Top Milpitas Venues

• Spaces for 45-500 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

Mitchell Park Community Center is a LEED Platinum-certified civic facility located at 3700 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, California. Opened in December 2014, the 15,000-square-foot community center sits within a 41,000-square-foot campus shared with the Mitchell Park Library, adjacent to the green space of Mitchell Park. Designed by Group 4 Architecture, the building features large expanses of glass, rose-colored stone, and sustainable systems including vegetated roofs and solar photovoltaics — architecture that reflects the community's commitment to environmental stewardship. The center offers six rentable event rooms ranging from intimate meeting spaces to a flexible ballroom-style hall. The flagship El Palo Alto Room spans 3,000 square feet and accommodates up to 250 dining guests or 500 standing, while smaller rooms including the Adobe and Matadero suites seat up to 90 and support classroom, meeting, and workshop formats. An on-site kitchen is available for rental alongside event spaces, and the facility offers digital projection equipment and a grand piano for event use. Mitchell Park Community Center hosts weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, community gatherings, and private celebrations, with resident, non-resident, and non-profit rental tiers available through the City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department.

• Spaces for 25-275 Guests
• 1 Event Space

To create the ideal backdrop for your special event, Alexander's Steakhouse offers two private dining rooms and one semi-private space. We invite you and your guests to sample classic American steakhouse fare with an Asian twist. Our friendly and competent crew will cater to every detail, from client dinners to cocktail soirees, product launches to multi-course cuisine and wine pairings, so you can enjoy your special event with your guests. Our excellent hospitality, comfortable surroundings, and delectable cuisine ensure that your occasion is one to remember. The semi-private Mezzanine, which is located on the higher level and overlooks the Main Dining Room below, has exposed brick walls and wide arched windows in a loft-like atmosphere. If needed, heavy curtains and bespoke shoji screens can be closed for seclusion. The Wine Library, located on the restaurant's lower level, is ideal for groups of 10 to 70 people. There is a built-in wireless AV system as well as private men's and women's rooms in the room. As guests arrive, our huge floor-to-ceiling wine exhibit is the focal point, and wine is a recurring element throughout the space. A comfortable experience is ensured by soft lighting and warm, rich hues. The private Board Room, which is located on the Mezzanine level and overlooks the Main Dining Room, is excellent for small groups looking for an exclusive gourmet experience with a private pre-dinner reception.

• Spaces for 235 Guests

The Los Altos History Museum occupies a unique corner of Los Altos, California — one of the few remaining apricot orchards in the Santa Clara Valley. Opened in 2001 on a publicly accessible campus at 51 S. San Antonio Road, the museum's three-level, 8,200-square-foot main building was constructed entirely with private donations before ownership transferred to the City of Los Altos in 2002. The museum campus encompasses the main building, which houses rotating and permanent exhibitions, and the J. Gilbert Smith House — a restored 1905 farmhouse set across a landscaped courtyard. Gardens and grounds connect the historic structures and remain open to the public even when the buildings are closed. For private events, the museum offers both indoor and outdoor rental spaces: the garden setting among heritage oak trees and the remaining apricot orchard, and the main gallery inside the period building. The venue accommodates weddings, special occasions, corporate gatherings, and nonprofit functions, with event packages that include access to kitchen facilities and a preferred list of caterers. Rental inquiries are handled through the dedicated events team.

• Spaces for 240-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

The Villages Golf & Country Club is a private, 55-plus active-living community and full-service event venue set on 1,200 acres in San Jose, California. Tucked away from the Bay Area's pace, the property centers on a formal clubhouse with golf course and waterway views, offering a distinctive backdrop for gatherings of all kinds. The Banquet Hall accommodates events from intimate receptions of 25 guests up to celebrations of 240, with dedicated space for a dance floor. Across all indoor spaces, the venue offers approximately 6,000 square feet of event accommodations, suited to weddings, Quinceañeras, bridal and baby showers, milestone birthday parties, holiday gatherings, business meetings, and tournament banquets. Full-service wedding packages — including rehearsal dinner space — and corporate event planning are available through the on-site events team. Adjacent amenities include an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course and the Bistro Bar & Grille, making The Villages Golf & Country Club a comfortable setting for tournaments and group outings as well as formal private events.

