Top Granite Bay Venues

• Spaces for 175-250 Guests

Paradise Hall is Old Sacramento's only fully private, two-story event venue, a historic building transformed into a one-of-a-kind setting for weddings, galas, corporate celebrations, and milestone events. When you book Paradise Hall, the entire building is yours: no shared spaces, no other events, no compromises. Across two floors and two full bars, Paradise Hall blends exposed brick and soaring historic architecture with modern touches. Custom lighting, a professional sound system, and a dedicated dance floor and stage on the main level. Upstairs, the VIP Green Room offers a more intimate lounge experience with its own bar, perfect for cocktail hours, late-night afterparties, or a separate space for your VIPs. We host up to 275 guests for a full-building buyout, with in-house food and beverage packages ranging from crowd-pleasing buffets to fully custom, chef-curated plated dinners. Every event includes an on-site concierge, a fully staffed team of servers and bartenders, tables, chairs, and linens, crystal glassware, and all the behind-the-scenes details that let you actually enjoy your own event. Located at 1013 Front Street in the heart of Old Sacramento, Paradise Hall has become a go-to for couples and event planners who want a space that feels different from every hotel ballroom and generic banquet hall in the region, historic character, modern infrastructure, and total privacy, all in one address. Ready to see it in person? Reach out to schedule a tour and get pricing for your date.

• Spaces for 375-400 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Blue Goose Event Center is a historic venue in Loomis, California, about 30 minutes east of Sacramento. The building dates to 1945, when it was constructed as a fully operational fruit packing shed serving the area's agricultural industry. In 2001, the South Placer Heritage Foundation — a local non-profit focused on historic preservation and community service — acquired the property and undertook a comprehensive renovation with contributions from over 100 businesses and community members who donated materials, labor, and volunteer effort. The venue's 6,300-square-foot main hall accommodates up to 375 guests and suits a wide range of gatherings, including weddings, fundraisers, corporate conferences, and milestone celebrations. A 34-by-17-foot raised stage anchors the space, complemented by a professional sound system, digital projector, theatre lighting, and a dedicated bride's room. A caterer's kitchen equipped with restaurant-grade appliances and a bar area with keg hookups round out the on-site amenities. Rental of the main hall includes full-day use from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., along with 26 round tables, 56 buffet tables, and 400 chairs.

• Spaces for 128 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Park

The Robert H. Miller III Rotary Clubhouse is a City of Folsom facility set within Lew Howard Park, nestled among large trees and lush greenery at 7150 Baldwin Dam Road in Folsom, California. The building's plank wood and stone construction gives the space a warm, lodge-like character suited to celebrations ranging from intimate gatherings to receptions of up to 128 guests. The clubhouse features a main event space ideal for banquets, ceremonies, and receptions, complemented by a separate breakout room for smaller groups and a commercial kitchen for food preparation. An outdoor patio extends the venue into the surrounding parkland, offering a natural backdrop for ceremonies and cocktail hours. The facility is available for rental seven days a week and is managed by the City of Folsom Parks and Recreation Department.

• Spaces for 349 Guests

Buca di Beppo Roseville is a family-style Italian restaurant and event venue located in Creekside Town Center at the intersection of Highway 65 and Galleria Boulevard in Roseville, California. The restaurant serves generous, shareable portions of authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas in a warm, photo-lined setting designed to feel like a gathering in an Italian home. For private events and group dining, the restaurant offers several uniquely themed semi-private dining rooms. The Pope's Room centers around an iconic round table built for family-style sharing. The Poster Room is surrounded by vintage Italian memorabilia, lending itself to reunions and team celebrations. The Kitchen Table places guests adjacent to the action of an open kitchen, while the Wine Room evokes the charm of an Italian vineyard and is well suited to toasts and milestone celebrations. The venue accommodates a range of occasions — from casual birthday dinners and sports team banquets to corporate holiday parties and client appreciation events. Catering platters are also available for off-site events, with delivery or curbside pickup options.

• 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 Roseville 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.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Empire Ranch Golf Club sits at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills in Folsom, California, offering 18 holes of links/parkland-style golf on a public-access course that delivers country club quality to all players. The clubhouse overlooks the course and serves as the setting for private events — weddings, corporate meetings, golf tournaments, and milestone celebrations including birthday parties, anniversaries, and more. The on-site Greenside Grille provides dining before, during, and after rounds, while the dedicated event team works directly with hosts to tailor each gathering. A driving range, pro shop, and golf academy are available for guests looking to add a round or a lesson to their event day.

