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  Harmony Hall & Courtyard

  1985 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

  • 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!

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  Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

  3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA

  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.

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  Handlery Hotel San Diego

  950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA

  • Spaces for 300-700 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 1 Outdoor

  San Diego has beautiful weather all year and provides a variety of exciting activities and events every day. Everything is just a stone's throw away from the Handlery Hotel San Diego, from holiday celebrations and seasonal festivals to cultural events and sporting events on land, sea, and air. The Handlery Hotel San Diego delivers memorable moments in a gorgeous location for your wedding day, with one of the only private outdoor garden ceremony settings in San Diego, enchanting ballrooms with al fresco patios, and delicious cuisine. With an educated team ready to assist you in planning, answering questions, and fulfilling requests, the Handlery Hotel San Diego will ensure that your San Diego wedding, reception, or special celebration is a pleasant, festive, and stress-free affair. Our planning staff will take care of every detail whether you're organizing a sales conference, product presentation, training session, boardroom meeting, or awards banquet. You and your guests will experience meeting venues tailored to your needs, with focused attention from our onsite meeting specialist and great culinary cuisine.

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  Cambria Pines Lodge

  2905 Burton Dr, Cambria, CA 93428, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 space at this venue

  Cambria Pines Lodge is a resort hotel set among pine-covered hills on California's Central Coast, minutes from Moonstone Beach and the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Surrounded by manicured gardens, the property offers a natural backdrop that lends itself to weddings, corporate retreats, reunions, and private celebrations of all kinds. The lodge features multiple indoor and outdoor event venues, accommodating gatherings from intimate ceremonies in the garden settings to receptions of up to 250 guests in the Gazebo Garden. The Peacock Room provides a covered indoor option for year-round events, while the Pavilion Garden and White Garden offer additional outdoor spaces suited to smaller gatherings and ceremonies. Full-service professional catering is provided on-site, and an experienced events team is available to guide planning from initial inquiry through the day of the event. The property also includes a heated outdoor pool, jetted spa, and a restaurant and lounge with nightly live music — making it a self-contained destination for multi-day event weekends and out-of-town guests.

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  Westerbeke Ranch

  2300 Grove St, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA

  • Spaces for 80-120 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Westerbeke Ranch is the perfect venue for weddings, family reunions, birthdays, and any other type of special event. The team at Westerbeke Ranch will ensure that your special event is a complete success. Westerbeke provide's the perfect setting to compliment and enhance any event. Far from the hustle and bustle, guests will be enthralled by natural gardens and a restorative atmosphere of love. Westerbeke Ranch provides outstanding personalized service from inception to conclusion, and is widely recognized for its unparalleled service. Conveniently located in Sonoma’s picturesque Valley of the Moon, Westerbeke Ranch is just one hour north of San Francisco and an hour and a half southwest of Sacramento. The team at Westerbeke Ranch looks forward to helping you create your own unforgettable experience. The Westerbeke Ranch wedding and special event coordinator is familiar with the Ranch staff, grounds, meeting spaces, menus, inventory and general guidelines to assist you with creating a unique and memorable occasion.

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  Darioush

  4240 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, USA

  The story of Darioush began centuries ago, in the seat of winemaking culture. It culminates here and now - a new intersection of winecraft, extraordinary arts, time-honored customs grounded in an authentic tradition of graciousness. Darioush is a story of the harmonious blending of traditions - a culture of graciousness and thoughtfulness and one rooted in the ideals of individualism and opportunity. Nowhere is the connection between wine and culture more evident than in the history of Persia. Discoveries dating to 5,000 B.C. in the Zagros Mountains of Northern Iran show that winemaking emerged as permanent communities replaced nomadic life and a new age of wine culture began. The history of wine accompanies the very concept of hospitality, inspiring art, poetry, culture, and winecraft for millennia to come. Darioush Khaledi was instilled at an early age with the winemaking craft of his father, inspired by wine culture in the literary city of Shiraz - in modern day Iran - and the ancient city of Persepolis. He became a lifelong collector, seeking out old-world wines infused with tradition and energized by modern technique. Aspiring to the ideals of the American dream, Darioush immigrated to America to seek out opportunities others overlooked. He was an entrepreneur determined to realize his dream, yet always eager to share his journey through his love of wine borne of rich heritage. In 1997, he and his wife Shahpar founded Darioush and began to realize a lifelong aspiration to share the art, architecture, wine, craftsmanship, and culture that inspired their journey. In the late 1990's Darioush and winemaker Steve Devitt made an unorthodox choice, to commit to Southern Napa Valley - choosing its cooler microclimates to develop their unique style. While the focus was in the north, he was headed south. Seeking opportunities others overlooked, Darioush and Steve focused intently on site selection and cooler microclimates in Southern Napa Valley; high atop Mount Veeder and the maritime-influenced Valley floor. Replanting where necessary to unlock the full potential of both the vineyard and wine grape cultivated from it. They committed to a Bordeaux-style of winemaking - a blended style they long admired for the potential to truly express a wine's character. Now these years later, the Darioush estate comprises 120 acres in Southern Napa Valley spanning the Mount Veeder and Oak Knoll AVA's. They believe truly unique wines reflect great vineyards, but also the character of the people behind them. This spirit finds its home in a vineyard estate, an environment of warmth and hospitality.