• Spaces for 230 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Our setting is ideal for a wedding or any special occasion! Weddings, concerts, parties, corporate meetings, and other social gatherings are all held at our venue. Weddings: Our Sanctuary, which seats 300 people comfortably and has good acoustics and lovely stained glass windows, is noted for its outstanding acoustics and stunning stained glass windows. There is a grand piano in the Sanctuary, as well as a Letourneau Pipe Organ with approximately 3,000 pipes. We can supply a minister for your ceremony, or you are free to bring your own officiant who is ordained in the Christian tradition. Harmony Hall can hold up to 230 people for a banquet-style supper and has a catering kitchen that you can hire. The Hall is equipped with a sound system, a grand piano, bathrooms, and access to the courtyard. The Courtyard is a beautiful setting for a small wedding, cocktail hour, or outdoor dinner for up to 100 people. The Courtyard, with Japanese maples and blossoming pear trees, the spacious front lawn with the church as a backdrop, and our memorial garden, with a patterned glass wall, a mosaic labyrinth, and native flora, are all beautiful photography sites. For out-of-town visitors, our church offers abundant parking with both accessible parking spots and electric charging stations, and is easily accessible from HWY 101. The First Congregational Church of Palo Alto is an Open and Affirming congregation, which means that we make a public covenant of welcome into our full life and ministry to persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Our ministers are happy to work with you to arrange a wedding ceremony that reflects your faith and your unique relationship to one another. Our organist will meet with you to help you select organ or piano pieces to make your wedding truly memorable!

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Waterfront

Our highly regarded event planners take great pride in creating events that are both meaningful and engaging. Whether we are coordinating a wedding celebration, a corporate event, or an intimate family gathering, we strive to make the event a memorable one for everyone involved. Your guests will be talking about your event long after the last candle has been extinguished if you provide attentive service and a flair for hospitality. Request a private tour of our exclusive Club by contacting our event professionals. Every bride and groom want their wedding to be memorable and unforgettable. It is important to remember that your wedding is the beginning of a wonderful journey and that getting married is a significant milestone that should be celebrated with zeal. The thought and consideration you put into each decision, down to the smallest detail, reflects back on you and your fiancé. Whatever type of event you choose – whether it's a small gathering of your closest friends and family or a large gathering of hundreds of people who have traveled from all over the world – allow the event professionals at Silver Creek Valley Country Club to guide you seamlessly through the process, resulting in once-in-a-lifetime memories.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Thank you for considering Saratoga Country Club as a site for your event. Our exquisite and spacious banquet hall, located in the picturesque Saratoga Hills, is available for members and non-members with an astounding assortment of options. Saratoga Country Club has a stunning ballroom with panoramic views of the golf course and the Santa Clara Valley in the background that can comfortably seat up to 250 people. Floor-to-ceiling windows, glass French doors leading to vast patios, a private bar, and a large dance floor characterize the ballroom. At Saratoga Country Club, make it a special occasion to remember for years to come! Our ceremony location is set atop a mild hill with amazing views of the surrounding countryside, overlooking the entire Santa Clara valley. You'll find the ideal blend of ceremony location and reception venue. You eliminate any complications that may occur as a result of employing two distinct facilities by having them both in one area.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Callippe Preserve Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf and event venue nestled above the golden hills of Pleasanton's Tri-Valley, with panoramic views of Mount Diablo and the oak-studded valley below. Opened in 2005 and designed by Brian Costello of JMP Golf Design Group, the course is woven through a natural preserve that is home to the rare Callippe silverspot butterfly — lending the property a distinctive setting unlike most golf facilities. The venue accommodates weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, and private receptions for groups of 10 to 250 guests. In-house catering is available alongside outside catering arrangements, and each event includes a day-of coordinator and professional staff support from initial inquiry through event completion. The on-site Vista Restaurant adds a full dining option for smaller gatherings and post-event occasions.