• Spaces for 130-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Newcastle Wedding Gardens & Red Horse Barn is a heritage event property established in 1906, set on a twelve-acre private estate in the Sierra Foothills town of Newcastle, California — just minutes off I-80 below Auburn. The grounds center on a two-acre sweep of manicured gardens shaded by a 200-year-old oak tree, framing an outdoor ceremony setting alongside a granite rock waterfall and koi pond. The property offers two distinct event spaces. The Wedding Garden accommodates up to 130 guests for outdoor ceremonies among heritage oaks, seasonal blooms, and natural wildlife. Receptions move to the Red Horse Barn, a 110-year-old structure that seats up to 150 guests and pairs original antique chandeliers and a full barn loft with modern amenities including a built-in bar, cobblestone courtyard, and market lighting indoors and out. Newcastle Gardens provides full-service event coordination, in-house floral design, and catering through an on-site chef. Paved on-site parking accommodates up to 90 vehicles, and the estate includes a bridal suite with three bathrooms and a groom's room for pre-ceremony use.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Historic Space

Catta Verdera Country Club occupies a 30,000-square-foot Santa Barbara mission-style clubhouse set across 335 acres of rolling hills and woodlands in Lincoln, California, roughly 30 minutes from Sacramento. The property traces its roots to the Whitney Ranch, established in the 1870s, and the club was developed to complement the valley's natural features — gentle streams, oak trees, Ponderosa pines, and granite outcroppings. The centerpiece event space, Casa Alegria, maintains the mission aesthetic with vaulted ceilings, arched windows, and a stone fireplace, accommodating up to 200 seated guests for weddings, galas, and private celebrations. The Retreat offers an adjacent facility suited to smaller, more intimate gatherings. Shady verandas, open decks, courtyards, and fountains throughout the grounds provide additional settings for cocktail hours and outdoor moments. Wedding packages include ceremony coordination, in-house culinary and bartending services, a dance floor, and a dedicated event coordinator — all managed by the club's on-site events team. The venue also hosts corporate events, birthday parties, anniversaries, luncheons, and golf tournaments.

Do you require a wedding location that is both romantic and fashionable? Here at Roseville Weddings, welcome! We continue to offer many couples getting married one of the best wedding experiences in all of California. We are able to offer delectable dishes and provide skilled management services for your special event, whether you have a short or long list of guests. This will help make your wedding as stress-free as possible. Our Catering Department has won numerous honors over the years of providing services for weddings in California, including "Catered Event of the Year," which was presented by the National Association of Catering Executives. Our Team is directed by Ms. Jenny Giallanza and is made up of experts who only provide the best culinary services in the area. Our Timber Creek Ballroom, a sizable ballroom that was especially created to hold the most memorable events and occasions, is a superb venue for weddings in Roseville.

• Spaces for 250-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Waterfront

Morgan Creek Golf Club is a championship golf club and event venue set in Roseville, California, just off Highway 80. Designed by architect Kyle Phillips, the course winds through natural terrain that challenges golfers of all skill levels in a warm, welcoming environment. For private events, the club offers the Grand Pavilion — a 5,500-square-foot European-designed facility that accommodates up to 250 guests. Overlooking the lake with an unobstructed view of the flowing fountain, the pavilion features a barrel-vaulted ceiling with chandeliers and silk drapery. The space is fully climate-controlled and includes an outdoor patio for cocktails, a full bar, a large dance floor with staging, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The club hosts weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations including baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, and holiday events. A dedicated event manager, bridal suite, and groom's room are on-site to support the planning process from rehearsal through reception.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Cielo Estate Winery sits on 41 acres of foothills countryside in Shingle Springs, California, about 30 minutes from Sacramento in El Dorado County. The property combines historic Victorian architecture — originally home to the Hodgkin and Spinardi families in the late 1800s — with working vineyards and oak-shaded grounds, giving the estate a character that few event venues in the region share. The estate operates as a year-round, full-service wedding and special events venue. Its mix of indoor and outdoor settings — including a restored Victorian farmhouse, a gazebo, an event center, and surrounding vineyard backdrops — makes it well suited to ceremonies and receptions of varying sizes and styles. On-site wine service from the estate's own handcrafted wines is available for events. Full-service event planning and execution is offered to help guide couples and hosts through every detail of their celebration on the property.

