Top Hayward Venues

• Spaces for 40-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

Fort Point Historic Campus on the Bay occupies a cluster of historic Coast Guard buildings on the northeastern shore of the Presidio, at the mouth of San Francisco Bay. The campus — formerly the Fort Point Life Saving Station — dates to 1890 and includes the Officer in Charge Quarters, the Lifeboat Station (1915), and the Pier & Tide Gauge Station (1935). Today it is managed by the Greater Farallones Association under a long-term agreement with the National Park Service within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The campus offers unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the Marin Headlands, and the San Francisco skyline, providing a distinctive backdrop for events of many kinds. Two distinct settings are available for rental: the Pier House, which sits over the water on a 360-foot dock and accommodates intimate gatherings of up to 40 guests; and the Grounds and Paved Lots, spanning over 5,000 square feet of open-air space suited to weddings and receptions, corporate events, festivals, film shoots, and commercial photography. The venue has hosted engagements, birthday celebrations, business meetings, and community events within reach of Crissy Field Beach. Its setting within a working marine sanctuary makes it a distinctive choice for groups drawn to the Bay's natural and historic character.

Fiorella is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in SF's Richmond District. We bring the hood outdoor dining in the garden on the weekends & pizza!

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Adobe Lodge sits adjacent to the Mission Church on Santa Clara University's campus in the heart of Silicon Valley, housed in the only remaining adobe brick building from the original Santa Clara Mission establishment. Constructed in 1825 and later redesigned following a 1926 fire, the lodge brings together centuries of history with a warm, intimate setting for private gatherings. Operated by Bon Appétit Management Company, the Adobe Lodge hosts weddings, birthday parties, retirement celebrations, baby showers, and memorial receptions — with catering available for both on-campus events and private off-campus occasions. The Special Events team handles the planning details from inquiry through event day. The surrounding Mission Gardens, framed by towering palms and tropical flowers, provide a serene backdrop for outdoor receptions, while the lodge's adobe brick construction keeps interior spaces cool in summer and warm in winter.

• 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.

• Spaces for 36-275 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Alexander's Steakhouse in Cupertino offers five private dining rooms for you to choose from to create the ideal setting for your special occasion or gathering. We cordially invite you and your guests to enjoy classic American steakhouse cuisine that has been infused with Asian principles. Every detail will be attended to so that you can relax and enjoy your special event with your guests. From client dinners to cocktail soirees, product launches to ten-course meals with wine pairings, our warm and professional staff will take care of everything. Our gracious hospitality, inviting rooms, and tantalizing cuisine ensure that your event will be one to remember for a lifetime. The Wine Library I is a collection of wines from around the world. The centerpiece of Wine Library I is a stunning floor-to-ceiling glass wine room, which is filled with a selection of our finest wines and serves as the building's focal point. This room is separated from Wine Library II by frosted glass doors, resulting in a sleek and modern setting for your gathering. This room is equally well suited for special occasions as it is for business meetings. The Wine Library I is framed by large windows and has a private patio where guests can enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the evening. It can accommodate up to 36 people. The Wine Library II is the second installment in the series. A tantalizing glimpse into our glass-enclosed wine room is provided by Wine Library II, which can be used in conjunction with Wine Library I to accommodate a total of 80 guests. Each of the rooms is connected by Japanese screen doors, and large windows allow for an abundance of natural light to stream into the space. It can accommodate up to 36 people. The Great Room is a large room with a lot of furniture. The Great Room, which features a chic fireplace and a large picture window, is an ideal setting for board meetings and special celebrations alike. Light, artwork, and warm tones combine to create a distinctive and refined atmosphere. It can accommodate up to 30 people.

• Spaces for 100-120 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Waterfront

The Douglas Beach House is an oceanfront event center situated on Miramar Beach at 311 Mirada Road in Half Moon Bay, California. Set at the corner of Mirada Road and Cortez, the venue has served as the coastside's distinctive setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations for over 50 years. The main event space accommodates up to 120 guests for standing receptions and up to 100 for seated dinners, with 80 guests considered the ideal seated configuration. For corporate meetings and off-site retreats, the room comfortably hosts 50 to 80 participants across a variety of floor-plan configurations. Every window frames ocean views, giving the space a casual coastal warmth suited to everything from elegant wedding receptions and anniversary parties to corporate mixers, holiday events, and concerts. Catering is available through the venue's preferred partner, Event Savvy, and the events team customizes layouts and logistics to match each gathering. Prospective clients are invited to contact the venue directly with event type, guest count, and preferred dates to begin planning.

