Top Orinda Venues

• Spaces for 25-125 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Event Spaces

A handwritten welcome note, a perfectly crafted Gin & Tonic and a sleekly designed guest room are among the details that mark the AC Hotel Pleasanton experience. Our hotel offers flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces to accommodate up to 125 guests. The AC Library/Patio is an ideal indoor and outdoor space with comfortable lounge seating. The outdoor AC Pool includes a bar and spacious deck that can be reserved for events. Book 10 or more guestrooms to obtain a special group rate.

• Spaces for 180 Guests

A mission-style building from 1910, Hotel Shattuck Plaza is a downtown Berkeley landmark. Reflecting California's architectural heritage and re-designed with a contemporary aesthetic, this historic boutique hotel is the jewel of Downtown Berkeley. Around the corner from the BART to San Francisco, and two blocks from UC Berkeley, our hotel is surrounded by wonderful shops, theaters and dining. Savor local, farm-fresh California food at ZINO Restaurant and sip craft cocktails in the Lounge. Recharge with a workout in the fitness center, stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and convene in dynamic meeting spaces. Passionate about green hospitality, we are an eco-friendly hotel where modern luxury is always in harmony with the planet.

Make your next event Honorable. In the heart of Emeryville

• Spaces for 130 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Built in 1993 and reimagined in 2022, The Garden is the perfect location for a wedding, corporate event, or social affair in charming Downtown Walnut Creek. Our elegant, yet informal spaces include: The Upper Terrace, The Landing, and The Ballroom. We look forward to bringing your dream event to life so you can create memories that will last a lifetime.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

We are an interactive, immersive "DIY" photography studio and event space located in Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA We are a TWO LEVEL experience for your party event with over 15,000 sq. ft.! We provide a large space upstairs for your private event venue. Meanwhile downstairs is where we have more than 24+ different immersive Photo Booth sets with unique themes that all of your guests will love & enjoy! We also provide fitting rooms for different outfit changes! We have our 360 party revolution spinner with any background, that is a popular attraction for our events. We have been featured on Yahoo!, USA Today, KRON4, MSN, TimesTravel, FLIPBOARD, NEWSBREAK, ETC.

Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Merritt for your special event. Celebrate with the best service, handcrafted ales, and the best seafood Oakland has to offer.

Perched on the top floor of 1200 Lakeshore Avenue, The Penthouse is Oakland's newest private event space, wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass with sweeping views of Lake Merritt, the Oakland skyline, and San Francisco in the distance. Inside: a light-filled lounge under coffered ceilings, a marble showpiece kitchen for caterers, and a private rooftop terrace with checkerboard tile and string lights. Host up to 75 guests standing or 50 seated for cocktail parties, corporate gatherings, weddings, and milestone celebrations. Couples love the dedicated bridal-suite-style prep rooms with skyline views, the open-caterer policy, and a team that escorts every guest up for a red-carpet arrival. Corporate planners get an 85" TV with Apple TV, built-in Sonos sound, and fast WiFi. One of the newest event spaces in Oakland, steps from Lake Merritt. Booking dates from October 2026.

FLUID510 is the destination for Oakland events. Conveniently located across from Oakland’s City Hall, above 2 BART Stops & within walking distance of the Fox & Paramount Theatre, parking garages, this venue holds over 250 attendees and the creative vision you bring. FLUID510 is a 5,000 square foot event venue a full kitchen, state of the art sound & lighting, three projection screens as well as Two Full Bars & an elevated lounge that is perfect for trainings as it is for presentations, mixers & fundraisers. FLUID510 fits 250 people standing, 120 people in seated auditorium style and 100 at Gala style tables. We also offer The Loft for your more intimate events holding 40 friends that also comes with private bar, DJ system & professional lighting. Tables, chairs, silverware and staff are all included in our venue rental fee.

• Spaces for 75-4,000 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Landmark
• 5 Total Spaces

The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts is a newly-remodeled historic building with 5 interior venues, onsite parking, and an outdoor terrace overlooking Oakland's crown jewel, Lake Merritt. Venues include: a 150-person lounge, two 500-person capacity ballrooms, a 1,400 seat proscenium theatre, and 3,000-person capacity arena. Ideally located only 2 blocks from Lake Merritt BART Station. Whole-venue buyouts available at a discounted rate

Scene is a flexible event venue and meeting space, located in Downtown Oakland, on 12th and Harrison. Our space serves as a blank canvas to businesses and individuals in the community looking to celebrate important milestones such as weddings, baby showers, cultural gatherings, corporate events, team offsites, professional organization meetings, retail marketplaces and much more. It is with great pleasure we get to help our guests feel Scene everyday! Included with Booking 2,850 sq foot venue 140 capacity standing, 70 seated 8 8ft rectangular tables 8 8ft round tables 65 inch Smart TV with Apple Play and Streaming Apps included HDMI Cord Bose PA system and bluetooth speaker Kitchenette with sink, refrigerator, and icemaker Depending on availability, overnight storage may be available for full day bookings.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests

