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  Highland Dell Lodge

  21050 River Blvd, Monte Rio, CA 95462, USA

  • Spaces for 130 Guests

  Highland Dell Lodge & Events Center sits along the Russian River in Monte Rio, Sonoma County, surrounded by century-old redwood trees. Built in 1906, the property has operated continuously under the same name and has been recognized as a historic landmark — the only lodging facility in the Russian River area to hold that distinction while retaining its original identity through multiple reconstructions. The lodge offers a flexible events center well-suited to weddings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations. The venue's spaces include a riverside ballroom, intimate dining areas, an outdoor deck with panoramic river views, and a bar and cocktail lounge. A full-service restaurant and bar, on-site accommodations with river-view guest rooms, and an experienced event planning team round out the offering.

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  Starbright Theater

  1770 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, USA

  • Spaces for 142-144 Guests
  • 1 Theater

  Starbright Theater is a fully equipped performing arts venue in Campbell, California, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The theater seats 142 guests and is available for a wide range of events, including plays, musicals, concerts, dance performances, ballet recitals, film festivals, independent film screenings, corporate meetings, seminars, lectures, and more. The space features professional-grade production capabilities throughout — a built-in lighting system, full sound system, and digital projection system are available for rental, alongside experienced technical staff including a venue manager, lighting technician, and sound engineer. The fully enclosed soundstage provides a quiet environment with overhead rigging, trap doors, and scenic automation. Optional equipment such as wireless microphones (16 available), followspots, a Yamaha Clavinova piano, and hazer equipment can be added to any rental. Starbright Theater offers both community/non-profit and standard rental rates, with packages available by the hour with a six-hour minimum. Tours are available by appointment.

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  San Jose City Hall

  200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

  • Spaces for 300-350 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Landmark

  The San José City Hall can accommodate a wide range of activities, meetings, and special events. Discover our facility by activity type or location. Non-religious legal marriage ceremonies performed by a government official or registrar are known as civil wedding services. Wedding ceremonies are not presided over by officiants or registrars in the city of San José. Couples can either bring their own officiant or plan a time with the County of Santa Clara to have a designated officiant offered to them for their wedding ceremony at City Hall. The Rotunda at City Hall in San José can be used for wedding ceremonies and/or parties. The building is a modern architectural marvel, standing 110 feet tall and featuring terrazzo flooring and glass walls that let in plenty of natural light. The structure is like a blank canvas, ready to be painted with any wedding theme. San José City Hall is a contemporary design with light-filled chambers and broad expanses of metal, stone, and glass that serve as a modern backdrop to the great outdoor plazas. The free-standing 10-story glass rotunda attracts visitors' attention.

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  VASA San Diego

  3094 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  A range of amazing venue facilities and features are available at our all-inclusive party venue in the heart of San Diego's North Park district, making it the ideal location for hosting a memorable event. Contact us now to learn more. Since our banquet hall offers a variety of features and services that will appeal to you and your guests and help to make your event an affair to remember, it is an excellent location for a wedding, quinceanera, military ball, or workplace holiday party. VASA San Diego offers affordable all-inclusive party packages that won't break the bank, in addition to providing a spectacular wedding and party venue. Contact us now to learn more. We have decades of combined expertise in the event industry, and we are committed to assisting you in creating the party of your dreams for you and your guests. Make the most of your flexibility to create the event of your dreams. A total of 5,000 square feet of open space is available for you to use in order to plan your perfect gathering. Do you wish to eat in the fresh air? Dinner parties, cocktail hours, wedding ceremonies, and a variety of other gatherings can be held in our beautiful garden setting. Our private lounge is the perfect place for honorary guests to unwind and refresh themselves between meetings. This space can be utilized for a variety of tasks, such as a preparation area.

