Top South San Francisco Venues

Lively bar & eatery featuring Italian fare, cocktails & wine in a revamped, yet old-school setting.

What is the definition of a perfect occasion? Spend less time thinking about the details (we'll take care of that) and more time sailing the San Francisco Bay, taking in the fresh air, stunning views, refreshing drinks, and delectable cuisine. With over 120,000 square feet of available event space and the opportunity to book your venue by the section, deck, yacht, or pier, create a one-of-a-kind San Francisco experience. With a fleet of seven boats in the Bay Area, we are sure that we will be able to accommodate your needs. The event planning experts at City Cruises can help you arrange your next corporate expedition, after party, team building activity, wedding, client entertainment, holiday party, or anything else you can dream of. Weddings Say "I do" with a view, then indulge in an elegant dining experience created specifically for your wedding. Curated to fit any style, we offer four-course seated dinner, specialty food items, top-shelf cocktail bar options, carving stations and a gorgeous wedding cake designed just for you. Our cruise experts will work with you to coordinate yacht décor, cable car transportation, photography packages, live entertainment and much more. Every wedding cruise includes our upscale Hornblower service of an onboard manager, wait staff, table linens, glassware, silverware and full culinary crew dedicated to making your wedding unforgettable. Corporate Events Break free of the same yearly outing for a sea breeze and iconic sights. Whether it’s dinner, lunch, or cocktails, make it extra special on a yacht. Planning a team outing or corporate event has never been easier. The food, drinks, decor, we’ll take care of it all. A boarding glass of champagne. Consider it done. Onboard games. You got it. A front row seat to the best views in San Francisco. Guaranteed. After all, everything’s better on the water. Holiday Parties As the year comes to a close, why not treat your employees to an unforgettable experience. Hornblower serves as the perfect company holiday party venue in San Francisco. Everyone has worked hard all year, it's time to soak in the historic views on the SF Bay aboard a yacht. Reach out to our team today to plan the ultimate holiday party venue on the water!

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The San Francisco Italian Athletic Club (SFIAC), which was founded in 1917, is the beating heart of San Francisco's Italian population. We are a vibrant fraternal organization that has catered Italian (and non-Italians) weddings, parties, cultural, and community-based events for centuries. We now have over 650 members and are still growing. A member-only bar and gym are available, as well as a ballroom and balcony area for outdoor events such as weddings, business events/meetings, parties, and more. We're thrilled to welcome you to our newly refurbished Ballroom, which has upgraded sound and lighting systems, mahogany paneling and fabric sound boards, and resurfaced wooden floors. Resurfaced wood flooring and freshly painted walls have been added to our Parkview Room, which overlooks Washington Square. Our ancient property is an excellent hotel alternative for people looking for a city wedding at a low cost. Your guests will enjoy wonderful Italian food (all prepared in-house), and you'll have the option of customizing your day — from lighting and linens to dancing and dessert — just as you've always envisioned.

• Spaces for 50-60 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s historic North Beach neighborhood, Park Tavern is Big Night Restaurant Group’s 3-star American tavern serving high-end bistro fare. The restaurant’s handsome décor features an eclectic mix of vintage fixtures and furnishings, an open kitchen and an airy sidewalk café that overlooks picturesque Washington Square Park. Park Tavern, which has been nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s Best New Restaurant award and enjoyed long-standing inclusion on San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 100 list since opening in 2012, is owned by restaurateurs Anna Weinberg and Chef Jennifer Puccio, who also operate Marlowe, Petit Marlowe, The Cavalier, and Leo’s Oyster Bar, as well as Dave Stanton who owns Tres Tequila lounge.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Basque Country is a mountainous region that spans the border between France and Spain and is home to a culture that dates back hundreds of years and a cuisine that has been passed down through generations. Even Patricia Wells referred to it as "one of the few locations in France that possesses spice" when she wrote about it. Piperade, which was opened in downtown San Francisco in 2002 by Chef Gerald Hirigoyen and his wife Cameron, is responsible for bringing these traditional flavors to the area. The proprietors of the establishment call the cuisine served there "West Coast Basque Cuisine," and they say it bridges the gap between French, Spanish, and Basque culinary traditions by emphasizing the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients in each of those cuisines. The restaurant Piperade, which was given its name after the traditional Basque dish consisting of simmering peppers, tomatoes, and garlic and topped with slices of ham and an egg that had been poached, serves delectable dishes in an intimate setting that is ideal for date nights, business meetings, or gatherings with family and friends. It is our pleasure to introduce you to the Lauburu Room! The space, which gets its name from the traditional Basque cross that stands for Spirit and Life, offers a one-of-a-kind and completely private environment for gatherings of up to 36 people for seated events and up to 45 guests for receptions that are standing only. At Lauburu, you can enjoy a lively atmosphere for any occasion, from an informal luncheon to an elegant cocktail soirée to a formal dinner served at a table: Lauburu offers a variety of menu options that can be customized to the specific preferences of your group, along with wine pairings and individualized service.

