Top Sunol Venues

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 3 Total Spaces

Founded in 1930 with a gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr., International House at UC Berkeley is a historic nonprofit residential and event center located at 2299 Piedmont Ave., adjacent to the UC Berkeley campus in Berkeley, California. The landmark building combines nearly a century of architectural character — including Spanish-style cartwheel chandeliers, arched windows, and hand-painted wooden ceilings — with modern production technology suited for conferences, galas, receptions, lectures, and private celebrations. Three dedicated event spaces accommodate gatherings of all sizes, from board meetings and hybrid conferences for 25 guests to banquets for 240 and lecture-style presentations for up to 380. The flagship Chevron Auditorium features one of the few full-size stages on the UC Berkeley campus, while the Golub Home Room offers an intimate setting with sweeping San Francisco Bay views, and the Sproul Conference Rooms provide flexible configurations for smaller professional gatherings. International House offers full in-house catering through its events team, including customizable menus, professional bartenders, elegant linens, and fine china. Production services — including Meyer Sound, state-of-the-art theater lighting, live streaming, and hybrid meeting technology — are available for all event spaces.

• 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.

• Spaces for 250-500 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

A stay in the East Bay near Six Flags Our East Bay motel is conveniently located near Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord and The Veranda shopping center. We are less than two miles from downtown, the Concord BART station, and Todos Santos Plaza, among other attractions. From your room, you may take use of our outdoor pool, exercise center, and views of Mount Diablo. Take advantage of our complimentary shuttle service to get anywhere within a three-mile radius. Meetings and events Our hotel has more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, which includes boardrooms, adaptable ballrooms, and a patio that has been lit up with fairy lights. We can provide audiovisual support, catering, and meeting packages to suit your needs. Weddings Our indoor-outdoor wedding locations feature a courtyard with a fire pit, as well as ballrooms to accommodate events of any size. Your professional wedding specialist will assist you with every detail of your big day. Event Catering Our catering professionals will work with you to create a memorable dinner for your event. - 19,633 sq ft in total event space - 8,832 sq ft set up in our largest event space - 12 meetings rooms - 329 guest rooms Dining and drinks Plate & Vine is a California-based restaurant that focuses on fresh and local ingredients, including California-grown vegetables and wines from the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. The Hilton Concord hotel is one mile from Concord BART and located minutes away from Oakland Airport (OAK) and San Francisco Airport (SFO).

• Spaces for 200 Guests

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

• Spaces for 20-50 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

In our Tactic meeting space, with high-tech audiovisuals, a plasma TV, and fast and free Wi-Fi, you can spark ideas. Our private outdoor patio, which can accommodate up to 100 people, can be used for team-building meetings and other events. Make your conference more interesting by using our provided easels, flipcharts, and whiteboards for sketching. Enjoy event and catering services in San Francisco while sipping on specialty cocktails and nibbling on delectable small appetizers. Preparing for a conference or event for your visitors and earning Starpoints® for the travel arrangements you make for others is simple. Our outdoor patio setting, which can accommodate up to 112 guests, is the perfect place to celebrate your wedding in San Francisco. Invest time in collaborating with our expert wedding coordinator to reduce stress and ensure that every aspect is perfect. Enjoy wonderful cuisine prepared by our wedding caterers while sipping on delectable beverages in the comfort of our hotel. During your honeymoon, you can park for free for seven days and use Starpoints to book a stay at one of Starwood's resorts or hotels. Count on our helpful staff to organize room blocks for your white wedding, cocktail hour, or social gathering.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

La Grande Estates is a ten-acre Tuscan-inspired estate in Oakley, California, in the East Bay Area, offering weddings and fine events against a backdrop of vineyards, waterfalls, and views of Mt. Diablo. The property is operated by 3 Generations Event Productions, a family team bringing over 100 years of combined event experience to each celebration. The estate offers multiple ceremony and reception settings, including the Tuscany Garden Grotto, Lakeside Gazebos, and a shaded Piazza Courtyard for cocktails. The Tuscany Villa — a 4,500-square-foot building featuring a bridal suite with a dedicated hair-and-makeup studio — anchors the property. Receptions are hosted under the Pavilion Tent, a fully draped and chandelier-lit space. Vineyards and a weeping willow tree provide scenic backdrops for photography throughout the grounds. La Grande Estates provides full-service event coordination, including day-of management, catering services, and ceremony officiation, with an emphasis on accommodating a wide range of cultural traditions and custom event concepts.

