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  Shoreline Amphitheatre

  1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

  • Spaces for 5,570-20,000 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor

  Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and planned and constructed in 1986 by famed concert promoter Bill Graham, Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, is one of the most iconic concert venues in the country. With a massive capacity of 20,000, this San Francisco Bay Area site has held legendary performances by Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia, and hosts to such landmark events as the Horde Festival, Lilith and Lollapalooza, this historic and scenic venue is the perfect location for your next special event.

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  Aracely Cafe & Event Center

  401 13th St, San Francisco, CA 94130, USA

  • Spaces for 50-400 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Our facility can accommodate a wide range of private events such as weddings, business events, birthday and bridal showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, conferences, and more. To avoid having to wash dishes at night for her large family or having to eat hamburger helper (her brother's favorite dish to cook), Linda traded dish duties with her siblings for cooking duties, and developed an intense passion for planning menus, creating recipes, and putting on dinners and events for her family of 15 children. Linda is the mother of 15 children. In her adolescence, she could frequently be found in bookshops reading cookbooks, and she had a cherished memory of reading "The French Laundry Cookbook" for the first time from cover to cover when it was originally published. She made the decision to attend a cooking school shortly after, having no idea that it would turn out to be a career choice. Having been born and reared in Argentina to an American father and a French mother, she comes from a diverse background of cultures and experiences, which contributes to the diverse range of flavors she enjoys putting into her dishes. She moved to the Bay Area when she was 17 years old in order to attend culinary school in San Francisco. After stays in New York and Kansas City, she returned to the Bay Area and began performing at some of the city's most prestigious restaurants, including Masa's, Campton Place, The French Laundry, and Michael Mina's, among others.

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  Ondine Sausalito

  558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA

  • 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.

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  USS Hornet Sea, Air, & Space Museum

  707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, USA

  • Spaces for 16-3,000 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 7 Museums
  • 7 Total Spaces

  The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum is a National and State Historic Landmark anchored in Alameda, California, just 20 minutes from San Francisco. Moored on San Francisco Bay with sweeping views of the city skyline and the Bay Bridge, the historic aircraft carrier USS Hornet — a veteran of World War II, the Vietnam War, and NASA's Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 recovery missions — serves as one of Northern California's most distinctive event venues. Complimentary parking for more than 500 vehicles is located directly across from the pier. Seven distinct event spaces aboard the ship accommodate gatherings from 16 to 3,000 guests, ranging from the 90,000-square-foot Flight Deck for large-scale picnics and concerts to the intimate Captain's Conference Room where ship captains and presidents once convened. The 44,500-square-foot Hangar Deck (Hangar Bays 1, 2, and 3) supports multiple stages, large seated dinners, trade shows, and conventions, while Hangar Bay 3 alone seats up to 650 for formal dinners and presentations. Events aboard the Hornet can be enhanced with ship tours, a state-of-the-art flight simulator on the Hangar Deck that seats up to 15, docent-led tours of historic locations including the Engine Room and Combat Information Center, fireworks displays, and scavenger hunts. A curated list of preferred catering and production vendors is available through the museum's events team.

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  USS Potomac

  540 Water St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests

  The USS Potomac is Franklin D. Roosevelt's historic presidential yacht — a 165-foot vessel docked at 540 Water Street in Oakland, California, on the shores of San Francisco Bay. Built in 1934 as a U.S. Coast Guard cutter and converted into FDR's floating White House in 1936, the ship served the 32nd president through the Great Depression and World War II before becoming a National Historic Landmark. Following a fourteen-year restoration, the Potomac opened to the public in 1995 and has since welcomed more than half a million visitors. The vessel offers private charters for groups of up to 120 guests for standing cocktail-style receptions, with reduced capacity for seated dining. Charter options include two- to three-hour cruises on San Francisco Bay — with departure and return from Oakland, or remote docking in San Francisco or Sausalito — as well as stationary dockside charters at the Oakland berth. Every charter includes full access to the ship, a Coast Guard-licensed five-person crew, and two to three docents available to lead historical tours. The Potomac is well suited to anniversaries, weddings and receptions, corporate events, retirement parties, and other private celebrations. Live bands and DJs are accommodated, and a preferred caterer list is available. Guests should note that, as a 1934-era historic vessel, the ship features narrow doorways, raised thresholds, and multiple decks without elevator access.

