue space that can be set up in a variety of different ways. The San Francisco Zoo is sure to be the perfect venue for any and all meetings, product launches, dinners, dances, picnics, and many more.

  • Historic Grounds, an event space at Heritage Square Museum

    Heritage Square Museum

    Heritage Square Museum - Hale House, 3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA 90031, USA
    • Spaces for 50-400 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 space at this venue

    Heritage Square Museum sits on approximately 10 acres in the Arroyo Seco, just north of Downtown Los Angeles off the 110 freeway, and is home to eight landmark Victorian-era structures rescued from demolition across Los Angeles. The buildings, constructed during the late 1800s and early 1900s, represent the everyday architecture and culture of early Southern California — from the ornate William Perry Mansion to the Longfellow-Hastings Octagon House. As a private event venue, Heritage Square specializes in boutique weddings of 50 guests or fewer, private celebrations, corporate gatherings, and film and photography productions. Ceremonies and receptions unfold on landscaped grounds surrounded by historic architecture, offering a one-of-a-kind backdrop rarely found in the city. Ample on-site parking and accessibility for large vehicles make logistics straightforward, and professional museum staff serve as in-house site representatives throughout every event.