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  Novo Restaurant and Lounge

  726 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

  • Spaces for 40-200 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Novo Restaurant & Lounge occupies the historic Cigar Factory building in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, where the restaurant has been welcoming guests since 2003. Situated along San Luis Obispo Creek on Higuera Street, the venue blends a storied architectural backdrop — complete with original antique details and a wine cellar housing more than 2,500 bottles — with a globally inspired culinary approach that leans on locally sourced ingredients. Five distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from intimate dinners to full restaurant buyouts. The creekside patios, including the Full Patio Buyout (up to 200 guests), the Grappolo Patio (up to 70 guests), and the Garden Brick Patio (up to 50 guests), offer open-air settings draped in lush greenery, ambient lighting, and views of the creek. The Cellar, an underground room with antique mirrors and the venue's original safe from the cigar factory era, seats up to 40 guests for more private occasions. Novo's events team coordinates partial and full buyouts of the patio or restaurant, with the kitchen offering the same globally influenced menu served during regular dining service.

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  Riva Grill on the Lake

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

  • Spaces for 220-400 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Waterfront

  Riva Grill on the Lake is a lakefront restaurant and event venue situated at Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe, California. The venue takes its name from the legendary Riva runabout — the iconic Italian mahogany speedboats that have graced Tahoe's waters since the 1960s — and its design reflects that heritage through mahogany finishes, exposed beam ceilings, artistic lighting, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake and surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains. Two event configurations are available: the upstairs banquet rooms accommodate up to 220 seated guests and feature skylights, contemporary décor, and sliding glass door partitions that can open or close the space as needed. A full restaurant buy-out extends capacity to up to 400 guests and includes the waterfront deck. The pier at Ski Run Marina offers guests the rare option of arriving by boat, making the venue a distinctive choice for weddings and private celebrations on Lake Tahoe. In-house catering is provided exclusively through Riva Grill's kitchen, with a dedicated chef and banquet supervisor overseeing each event. The venue also offers beach wedding ceremonies on the sand directly in front of the restaurant, with unobstructed views of the lake. Riva Grill is a sister property to Gar Woods Grill & Pier.

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  Whiskey Red’s

  13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA

  • Spaces for 60-250 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar
  • 3 Total Spaces

  WHERE YOUR DREAM CAN COME TRUE We'll make your fantasy wedding a reality at Whiskey Red's. Our sophisticated event spaces, outdoor patios, and ceremony gazebo all have breathtaking views of the bay. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff will assist you with planning, food, flower arrangements, entertainment, and more to ensure that your event runs successfully. Whiskey Red's is the perfect place to start your Happily Ever After.' Dock your boat and cruise past Whiskey Red's, a family-owned restaurant in the beautiful Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey, the world's largest man-made yacht basin. Whiskey Red's is tucked away on the west side of the channel, just before the open sea, with a large patio and unimpeded views of the deep blue Pacific. Learn about the Whiskey Red's that the locals adore for its laid-back vibes, attentive service, stunning vistas, and delicious local seafood. Whiskey Red's features floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views from every seat in the house, private event rooms, several patios, comfy fire pits, TVs, validated parking, and a hardworking workforce dedicated to offering the best possible experience.

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  Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard

  39 S Livermore Ave #125, Livermore, CA 94550, USA

  • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  LARGE PARTY GUIDELINES WELCOME TO UNCLE YU'S AT THE VINEYARD! We are delighted that you have chosen us to host your celebration! If you have any questions, please let us know before we have the pleasure of serving you. Please review the contract information that can be found on our website, under the "Large Party Guidelines" tab, and let us know if you have any questions before we begin serving you. PRIVATE DINING • Private dining parties have a food & beverage minimum instead of a room charge. • If the minimum expenditure is not met, the balance becomes a room fee. • The minimums are to be met before the 9.5% sales tax and 18% service charge is applied. • Parties of 29 and under looking for a private dining experience, must pay the food & beverage minimum. Therefore ensuring the space is exclusive. If the minimum expenditure is not met, the balance becomes a room fee. • Parties of 30 or more must pay the food & beverage minimum. Therefore ensuring the space is exclusive. If the minimum expenditure is not met, the balance becomes a room fee. CHOOSING A MENU • Menus can be modified upon request for most food allergies or dietary restrictions. Please inform us, with as much notice as possible, to ensure these modifications. • Our banquet, or custom pre-fixe menus, are available online at uncleyusvineyard.com DECORATIONS We welcome any decorations or personal touches that may enhance your party, however we restrict all wall décor as it may peel the paint. Additionally, please limit your personal touches to tabletop décor only, and arrive early to ensure it is set to your liking.