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

The San Jose Clubhouse has been organizing intimate social gatherings for our San Jose neighbors for over a century. Within these walls, we celebrate weddings, graduations, Quinceaneras, bar/bat mitzvahs, festivals, infants, birthdays, and memorials. This Arts and Crafts bungalow, established by the ladies of We and Our Neighbors, is a historic landmark and California's oldest continuously utilized women's clubhouse. The San Jose Clubhouse welcomes you to host your next event with fewer than 80 attendees. This charming establishment has been meticulously preserved and upgraded to retain its original charm. It's perfect for modest weddings, anniversaries, bridal or baby showers, memorials, business meetings, birthday parties, boutiques, art displays and music recitals, and more, thanks to its comfortable masonry fireplace, hardwood floors, and stained glass lighting. "We and Our Neighbors" are our auxiliary and celebration guides, for which we are grateful. We and Our Neighbors, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, owns the San Jose Clubhouse. "We and Our Neighbors is dedicated to fostering educational and social events among its members, conserving the historical clubhouse, and supporting important causes in the adjacent as well as broader community," their mission statement states.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

WEDDINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE GARDEN We know a little little about birds and bees. The craziness of the day collides with the tranquility of the garden. The Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, with its lovely garden and historic mansion, is the perfect setting to take in the sights and sounds of your wedding day or special celebration. In the heart of ancient Palo Alto, we can accommodate an intimate celebration of up to 50 people. For your ceremony, choose from the Rose Garden, Wisteria Garden, or Tea House Patio, as well as reception space in the Carriage House or Tea House Patio. Our event coordinator can assist you in putting together the perfect gathering. RENTAL DETAILS With over 20 years of expertise at Gamble Garden, our wedding/event coordinator will assist you with the planning of your special event. Gamble Garden can host groups of up to 50 people and is available for rental Monday through Friday evenings, as well as Saturday and Sunday. You and your guests will enjoy the first floor of the Main House, which includes the Dining Room, Living Room, and Library with veranda; the Carriage House and Carriage House Patio; and the Tea House and Tea House Patio when you choose Gamble Garden for your special occasion. Within your rental area are the Rose Garden, the Allée, and the Wisteria Garden, all of which are perfect for photography at any time of year. For non-profits, we are glad to offer a special weekday rental rate; please call for further information. There is a discount if you book an event within 30 days of the event date. Gamble Garden is unable to conduct fundraising events for other non-profits or corporations. Our Vendor List and Rental Contract (weekends and evenings) are provided for informational purposes only.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Our History The Club at Castlewood traces its origins to the famous Hacienda del Pozo de Verona estate, which was built by George and Phoebe Hearst, the parents of publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst. From 1891 to 1919, Phoebe Hearst's Hacienda, created by Julia Morgan, served as her house and sanctuary. At "the house of hospitality." hosting parties and gatherings for up to 300 people was normal. In the 53 room mansion, the Hearst's reputation for throwing a grand party was certainly upheld. Local businessmen bought the land in 1924, and the mansion served as the clubhouse for the original Castlewood Country Club. The name was chosen because it matched Phoebe's home's wooded hills and castle like aspect. Private Events at The Club at Castlewood: There is no such thing as a huge plan or a little gathering. Castlewood offers the space and staff to accommodate any occasion. These hills have a magical quality to them. Weddings: A Real-Life Dream Location Your tale is one of a kind and personal, and we are here to assist you in realizing your dreams. Special days here become festivals of love, with magnificent settings and charming scenery across our hacienda-style estate. While we take care of your every need, exchange vows under a lovely canopy of oaks and vibrant Spanish tiles. Corporate Events: Tee Up Meetings Here No other club does a better job of combining business and pleasure. Castlewood provides the colorful background to any corporate meeting, from team building contests to fundraising galas.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

For conferences and training sessions, choose from over 12,000 square feet of meeting space. Enjoy a dynamic downtown location with corporations, lively eating, and high-end shopping. With teleconferencing, AV equipment, projectors, and Wi-Fi, stay connected in our meeting spaces. With the support of our planning and catering specialists, create a smooth event from start to finish. Our modern wedding venues, which include a polished ballroom and a big outdoor terrace, allow you to dance all night. Dream weddings aren't spontaneous; they're well planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners have been specially trained to assist you. Each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner has completed rigorous courses and is certified to plan weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can assist you in determining an overarching vision for your wedding and executing each detail based on experience, training, tradition, and old-fashioned intuition. Setting an event budget, selecting a cuisine, planning table settings, and securing florists, photographers, a band, and other entertainment for the big day are all part of the process.