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  Lyford House

  376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 space at this venue

  Lyford House is a registered National Historic Landmark situated on the shores of Richardson Bay at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Tiburon, California. Built in 1876 as part of the Eagle Dairy Ranch owned by Dr. Benjamin Lyford and Hilarita Reed, the ornate Victorian home now serves as an outdoor waterfront event venue set within 10.5 acres of trails, gardens, and protected wildlife habitat. The venue's terrace and meadow host weddings, corporate retreats, meetings, and private celebrations for up to 150 seated guests, with sweeping panoramic views stretching from Belvedere across the San Francisco skyline to Sausalito and Mount Tamalpais. Because the property operates as an active bird sanctuary — home to more than 200 bird and wildlife species — amplified music is not permitted, though a microphone for speeches and toasts and acoustic music are welcome. Additional rentable spaces on the property include Rosie's Cottage and The Blue Classroom, making Lyford House a distinctive setting for gatherings that value natural beauty and historic character over conventional ballroom elegance.

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  Piatti

  625 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

  • Spaces for 30-120 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 3 Waterfront

  Piatti Mill Valley is an Italian restaurant and private event venue situated at 625 Redwood Highway in Mill Valley, California, with waterfront views of Richardson's Bay and Mount Tamalpais. Established in 1987, the restaurant has built its reputation around finely crafted, classic Italian cuisine prepared from tradition, including handmade pasta made fresh daily. Four event spaces accommodate gatherings of varying sizes, from intimate 30-guest cocktail receptions to full restaurant buyouts for up to 160 guests. The Cocktail Area offers a fireside setting with waterfront views, the Waterfront Patio brings al fresco dining overlooking the bay and Mt. Tam, and the Main Dining Room seats up to 70 guests in a warm space anchored by an open kitchen. A full-venue buyout combines all indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and milestone celebrations. The venue's culinary team handles catering in-house, offering classic Piatti favorites alongside customizable event menus. The events team is led by General Manager An-Gloria Banh, who coordinates private gatherings from initial inquiry through the event day.

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  Shoreline Center

  7250 Doolittle Dr, Oakland, CA 94621, USA

  • Spaces for 60-125 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Waterfront
  • 1 Park

  Shoreline Center is a mid-century modern waterfront venue at the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline in Oakland, California. The building's distinctive angular roof and floor-to-ceiling windows face the San Leandro Bay, delivering panoramic views of the water and the East Bay hills from every seat. A 700-square-foot outdoor deck wraps around the structure, extending the event footprint onto the waterfront and offering guests an open-air space amid the 741-acre regional park. The main room accommodates up to 60 guests for seated dinners and up to 125 for standing receptions. A fully equipped commercial kitchen supports catering for events of every scale, and tables, chairs, and wireless internet are included with each rental. The venue is ADA accessible and features flexible layout configurations suited to weddings, celebrations, bridal and baby showers, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, and galas. Reservations are handled through the East Bay Regional Park District, with events typically including a 9-hour rental window that covers setup, the event itself, and cleanup.

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  The Berkeley Faculty Club

  Minor Ln, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

  • Spaces for 65-250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Landmark
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Faculty Club was established "to encourage mutual acquaintance and companionship among officers of education and governance of the University," and it acted as a grand successor to the University Dining Association cottage, which served the faculty during the 1890s. The Faculty Club is a fantastic venue for both personal and business gatherings. From modest private luncheons to lavish weddings and receptions, we host and serve a wide range of events. The Faculty Club is a fantastic venue for both personal and business gatherings. From modest private luncheons to lavish weddings and receptions, we host and serve a wide range of events. The Faculty Club is now regarded as an architectural treasure of Craftsman design and is regarded as one of the best examples of the type worldwide. Maybeck's knowledge of a distinct northern California aesthetic is shown in the carved beams, fireplaces, and stained glass windows. In March 1982, the structure was added on the National Register of Historic Places.