• Spaces for 60-400 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

The Ridge Golf Course & Events Center sits on 2020 Golf Course Road in Auburn, California, nestled in the Gold Country foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The 20,000-square-foot clubhouse features an artful sweep of stone and glass, perched atop a small ridge that overlooks oak groves, rolling hills, and sparkling ponds — a naturally scenic backdrop for celebrations of all kinds.\n\nFour distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from intimate 60-guest parties to full-venue buyouts of up to 400 guests. The Ballroom offers panoramic views of the golf course for seated dinners and reception dancing. The Overlook Room provides a quieter setting for corporate meetings and smaller parties. Outdoors, the Blue Oak Tree Ceremony Site — anchored by a 100-year-old heritage tree — welcomes up to 350 guests, while the grassy Overlook Site suits ceremonies and receptions of up to 220.\n\nThe Ridge hosts weddings, banquets, quinceañeras, celebrations of life, corporate events, and golf outings. An on-site event coordinator guides planning from first inquiry through the event day. In-house catering, customizable menus, and a preferred vendor network round out the full-service offering.

• Spaces for 130 Guests

Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast is a five-acre hillside estate in Placerville, California, set in the Sierra Nevada Foothills amid landscaped gardens, ponds, streams, and waterfalls. The property sits above the Coloma/Lotus Valley, offering panoramic views of the American River canyon — a setting that draws couples planning intimate elopements and small celebrations alongside guests seeking a romantic retreat. The estate grounds serve as the primary event setting, accommodating ceremonies and receptions for up to 20 guests on the lawn and garden areas. Architectural columns, art, and antiques frame outdoor spaces designed for photography and celebration. A lagoon with a cascading waterfall and sandy beach, multiple garden sitting areas, and valley-view terraces extend the usable event footprint across the property. Kathleen Ash founded the bed and breakfast in 2005 after recognizing the five-acre property as an experience worth sharing. In addition to events, the estate offers five guest rooms and suites — most with valley views — along with daily locally sourced breakfast service. The venue sits within half a mile of several El Dorado County wineries and breweries.

• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Waterfront

American River Resort is a 30-acre riverside property in Coloma, California, set along the South Fork of the American River in the heart of California's Gold Country — 45 minutes northeast of Sacramento and under two hours from the Bay Area. The resort hosts weddings and private celebrations against a backdrop of river rapids, towering oaks, and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Two outdoor riverside venues accommodate events of different scales. River's Edge hosts ceremonies and receptions for up to 250 guests at river-level sites along the South Fork, where the sound and energy of the rushing rapids carry throughout the weekend. Dutch Creek, situated where Dutch Creek meets the American River at the base of Mount Murphy, offers a more intimate setting for up to 150 guests. Both venues are booked on an exclusive-use basis from Friday afternoon through Sunday midday, giving couples and their guests full access to the property for the weekend. The resort brings no preset packages — couples arrange their own catering, beverages, vendors, and décor. On-site lodging options including cabins, glamping tents, RV sites, and riverside camping allow out-of-town guests to stay close through the celebration.

• Spaces for 12-350 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Event Space
• 6 Total Spaces

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento (UUSS) is a historic faith community located at 2425 Sierra Boulevard in Sacramento, California, offering its beautifully maintained campus for private events, celebrations, and community gatherings. The facilities include several distinct spaces ranging from an intimate conference room to a full auditorium, accommodating groups from 12 to 350 guests. The Auditorium/Sanctuary seats up to 240 at tables or 350 in theater-style configuration and is equipped with a grand piano, microphones, a stage, and an accessible walkway — well suited for weddings, lectures, concerts, recitals, and memorial services. The Welcome Hall accommodates up to 150 theater-style or 80 at tables, featuring large bay windows, patio access, and a pass-through beverage kitchen. Additional classrooms and multi-purpose rooms serve smaller meetings and breakout sessions. UUSS also offers a fully equipped commercial main kitchen, beautifully landscaped outdoor grounds with patios, a labyrinth, and a meadow. The campus is committed to green sanctuary practices and provides accessible facilities throughout.

• Spaces for 200-18,000 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Event Spaces

Cal Expo is a 350-acre multipurpose exposition center in Sacramento, California, home to the California State Fair and hundreds of signature events throughout the year. Initiated by Governor Pat Brown and opened by Governor Ronald Reagan in 1968, the grounds were designed to celebrate California's agriculture, industry, and cultural diversity — and that same breadth continues to define the venue today. The campus offers 18 distinct venues spanning indoor exhibit halls, an amphitheater-style grandstand, a multipurpose stadium, a show arena, and expansive outdoor acreage. Indoor gathering spaces range from intimate rooms suited for private parties and corporate meetings to large-scale convention-style buildings. The Michelob Ultra Grandstand seats 18,000; Heart Health Park accommodates 12,000; and the Show Arena holds up to 3,500. For smaller private events, The Clubhouse hosts groups of 40 to 300, while the adjacent Turf Club accommodates gatherings of 40 to 200. Catering and concessions services are available on-site, and the grounds include ample parking. Cal Expo sits just off Business 80 near the intersection of Exposition Boulevard and Ethan Way, making it accessible from across the Sacramento region.

