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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in California. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal California venue has never been easier.
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Richmond Country Club
1 Markovich Ln, Richmond, CA 94806, USAYour Dream Wedding in the Bay Area Yes. You CAN afford a Bay Area wedding or event. Your wedding day, quinceanera, or bar/bat mitzvah will be stress-free and pleasurable. Our event planning staff will work with you to create the experience of your dreams, whether it is opulent or laid-back. Our location can hold up to 300 people while staying flexible for smaller groups. We have an outside event space that is ideal for summertime gatherings or children's parties. We can create a tent event for you if you want to enjoy a party beneath the sky. The Tudor-style clubhouse of the Richmond Country Club is warm and inviting, with large windows that allow you to take in the beauty of our surrounds. Our patio area overlooks the first tee and is adjacent to an L-shaped dining area that can accommodate up to 200 people for dinner. Our master chef will collaborate with you to create the ideal dinner. Richmond Country Club offers a complete wedding package that includes a wedding coordinator, linens, sound, cuisine, and a full bar with a huge wine selection. Alternatively, you can pick and choose from our services to suit your preferences and budget. Corporate Meetings & Banquets Richmond Country Club has the knowledge, key features, and extra frills to organize a meeting for twenty, a company retreat, or an awards supper for two hundred guests. Our clubhouse includes over 4,500 square feet of space, including private conference rooms, scenic views, and a patio with patio heaters. Our catering event staff takes delight in adhering to your every need and whim, right down to the smallest of details. Visit us ahead of time. To discuss and plan your unique occasion, meet with our Food and Beverage manager.
Faz Oakland Restaurant and Catering
1111 Broadway, 1111 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort
6450 Elwood Rd, Sanger, CA 93657, USA- Spaces for 60-600 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 5 Total Spaces
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort is an all-inclusive resort and conference center nestled on 75 acres of mature oak and sycamore groves in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Sanger, California — roughly 30 minutes east of Fresno. Operating since 1967, the family-owned property accommodates a wide range of gatherings, from corporate retreats and school trips to weddings, family reunions, and holiday parties. The resort offers multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces suited to groups of varying sizes. The Legacy Lodge Reception Hall features double glass doors and windows with views of the lake and ceremony garden, while the Lakeshore Lodge overlooks Dalton Pond with a connected outdoor patio at the water's edge. The Lakeview Wedding Garden provides an open-air ceremony setting with lake views, a white balustrade arbor, and a cobblestone walkway. In-house catering, bar service, event planning, and overnight accommodations with foothills views round out the all-inclusive experience, with on-site recreational activities — including horseback riding, go-karts, archery, and ziplining — available to guests staying on property.
Pearson Ranch
1018 W Teapot Dome Ave, Porterville, CA 93257, USAFresh Pearson Ranch, LOVE® brand Oranges, or LEMONS are now available for your wedding or special occasion! Imagine having a centerpiece or display table with stunning, "eye-catching" hand-picked, delectable California Oranges or Lemons. Allow Pearson Ranch to assist you in creating an elegant look for table centerpieces for weddings, anniversaries, important business luncheons, or any other special event, whether you want to use oranges or lemons as part of a display that packs a sophisticated and memorable "touch" or you are creating an elegant look for table centerpieces for weddings, anniversaries, important business luncheons, or any other special event. Remember that if you want fresh California Oranges or Lemons as part of your reception table centerpieces, you should work with a company that is still small enough to care about your special day, and one that specializes in beautiful citrus. We have done it before, and we can always assist you! After all, you understand what true love entails. Here is one customer's response to Pearson Ranch's customer service and products for her daughter's wedding: "Thank you so very much for all your suggestions in helping me choose items for the hotel goody bags for my daughter's wedding in San Francisco recently. Your patience and kindness were above and beyond the call of duty -- and your products were delicious! The Valencias, the pistachios, the grape juice... just wonderful! (I know, because we kept some for ourselves! Yum!) You certainly put this nervous mother-of-the-bride from NY (planning a CA wedding) at ease with your calm assurance, and I am very grateful. I will certainly recommend Pearson Ranch in the future!"