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  Coronado Cays Yacht Club

  30 N Caribe Cay Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Boat

  Coronado Cays Yacht Club is a waterfront wedding location in Coronado, California, that sits immediately on the calm waters of San Diego Bay. This nautically gorgeous venue boasts panoramic views and a picture-perfect backdrop, making for an unforgettable celebration for you and your guests. Small and large-scale events can be held in the venue's private event areas. Coronado Cays Yacht Club can accommodate any size event, from a modest gathering of friends and family to a lavish party with up to 250 guests. Small and large-scale events can be held in the venue's private event areas. Coronado Cays Yacht Club can accommodate any size event, from a modest gathering of friends and family to a lavish party with up to 250 guests. There's so much more to it than just breathtaking sights... One of the best things about CCYC is that we do so much of the hard labor, in addition to the vistas, service, and incredible food. We set up and outfit all of our tables for you, as well as the ceremony space, and we don't charge you any setup or cleanup costs. We mean it when we say "everything is included." All staff for the big day is included in the fee, as well as tables, chairs, a wedding arch, napkins, linens, silverware, glassware, and flatware, free parking, and free use of prep rooms the day before, day of, and day after. With customized event services and excellent catering and bar services, our club is the perfect place for an overall great day. The other services we offer include: Bridal suite; Event rentals including PA services and games packages; Coordination with outside vendors; Wireless internet and pet friendly environment; Liability insurance

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  Hyatt Regency Valencia

  24500 Town Center Dr, Valencia, CA 91355, USA

  • Spaces for 150-375 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  If you need to find that perfect venue for an event, take a close look at Hyatt Regency Valencia. We have the largest and most versatile meeting space in Valencia for your banquet, wedding reception, corporate function or private family gathering. Creating the indoor or outdoor atmosphere you desire is what we do. And our innovative Valencia catering team delights with unique selections you won’t find anywhere else. So count on our professional meeting planners who have the experience detailing all types of parties for all types of people.

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  The Lakehouse San Marcos

  1025 La Bonita Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA

  At Lakehouse Hotel & Resort, elevate your social or business meeting. For anything from incentive vacations to sales conferences, birthday parties to Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, choose from a variety of event spaces. Our lakeside resort and golf club, which is located outside the box, is a creative option for any San Diego meeting or event. Impressive gathering areas and reduced accommodation rates are available to attendees. The event rooms at Lakehouse Hotel & Resort and St. Mark Golf Club provide striking backgrounds for all kinds of gatherings as they are surrounded by 200 acres of tranquil golf course and lake vistas. In North San Diego County, close to Carlsbad and the beaches, choose from our entire selection of exquisitely furnished indoor and outdoor event locations. All events are enhanced by fine catering services and expert event planning services, which are offered in addition to the over 39,000 square feet of modern conference center facilities and magnificent settings for weddings and social gatherings.

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  Seven Sycamores Ranch

  32988 Rd 164, Ivanhoe, CA 93235, USA

  • Spaces for 100-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Historic Seven Sycamores Ranch is a wedding and special events venue situated on a historic California ranch property dating to 1927, located in Ivanhoe in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. Set amid magnificent sycamore trees, charming barns, and well-manicured gardens, the venue blends historical character with modern comfort — offering a picturesque landscape that serves as a backdrop for ceremonies, receptions, and private celebrations. Two distinct event spaces anchor the property. The Garden is an outdoor setting featuring fountains, natural granite walkways, orange groves, mandarin trees, a classic white pergola, a fire pit lounge, and a gazebo — accommodating up to 100 guests. The Glass Barn offers indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options for up to 200 guests, with the snowcapped Sierra Nevada Mountains as a backdrop; the space is equipped with a built-in bar, heating, and air conditioning for year-round events. Venue rentals include farmhouse tables, chairs, event staff, luxury restrooms, and parking. Onsite accommodations are available through the Hummingbird Cottage, a three-bedroom farmhouse that sleeps up to 10 guests.

