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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 venue 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 venue has never been easier.

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    Milliken Creek Inn and Spa

    1815 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, USA
    • Spaces for 24 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom

    Milliken Creek Inn and Spa is an ultra-romantic enclave, located in one of the world's most renowned destinations. Milliken Creek Inn & Spa offers a series of nuptial packages for the newly engaged who seek the utmost in intimate wedding experiences. The Napa Valley and the surrounding California Wine Country is a beautifully dynamic region filled with some of the world's finest winemakers, restaurateurs, and tastemakers. Venture forth and explore everything from the scenic Silverado Trail to the area's incomparable wineries, world-renowned restaurants, intriguing shops, plus endless events and activities. Milliken Creek Inn & Spa is the ideal hideaway for elopements in the Napa Valley. Located in one of the most romantic wedding destinations in the world, Milliken Creek Inn & Spa offers an idyllic outdoor garden setting nestled along the Napa River. While the Napa Valley is known as a great destination for vacationers, its renowned wineries and restaurants are also what makes the region ideal for corporate retreats and team-building getaways. Milliken Creek Inn and Spa boasts premier event spaces for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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    Brazilian Room

    Wildcat Canyon Rd & Shasta Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA
    • Spaces for 30-225 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Event Space
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Consider holding your next event at one of our event rooms or outdoor areas that are nestled within a natural park setting. Your guests will appreciate the unique historic, artistic, and cultural venues available for various party sizes, both inside and outside the museum walls. Our four event sites, located in serene parkland and coastal settings, are suitable for weddings, celebrations, workshops, and retreats. Our venues are very reasonably priced. Our approved caterer and preferred vendor partners complete the package by providing their expertise and event production experience to assist you in navigating the event planning process from start to finish. If you have any questions, please contact our Rental Facilities Office at brazil@ebparks.org or (510) 544-3164. We also have a number of outdoor picnic areas scattered throughout our parks that are ideal for weddings of every size. Reservations for outdoor locations can be made by calling 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757) and selecting Option 2 from the menu. If you want a fully-staffed event venue operated by one of our approved and experienced park partners, take a look at our event spaces.

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    Lawrence Hall of Science

    Berkeley, CA, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests

    The Lawrence Hall of Science is the public science center of the University of California, Berkeley, perched on the hills above campus at 1 Centennial Drive with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. One of the nation's few science centers affiliated with a top-tier public research university, it has been a hub for science education and discovery for more than five decades. The center features a range of interactive exhibit spaces, a planetarium, a 3D theater, an Animal Discovery Zone, and expansive outdoor grounds anchored by the landmark DNA molecule sculpture. Its hillside setting and distinctive Brutalist architecture make it a striking backdrop for events of all kinds. The 'ammatka Cafe offers on-site dining, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Events can draw on the center's unique combination of indoor gallery and theater spaces alongside open outdoor areas with panoramic Bay Area views.

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    Cayucos Creek Barn

    1155 Cayucos Creek Rd, Cayucos, CA 93430, USA
    • Spaces for 150-250 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Barn
    • 1 space at this venue

    Cayucos Creek Barn is a country coastal event rental set on 25 acres in Cayucos, California, just off Highway 1 and one mile from the beach. The centerpiece is a century-old redwood barn that has been carefully preserved by owner Dave Ottenberg since 1998, with enhancements that honor its original character. Surrounded by organic farms, rolling hills, oak trees, avocado groves, and the sound of a whispering creek, the property offers a distinctly pastoral setting along the Central Coast. The barn's 2,500-square-foot interior and 12,000 square feet of outdoor areas accommodate up to 150 guests for weddings, receptions, parties, concerts, art shows, film shoots, fundraisers, and business conferences. Rental includes chairs, tables, lighting, tents, parking, three-day property access, and an onsite manager. The venue is available seasonally from May through September.