The Gardens at Heather Farm is an exquisite indoor/outdoor wedding and event venue situated in Walnut Creek, CA. Encompassing 6.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding a two-level banquet and meeting facility that can accommodate up to 150 guests, this venue has been a beloved choice for wedding ceremonies for over five decades. Embodying a rustic, natural, and classic ambiance, the venue's ethos revolves around celebrating love in a singular setting. Your outdoor ceremony unfolds in a serene garden backdrop at either the vine-covered Gazebo or the expansive Meadow Lawn. The Cowden Rose Garden, brimming with vibrant blooms from spring to fall, offers a romantic setting for capturing memorable photos. Guests can delight in appetizers and drinks amidst garden views during cocktail hour at the outdoor Patio & Pavilion. The festive wedding day culminates with dinner and dancing in the spacious Camellia Room banquet hall. Additional venue amenities include ceremony and reception furniture, complimentary on-site parking, and a caterer's warming kitchen for added convenience and comfort on your special day.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Oakland Zoo is a wildlife conservation destination and event venue situated in the scenic hills of Oakland, California, at the edge of Knowland Park. Founded in 1922 by naturalist Henry A. Snow as The Snow Museum, the institution has grown into a nationally accredited zoological park housing over 850 native and exotic animals across habitats that include an African Savanna, Tropical Rain Forest, and the California Trail. The Conservation Society of California, which operates the zoo, earned recognition as a Best Event Space by Oakland Magazine in 2025. Private events are hosted at the Snow Building, a historic indoor-outdoor venue nestled within the zoo's grounds. The space accommodates up to 200 guests for corporate outings, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, weddings, luncheons, and cocktail receptions. Panoramic windows and a private outdoor patio frame views of the Bay Area and zoo landscape, while full-service catering is provided exclusively through SSA Group, emphasizing locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

• Spaces for 400-700 Guests

At Hangar 1, the California way isn't just our motto, it's our way of life. It's distilled into everything we represent and everything we do, from how we make Straight vodka to the innovations in our Distiller’s Exclusive spirits. The California way defines us, and our take on spirits. California is our home and our terroir, and we'll continue to draw upon it for endless inspiration, ingredients, and innovation. At Hangar 1, the California way isn't just our motto, it's our way of life. It's distilled into everything we represent and everything we do, from how we make Straight vodka to the innovations in our Distiller’s Exclusive spirits. The California way defines us, and our take on spirits. California is our home and our terroir, and we'll continue to draw upon it for endless inspiration, ingredients, and innovation. HOST A PRIVATE EVENT AT THE HANGAR Hangar One Private Tasting PERFECT FOR BIRTHDAYS, CORPORATE EVENTS, WEDDINGS, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE. Our mezzanine tasting bar is available for private event bookings from corporate meetings and events to weddings. The spacious industrial backdrop paired with a relaxed, comfortable decor will be the perfect ambiance for your next outing. Our lounge, mezzanine and outdoor space can accommodate 50-400 people. We also have behind-the-scenes VIP tour and tasting options for smaller groups and special celebrations.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

A sustainable sanctuary inspired by Northern California’s stunning landscape and central to the Embarcadero. Our urban oasis is the perfect home base to embrace the area’s iconic culinary influence, harbor history, and dynamic daylife.

• Spaces for 200-5,000 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - Inside, it’s space, space and more space, with beamed ceilings and stenciled street pavement. From the upper-level balcony, it’s all about views of the city skyline, Treasure Island and the Bay Bridge. Located next to Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 35 hooks guests on the charms of San Francisco.

• Spaces for 3,600 Guests
• 1 Event Space

An extraordinary opportunity awaits you at the San Francisco waterfront—a collection of open and flexible spaces on the iconic Embarcadero, ready to be a canvas for your creativity. Whether large or intimate, a corporate conference or a holiday bash, your next occasion can be one people talk about for years to come. It starts this moment. Let your imagination loose and your ideas percolate. The venues of Metro Events can make your vision a reality. Unadorned, this raw space resembles a vintage train station. Decked out for your event, Pier 29 can take on any number of looks; hip media function, glamorous awards gala, high-tech product launch, inspiring seminar. Add adjacent Pier 27 to expand the possibilities.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests

International Smoke is the wildly popular collaboration between award-winning Chef Michael Mina and renowned restaurateur, chef, 2x NY Times best-selling cookbook author, philanthropist, television host and producer, and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry. Celebrating food as the heart of the community, International Smoke recognizes that fire is the start of all cooking and every country shares this culinary spark. At the center of the dining experience, the bar offers a community-driven atmosphere – creating a social space where guests can connect with friends over delicious food and drinks for a night to remember. International Smoke is the place to go on a culinary trip around the world with a date, with family, or with friends – no passports required.

• Spaces for 200-2,500 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

Temple SF, located in San Fransisco's SOMA district, is the perfect location to host your next event. Temple SF Nightclub and Events is considered to be the top night club venue in San Francisco and is the trendiest destination for you and your guests. Visit Temple SF for all of your event hosting needs.