• Spaces for 40-180 Guests
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Gardens

Hakone Estate and Gardens is one of the oldest residential-style Japanese gardens open to the public in the Western Hemisphere, established in 1915 on 18 acres in Saratoga, California, at the edge of the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking Silicon Valley. The estate combines authentic Asian gardens, historic buildings, and a serene natural setting that sets it apart from conventional event venues in the Bay Area. Three event spaces accommodate gatherings of varying sizes, from intimate dinners to outdoor receptions of up to 180 guests. The Madrone Mound, an outdoor reception area tented from late fall through mid-spring, hosts evening events for up to 180 guests. The Cultural Exchange Center seats up to 50 guests for dinner and opens onto an outdoor viewing deck, while the Lower House (Dry Garden House) offers a more intimate setting for up to 40 guests. Ceremony and reception areas are wheelchair accessible. Hakone welcomes weddings, receptions, corporate events, and special occasions. Outside caterers are permitted with approval, and guests enjoy full access to the surrounding gardens throughout their event.

Villa Montalvo is a beautiful venue for weddings, parties, business meetings, company or family retreats, and more! We are currently filling our 2021 and 2022 calendars, but there are still plenty of opportunities to hold your wedding or other event with us. We are following all current health mandates in order to offer you and your party a safe and memorable experience.

• Spaces for 12-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Total Spaces

The Stanford Faculty Club is a private membership organization set on the Stanford University campus at 439 Lagunita Drive in Stanford, California. Housed in a landmark building surrounded by the universitys storied grounds, the club has served as a gathering place for faculty, staff, and the broader Stanford community since its founding — hosting everything from intimate faculty dinners to weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate conferences, and milestone celebrations. Seven distinct event spaces accommodate groups ranging from 12 to over 300 guests, with outdoor options extending capacity to 500. The Cedar Room, at 3,500 square feet with an expansive open floor plan, warm wood finishes, and access to the Main Patio, anchors the largest gatherings. The Redwood Room offers an elegant setting with high ceilings and a stone fireplace alongside access to the Garden Patio. The Palm Room features high ceilings and large windows with views of the redwoods. Smaller meeting rooms and private dining rooms serve board-style and intimate group needs. All events are supported by the clubs dedicated Catering Department, which holds a full California ABC liquor license and provides tables, chairs, linens, and on-site catering — no outside rental fees required. The Upper Terrace and courtyard spaces add seasonal outdoor options for receptions and ceremonies.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Dio Deka, with its outstanding Hellenic food, and the attractive Mediterranean environment of Hotel los Gatos make for the perfect backdrop for your special day. In addition, both indoor and outdoor function space are offered, each with a breathtaking view of the neighboring Santa Cruz Mountains and the surrounding valleys. Dio Deka is the only Michelin-starred Greek restaurant on the West Coast, and it is located in Santa Monica. It embraces the culture of filoxenia - the Greek phrase for traditional hospitality, in which a stranger is instantaneously made a friend after being welcomed into one's house. The restaurant serves traditional Greek cuisine. With a focus on Hellenic cuisine – a fusion of Greek and Mediterranean influences – Dio Deka's menu is filled with nutritious and seasonal dishes such as fresh fish, high-quality meats, and sun-loving fruits and vegetables. Dio Deka is located in the heart of downtown San Diego. Greek items such as seafood, cheeses, olive oil, oregano, and thyme-scented honey play prominent roles on the menu, as do other Mediterranean ingredients. Our Pool Terrace and Mediterranean Courtyard Patio provide the scene for a beautiful outdoor ceremony or celebration, with the pool serving as the perfect backdrop. When it comes to dinner and dance, our larger area, the Monte Sereno Room, can accommodate up to 140 guests.. With French doors opening to adjoining verandas and balconies, this magnificent room is flooded with natural light, which complements the room's lush Mediterranean décor. Allow us to make your wedding the most magnificent and unforgettable occasion possible.