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  The Outdoor Art Club

  1 W Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

  • Spaces for 140-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 space at this venue

  The Outdoor Art Club, which is located in downtown Mill Valley, is a private, non-profit women's organization that was established in 1902. Its 35 founding members, who were inspired by the "City Beautiful" urban design movement of the 1890s, set out to promote the civic value of public parks and natural outdoor spaces in Mill Valley. Today, our members continue to advocate for conservation and open space preservation, as well as supporting the cultural arts and other civic endeavors that contribute to the vitality of the Mill Valley neighborhood. Participation in the club is only possible through sponsorship by an existing member. The clubhouse of the Outdoor Art Club, designed in 1904 by renowned architect Bernard Maybeck, is a National Historic Landmark and has been designated as such. It is available for public use on a rental basis. Private events can be held at the Outdoor Art Club, which can be rented out. The rental rates for Saturdays in 2022 are $6,000, and the rates for Fridays and Sundays are $5,000. The rental rates for Saturdays in 2023 are $6,500, and the rates for Fridays and Sundays are $5,500. Prices are subject to change without notice. Before renting a room, you must take a tour of the club with a docent. Tours are only available on Saturdays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and they must be scheduled in advance. Reservations for tours must be made online by 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the tour. You can take a virtual tour of our beautiful club by scrolling down. Please review the Rental FAQs and then contact our Rental Manager at (415) 383-2582 or rentals@outdoorartclub.org for available dates and to sign up for a tour on-line. For more information, please visit our website. Check the rental calendar to see if there are any dates available for your event that are not already booked. Alternatively, you can contact our Rental Manager at rentals@outdoorartclub.org or our Building Manager at buildingmanager@outdoorartclub.org if you have any additional questions.

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  Slide Ranch

  2025 Shoreline Hwy, Muir Beach, CA 94965, USA

  • Spaces for 40-150 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Farms
  • 3 Total Spaces

  At an affordable price, you can enjoy breathtaking views. Bring your own caterer as well as your own alcoholic beverage (no corkage fees). In addition, your contribution will help us to continue our charitable work in the future. The situation cannot be improved upon. Slide Ranch is home to three unique and special locations for your wedding ceremony and reception, all of which are available for booking. Make a choice, or combine several options. Because it is something that must be experienced in person, please contact us today to schedule a complimentary tour. Visit our site rental page to learn more about these three unique locations. It is the Dome, or the Dome-shaped structure. Although the Dome and campground are a popular wedding venue, the facility can also be reserved for group camping after the ceremony. It is possible to use the Yurt both indoors and outdoors, as it is situated overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Agricultural Education Center (Farm-to-Table Program) It is a luxury venue with a commercial kitchen that has just opened its doors in 2017. Expand your business to 150p by renting our garden space.

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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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  Mills College

  5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94613, USA

  • Spaces for 58-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Landmark
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Mills College, located in the foothills of Oakland, California, on the east bank of the San Francisco Bay, provides a stunning setting for weddings and wedding receptions, as well as community activities and conferences. The Mills College Chapel provides a serene and unique venue in which to commemorate life's milestones. The Chapel is made of warm cedar and rough-brushed aggregate, with leaf-dappled sunshine streaming in through glass doors that open onto outdoor patios, bringing it to life. A sculptural backdrop is provided by a stunning brushed stainless steel pipe organ. The Chapel is a spherical structure designed by Callister and Payne and completed in 1967. The emphasis is drawn to a center slightly raised altar by four curving redwood pews. Behind the gorgeous pipe organ is a little choir loft. Reinhardt Alumnae House, located in a tree grove in a quiet portion of the Mills College campus, can be rented for wedding receptions, meetings, birthday celebrations, and other special occasions. Its tranquil environment will ensure that your occasion is remembered.