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    Ethereal Gardens

    San Diego, CA, USA

    Set on 40 acres of edible gardens, 100 acres of organic herb and vegetable farms, and old growth orchards... a unique location that is totally private and distinct from other golf courses, wineries, banquet halls, or hotels. Here, we welcome original concepts and outside suppliers including florists, photographers, picture booths, food trucks, and a wide range of other businesses. For the ideal setting, select from a variety of ceremony locations. Step out into the verdant grass that gives the pavilion canopy a natural feel. The aroma of edible French lavender also permeates the chef's herb gardens of mint, basil, thyme, and rosemary. Imagine a meadow with vanishing grass edges and magnificent tablescapes put out on the grass beneath a peaked canopy, all sides lifted high. Since they have only ever read about this setting in celebrity magazines, your guests are sure to be astounded.

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    Birba

    622 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
    • Spaces for 55-200 Guests
    • 2 Restaurants
    • 1 Outdoor

    THE PERFECT AL FRESCO LOCATION ON A WARM, BREEZY DESERT EVENING UNDER A STARLIT SKY. Dine under the stars while listening to the best local musicians the valley has to offer. Birba and F10 specializes in creating unique and memorable food. Fresh, sustainable menus tailored are tailored to your unique taste buds. Also, Birba offers elaborate food stations as well as more traditional sit-down dinners. The Chef Dinners are a reflection of our commitment to celebrating life through great food, drink, + culture, look out for this upcoming dinner series that showcases our talented chefs’ singular culinary styles.

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    Il Fornaio Manhattan Beach

    1800 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA
    • 1 Restaurant

    At Il Fornaio, we offer elegant private and semi-private dining spaces, along with a wide range of specialized menus and services to match our authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. Our experienced staff will with closely with you to create a memorable event. Along with creating a menu and reserving a dining area befitting your occasion, our team - including our on-site Event Coordinator - will guide you in creating a the perfect celebration to match your budget and group size. There’s never any room rental fee. In addition to the dining areas listed here, the entire restaurant is available for buyout for large special events. Founded in Italy in 1972, Il Fornaio Authentic Italian Restaurants are located throughout the United States and aim to provide guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy. Each location has been designed specifically for the communities we serve, so restaurant hours, menus & reservation sizes available may vary by location. Large parties, private dining groups & special events are welcome at every one of our locations. Using the freshest ingredients & traditional cooking techniques, each Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with award-winning wine lists & crafted cocktails in beautiful settings located throughout the west coast. All 20 kitchens are supervised & guided by Veneto native Executive Chef Maurizio Mazzon using multi-generational family recipes & preparations that Italians have mastered over centuries. These ideals are best demonstrated by Festa Regionale, our monthly exploration of the food & wine of the 20 diverse regions of Italy. This passion for authenticity has been fostered for over 20 years. Il Fornaio also operates two restaurants as Canaletto Ristorante Veneto, located in Newport Beach, CA & in the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The home office is located in Corte Madera, CA.

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    McCloud Mercantile Hotel

    241 Main St, McCloud, CA 96057, USA
    • Spaces for 150 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Event Space
    • 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.

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    Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens

    415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
    • Spaces for 12-150 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Historic Spaces
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Casa Romantica is the most exquisite bluff-top estate in all of Southern California. Casa Romantica, with its breathtaking views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean and its stunning architecture, is the ideal location for weddings and private gatherings. The highly trained and experienced staff at Casa Romantica will ensure that your event runs smoothly, allowing you and your guests to take pleasure in every moment of your special occasion in the privacy and beauty of the enchanting Casa Romantica house and gardens. Casa Romantica is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting love and romance. When you book Casa Romantica for your wedding or private event, you are helping to support the organization's year-round calendar of cultural and educational programs for the community. A vendor from Casa Romantica's Exclusive Vendor List must be used for all of your services, including valet, rentals, catering, event planning/coordination, and floral arrangements. All other vendors are at the discretion of the client, though the Casa does maintain a Preferred Vendors List for its clients' convenience. Casa Romantica Private Event Rental Policies specify that vendors are required to adhere to the rules and regulations governing the venue. Casa Romantica requires all vendors to sign the Casa Romantica Vendor Rules and submit a certificate of insurance naming Casa Romantica as an additional insured in addition to any other requirements.