• Spaces for 100-350 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Waterfront
• 3 Gardens

Brownstone Gardens completely shields you and your guest from the outside world by a profusion of mulberry and sycamore trees, variegated shrubbery, lilies and a fragrant, multicolored rose garden. Beautiful pathways lead you around our grounds allowing the full beauty be visible to your guest. Welcome breezes rustle the foliage overhead as your guest stroll down a shaded path towards the Koi Garden. Here guests can enjoy seating in the gazebo, watching the Koi fish in the pond, listening to waterfalls or seating in the old-fashioned wood swing. In the evening guest will enjoy the beautiful tent style lights. Like snapshots from a royal palace our Grand Court will take your breath away. A stone aisle way surrounded by lush green lawn leads you down to an exquisite stone sanctuary. Adding romance and beauty to this area are Crepe Myrtle trees and rose covered trellises. The design of the garden and temple stand true to tradition while the foliage provides sweet intimacy of natures embrace. Your guests will truly feel that they've entered into paradise when they step into our Bridal Falls area. Our 12 foot waterfall with Angel's Trumpet Vines spreading their wings across. The dance floor is sunken below the guests tables so no one will miss a thing. The twinkling lights above you and your guest add the extra hint of romance. This is the perfect venue for any dreamy occasion.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Amazing is the only way to describe a wedding reception at the Berkeley City Club. With stages and grand pianos for live music, beautiful fireplaces, courtyards, and lots of space for dancing, our Berkeley, CA wedding venue is the ideal location to express your love for your future spouse. Our primary event rooms, the Ballroom and Terrace, are located on the second floor and are rich in history and beauty, making them ideal for organizing a spectacular wedding reception. This floor also has our Member's Lounge, which is open to all members. With variable socially distant room layouts that can accommodate every wedding, as well as varied seating plans, we can accommodate any event. The Berkeley City Club's event spaces are among the most visually arresting in the entire city of Berkeley. Whether you are planning a modest gathering or a lavish wedding, we have an event space that combines a classic vintage setting with top-notch modern amenities.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Winery

Guests will be led into the reception hall after cocktail hour, where they will find their seats at tables that have been pre-decorated and numbered according to your preferences. With an announced big entrance, the new happy couple and their entourage will be revealed to guests. For the remainder of the evening, the pre-planned program will be followed, which may include speeches, cake cutting, dinner, and dancing. Dinner will be shared and enjoyed by friends and family. The Cocktail Hour Gazebo is a terrific area to serve beverages, refreshments, and hors d'oeuvres to your guests. Before proceeding to the Reception Hall, guests will have the opportunity to mingle and enjoy our lovely surroundings. It's not just about getting ready for the wedding on the morning of the wedding; it's also about bonding and having a good time. The Game Room is the ideal gathering spot for the entourage before the ceremony. Vintage arcade games, a pool table, a foosball table, and football memorabilia adorn the lounge, all designed to keep the entourage entertained and calm their worries.

• Spaces for 65-250 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Outdoor
• 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.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Lawrence Hall of Science is the public science center of the University of California, Berkeley, perched on the hills above campus at 1 Centennial Drive with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. One of the nation's few science centers affiliated with a top-tier public research university, it has been a hub for science education and discovery for more than five decades. The center features a range of interactive exhibit spaces, a planetarium, a 3D theater, an Animal Discovery Zone, and expansive outdoor grounds anchored by the landmark DNA molecule sculpture. Its hillside setting and distinctive Brutalist architecture make it a striking backdrop for events of all kinds. The 'ammatka Cafe offers on-site dining, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Events can draw on the center's unique combination of indoor gallery and theater spaces alongside open outdoor areas with panoramic Bay Area views.

Host your event in the Pauley Ballroom, which is highly sought after. The ballroom, the East Bay's second largest venue, features prestigious oak paneling, a 30 foot high ceiling, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views of Sather Gate and the Campanile. For smaller gatherings or breakout seminars, the Pauley Ballroom can be divided into two halves. East Pauley makes up 1/3 of the ballroom, while West Pauley makes up 2/3. Please note that in order to meet personnel, catering, and/or logistical demands, a reservation request for Pauley Ballroom must be made at least 30 days in advance. If you are hosting or preparing a Major Event, please see the Campus's Non-Departmental User Procedures for requesting access to campus facilities. This guideline also defines what constitutes a major event. If you have any issues concerning this policy, please contact the LEAD Center at lead@berkeley.edu for Student Groups. If you have any questions concerning this policy as a non-campus affiliate, please contact Risk Services at risk@berkeley.edu. A planning consultation with an Event Coordinator is included in your rental. The meeting should be held 60 days before to the event. Please bring accurate times, set-up requirements, and catering requirements. During this meeting, three room designs depicting the layout of your event are created. Each additional diagram costs $77. 3 business days prior to your event, room diagrams are finalized. Kerr Lobby can be included in your Pauley Ballroom rental at no additional cost. The lobby, with its wood paneling, is ideal for registration and handout tables.