Weddings At a unique Four-Diamond European Country Inn, we offer a romantic English country garden setting for your wedding ceremony and celebration. All of our beautiful guest and bridal suites are included for your family and wedding party to get ready in and stay in after the wedding day and night celebrations. We have been aiding brides from all over the world for the past 37 years. The Mill Rose Inn provides a full wedding package with a focus on assisting the bride in customizing her wedding. Every aspect is perfected thanks to our knowledge and resources. We will assist you with everything from the rehearsal dinner to the honeymoon suite...you can trust us with these arrangements. Our full-service referral program will connect you with pastors, caterers (who can provide delectable meal and beverage selections as well as your unique wedding cake), musicians, photographers, videographers, and florists, as well as eating and lodging options for out-of-town visitors. Meetings, Conferences, and Events At the Mill Rose Inn, effective meetings are made possible by a relaxing, stress-free environment, clear communication, and unobtrusive service. Our Half Moon Bay Conference Facility is a world away from the office in terms of peacefulness, but we are only 30 minutes from San Francisco and its airport, Palo Alto, and Silicon Valley's heart. That is why companies like Oracle, Genetech, Silicon Graphics, Sun Microsystems, PacBell, Levi Strauss, Google, PG&E, Kaiser Permanente, and Stanford University Medical Center have trusted us to provide overnight and meeting accommodations for more than 30 years. For business groups and corporate parties, we provide a variety of team building exercises and activities.

• Spaces for 10-250 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

Premium products are rotated on a seasonal basis. We serve Mediterranean-Rim and California Coastal cuisine at Cetrella, which has a main dining room that seats 90 people and plenty of additional seating in our scalable private rooms behind velvet curtains, at our full bar, which hosts weekend live jazz and periodic wine dinners, and on our outdoor patio with Mediterranean garden and water fountain. In honor of the breathtaking valley on the island of Capri, Cetrella offers approachable fine dining dishes that are made with fresh ingredients from local growers and purveyors. Appetizers include crudo and focaccia; main courses include fritto misto; beef carpaccio; soups and salads; wood-oven pizza; house-made bread and pasta; and cheese flights. Seasonal grilled vegetables, fish, poultry, and meat are available as main course options on a rotating basis. Along with house-made gelato, ice cream, and sorbet, customers can indulge in specialty desserts such as the chocolate trio and other seasonal offerings. A casual menu as well as specialty cocktails will be available at the full bar. There are always options and accommodations available for customers who have food sensitivities or who prefer a vegetarian or vegan diet. Located in the heart of Los Altos, Cetrella Los Altos is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on weekends.

Wedding Ceremony and Receptions The perfect venue for your wedding ceremony and/or wedding celebration awaits you atop the foothills of Alum Rock and in the heart of Silicon Valley. Consider being surrounded by beautiful oak trees and luscious emerald fairways with your guests. From our ballroom, San Jose Country Club offers breathtaking panoramic views of the whole Bay Area. San Jose Country Club, which was founded in 1899, has a long history of offering exceptional customer service and satisfaction to its members and guests. Allow San Jose Country Club to take care of the details while you relax and enjoy the most important day of your life. We have a large, magnificent ballroom that can seat up to 225 people. We provide bespoke packages, or our executive chef may create custom menus to suit your preferences. We kindly invite you to discover the hidden jewel of Silicon Valley. Special Events San Jose Country Club is the ideal venue for your next private conference or social function, nestled in the foothills of Alum Rock with amazing views of the huge oak trees and golf course. We specialize in making your event great, with a selection of sites to pick from. So let us take the guesswork out of your next event planning. We take pride in our professionally trained employees and hold them to the greatest quality of customer service at San Jose Country Club. We can assist you while we handle all of the specifics of your event, whether it is an all-day company meeting, seminar, milestone celebration, or life celebration. Choose from our wide menu options or have our chef develop a custom menu for your special occasion. Please contact our Event Coordinator for more information and availability.