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    Martine Inn

    255 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
    • Spaces for 120 Guests

    The Martine Inn is an oceanfront boutique hotel and bed and breakfast set along Ocean View Boulevard in Pacific Grove, California, overlooking Monterey Bay. The property began as a private mansion built in the early 1900s for heirs of the Parke Family Pharmaceuticals, and was purchased by Don Martine in 1972 — at the time scheduled for demolition — and meticulously restored. Today it operates as a living museum, furnished with authentic period antiques ranging from 1800 to 1920 across its 25 individually appointed guest rooms. The inn is well suited for intimate gatherings and romantic celebrations, including weddings, drawing guests with its panoramic Pacific Ocean views, Victorian architecture, and personalized hospitality. Each room carries its own character, and the property's collection of vintage MG automobiles and automotive memorabilia adds a distinctive character found nowhere else on the Monterey Peninsula.

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    Sea Ranch Lodge

    60 Sea Walk Dr, Sea Ranch, CA 95497, USA
    • Spaces for 12-200 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 1 Bar
    • 11 Total Spaces

    Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this stunning resort is a great place for a beautiful, outdoor event. This venue is able to host anywhere from 2 to 130 guests. There are both indoor and outdoor sites on the property for events, which both offer a magnificent view of the California coast. The chef creates seasonal catering menus that are prepared with organic and local ingredients. There is plenty to do on the grounds around the lodge, such as hiking, walking along the beach, eating delicious meals, and watching the sunset. The on-site staff will help you plan the perfect getaway for whatever your celebration may be.

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    Coronado Landing Park

    1201 1st St, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
    • Spaces for 75 Guests

    At Coronado Landing Park, recite your vows, blow out your birthday candles, reunite your entire family, or simply assemble your best friends for a sunset dinner party with wine. Throughout the year, the park is available for special event rentals no matter what you are celebrating. Coronado Landing Park's vibrant beachfront serves as the ideal setting for unforgettable celebrations. Take a ferry ride from downtown San Diego to Coronado Landing Park. Guests can enjoy a picture-perfect view of San Diego's gleaming skyline and vibrant waterfront at this popular venue. Coronado Landing Park can accommodate up to 75 guests for a wedding ceremony. The Port of San Diego is a specifically constituted region that serves the people of California by balancing different uses along 34 miles of San Diego Bay, including five towns. The Port maintains a varied portfolio to produce income that support important public services and amenities while collecting no tax funds.

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    Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden

    270 Arlington Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA
    • Spaces for 15-150 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 2 Historic Spaces
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden is a two-acre historic garden estate in a residential neighborhood of Pasadena, California, available for private events and special celebrations. Designed by renowned landscape architect Kinzuchi Fujii between 1935 and 1940 for Charles and Ellamae Storrier Stearns, it is recognized as the only intact example in the United States of a major Japanese-style garden created for a private residence in the years leading up to World War II. Following a comprehensive restoration completed in 2013 under the direction of Dr. Takeo Uesugi of Cal Poly Pomona, the property was reimagined as a shared space for the community. The garden features a hill-and-pond stroll garden with a 25-foot waterfall, an arched wooden bridge, Japanese granite statuary, and a formal teahouse overlooking the pond — all framed by mature sycamore, oak, and Japanese maple trees. Private event rental provides exclusive use of the entire property, accommodating up to 120 seated guests or 150 for standing receptions. The intimate teahouse is available for smaller gatherings of up to 15. The setting has hosted weddings, corporate retreats, holiday parties, concerts, recitals, and celebrations of life.