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  Sparrows Lodge

  1330 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests

  Originally built as Castle’s Red Barn in 1952 by MGM actor Don Castle and his wife Zetta, it was one of the original resort getaways for Hollywood elite. Sparrows Lodge is a completely restored 1950s retreat. You will be welcomed roadside with a simple hand-painted sign with two Sparrows. The Lodge has a modern rustic vibe that carries through to our rooms, communal barn, outdoor fire pit and vegetable garden, accented by a collection of fine art. Sparrows Lodge is located in South Palm Springs, walking distance to Koffi and the simple and delicious Appertito Italian deli and lots of other great dinning and drinking spots in town. Explore the area on one of our bikes. Outdoor activities await at Joshua Tree National Park, the Living Desert, the Aerial Tram or, closer-in, golf at Tahquitz Canyon and Indian Canyons. Sparrows Lodge offers the perfect mix of rustic and restored, making it the perfect venue option for any event.

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  Hakone Estate and Gardens

  21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070, USA

  • 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.

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  Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront - Stanford Hotels

  600 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Nothing is more essential to the Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront than bringing people together in an amazing way for wedding ceremonies and celebrations. Allow our talented Catering and Events Team Members to take care of every detail possible and make your day a dream come true, from traditional to cultural to LGBT weddings. Stunning facilities and picturesque locations will make you feel more than welcome, whether it's a small, personal event or a lavish affair. Everything from tiny, personal gatherings to enormous, magnificent weddings can be held here. Custom built-in lighting features create a spectacular impact in our 11,000 square foot event venue. Wow your guests with a once-in-a-lifetime event! Our all-inclusive wedding packages take the stress out of preparing while still allowing your creativity to shine. Local Bay Area flavors and products are featured on carefully curated meals that will gratify any pallet. Allow us to create a wedding that reflects your family's culture and customs, resulting in an authentic event for everybody. Our experienced chef can produce delectable foreign food or collaborate with an approved outside caterer to guarantee that every detail is taken care of!

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  Athena Restaurant

  Glendale, CA, USA

  Athena, a restaurant serving traditional Greek cuisine, officially opened its doors to the public! The Athena Restaurant can be found in the middle of Glendale, California, and was created to have an ambience that is comparable to that of an open-air villa in Greece. The restaurant includes seating areas both indoors and outside. Traditional Greek food is served at this brand-new restaurant that spans 9,449 square feet and features private rooms suitable for hosting a variety of occasions. The cuisine places a focus on fine details and fresh fish.

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  The Hacienda

  1725 College Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92706, USA

  • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Mansion

  Our Hacienda Wedding package makes it simple to realize your wedding ideas. We recognize how stressful wedding planning can be, which is why we created our all-inclusive Wedding and Reception package to help you every step of the way on your special day! The Hacienda has become one of Orange County's most popular venues for private events due to its beauty and historic appeal. Our all-inclusive packages make it simple to make your special event a success. Whether it's a birthday, an anniversary, a bridal shower, or a company party, we have an event package to suit your needs. Our Lunch Private Event package is ideal for business luncheons, birthday parties, retirement parties, life celebrations, and other daytime gatherings. The Hacienda is the perfect place to celebrate life's significant milestones! We take care of the details so you can enjoy the celebration, whether it's a milestone birthday, anniversary, company party, or holiday event.

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  Ruocco Park

  585 Harbor Ln, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

  • Spaces for 200-500 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor

  Ruocco Park is a scenic and interactive space. Located at the corner of Harbor Lane and Pacific Highway, this 3.3-acre park overlooks the vibrant San Diego Bay and the city's downtown skyline. In addition to ample grass areas and stunning views, the park features a public artwork, "The Riparium," a sculptural gateway of eucalyptus tree branches designed by local artist Roman de Salvo. Host a special event or celebration beneath the artwork's moving shadows and experience this artistic treasure. Ruocco Park can host events for up 250 events.