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  The Palm Garden Hotel

  495 N Ventu Park Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, USA

  • Spaces for 300-400 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Thousand Oaks Meeting Room with a Wide Range of Options An imposing setting for any meeting, conference, or corporate event is provided by the hotel. A party or corporate event in Thousand Oaks is something to look forward to. We understand how hectic social schedules can be, so don't worry - we're here to assist you! We will stimulate your creative taste and give an unrivaled experience with newly refurbished facilities, a personal concierge for your event, all-day refreshment service, wireless internet, audio-visual equipment, recessed music systems, dimmable lighting, and plenty of free parking. The tiny Palm Garden Hotel, located in the center of Thousand Oaks, offers a serene garden-style setting less than an hour from Malibu, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills, among other popular destinations. A memorable sales meeting, training seminar, product roll-out or awards celebration and supper will leave a lasting impression on your colleagues and clients. There are seven unique indoor and outdoor settings in our freshly refurbished 12,000 square foot property, which has been recently remodeled. The Palm Garden Hotel is ideally located for business travelers attending meetings in Thousand Oaks and Ventura County, with convenient access to major organizations such as Amgen, Baxter, Sage Publications, the Chamber of Commerce, and California Lutheran University. Ask about the additional services we provide to our executives on their business visits by contacting us.

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  Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast

  581 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, USA

  • Spaces for 130 Guests

  Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast is a five-acre hillside estate in Placerville, California, set in the Sierra Nevada Foothills amid landscaped gardens, ponds, streams, and waterfalls. The property sits above the Coloma/Lotus Valley, offering panoramic views of the American River canyon — a setting that draws couples planning intimate elopements and small celebrations alongside guests seeking a romantic retreat. The estate grounds serve as the primary event setting, accommodating ceremonies and receptions for up to 20 guests on the lawn and garden areas. Architectural columns, art, and antiques frame outdoor spaces designed for photography and celebration. A lagoon with a cascading waterfall and sandy beach, multiple garden sitting areas, and valley-view terraces extend the usable event footprint across the property. Kathleen Ash founded the bed and breakfast in 2005 after recognizing the five-acre property as an experience worth sharing. In addition to events, the estate offers five guest rooms and suites — most with valley views — along with daily locally sourced breakfast service. The venue sits within half a mile of several El Dorado County wineries and breweries.

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  Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

  6001 La Madrona Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95060, USA

  • Spaces for 150-250 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Host indoor-outdoor events with redwood forest views. We have ballrooms with space for up to 300 guests, a picturesque patio, and a private dining room. Our expert planners are on hand to assist with catering, A/V, and any special requests.

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  The Oakland Asian Cultural Center

  388 9th St #290, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

  • Spaces for 12-385 Guests
  • 1 Theater
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) is a 15,000-square-foot cultural venue located in Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Oakland's Chinatown neighborhood. Founded in 1984 and operating in its current facility since 1996, OACC builds community through Asian and Pacific Islander arts and cultural programming — offering event spaces available for private rental alongside its ongoing exhibitions, performances, and educational offerings. Six distinct spaces accommodate gatherings of varying sizes and formats. The 3,180-square-foot Auditorium, with its raised stage, professional theater lighting, full sound system, and two dressing rooms, hosts banquets for up to 162 guests or theater-style events for 275. Conference Rooms 4 and 5 can be opened into a combined 1,760-square-foot meeting hall for up to 100 attendees, while the smaller Conference Rooms 2 and 3 serve intimate gatherings of up to 20. A 825-square-foot Dance Studio with hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and large southeast-facing windows rounds out the offerings, along with a 1,488-square-foot Lobby suitable for receptions of up to 85 guests. The facility is ADA accessible, located adjacent to a parking garage, and provides catering coordination through its commercial kitchen. Events professionals and nonprofits are welcome, with discounted rates available for certain users.