• Spaces for 200-800 Guests
• 1 Convention Center

The South San Francisco Conference Center is a prime location for your next bay area event. Our large meeting room can be configured in a variety of ways to meet your specific event needs, large or small.

• Spaces for 600 Guests

Concord Plaza Hotel sits at 45 John Glenn Drive in Concord, California, within easy reach of Mount Diablo State Park, shopping, golf, and the greater East Bay. The property operates as a full-service hotel with 324 guest rooms and more than 20,000 square feet of customizable event space spread across multiple rooms and configurations. The hotel's event facilities are ADA accessible throughout and supported by on-site catering through the Vineyards Restaurant. With its range of meeting and event rooms, the property can accommodate intimate gatherings and large-scale receptions alike, drawing groups from across the Concord and Walnut Creek corridor.

• 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.

AC Hotel San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront is a stunning waterfront venue with gorgeous views of the San Francisco Bay. It's the perfect backdrop for weddings, parties, reunions, or any other event. With 8,000 square feet of event space, the hotel can accommodate social gatherings of all different sizes. Founder Antonio Catalan’s strong European roots and Spanish soul are the two inspirations behind AC Hotels. He began helping his parents in their small hotel in Navarre, Spain. Now Antonio Catalan and Marriott have joined forces to introduce AC Hotels to the United States. The AC Hotel San Francisco Airport / Oyster Point Waterfront is situated on the edge of the San Francisco Bay. Stunning views compliment a timelessly modern design, and AC presents a whole new way to Hotel. Their Catering and Banquets team will provide a seamless experience. They know the difference between something made and something crafted. If they have time to make it, they have time to make it beautiful. Their attention to detail will make your special day and unforgettable experience from beginning to end. All of their packages includes tables, chairs, bar services, plate ware, glassware, flatware, cake cutting services, complimentary self-parking for your guests, set-up and clean-up.

• Spaces for 130 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Forest of La Forêt La Forêt, located in San Jose's New Almaden foothills, is one of the area's most sought-after event locations, offering a one-of-a-kind blend of superb French cuisine, impeccable service, and a charming romantic setting. We encourage you to relax in the timeless and traditional environment of the charming converted boarding home on the outskirts of San Jose, which has delighted generations for more than two decades. With stunning views of the surrounding environment and a nearby creek, La Forêt is one of the region's most unique and diverse event sites. The large windows look out onto the private garden and manicured lawn, creating a light, airy place with a relaxing and inviting feel. Fresh vegetables, smoky fragrances, and home-made delights are featured on the menu, which is inspired by classic French and Continental cuisine. The restaurant can accommodate up to 130 people and can be booked in a variety of layout arrangements. La Forêt, one of San Jose's finest event locations, allows you to create an intimate setting for your celebration or conference. Our San Jose Location The elegance and historic location are ideal for elevating the sophistication of your forthcoming meetings and events. Our fully-trained crew is available to provide an unassuming but classy dining experience whether you are arranging a wedding reception, wedding rehearsal, birthday party celebration, corporate event, or not-for-profit luncheon. From business meetings and conferences to private dining experiences and celebrations, La Forêt provides award-winning hospitality. We can accommodate any requirements with a variety of indoor and external areas and plan layouts to make your experience one-of-a-kind and memorable. Celebrate your special occasion or get-together in one of San Jose's most historic event locations, which has been in operation since 1848. Your business or private event will be held in a spectacular and inspiring setting at La Forêt.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Country Club

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

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Modern art gallery right on the bay - 25 ft ceilings, full kitchen, 3 bathrooms, elegant, lofty space. EVENT TYPES WELCOMED adult social event | corporate social events | expo/competitions | family reunion | professional meeting/training/conference/retreat | wedding ceremonies | wedding receptions Transportation: Taxi | Lyft | Uber Parking: Onsite: Yes Free CATERING Catering-friendly. Kitchen and two large dining tables. Seating for 20. Availability: Must Use In-House CateringNOSelf-Service Alcohol PermittedYES AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ADA AccessibleHistorical Landmarks NearbyParking On-Site MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES Largest Group: 100 Attendees Number of Meeting + Event Spaces: 2 Spaces Meeting Space Occupancy: Theatre Style 100 | Classroom Style 100 TECHNOLOGY High speed internet. WiFi Availability in Event Spaces: Yes Free On-Site Video Conferencing: Yes RENTAL POLICIES Cannabis Industry-FriendlyYES Cannabis ConsumptionYES