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  Kestrel Park

  Santa Ynez, CA, USA

  Kestrel Park can be found in the Santa Ynez Valley, which is adjacent to the town of Santa Ynez and can be reached in thirty minutes from Santa Barbara. Our private estate serves as the setting for a select few of the events that we host each year due to the nature of our boutique and exclusive location. This guarantees that the grounds are kept in pristine shape at all times and that our customers are not hurried whether checking in or checking out (which can happen at venues that book events back to back). The Kitchen Garden is only exposed after passing through the arched entryway and gives an unlimited selection of settings in which to be photographed or wander around while drinking a cocktail. It is set in a one-acre "room" that is totally enclosed by a 12 foot high Hornbeam hedge. A stone fruit orchard with 30 trees, including peach, pluot, plum, apricot, and nectarine, is included, in addition to a heritage apple and pear orchard with 30 trees and a big vegetable garden. The stone fruit orchard includes: peach, pluot, plum, apricot, and nectarine. A cutting garden with over 700 tall bearded irises, 300 David Austin roses (comprising approximately 60 distinct types), gladiolas, tuberose, daffodils, carnations, and a lavender garden has also been painstakingly included.

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  Martine Inn

  255 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests

  The Martine Inn is an oceanfront boutique hotel and bed and breakfast set along Ocean View Boulevard in Pacific Grove, California, overlooking Monterey Bay. The property began as a private mansion built in the early 1900s for heirs of the Parke Family Pharmaceuticals, and was purchased by Don Martine in 1972 — at the time scheduled for demolition — and meticulously restored. Today it operates as a living museum, furnished with authentic period antiques ranging from 1800 to 1920 across its 25 individually appointed guest rooms. The inn is well suited for intimate gatherings and romantic celebrations, including weddings, drawing guests with its panoramic Pacific Ocean views, Victorian architecture, and personalized hospitality. Each room carries its own character, and the property's collection of vintage MG automobiles and automotive memorabilia adds a distinctive character found nowhere else on the Monterey Peninsula.

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  Faz Danville

  600 Hartz Ave, Danville, CA 94526, USA

  • Spaces for 50-75 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Please contact us to inquire about hosting your next event. We offer a comprehensive selection of options that include everything from small meetings, such as Corporate luncheons, to large scale events, such as weddings, no matter how big or little they are. The passion and attention to detail remain the same, regardless of the number of guests. After all, you have earned it. And that is exactly what you will receive when Faz is in charge of your next gathering. Training events, team building events, product launches, sales events, birthday parties, holiday parties, retirement parties, and board meetings are just a few of the types of corporate events we cater to. But, despite how it may appear at times, life is not all labor. It is necessary to commemorate one's life. We feel that our entire lives should be a celebration. Baptisms and baby showers; birthdays and quinceaeras; engagements, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and weddings; wedding anniversaries and memorial ceremonies, and more! There is always something to be grateful for and celebrate in one's life. Choose a partner who knows the value of celebrations and will help you achieve your goals. Faz is your best option for any event. FAZ's private dining rooms are the ideal location for any special celebration. The unique flavors and cooking techniques of Persia are combined with Mediterranean influences. Whether you are planning a launch, a business conference, or a family reunion, FAZ's dining rooms will provide you with a wide range of dining options.

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  The Ranch Golf Club

  The Ranch Club House, 4601 Hill Top View Ln, San Jose, CA 95138, USA

  • Spaces for 250-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Estate

  Set in the Silver Creek foothills of San Jose, The Ranch at Silver Creek is a hilltop Mediterranean estate offering sweeping views of rolling hills, oak-filled canyons, the San Jose skyline, and the San Francisco Bay on the horizon. The property features craftsman-style architecture, manicured landscaping, and a wraparound terrace that captures panoramic city-lights and mountain views. The venue hosts weddings, private celebrations, and corporate gatherings for groups of 20 to 300 guests. Its Grand Hall accommodates up to 250 guests indoors with tray ceilings, stone accents, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and a balcony overlooking the surrounding hills. A ceremonial hilltop garden and outdoor lawn provide additional ceremony and cocktail-hour settings. All-inclusive packages are available through Wedgewood Weddings, with in-house catering, bar services, and a dedicated event coordinator included. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and offers Wi-Fi, A/V equipment, and ample free parking on-site.

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  Peltzer Winery

  40275 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92591, USA

  • Spaces for 75-250 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Barn
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Peltzer Family Cellars is a 25-acre farm and winery nestled in the heart of Temecula Valley wine country, situated along the Calle Contento Trail. The property blends a quaint farm atmosphere with an industrial-chic winery aesthetic, offering a distinctive backdrop for weddings and private events against a backdrop of working vineyards and homestead grounds. Four dedicated event spaces accommodate gatherings of all sizes, from intimate gatherings of 75 on the Crush House Patio to celebrations of up to 250 guests in the Solterra venue or across the full Farmstead beneath a canopy of mulberry trees. The Crush House delivers 5,000 square feet of open indoor space with vaulted ceilings, a wrap-around patio, and yard games, while the Farmstead offers an outdoor setting with market lighting, a dance floor, and bocce ball court. In addition to event spaces, Peltzer Family Cellars offers on-site guest accommodations including the Farm Loft — a 1,200-square-foot private suite with vineyard views — and a renovated vintage Airstream available as a getting-ready space for wedding parties.