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  Los Angeles River Center & Gardens

  570 W Ave 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA

  • 1 Outdoor

  It's like receiving an unexpected surprise when you visit the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens. This stunning event property, only minutes from downtown Los Angeles and right over the Los Angeles River, will fit many a bride's fantasy wedding destination. The Center is a well-kept secret, concealed behind ivy-covered walls. The entry is marked by a broad, circular brick driveway with a spreading ficus tree in the center, and the first look of the fountains, flowers, and serenity within is through the arched, wrought-iron gate. The courtyard at the entrance is a lovely way to begin your visit to the Center, but the carved wooden doors in the back soon draw you into the Main Courtyard, which is the perfect setting for a special occasion. The arcaded terraces of the Center's buildings surround the multi-level plaza on three sides. The breeze rustles the pepper trees, as roses, agapanthus, and daylilies soak up the sun in the beds. A three-tiered fountain sits in the midst of a tiled reflecting pool, surrounded on all four sides by terra cotta pots filled with flowers. An arched gateway in a stucco wall leads from the Main courtyard to the San Fernando Courtyard, another spacious patio with an adjoining lawn. This patio is dappled in shade and has a calm dignity thanks to a great old ficus tree. The lawn, which is surrounded by tree-lined walls, is frequently utilized for ceremonies, while the patio can be used for meals or dancing. The San Fernando Courtyard is its own private little universe, bordered on one side by the California Building and on the other three by high walls. The California Building is used for indoor events and major meetings. A Mexican-tile floor, arched windows, and a large, peaked roof flood the main event space with natural light. Tables and chairs are arranged beneath the skylight, with additional sitting accessible on the second-story walkway that circles the area. Smaller meetings and conferences can be held in the Los Feliz Room.

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  Berkeley City Club

  2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

  • 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.

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  Basalt Napa

  790 Main St, Napa, CA 94559, USA

  • Spaces for 20-200 Guests
  • 4 Restaurants

  Welcome to our table, where you can enjoy seasonal fare as well as killer cocktails and an atmosphere that is elegantly relaxed in the style of Napa wine country. There are no pretenses, just delicious food and drink. ARE YOU PLANNING A CELEBRATION OR A SPECIAL EVENT? WITH OUR DELICIOUS MENUS AND BEAUTIFUL SPACE, BASALT CAN BE YOUR HOST. If you're planning a gathering, we have a range of locations available, from our fully-closeable private dining room, which has floor to ceiling windows overlooking our patio and the Napa River, to a wrap-around patio complete with a fire pit to our main dining room, bar, and lounge. Basalt is Napa's location of choice for any occasion, whether you are dining in the center of the restaurant, enjoying a four-course dinner with wine pairings, celebrating with family over brunch and mimosas, or hosting a cocktail reception with friends and close ones.

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  El Camino Country Club

  3202 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA

  • Spaces for 40-230 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 4 Total Spaces

  The lush green fairways of the classic El Camino Country Club, located just north of San Diego, are the ideal setting for your wedding in Oceanside, California. This stunning venue, which is surrounded by towering eucalyptus and Monterey pines, is an ideal setting for wedding receptions and ceremonies. El Camino Country Club is a place where luxury and elegance reign supreme. The grounds, as you'd expect, are immaculately maintained, with beautiful floral landscaping throughout the property. The rolling hills that surround the course provide a beautiful backdrop for the many wedding ceremonies that we host here each year, and we are confident that El Camino will be the perfect setting for your special day as well. Guests will be able to take in the breathtaking scenery while watching you exchange vows under the beautiful gazebo. In the light and sunny Garden Room, with access to the adjoining patio, cocktail receptions and formal dinners can be held, while formal dinners can be served in the regal Main Dining Room, which provides lovely views for you and your guests, creating an ideal setting for your special day.