Hard Rock Cafe has over 180 locations around the world, and there is one constant at all these destinations—there is no party too big or too small for us to handle. You come to us with an idea—no matter how out there—and we’ll make it happen. From bar mitzvahs and anniversary parties to team celebrations and bachelor/bachelorette parties, we work with you to make your personal rock and roll fantasy. From Houston to Honolulu and Paris to Pretoria, there is always a place to rock. Hard Rock Cafe has numerous locations all over the planet, and each one provides the one-of-a-kind rock star treatment that has made our brand a global phenomenon. Customize your event with our professional partiers and see how we raise your next event from a gathering to something legendary. WEDDINGS THAT ROCK It’s your special day and we’re here to make it rock! Customize this once in a lifetime event with our professional partiers with exclusive packages built just for you. At Hard Rock we understand every couple is unique and we guarantee an event as legendary as you.

• Spaces for 20-120 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 6 Total Spaces

Sam's Chowder House opened in October 2006 along Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, overlooking Pillar Point Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. Celebrated for its New England-style seafood, the restaurant has earned recognition from Food & Wine as one of the "100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America" and has been named the #1 Seafood Restaurant by Half Moon Bay locals. Six private and semi-private event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from 20-guest intimate dinners to 120-person outdoor receptions on the Beachfront Lawn. Indoor options include the Mavericks Room — a corner banquet room with windows framing the Mavericks surf break and harbor — and the Harbor View Room, which seats up to 54 guests with sweeping Pacific Ocean views and direct access to the North Patio. The Ocean Terrace offers an indoor-outdoor configuration with heat lamps, an overhead roof, and large sliding doors. Outdoors, the North Patio and South Beach Bar provide oceanfront settings for lunches, dinners, and evening receptions, with optional tenting available on the patio. Sam's also offers full-venue buyouts and off-site catering through the Sam's ChowderMobile, which brings its seafood — including Lobster Clambake service — to locations of the host's choosing.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Oceano Hotel & Spa highlights the natural splendor of one of Northern California's most magnificent seascapes while providing a top resort experience. The adventurous will find sandy beaches, walking paths, and marine reserves, while surrounding restaurants provide a variety of acclaimed dining options. Guests are greeted to a tastefully designed room that offers uncompromising luxury after a day of experiencing local activities like as hiking and kayaking, as well as shopping and wine tasting. The Oceano Hotel and Spa offers all of the luxurious amenities required for a lavish wedding celebration. From the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and celebration, each wedding event may be customized to provide a unique and unforgettable experience. Accommodations offer ninety-five tastefully designed guest apartments, the majority of which overlook the Pacific Ocean, to complement your particular Half Moon Bay wedding. If you prefer, the on-site wedding coordinators will be there for you every step of the way, aiding you with everything from ceremony coordination to gourmet cuisine selections. They will plan every detail of your event to ensure that you have the best recollections of your special day.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Looking for incredible wedding venues near Sausalito? The Lodge at Tiburon is a great place to start your search. The Tiburon Peninsula is nestled at the tip of the peninsula, and our location offers spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay against a backdrop of lush greenery, as well as convenient and elegant resort-style accommodations for your wedding party and guests. A wedding at The Lodge at Tiburon is not only a dream come true for you, but it is also a dream come true for your guests. Rooms that are warm and elegant provide a comfortable and convenient setting for a stay. We have over 100 rooms, as well as apartment suites for families, to ensure a smooth transition from the wedding to the reception and back. Take in the sights of Tiburon below from your room's private balcony or patio, or relax by our heated pool under the shade of the cabanas for a day of relaxation. Our Sky Deck, which is open to the elements, provides breathtaking views of the surrounding sailing town. Bikes can be rented to explore the surrounding area, and our fitness center is equipped with cutting-edge equipment to keep you in shape. Whether you seek mountains, views of the bay, wine country, or San Francisco, the lodge’s central location in Northern California ensures everyone gets the rest and relaxation they need after a lively wedding reception.