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  Lake Tahoe Golf Course

  2500 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA

  • Spaces for 135-160 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Lake Tahoe Golf Course offers a scenic setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations surrounded by lush fairways and Sierra Nevada views. Set along the Upper Truckee River, the property features expansive outdoor lawn and patio spaces ideal for ceremonies and cocktail hours, paired with flexible indoor clubhouse areas for receptions and private events. Natural light and mountain surroundings create an open, relaxed atmosphere that feels distinctly Tahoe. With on-site catering, thoughtful event coordination, and adaptable layouts, celebrations flow seamlessly from ceremony to dining and dancing. Lake Tahoe Golf Course delivers a classic outdoor backdrop with the ease and versatility of a full-service event venue.

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  The Virgil

  4519 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA

  • Spaces for 40-50 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Join us at The Virgil for a toast to the new year! We have a wide selection of premium bottles and mixers, as well as specialty cocktails. A Reservation for a Party Table service with your own waiter, no wait list for up to 25 guests at the door and free admission to most ticketed events are all available! A Full-Range Room Rental When renting the "B Side" and the Stage area combined, you can have a much larger space for big events and celebrations. On request, we may also provide additional services such as décor, food, DJs, and live music. We will help you plan the event or party of your dreams! In order to obtain pricing information, please complete our form by clicking the BOOK NOW option to the right. Filming Are you looking for the ideal setting for your next filmmaking project? There's no need to look any further! We have the Virgil available for all of your filming requirements. We offer the ideal location for filming of all kinds (interviews, commercials, music videos, films, and television!) at our facility. If you would like to enquire about rates, please complete our form by selecting the Book Now option to the right.

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  Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana Sacramento

  400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  At all of our locations, Il Fornaio offers exquisite private and semi private dining spaces, as well as a variety of specialty menus and services to complement our authentic, award winning Italian food. Our professional staff will work directly with you to make your event one to remember. Please select your location, fill out the form, and we will be in touch as soon as possible to learn more about our full service event planning and how we can help you create the perfect celebration to fit your budget and group size. Il Fornaio Sacramento offers elegant private and semi-private dining space along with a wide range of specialized menus and services to match our authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. Our experienced staff will work closely with you to create a memorable event for you and your guests. CATERING Let us create a really unforgettable experience for you and your guests, from weddings to corporate events to social gatherings! Our talented catering team can cater parties of any size and budget with authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. There are options for pick-up, delivery, or full service on site or off site catering. PRIVATE DINING Our staff, including our on-site Event Coordinator, can assist you in developing an unique private dining event, in addition to creating a menu and reserving a dining room appropriate for your occasion. There is never a charge for renting a room. The entire restaurant is available for buyout for major special events in addition to the eating spaces shown here.

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  Intercrew

  3330 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA

  • Spaces for 40-300 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Est. $50/guest

  $1,500 min

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  Vine Star

  929 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, USA

  • Spaces for 32-125 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  We are a wine bar, wine shop, espresso bar, and event venue located in Saint Helena, in the heart of Napa Valley, California. Our facility is available for private events, including weddings, receptions, celebrations, corporate retreats, board meetings, private wine tastings, private dining experiences, and other gatherings of all kinds.