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  Fairview Metropolitan

  10051 Doolittle Dr, Oakland, CA 94603, USA

  • Spaces for 225-350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Garden

  Fairview Metropolitan is a wedding and event venue set on the grounds of Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland, California — a public golf course with sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline and East Bay hills. Located at 10051 Doolittle Drive, the property pairs a scenic outdoor ceremony site adjacent to the fairways with a fully enclosed reception pavilion, accommodating gatherings from 50 to 225 guests. The pavilion features wall-to-wall carpeting, a built-in dance floor, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame views of the golf course and Bay Area sunsets. All-inclusive wedding packages range from foundational to premium tiers, covering catering, DJ/MC services, invitations, centerpieces, hosted bars, and a dedicated event coordinator — allowing couples and hosts to customize from a single, integrated offering rather than managing multiple vendors. Spanish-language services are also available on-site. Beyond weddings, the venue hosts social events and private celebrations, with flexible package options designed to fit a range of group sizes and occasion types.

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  Point San Pablo Harbor

  1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond, CA 94801, USA

  • Spaces for 50-200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Restaurant

  Live music and private events can be held in our clubhouse and outdoor event tent, as well as a full menu of delectable food at BLACK STAR PIRATE BBQ, which is a destination in and of itself. Come to Black Star Pirate BBQ for lunch or dinner and enjoy the great outdoors. Classic BBQ classics are served on the menu, which is produced with fresh, local, seasonal, and organic ingredients. It is not just for meat eaters! We also have wonderful vegetarian and vegan options, so please come and check us out. We have something for every member of the family. For more information or to see our hours and menu, please visit blackstarpiratebbq.com. There are currently slips accessible for recreational and commercial vessels in the Point San Pablo Harbor for day-to-day operation. Booking Private Functions Private events can be held in our Event Tent on the waterfront meadow, as well as our Clubhouse, which is also available. Outside catering is permitted, although catering from the Black Star Pirate BBQ Restaurant is provided as well. Against the backdrop of the marina, with sweeping views of San Pablo Bay and the wooded upland hills in the distance, and the interactive, enormous art installations, this hidden destination event is unlike any other. For live music, private gatherings, and weddings, we are the ideal setting. If you are interested in hosting your next event with us, please get in touch. Fill up the blanks with as much information as you can. Also, please feel free to come by and see what we have been up to with the place over the previous couple of years. The Black Star Pirate BBQ restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays.

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  Kohl Mansion

  2750 Adeline Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA

  • Spaces for 150-300 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 4 Historic Spaces
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Use the expansive lawn for your ceremony and photos in the rose garden, or have a cocktail hour on the terrace to celebrate your union. In our distinctive wood-paneled Great Hall, your guests will be able to dance the night away while taking in the breathtaking view of the grand staircase. Whether you want something intimate or grand, indoors or out in nature, with private and exclusive use of the entire home, the options are endless. This is your day, this is your vision, and this is the spot where it may all come to fruition. Everything about Kohl Mansion is suitable for weddings, from the fully equipped professional kitchen to the considerable parking space for guests. Our professional event directors and famous vendors will make wedding planning a pleasure and your special day one to remember. Kohl Mansion, in addition to its magnificence, provides something that other venues cannot: flexibility for corporate and social meetings. When you host an event at the mansion, you will have access to the whole property and grounds. In addition to the wood-paneled Great Hall and beautiful furniture, the English rose gardens, the terrace, and other amenities are available. This enables you to generate a flow and a feeling that is unlike anywhere else on the planet. Holiday parties, fundraisers, team building exercises, and getaways are all excellent options. Kohl Mansion also provides you with access to some of the most prestigious vendors in the neighborhood. So whether you want to recognize amazing accomplishments or inspire even bigger ones, this is the place to make it happen with an event that is completely customized to your needs and interests.