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 100 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Located in San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one the most inspirational venues in the Bay Area. The Walt Disney Family Museum is surrounded by beautiful charm and overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge. The Walt Disney Family Museum is the ideal venue for any and all events and can be customized to fit the needs of all different event types. The Walt Disney Family Museum strives to make any event a truly memorable and remarkable experience for anyone in attendance.

Ghirardelli Square, considered the first successful adaptive reuse project in the country, has a history that spans more than a century and covers three continents. This specialty retail and dining complex, housing shops and restaurants, was originally a chocolate factory established by Domenico “Domingo” Ghirardelli.Born in 1817 in Rapallo, Italy, Ghirardelli served as a Genoa confectioner’s apprentice and at a young age developed a strong interest in the business. He left for Uruguay when he was 20 years old, then sailed around Cape Horn to Peru where he became a coffee and chocolate merchant.James Lick—Ghirardelli’s neighbor in Lima—left for San Francisco in January 1848 taking 600 pounds of Ghirardelli’s chocolate with him. He arrived just thirteen days before the first shiploads of gold-rush pioneers. Lured by his friend’s tales of the gold rush, Ghirardelli joined Lick a year later and opened a general store supplying mustard, coffee, spices and, of course, chocolate. Between 1852 and 1895, Ghirardelli’s Chocolate Factory was located at four different sites before the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company took over the Pioneer Woolen Mills on North Point Street—today’s site of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Manufactory & Soda Fountain and Ghirardelli Ghirardelli delights visitors with its lively retail mix, while maintaining Ghirardelli’s tradition as a trendsetter for the rest of the world. In 1982 the owners applied for and were granted National Historic Register status, a move that ensured the preservation of Ghirardelli Square for future generations. Always on the cutting edge of retailing in the United States, Ghirardelli Square continues to serve as a model for restoration complexes throughout the country such as Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston and Baltimore’s Harborplace.

Manages & operate a diverse portfolio of event venues in San Francisco, California; from national landmarks to entirely new art+community concepts, the NON PLUS ULTRA collection of venues represent several of the city’s most stunning and exciting spaces.

The health and safety of our guests and workers is of the utmost importance to us. We advise our guests to examine state and municipal approved traveler guidance prior to their trip, since this guidance is updated on a regular basis and is subject to change. The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square is open in accordance with the regulations and operational parameters established by the City of San Francisco. Face masks are necessary in indoor public locations, such as our lobby, public spaces, and restaurants, while people are not actively eating or drinking, in order to ensure compliance. For further information on current travel requirements in California, please see the state government's website, which may be found here. We provide event settings that are truly one-of-a-kind. It is the ideal site for parties of up to 100 people, thanks to its modern amenities, breathtaking bay views, and practical layout. Plan your next event with us and we'll ensure that it is a memorable occasion. In our outside Carillon Gazebo (450 square feet), which is absolutely unique, you can take in panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz, as well as Ghirardelli Square. Ideal for either a daytime or evening event, combine this beautiful venue with our Mustard Terrace or one of our Mustard Terrace Residences to create an amazing celebration that will be remembered forever. In our outside Carillon Gazebo (450 square feet), which is absolutely unique, you can take in panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz, as well as Ghirardelli Square. Ideal for either a daytime or evening event, combine this beautiful venue with our Mustard Terrace or one of our Mustard Terrace Residences to create an amazing celebration that will be remembered forever.