• Spaces for 32-130 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Luxurious linens and enhanced bath amenities are included. In-room Keurig coffee service is available at an additional cost. There will be a luxurious honor bar with food, beverages, and sundries. There is an ironing board in the room. There is a laundry and dry cleaning service available. Mediterranean refinement is combined with California charm to produce a hotel that is evocative of a private residence in the hills of California. The Hotel Los Gatos, located in the heart of the picturesque downtown hamlet of Los Gatos and at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains, is Silicon Valley's best luxury hotel address. The color and beauty of a Tuscan home are captured in the atmosphere of the guestrooms. With early notification and in accordance with our pet policy restrictions, which include particular room types and additional fees, we can accommodate dogs in our lodgings. Set in a breathtaking environment amid the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Gatos, California, and its surrounding area are a sophisticated choice for a wedding venue that is second to none. Our quaint hotel provides excellent amenities to allow visitors to hold wonderful small events and rehearsal dinners in a beautiful setting. A gourmet catering service is offered to turn every meal or cocktail reception into a memorable event. As an added service, our events staff can assist newlyweds in planning out the details of their wedding and booking an appropriate number of rooms so that their guests and family may feel right at home during their California dream wedding.

• Spaces for 275-350 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club is timeless, stylish, gorgeous, and hospitable, to name a few adjectives. The club is the ideal location for any special occasion, from the beautiful Bay Area View at the ceremony site to the breathtaking landscapes of the golf course and tumbling waterfall. At the Club, we cater to all types of weddings and honor all customs. Our trained wedding planner will respect your personal style and ideas while guiding you through the planning process. The staff at Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club is dedicated to helping couples plan the wedding of their dreams. Professional services are provided by the Club to ensure a smooth planning process and experience. Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club is the ideal venue for every sort of celebration, with decades of planning knowledge, a dedicated team by your side, and a wide range of stunning venue alternatives. Our expert staff will make your idea a reality, whether it's a wedding ceremony or reception, an anniversary, a bar or bat mitzvah, a corporate gathering, or a golf tournament.

• Spaces for 100-240 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), formerly the Museums of Los Gatos, is a public non-profit art and history museum in downtown Los Gatos. It was created in 1965. NUMU's aim is to engage the community via innovative, locally relevant, and internationally relevant exhibitions, events, and experiences at the crossroads of art, history, and education. NUMU's Private Parties offer a one-of-a-kind celebrating experience created just for you! Come to the museum with your guests for a fantastically entertaining evening in the Flick Studio and Maker Space. Then, if you're really ambitious, take over the NUMU Club and turn it into a movie theater, a bar, a lounge, or a dance floor. And it only gets better! Eat, drink, relax, and chat with your guests on NUMU's private outside patio. Last but not least, you and your friends are free to explore NUMU's two floors of exhibition galleries to enhance your creative interests. Through innovative, locally relevant, and internationally relevant exhibits, events, and experiences, we engage the community at the nexus of art, history, and education. Through our operations, exhibitions, public events, and permanent collection, NUMU provides equal and equitable representation, opportunities, and services to all stakeholders.

• Spaces for 24-150 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Meeting Space

During the hours of 10am-9pm, wedding ceremonies and receptions are permitted with a maximum guest count of 140 individuals in attendance. The cost of renting a property starts at $4,000 and varies based on the season and where the wedding will take place on the property itself. Ceremony-only weddings are permitted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with pricing beginning at $3,000 and varying depending on the season and location on the site. Catering is an extra charge. In order to receive more precise information, please fill out our online form or contact our Event Director at 650.322.2405 or events@alliedartsguild.org. Menlo Park now has a newly renovated conference room available for rent. The Allied Arts Guild is pleased to announce the opening of The Conference Room at Allied Arts, a state-of-the-art conference room ideal for businesses and organizations on the Peninsula and in the surrounding Silicon Valley. The Conference Room at Allied Arts is located at Allied Arts in San Francisco. In addition to having plenty of natural sunlight, the area is extremely private, making it ideal for even the most confidential of executive meetings. A serene and historic setting, the Guild is situated on three-and-a-half acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. It is an ideal place to get away from the distractions of the everyday office atmosphere while remaining only a few miles from both highways 101 and 280.