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  Santa Barbara Oasis by Kathy Ireland Weddings

  Montecito, CA 93108, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests

  Santa Barbara Oasis by kathy ireland Weddings is a Tuscan-style luxury estate set on 2.5 acres in Montecito, California. Surrounded by mature trees and manicured gardens, the private property features a courtyard, a formal pool, and a covered pavilion — all framing a backdrop of warm California sunsets that have become a signature of the estate's evening events. The downstairs of the main residence is available for weddings and private events, offering a fully equipped kitchen, formal dining room, spacious entertainment room, and five bathrooms. Separate private spaces allow the wedding party to prepare in complete privacy — the couple and their attendants each have dedicated rooms, with additional rooms serving as lounge areas for guests throughout the event. kathy ireland Weddings has operated the property as part of a portfolio of luxury destination estates and retreats, hosting ceremonies in the lush gardens, cocktail hours in the courtyard, and receptions poolside.

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  Olympia's Valley Estate

  1051 Walker Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

  • Spaces for 190 Guests
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Olympia's Valley is a family-run farm dedicated to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with over 2,000 acres of land and a breathtaking backdrop. Beautiful vistas and great service will make your wedding, rehearsal dinner, or birthday party a success. You're looking for the ideal location for your wedding reception? Olympia's Valley is the ideal setting for any type of party, thanks to its wide property, private ambience, and Sonoma County canvas just ready to be altered. Your event will be a perfect success and an amazing time at Olympia's Valley, whether it is a Mitzvah, wedding, corporate gathering, or birthday party. OLYMPIA NONELLA TRESCH WAS FIFTY YEARS OLD WHEN SHE AND HER FAMILY TRAVELLED TO THIS VALLEY IN A HORSE DRAWN SPRINGBOARD WAGON WITH TWO HOLSTEIN DAIRY COWS TIED BEHIND IT IN 1905. COWS ARE STILL MILKED TWICE A DAY OVER 100 YEARS LATER, AND THE FARM HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ORGANIC APPLE ORCHARDS ON OVER 2,000 ACRES OF LAND. JOE TRESCH, OLYMPIA'S GRANDSON, OWNS AND MANAGES THE FARM WITH HIS WIFE, KATHY, WHO ALSO TENDS THE ORCHARDS. JOEY, LINDSAY, AND LYDIA, THEIR THREE CHILDREN, ALL WORK ON THE FARM.

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  Preservation Park

  1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Preservation Park is a collection of 16 turn-of-the-century Victorian buildings set in the heart of downtown Oakland, California, two blocks from the 12th Street/City Center BART station. The park traces its roots to the 1870s, when the site flourished as an upscale residential neighborhood of elaborate Victorian homes. By the 1970s, many structures had fallen into disrepair and a proposed freeway threatened what remained. The City of Oakland responded with a public-private partnership that relocated endangered buildings and restored them for commercial use — preserving the facades, period-appropriate landscaping, Victorian-era park benches, and street lamps that define the property today. Together, the buildings offer 55,604 rentable square feet of space for weddings, corporate events, nonprofit gatherings, private celebrations, and meetings. Managed by the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC), Preservation Park brings together historic architectural character and modern event amenities in a setting that has earned praise for its scenery, natural light, and photogenic backdrops throughout the Oakland community.

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  The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

  1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA

  • Spaces for 80 Guests
  • 2 Museums
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a 78-acre living sanctuary in Mission Canyon, dedicated exclusively to California native plants since its founding in 1926. Set against the backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the garden encompasses miles of winding trails, a historic redwood grove, creek crossings, and sweeping views of the ocean, mountains, and meadows — offering a setting unlike any conventional event venue in the region. For private events, the garden accommodates gatherings of up to 80 guests across several distinctive spaces, including the Pritzlaff Conservation Center — with its deck, patio, and lawn — the historic Blaksley Library, and a gallery and various terraces situated throughout the grounds. The intimate capacity reflects the garden's commitment to protecting its living plant collection while providing guests with an immersive natural environment. The events team specializes in ceremonies and receptions, corporate retreats, birthday celebrations, cocktail parties, and rehearsal dinners. Every gathering unfolds among nationally recognized collections of native flora, making Santa Barbara Botanic Garden a uniquely meaningful backdrop for milestones large and small.

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