• Spaces for 350-550 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

A small crab shack, once owned by the Geraldi family, was transformed into the Wharf's first full-service seafood restaurant. Fisherman's Grotto, named after the local fishermen, quickly became a Wharf fixture, serving the freshest seafood collected by the family themselves. The famous Fishermen's Grotto sign, which was added to the Wharf skyline in the mid 1950s and is now a proud part of it. Fishermen's Grotto was renovated in collaboration with the Fishermen's Wharf Historical Society and the City of San Francisco. While maintaining loyal to the old eatery, the remodel updated and modernized elements. The Grotto is a great place to hold your next San Francisco event. Our big venue space is excellent for your next Bay Area event, complete with a full Sinatra Bar. Fisherman's Wharf Group Dining at the Grotto is the right alternative! The Grotto is the ideal venue to organize your event and enjoy Fisherman's Wharf Group Dining, with excellent seafood cuisine and spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and water. Our main dining room, private dining options, and the Heritage Lounge can accommodate groups of up to 200 people for any type of occasion. We welcome all event queries, whether you are planning a wedding reception, a birthday celebration, or a corporate meeting. Please fill out the form below to contact our event team for a personalized quote. We will respond as soon as possible. The Heritage Lounge *Standing reception for 60* This well preserved, one of a kind Mahogany bar was built custom for the space in 1935 and restored during our current renovation. It is accompanied by a revived fireplace coated with handmade ceramic tiles which gives the space a classic 1930’s luxe lounge feel. Sip craft cocktails and enjoy a plate of chilled oysters while listening to alluring sounds from our piano. The Heritage Lounge is the perfect place for your next dream worthy occasion. The Main Dining Room *140 seated * With unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Russian Hill, historic fishing boats and much more, our Main Dining Room is the main attraction of The Grotto. Join us for an evening you won’t soon forget. Full Restaurant Buyout *max 250 seated* Our entire restaurant is also available for full buyouts of up to 350 guests seated and 550 for cocktail receptions.

• 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.

• 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.

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 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.

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

• Spaces for 175-350 Guests
• 1 Boat

Weddings: Choose one of our 6 luxury yachts as a unique venue for your perfect Wedding, Milestone Anniversary or Vow Renewal event … Imagine, the City-by-the-Bay as the perfect backdrop for your nuptials! Our Wedding Specialist will plan the celebration of your dreams, down to the minute detail, on a budget that you can afford. Make it memorable for you and your guests at Commodore! Corporate Events: Commodore is the greatest bargain for anything from entertaining clients to organizing a company outing, holding a business conference to introducing new products, and more. Give your group more than a boat for a comparable price; give them a luxury yacht with fine cuisine, live entertainment, impeccable service, and spectacular skyline views while cruising. Any function that can be held in a regular event room can be held on a Commodore Luxury Yacht while taking in the sights of the Bay. Year round, let us host your corporate and holiday event in the unique, opulent setting of a luxury yacht. We are professionals in what we do at Commodore Cruises & Events. Allow our years of successful experience to work for you and handle the planning, preparation, and execution of your event so you can relax and enjoy it. All Occasions: Commodore will make your special occasion genuinely unique. Enjoy fresh, inventive meals made on board. Commodore, as the world's most recognized wine fleet, can give a personal Sommelier for your special event upon request, allowing our staff to construct your customized menu. Commodore is a one-of-a-kind location for: - Birthday parties - Bar / Bat Mitzvahs - Quinceañeras - Retirement Celebrations - Graduations - Family Reunions - Dinner Cruises - Booze Cruises - Senior Outings - Religious Groups - Album Release Party - Dance Party - Any Special Occasion!

• 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.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Waterfront Hotel in Oakland offers more than a sweet-spot location on the waterfront and within Jack London Square, with the marina at our back door. Our hotel has one of the most popular coffee shops in the region, as well as a heated outdoor pool, fitness facility, and friendly staff who are always willing to assist you in planning your Oakland experience. Waterfront Hotel is one of Oakland's most popular meeting and event sites, thanks to its natural light and bay views. For meetings of up to 300 people, flexible indoor and outdoor facilities, competent event planners, and personalized services ensure success. We're here to make your wedding preparation as simple and stress-free as possible, from bespoke wedding menus to recommendations for the best flowers, limousine services, and bridal stores in the Oakland region. Hotel and event professionals with years of experience and dedication are here to assist you. Allow your guests to stay in one of the 145 hotel rooms and suites, some of which have excellent views of San Francisco and the harbor.