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    Culinary Institute At Greystone

    2555 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, USA

    If you enjoy eating and drinking, The Culinary Institute of America's California sites in the Napa Valley are the ideal venues to say "I do" or commemorate a particular occasion. With its grand cathedral ceilings and substantial hand-cut stone walls, Greystone's beautiful landmark main structure gives your event a historic and enchanting atmosphere. This lovely location in Napa Valley, formerly known as Greystone Cellars winery, offers breathtaking views of the surrounding vineyards and is a classic Napa Valley setting. The CIA at Greystone is the ideal location for a traditional wedding in beautiful wine country with its medieval, castle-like architecture surrounded by scented gardens and a wealth of vineyards. The CIA at Greystone's ancient structure is an architectural marvel with grand cathedral ceilings and stunning, hand-cut stone walls. For more than 25 years, it has served as The Culinary Institute of America's California location. It is a fantastic location for your important occasion, nestled in St. Helena and providing breathtaking views of the wine region. To learn more, get in touch with us.

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    Shinzen Friendship Garden

    114 W Audubon Dr, Fresno, CA 93720, USA
    • Spaces for 15-200 Guests
    • 5 Outdoor Spaces
    • 5 Historic Spaces
    • 5 Total Spaces

    Shinzen Friendship Garden is a 5-acre traditional Japanese garden nestled within Fresno's Woodward Park, established in 1981 to celebrate the friendship between Fresno and its Sister City, Kochi, Japan. Designed as a North American-style Japanese garden, it features koi-filled ponds, elegant bridges, seasonal plant collections, and stroll paths that reflect the four seasons. The garden is also home to the Clark Bonsai Collection, a living art exhibit showcasing bonsai artistry. Five distinct outdoor spaces accommodate private events from intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 100 guests. From the serene Ume Grove with its meandering paths to the Koi Pond & Waterfall area with views of Woodward Lake, each setting offers a unique backdrop rooted in Japanese landscape tradition. The garden is operated through a partnership between the City of Fresno Parks Department and Shinzen Friendship Garden, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All events take place during regular garden hours in this shared public space, creating a distinctly natural, open-air experience.

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    Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center

    23600 Roscoe Blvd, West Hills, CA 91304, USA
    • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center is a 24-acre historic estate managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, located at 23600 Roscoe Boulevard in West Hills. The property was originally the vacation retreat of oil pioneer William Warren Orcutt, and its Spanish Colonial Revival residence — completed around 1926 — features glazed tiles imported from Mexico and carved mahogany and walnut woodwork from the Philippines. The grounds include a seasonal rose garden, a 700-year-old Coast Live Oak, wandering nature trails, a citrus orchard, a rustic barn, a courtyard fountain, and a gazebo. The venue accommodates events for 40 to 300 guests, making it well-suited for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, and private celebrations. Rental facilities are available daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and a guest house with two separate dressing rooms is available for the bridal party. Acoustic music is permitted throughout the outdoor grounds, and DJs may perform indoors. Rentals are coordinated directly through the Orcutt Ranch office. For event inquiries, the venue can be reached by phone at (818) 346-7449 or by email at orcuttranch.rental@lacity.org.

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    Nightingale Plaza

    643 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
    • Spaces for 500 Guests

    Nightingale Plaza is the next step for elite Hollywood nightlife where refined elegance meets tastefully crafted technology. The latest offering from Hospitality giant sbe, this 6,500-square-foot design mixes modern style with an exclusive nightlife experience complete with three distinct environments: a high-energy main room, two interior bar/lounges and an exterior garden oasis. When it comes to elite Hollywood nightlife, Nightingale is the next step up, combining refined elegance with tastefully crafted technology. With four distinct environments, this 6,000-square-foot design from hospitality giant sbe offers a creative and savvy nightlife experience. The design includes four distinct environments that include: A high-energy Main Room, two interior lounges with full bars, and a garden oasis are all available for guests to relax, dine, and dance in comfort. Say "I Do" in a Classy Manner We will make your dream wedding a reality with impeccable service, award-winning cuisine, and mixology in our magical venues, from the engagement party to the wedding reception. Contact us today to start planning your dream wedding! Los Angeles is a city in California. Plan the perfect send-off for your single life in the heart of Hollywood with our selection of award-winning restaurants and lounges from which to choose. Say your vows in one of our beautiful hotel rooms. The Executive's First-Hand Experience We like to think outside of the box when it comes to business. Our professional functions are carried out with our signature style, hospitality, and critically acclaimed innovation to create a completely new corporate experience for our clients and employees. As part of this, we combine our stunning, unique settings with innovative culinary offerings and best-in-class service to leave an impression on everyone from prospective clients to high-level business professionals.