  Est. $135/guest

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• Mirage Restaurant and Banquet Hall

  22731 Aspan St, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

  • Spaces for 120-300 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Ballrooms

  Mirage Banquet Hall is a full-service event venue and multicultural events center located at 22731 Aspan St in Lake Forest, California. Housed in a spacious facility in South Orange County, the venue serves a wide range of occasions — from intimate gatherings of 50 to grand celebrations of up to 300 guests — with a focus on delivering a custom-built experience at an affordable price. The hall features two connected banquet rooms, both with high ceilings and warm stucco walls, totaling 3,300 square feet of event space. A dedicated outdoor courtyard provides an additional option for ceremonies. The venue's full-service commercial kitchen supports a customizable menu crafted by the in-house culinary team, spanning Italian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisine. Mirage Banquet specializes in weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations throughout Orange County. The venue includes tables, chairs, linens, glassware, a dance area, podium and stage, day-of coordination, and valet parking as part of its event packages.

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  Mountain Home Inn

  810 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

  • Spaces for 75-100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 space at this venue

  Mountain Home Inn is a historic 10-room boutique hotel and event venue perched on the Mt. Tamalpais ridgeline in Mill Valley, California — just 20 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Built in 1912 by Swiss-German founders who surveyed the mountain to find its most scenic vantage point, the inn sits 900 feet above the village of Mill Valley with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, and the canopy of Muir Woods below. It is the only commercial property permitted on Mt. Tamalpais, a distinction that reflects both its historic status and enduring connection to this iconic landscape. The venue's three common event spaces — a sun-drenched terrace, a dining room, and a cozy lounge — welcome private celebrations of up to 75 guests, along with two dedicated private rooms: the Mountain View Room, featuring vistas of the surrounding Mt. Tam peaks, and the intimate Bay View Room. The venue is well suited to weddings, private parties, and corporate meetings and retreats. Full beverage service is available on-site, with professional bartenders and a full bar featuring beer and wine. External caterers are welcome, and the venue's proximity to outdoor ceremony sites — including Muir Woods, Muir Beach, Stinson Beach, and the Muir Beach Overlook — makes it a natural base for celebrations that spill beyond its walls.

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• Historic Santa Maria Inn

  801 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA

  • Spaces for 10-350 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 9 Hotels
  • 9 Total Spaces

  The Historic Santa Maria Inn is a Central Coast landmark that has welcomed guests since 1917. Situated at 801 S Broadway in Santa Maria, California, the property blends the architecture and character of an English country inn with the facilities of a full-service hotel, set amid lush grounds in California's wine country. The inn offers more than 10,000 square feet of event space across nine distinct rooms and outdoor areas, accommodating gatherings from 10-person executive meetings to 250-guest receptions in the Gardens. Indoor spaces include the Santa Maria Room — a versatile ballroom that seats up to 180 guests — and the Kent Room, a historic room dating to 1917 featuring original stained-glass windows and a built-in dance floor. Outdoor options include the Gardens, the Cabanas framed by French doors, and the Patio Fountain courtyard. A dedicated catering and sales team supports every event with customizable menus, banquet staffing, private bar service, and complimentary parking. On-site dining at The Century Room, Olde English Tap Room, and The Barrel Room extends the experience for overnight guests and event attendees alike.

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• Rush Creek Lodge

  34001 CA-120, Groveland, CA 95321, USA

  • Spaces for 48-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Resorts

  Rush Creek Lodge & Spa sits on 20 hillside acres at Yosemite's Big Oak Flat (Highway 120 West) entrance, 22.5 miles east of Groveland, California. Opened in 2016, the resort was designed as a destination in its own right — offering 143 lodge rooms, suites, and hillside villas, all with private nature-view decks, along with a spa, restaurant, tavern, saltwater pool, and recreation guide service. For groups and celebrations, the lodge provides indoor and outdoor event space accommodating gatherings from intimate dinners of up to 48 guests to full weddings of up to 200. The main Event Hall features vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, massive picture windows, and two walls that slide open to connect seamlessly with a private outdoor patio. A large stone fireplace anchors the room, while the adjoining fire-pit patio extends the celebration outdoors. The Private Dining Room, situated next to the restaurant, offers a more intimate setting for up to 48 guests. Rush Creek Lodge is managed by First Light Resorts, which uses its properties to support youth programs and community development in partnership with Yosemite National Park.