• Spaces for 250-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Your Premier Wedding Venue The Corinthian Grand Ballroom has smaller places for rehearsal dinners, day of preparations, and bridal party suites, as well as various lavish wedding and reception venues. Depending on your concept for your dream wedding day, our expansive venue can be set in a variety of ways. We have facilities that can accommodate small gatherings of close family and friends to large gatherings of up to 250 people with a dance floor or 300 people without. Our catering experts and committed personnel are ready to help you create the perfect occasion, complete with a delectable meal from our broad menu. The Grand Ballroom has a magnificent 50-foot ceiling with enormous oak beams and exquisitely crafted gold leaf grill-work panels. Six glass and wrought-iron lanterns dangle from the ceiling like gigantic luminous earrings, surrounded by 30-foot palm palms strung with string lights for added glitz and glam. A stage with a carved stone proscenium encasing crimson velvet curtains can be found at the front of the room. A spectacular hand-carved balcony can be found at the back of the apartment. You and your loved ones can dance the night away on the built-in dance floor in this room. Let us help you make it an event to remember. When you host an event at The Corinthian Grand Ballroom, you can expect a full-service experience. From the pre-planning stages until the conclusion of your event, our venue rental price includes an experienced management staff. A day-of event coordinator will be assigned to you to assist with logistics and vendor management so that you can concentrate on the more important aspects of your event. We have a full list of preferred suppliers who can provide anything from floral design, entertainment, audio/visual services, rentals, valet services, and anything else you can think of to help make your event a success.

Roberto Pugliese, Giovanni Marzocca, and José Marquez, whose culinary career had taken them all over the world, founded Mezzaluna Italian Restaurant over 25 years ago. They felt an instant connection to the Half Moon Bay coast because of the neighboring farmland and fishing boats parked at the nearby harbor. Mezzaluna serves southern Italian cuisine with a California twist, using only the finest meats, fish, and fruit, much of which is sourced locally. The restaurant lies 20 miles south of San Francisco, near the center of Silicon Valley, in Princeton by the Sea. PRIVATE EVENTS Thank you for thinking about Mezzaluna Italian Restaurant as a venue for your special event. We provide banquet menus to suit most budgets, preferences, and dietary requirements, as well as a full service bar with an extensive wine list ranging from Europe to Napa Valley. We offer two banquet rooms with private and shared areas available, depending on the size of your company. Our banquet halls do not have a separate price, but there are minimal charges for private spaces. A prepared banquet meal is required for any parties of 20 or more people, whether in private or shared spaces. For additional information about all-day events, lunch events, holiday rates, or non-private large-party reservations, please contact us. LARGE BANQUET ROOM Low lighting, wood vaulted ceilings, and a full bar characterize our spacious banquet room (below), which can accommodate up to 120 guests as a private venue. It also has a large fireplace, a raised stage, and a hardwood dance floor. Weddings, rehearsal dinners, and business meetings are all possible in this space. SMALL BANQUET ROOM This room, which seats up to 40 people as a private space, is located in our main dining area. It boasts huge arch-framed windows with views of the Princeton bay, and it may be closed off for seclusion with a curtain. Your event will be transported to a Trattoria in Florence thanks to terra-cotta tile floors and Tuscan-themed decorations.

• Spaces for 125-206 Guests
• 1 Event Space

If you live in the East Bay, Club Los Meganos is an excellent choice for your wedding ceremony and reception venue. With our variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, we are perfectly suited to host magnificent large celebrations as well as unforgettable intimate events, allowing you to design the wedding of your dreams. In our award-winning Club Los Meganos, we've combined breathtaking views with a convenient location, a diverse menu with flexible pricing, and an exceptional team of service professionals. We provide you with the freedom and peace of mind to truly enjoy your special day because our culinary team plans and executes all of the details to perfection, and our staff personally attends to all of the details on your behalf. In order to find out more about whether Club Los Meganos is the right venue for your upcoming event, please contact our team via email or by phone at 925.809.7188 to schedule a tour of the facility.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Events Ondine, located above the San Francisco Bay, is a one-of-a-kind location with a long history. Built in 1898 as the original San Francisco Yacht Club, the site was known for galas, yacht races, and regattas throughout the early 1920s. It was renovated into Ondine Restaurant in 1959, a renowned celebrity hangout where Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Paul Newman dined. Ondine, the present form, opened in 2002 as a sophisticated waterfront private dining venue with a classic San Francisco skyline and Bay views from the deck and every aspect within. Ondine provides full-service events for groups of up to 200 persons. If you're arranging a conference, a wedding, a corporate or social event, we provide a wide selection of options in our stunning venue to match your demands. Our Chef has amazing culinary selections for all palates, and our professional team will attend to your guests' every need so you can relax and enjoy your own party.