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    Arrowhead Ranch

    480 Cottage Grove Rd, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352, USA
    • Spaces for 150 Guests

    Arrowhead Ranch Retreat is a mountain retreat center and event venue set on a forested campus at 480 Cottage Grove Road in Lake Arrowhead, California, approximately two minutes from Lake Arrowhead Village and surrounded by towering pines. The property accommodates a range of gatherings — from intimate family reunions and spiritual retreats to corporate conferences and wedding weekends. A private wedding venue amid the pines anchors the event program, while a covered pavilion, the Chestnut Room (a large meeting room with fireplace), an outdoor theatre, and a full cafeteria round out the gathering spaces. Overnight accommodations include 43 cabins and lodge rooms ranging from bunkhouse-style dorm rooms to private king-bed suites with kitchenettes, allowing groups to host multi-day events on-site. The campus includes a seasonal outdoor pool, a heated hot tub, multiple fire pit gathering circles, a commercial kitchen, and on-site guest services. Arrowhead Ranch Retreat hosts weddings, corporate retreats, science and outdoor education programs, faith-based gatherings, conferences, sports and wellness programs, and family retreats year-round.

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    Three Restaurant Bar

    50 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
    • Spaces for 120-150 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant

    We're happy to provide you with an experience that suits your present mood: informal after a spin class, a professional lunch in a corner booth, a group of friends at our Chef's table, or an unplanned get-together at our communal table for catching up and small nibbles. Whatever brought you to THREE, we appreciate it and look forward to getting to know you. Our private dining and programs can be tailored to suit a wide range of requirements and budgets. We urge you to come in, unwind, socialize, and enjoy wonderful food and company so that you can focus on your visitors. We can bring the party to you if you have a certain location in mind for your event. DRINK... FOOD... From Happy Hours to full-fledged events, we've got you covered! We can accommodate huge groups by purchasing the entire restaurant. For a sitting meal, our dining room can hold up to 120 people, and for a standing reception, up to 150. We'll work with you to plan a one-of-a-kind event, complete with a chef-created cuisine and a bespoke bar menu tailored to your preferences and budget.

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    The Harvest Inn

    1 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, USA

    Harvest Inn is the perfect location for a classic Wine Country wedding, thanks to its storybook setting. We provide you with nature at its most sophisticated: abundant vineyards, rolling lawns, and blooming botanical gardens, all set against the majestic backdrop of the Mayacamas Mountains. We are authentic, organic, and elegant. Business travel has been redefined at Harvest Inn, where its gathering spaces – both indoor and outdoor – are ideal for off-site meetings as well as corporate retreats. In addition, conference rooms are well-equipped, and common areas are tastefully furnished. The breathtaking views of vineyards and redwood groves encourage effective team building, innovative thinking, and the achievement of productive outcomes. Harvest Inn offers unrivaled Napa Valley settings for your wine country wedding, whether you envision walking across a landscaped lawn with vineyard views or entering an elegant room with views of lush courtyards and fountains. Our Vineyard View Terrace, which overlooks the vineyards and provides the ideal setting for an outdoor ceremony, is the ideal location to say "I do." Your wedding will be framed by stunning vineyards, rolling hills, a wisteria-draped trellis, and olive trees in this outdoor space, which is ideal for elegant receptions, sit-down dinners, and cocktail receptions. Wedding ceremonies on our Vin Rose Lawn are perfect for smaller groups because it creates the perfect ambiance for exchanging vows amongst the grapes. The lawn is bordered by beautiful white roses, and it offers breathtaking views of the Mayacamas Mountains in the distance.