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• Mammoth Mountain - Sundecks, Mill Café, and McCoy Station

  10001 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA

  • Spaces for 80-250 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Mammoth Mountain's event venues — including the Sundecks, the Mill Café, and McCoy Station — offer a striking mountain backdrop for weddings and private events in Mammoth Lakes, California. Situated within the Eastern Sierra Nevada, each space draws on the mountain's dramatic elevation and alpine scenery to create settings unlike any traditional indoor venue. The Mill Café & Sundeck is a year-round rustic ski cabin with wooden floors, vaulted ceilings, and a stone fireplace, accommodating up to 80 guests indoors or on its outdoor sundeck with mountain views. McCoy Station, perched at 9,630 feet and reached by gondola, offers three distinct areas: a glass-paneled sundeck for ceremonies of up to 150 guests, a summer-only rooftop with 360-degree mountain vistas for up to 250 guests, and a spacious indoor reception hall also accommodating up to 250. Across both venues, the mountain setting, gondola access, in-house catering through Chef's Table, and on-site coordination make Mammoth Mountain a comprehensive destination for celebrations of varied sizes and seasons.

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• Mammoth Mountain - Top of the Mountain/Top of the Sierra

  10001 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA

  • Spaces for 80-250 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Landmark
  • 9 Total Spaces

  Perched in the Eastern Sierra, Mammoth Mountain Weddings offers ceremonies and receptions across nine distinct venues spanning two mountain resorts — Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain — in Mammoth Lakes, California. From the summit of Mammoth Mountain at 11,053 feet to a lakeside timber chapel, a mid-mountain rooftop, and a rustic ski lodge, each setting delivers alpine scenery year-round or seasonally, with panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada, the Minarets, and surrounding peaks. Event spaces accommodate gatherings from 80 to 250 guests, covering intimate receptions at Parallax, outdoor ceremonies at the Forest Chapel at Twin Lakes, and large celebrations at McCoy Station. Guests arrive via the Panorama Gondola or Village Gondola, depending on the venue. In-house catering services, menu tastings, and a dedicated wedding manager are included with every event — the manager's presence is required by the U.S. Forest Service for any on-mountain gathering. Planning support includes floor plan design, operational timeline creation, vendor coordination, and access to a curated list of local vendors. Complimentary venue tours are available by appointment through the catering department.

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• Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon

  36211 Champions Dr, Beaumont, CA 92223, USA

  • Spaces for 100-300 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Bar
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon is a full-service event venue set within a 33,000-square-foot Modern Tuscan-inspired clubhouse in Beaumont, California. Positioned at the intersection of the I-10 and SR-60 freeways, the property is accessible from Los Angeles, Orange County, and Palm Springs, and is surrounded by rolling canyon hills with panoramic mountain views and striking sunset backdrops. The clubhouse features high-vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, wrought-iron chandeliers, and a stone fireplace — offering a warm, distinctive setting for weddings, quinceañeras, corporate retreats, and milestone celebrations. The main banquet facility accommodates up to 275 guests with a dance floor, the Bar and Grill seats up to 120, and the outdoor patio holds up to 100. A flat lawn area east of the clubhouse can accommodate a tent for up to 300 guests. All events are supported by an in-house culinary team offering customizable menus, a fully stocked hosted bar, and a professional on-site coordinator who manages planning details from booking through event day. The venue is a public facility — no membership is required to book.

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• Saddle Creek Golf Resort

  1001 Saddle Creek Dr, Copperopolis, CA 95228, USA

  • Spaces for 30-250 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Golf Club at Copper Valley is a full-service golf resort and event venue nestled in California's Gold Country, approximately two hours east of San Francisco and two hours south of Sacramento. The clubhouse sits above a championship 18-hole golf course with views of the surrounding lake and Sierra Nevada foothills, providing a scenic backdrop for weddings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations. The resort offers three distinct event spaces accommodating gatherings from 30 to 250 guests. The Grandview Room seats up to 165 guests and features vaulted ceilings, hanging chandeliers, and large windows; it connects to an outdoor side patio to expand cocktail-style capacity to 250. The Lakeview Room is a more intimate setting, seating up to 30 guests for private dining. A third venue at the adjacent Town Square — the Gazebo, Governor's Mansion, and poolside area — provides both indoor capacity for 100 and outdoor patio capacity for 200. Catering is provided in-house through the resort's restaurant, Verona18, with custom menus crafted by the executive chef. A dedicated event coordinator supports each booking from planning through day-of execution. On-site bungalow accommodations are available for guests staying overnight.