• Spaces for 280 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

Uptown Ballroom is a Sacramento event venue situated on Del Paso Boulevard, housed in a transformed former musician hall that has been welcoming celebrations since 2003. The ballroom accommodates gatherings of 40 to 280 guests, making it a flexible setting for weddings, quinceañeras, sweet 15 and 16 celebrations, anniversaries, and milestone birthdays. The space is outfitted for both ceremony and reception, with a dedicated bride's dressing area, ceremony arch, dance floor, chandelier, and theatrical lighting. Tables, chairs, and linens in over 100 color options are included, along with plates, silverware, and glassware. Event packages also feature a PA system with acoustic walls, a projector screen, DJ services, on-site day-of coordination, and venue setup and cleanup. Public parking is available on-site.

• Spaces for 65-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Historic Spaces

Harlow's is a restaurant and nightclub located at 2708 J Street in Midtown Sacramento, California. Originally opened in 1982 as a cafe, the venue gradually expanded into a full-service restaurant before finding its identity when live music was introduced — a transformation the venue describes as the moment it "found its soul." Over four decades, Harlow's has grown into a cornerstone of Sacramento's independent music and events scene, hosting national touring acts alongside emerging local talent. The venue encompasses three distinct event spaces. The Main Room accommodates up to 300 guests for standing receptions and up to 120 for seated dinners, featuring a full bar, a stage for live music or DJ performances, and a spacious dance floor. The Starlet Room, located upstairs, is a more intimate space suited for gatherings of 65 to 200 guests and offers a stage, dance floor, and full bar. An outdoor Patio rounds out the venue, providing a covered setting with multiple fire pits, heat lamps, a three-tier fountain, and its own full bar — well suited for ceremonies, brunches, and open-air receptions. In-house catering is required for all private events. Harlow's is a Live Independent Certified venue and a member of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), and co-founded the California Capitol Venue Coalition to advocate for Sacramento's independent entertainment community.

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Total Spaces

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection occupies a 14-floor historic building in the heart of downtown Sacramento, completed in 1925 and designed by architect George Selland. The hotel's décor draws from the city's role as California's capital, weaving political references and early 20th-century detail throughout the property. It sits steps from the State Capitol and carries a 99/100 Walk Score, making it a natural gathering point for guests arriving from across the region. The hotel offers 9,471 square feet of event space across multiple rooms, accommodating groups from intimate boardroom meetings to receptions of up to 250 guests. The Metropolitan Terrace, at 3,000 square feet, serves as the flagship event space and features floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Sacramento skyline. The Plaza Park Ballroom provides a second large-format option at 2,280 square feet, while the Scandal Lounge offers a more relaxed setting with bold furnishings suited to cocktail receptions and social gatherings. Catering for all events is provided by the on-site Grange Restaurant & Bar, whose cuisine appears in the MICHELIN Guide under Executive Chef Erik Dandee. The Citizen Hotel is certified as an LGBTQ+-friendly venue and holds on-site audiovisual support through Pinnacle Live.

• Spaces for 45-70 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 Winery

Revolution Winery & Kitchen is Sacramento's neighborhood craft winery and restaurant, located at the corner of S and 29th Streets in midtown Sacramento. Grapes are hand-harvested from local vineyards and brought to the on-site winery in the heart of the city, where each vintage is crafted to reflect the unique character of Northern California farmland and community. The venue offers a private Barrel Room for intimate gatherings, surrounded by barrels stacked to the ceiling and strung with twinkle lights. The space accommodates up to 45 guests for seated dinners and up to 70 for mixer-style events. A dedicated events coordinator guides the planning process, and the room fee includes servers, a private bar, floral arrangements, linens, and an in-house sound system. Chef and owner Gina Genshlea leads the kitchen with a commitment to local, seasonal ingredients and inclusive menu options — including dedicated vegan and gluten-free selections. Private dining menus are available for lunch, brunch, and dinner, with food and beverage packages tailored to each event.