• Spaces for 100-280 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

WELCOME TO LA COSTANERA RESIDENCE La Costanera invites both locals and visitors to the Bay Area to enjoy a Peruvian culinary experience that they will never forget at their newest location. This contemporary, authentic Peruvian restaurant, located north of Half Moon Bay, overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers a diverse menu that highlights the coastal cuisine of Latin America. Guests can enjoy our signature ceviche or a handcrafted cocktail while taking in the expansive ocean and coastal mountain views through panoramic, 180-degree windows. UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE COSTANERA La Costanera is the ideal location for a reception, party, or other special event of any size and scope. Our restaurant's breathtaking ocean views, mouthwatering Peruvian cuisine, and unmatched service make it the ideal location for a memorable event. A large party can be accommodated in our 10,000 square foot, two-story restaurant, while smaller gatherings can be held in our private rooms or on our outdoor patio. Guests will have easy access to signature and traditional drinks on both floors, thanks to a full bar on each level. Develop a menu in collaboration with our on-site event planners that includes signature Peruvian dishes and seasonal cocktails that your guests will enjoy. Contact us today to schedule a tour of our facility and to reserve a date for your upcoming event.

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The San José City Hall can accommodate a wide range of activities, meetings, and special events. Discover our facility by activity type or location. Non-religious legal marriage ceremonies performed by a government official or registrar are known as civil wedding services. Wedding ceremonies are not presided over by officiants or registrars in the city of San José. Couples can either bring their own officiant or plan a time with the County of Santa Clara to have a designated officiant offered to them for their wedding ceremony at City Hall. The Rotunda at City Hall in San José can be used for wedding ceremonies and/or parties. The building is a modern architectural marvel, standing 110 feet tall and featuring terrazzo flooring and glass walls that let in plenty of natural light. The structure is like a blank canvas, ready to be painted with any wedding theme. San José City Hall is a contemporary design with light-filled chambers and broad expanses of metal, stone, and glass that serve as a modern backdrop to the great outdoor plazas. The free-standing 10-story glass rotunda attracts visitors' attention.

Mavericks House is a really unique waterfront wedding venue located on an oceanfront bluff in Half Moon Bay. It is ideal for an outdoor or inside wedding. Mavericks House is ideal for couples looking for a magnificent beachside venue for their wedding. Our seasoned event planners are committed to ensuring that your special day is everything you imagined. At our parent company, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, just around the corner, we can host extra wedding celebrations such as your welcome reception, rehearsal dinner, or post-wedding brunch. Charming Interior With sustainable engineered wood flooring and bistro lights, our freshly remodeled indoor event area catches spectacular ocean views, creating a casual yet elegant backdrop for your wedding reception. Waterfront Garden The perfect setting for a romantic wedding by the sea is a stunning, secluded, and uninterrupted view of the water. The setting is completed by a large paved garden path flanked by grass and a grove of local cypress trees. Catering Fresh, locally grown products and sustainable seafood from the Half Moon Bay area are used in Mavericks House full-service wedding catering. Venue Mavericks House features spectacular harbor views, indoor and outdoor gathering areas, and a number of configurations to fit your wedding and wedding reception needs. Every element of your special day will be taken care of by our onsite experienced event crew. Capacity Indoor: Standing Reception: 100 guests Seated Dinner: 90 guests Indoor + Outdoor Deck (weather permitting): Standing Reception: 140 guests Seated Dinner: 130 Oceanfront Lawn (weather permitting): Standing Reception: 140 guests Seated Dinner: 140 guests