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• Empress Tavern

  1013 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

  • Spaces for 12-200 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Historic Space

  Empress Tavern occupies a subterranean dining room beneath Sacramento's historic Crest Theatre, in a cavernous space created in the 19th century when the city's street level was raised to address flooding. Located at 1013 K Street in downtown Sacramento, the venue is operated by Alchemist CDC as part of its culinary workforce development mission. Three distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate dinners to receptions of 200. The Chef's Table seats up to 12 guests with a direct sightline into the open kitchen — well suited for private tastings and business dinners. The Bar & Lounge, set against a backdrop of striking orchid wallpaper, hosts cocktail receptions and fundraisers for up to 60 standing guests. The Main Dining Room accommodates up to 150 seated or 200 standing, with optional privacy screens for medium to large groups. Private events are supported by rotating chef-driven menus, from the Queen's Omakase tasting experience to family-style shared service and cocktail party menus. Catering from Empress Tavern is also available for events in the adjacent Crest Theatre.

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• Mammoth Mountain - Parallax

  10001 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA

  • Spaces for 80-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Historic Space

  Parallax is Mammoth Mountain's premier on-mountain reception venue, situated inside McCoy Station at approximately 10,000 feet elevation in Mammoth Lakes, California. Guests arrive by way of the Panorama Gondola, taking in sweeping views of the eastern Sierra Nevada before stepping into an intimate, fine-dining setting with large windows that frame the mountainside as the sun sets. As Mammoth Mountain's only fine-dining restaurant, the space offers a refined and exclusive atmosphere unlike any other venue on the mountain. The venue accommodates up to 80 guests for evening receptions and is available year-round. Every rental includes gondola access, professional banquet staff, bar setup, china, flatware, glassware, linens, tables, chairs, a custom venue diagram, and a dance floor. Catering is handled in-house, with plated dinner service and chef's table options crafted for each event. Couples choosing Parallax for their reception can pair it with one of five ceremony locations across the resort — from the summit at 11,053 feet to the lakeside Forest Chapel — making it a centerpiece for a full mountain wedding experience.

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• Café Sevilla Long Beach

  140 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

  • Spaces for 40-400 Guests
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 3 Bars
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Since 1987, Cafe Sevilla has been dedicated to bringing the true essence of Spanish culture, music, and cuisine to the people of the world. Coffee shop, tapas bar, restaurant, and nightclub Cafe Sevilla, with locations in downtown San Diego, Long Beach, and Costa Mesa, is proud to provide the most authentic Spanish ambiance in their tapas bar, restaurant, and nightclub. Café Sevilla specializes in Spanish tapas, also known as small plates, which are perfect for a fun, interactive, and shareable dining experience with friends. More than 30 award-winning tapas dishes are available on the menu, as well as traditional paellas, fresh seafood, and savory meat dishes. We also have a large selection of Spanish wines as well as refreshing sangrias on the menu. On weekends, guests can enjoy live Gypsy Kings-style music in the tapas bar, as well as a Flamenco Dinner Show! Cafe Sevilla provides private event spaces as well as group dining experiences that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your attendees. Allow us to take care of the details on your special day while you enjoy yourself with groups ranging from 10 to 350 people. Wedding receptions with family and friends to large-scale wedding gatherings are all possible at Cafe Sevilla, which has the perfect event space for every occasion. THE PERFECT OCCASION The venue for the following events: corporate event, business dinner, team-building event, and corporate holiday party Employee Appreciation Events are held throughout the year. Events to Show Your Appreciation to Your Clients

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