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  CuriOdyssey

  1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

  • Spaces for 75-350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Museums
  • 3 Total Spaces

  CuriOdyssey is a science playground and zoo located at Coyote Point in San Mateo, California, set against a panoramic backdrop of the San Francisco Bay and surrounded by California redwoods and eucalyptus groves. The venue offers a distinctive setting for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and special gatherings — where guests explore interactive science exhibits and encounter live animals alongside the festivities. Three event spaces accommodate groups of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to full-facility buyouts hosting up to 350 seated guests. Redwood Hall, an 8,000-square-foot indoor space built from reclaimed wood and spread across four distinctive tiers, serves as the centerpiece for receptions and seated dinners. Bay Labs offers 1,450 square feet of modern, versatile meeting and event space with views of the Bay. The outdoor Bay View Grove seats up to 170 guests beneath eucalyptus trees with panoramic water views, and is a popular setting for wedding ceremonies. Rental fees at CuriOdyssey directly support early childhood education and animal conservation initiatives. All packages include access to the museum, zoo, parking, staffing, and tables and chairs. The events team works with renters on custom floorplans and connects clients with a roster of preferred caterers and vendors.

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  Fairview Crystal Springs

  6650 Golf Course Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA

  • Spaces for 280-300 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Fairview Crystal Springs is an all-inclusive wedding and special events venue set on the Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame, California, 15 miles south of San Francisco. Perched above the Crystal Springs Reservoir, the property offers panoramic views across the water to the surrounding hillsides — scenery the venue describes as unmatched in the Bay Area. Two distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from 50 to 280 guests. The outdoor ceremony site features a white gazebo overlooking the reservoir, while the Crystal Ball Room serves as an indoor reception venue with golf course and sunset views. A separate cocktail area bridges the two, offering guests an outdoor space between ceremony and dinner service. All packages are fully customizable and inclusive, covering catering, bar service, DJ, and coordination — with a dedicated events team available seven days a week for consultations and planning throughout the process.

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  Marin Art and Garden Center

  30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Greenbrae, CA 94904, USA

  • Spaces for 300-400 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces

  Marin Art and Garden Center has been named "Best Event Site in the North Bay" since 1986, making it the ideal place for your next gathering. The Marin Art & Garden Center is a non-profit institution that rests on 11 acres of lovely, well-maintained gardens. Our award-winning indoor and outdoor settings, both indoor and outdoor, provide a tranquil garden environment that is ideal for any size event. Tables, seats, outside heaters, tents, umbrellas, an AV projector and screen, microphones, two kitchens with an ice machine, and more are all available. At Marin Art and Garden Center, you can have the wedding of your dreams. We have a wide range of sizes and ambiances to choose from. The Marin Art and Garden Center is a wonderful spot to honor a particular loved one's memory. Your meeting can be as small or as large as you choose, surrounded by our quiet grounds. The Marin Art and Garden Center's venues for dining, dancing, and having fun indoors and out can be used for a variety of festive occasions. And you don't have to do the dishes!

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  Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate

  2960 Peralta Oaks Ct, Oakland, CA 94605, USA

  • Spaces for 50-300 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Historic Spaces
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate occupies 50 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a crescent-shaped valley near the southeastern edge of Oakland, California. At its heart stands a 37-room Neoclassical Revival mansion built in 1899, surrounded by sprawling lawns, duck-filled ponds, and gardens whose design was informed by John McLaren, the landscape architect best known for shaping San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The estate is owned and operated by the City of Oakland's Parks, Recreation & Youth Development department and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Four distinct outdoor and indoor event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate ceremonies of 50 guests on the Mansion Veranda to receptions and corporate events of up to 200 guests in the Garden Pavilion. The estate is available for weddings, receptions, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, corporate retreats, seminars, and family reunions. Every event at the estate is supported by a reservations clerk who oversees planning details from booking through event day, with an on-site event coordinator present during the event itself.

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