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  Archer Napa

  1230 1st St, Napa, CA 94559, USA

  Cheers to you from Archer Hotel in Downtown Napa! This hotel is wine country chic and urban boutique. Archer Hotel Napa serves up an elevated wine country experience in the heart of its urban, walkable downtown Napa neighborhood. On First Street Napa — downtown’s buzzy district with a bevy of innovative merchants, chefs, and tasting rooms. Melding the casually elegant, always-welcoming sensibility of downtown Napa with viticulturally inspired design, five-star comfort and the valley’s only open-air, destination rooftop, Archer Hotel Napa offers luxe guest rooms and balcony-clad suites, curated touches and treats, local-favorites Charlie Palmer Steak and Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar, plus a sincere staff always at your service. Don't wait... your room is ready. Dining is back, and of course as scrumptious as ever, in the restaurant or to go at Charlie Palmer Steak at Archer Hotel Napa. Amplify your morning with a favorite java from Napa’s own cult Ohm Coffee Roasters' full-service coffee bar, then indulge in mornings the way they are meant to be — with lemon ricotta pancakes, avocado toast with smoked salmon or crab benedict with breakfast tater tots. The seasonal bounty of Napa Valley's agricultural and viticultural regions inspires the bold, American-style dinner menus under the direction of executive chef Francisco Lopez Jr. Applying a straightforward approach in the kitchen, the casually elegant eatery with an active downtown vibe showcases artisanal American beef alongside superbly prepared seafood, chicken, chops and vegetarian fare. Experience downtown Napa's haute rooftop bar atop Archer Hotel — a breathtaking experience unlike any other in the valley. Enjoy the picture-perfect panoramic valley views just beyond the city while savoring bites inspired by the viticultural region. Relax in comfy lounge seating or modern rockers, vino in hand, amid potted olive trees and living topiary sculptures. Reserved for private dining and cocktail events, the chef’s show kitchen brings artistic energy that wows and culinary experiences sure to delight. Cozy, crackling stone fire pits, ambient festoon lighting and starlit California skies complete the scene beautifully as downtown Napa's premier rooftop experience comes to full, sparkling life. Archer's destination rooftop invites you to sip, savor and truly experience the valley on an entirely new level.

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  Fresno Chaffee Zoo

  894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728, USA

  • Spaces for 45-4,000 Guests
  • 9 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Farm
  • 11 Total Spaces

  Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a 26-acre zoological park in Fresno, California, home to nearly 2,000 animals across themed exhibits including African Adventure, Kingdoms of Asia, Zoorassic Park, and the Butterfly Garden. Founded nearly a century ago and accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the zoo has grown into one of the Central Valley's most visited cultural destinations. For private events, the zoo offers ten distinct indoor and outdoor venues — from the expansive African Adventure savanna setting of Canopy Grove to the climate-controlled Simba Room overlooking the lion exhibit. Spaces accommodate gatherings as intimate as 45 guests in the Simba Room to full zoo buyouts welcoming up to 4,000 attendees. Each rental includes full-service catering, flexible formal or casual setup, and optional "Wild Activities" such as giraffe feeding, Stingray Bay access, and the Winged Wonders Bird Show. Whether the occasion is a corporate reception, wedding celebration, family reunion, or gala dinner, Fresno Chaffee Zoo provides a setting unlike any traditional event venue — where wildlife is part of the backdrop.

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  Los Coyotes Country Club

  8888 Los Coyotes Dr, Buena Park, CA 90621, USA

  • Spaces for 90-360 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Do you fantasize of a wedding location with expansive outdoor areas and well built interiors? Do you dream of having your wedding on a gorgeous lakeside with a variety of landscaping settings for your guests to enjoy on your special day? Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park is a fantastic place to hold your dream wedding. The ceremony areas can accommodate up to 180 guests and offer a beautiful outdoor setting with flowering hibiscus and spectacular lake and fountain views, making them ideal for a country club wedding. Is it necessary to book a large wedding venue? While Los Coyotes is excellent for any size wedding, the Grand Ballroom's patio, which can accommodate up to 350 people, is ideal for a larger wedding ceremony. From an elevated vantage point, the terrace offers broad views of the groomed course. The Cypress Palm Room, which seats up to 200 people and has french doors that overlook the lake, is ideal for indoor parties or celebrations. The Grand Ballroom is encircled by floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a panoramic view, and the Mediterranean-style décor, high ceilings, recessed lighting, and soft cream hues make it easy to personalize the décor. The space can easily be partitioned to accommodate smaller parties! A fully equipped bridal suite is also available. If you're planning a wedding in the Buena Park area, make sure to contact the event staff at Los Coyotes Country Club to schedule a tour.

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