Clunie Community Center
601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA- Spaces for 170 Guests
Clunie Community Center occupies a three-story Art Deco brick building within McKinley Park in Sacramento, California. Built in the 1930s, the center welcomes visitors through a lobby finished with period-appropriate architectural detail, and an elevator provides access to all three floors. The main event space is a 2,800-square-foot auditorium on the ground floor, featuring hardwood floors, chandeliers, and a built-in stage with stage lighting. An adjoining warming kitchen with commercial stainless steel appliances — including warming ovens, an ice maker, and a refrigerator — is available as an add-on for catering use. Three carpeted meeting rooms on the upper floors offer flexible space for smaller gatherings: the East Sacramento Room on the mezzanine level, and Rooms B and C on the top floor, which can be rented individually or combined. The center is available for weddings, banquets, dances, performances, recitals, conferences, and nonprofit events. All rooms are equipped with heating and air conditioning, and WiFi is available throughout the facility. Clunie Community Center is operated by the City of Sacramento's Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment department.
Le Colonial Restaurant
20 Cosmo Pl, San Francisco, CA 94109, USAPrivate Party Transform your next occasion into an exotic paradise from a bygone era. Indulge your visitors in the timeless splendor of French Colonial Vietnam in the 1920s. Escape typical settings and treat your entire group to the tranquillity of the outside patio, the romantic candlelit lounge, or any of the four private dining rooms while enjoying Le Colonial's fusion flavors. Allow our event coordinating staff to create an amazing celebration that will be remembered for years to come, whether it is an elaborate wedding or rehearsal dinner, a business luncheon or corporate gathering. We look forward to collaborating with you to create the perfect backdrop for your special occasion, and we can assist you with entertainment, audio visual equipment, and flower arrangements. Cosmo Room The Cosmo Room is located upstairs adjacent to the lounge. It is a private room with a full bar, 5-disc CD sound system with iPod hook-up and its own coat room. Seated dinner: 20-50 Buffet dinner: 40 Stand-up reception: 80 Captain’s Cabin The Captain’s Cabin is located adjacent to the main dining room on the bottom floor. Arrangements can be made for a satellite bar of wine, beer and premium water and/or cocktail service. Seated dinner: 40-90 Back of Captain’s Cabin The back of the Captain’s Cabin is a semi-private space enclosed by luxurious floor-to-ceiling red velvet curtains. Arrangements can be made for a satellite bar of wine, beer and premium water and/or cocktail service. Seated dinner: 10-30, with space for a reception Front of Captain’s Cabin The front of the Captain’s Cabin is a semi-private space that ends with striking red velvet curtains toward the back. Arrangements can be made for a satellite bar of wine, beer and premium water and/or cocktail service. Seated dinner: 30-50 Lounge The lounge, located on the second level of the restaurant, features a long mahogany (full) bar, comfortable rattan couches and low wooden coffee tables, continues the decorative theme and is available to be rented in its entirety or in sections. The space is ideal for featuring live entertainment such as a band or DJ. Seated dinner: up to 120, with space for a reception Reception: 250 (entire lounge) or 30-100 for a section of the lounge Veranda The veranda is separated from the rest of the lounge by French doors that open onto a heated patio overlooking the tiled promenade which leads into the restaurant. Any event held on the veranda must end by 10:00 pm due to local city ordinance. Seated dinner: 20 Reception: 25
The CARD Center
545 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA- Spaces for 25-200 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 3 Event Spaces
- 3 Total Spaces
The CARD Community Center and Creekside Rose Garden is a 12,337-square-foot event facility situated adjacent to Bidwell Park in Chico, California. Operated by the Chico Area Recreation and Park District, the venue offers both indoor and outdoor settings that make it a flexible choice for weddings, receptions, and community gatherings. The centerpiece is the Creekside Rose Garden, an outdoor and indoor reception space surrounded by more than 200 roses that accommodates up to 200 guests. A wood-floored multi-purpose hall serves as the main indoor space, supported by a caterer's kitchen, tables, chairs, and a PA system. Two smaller rooms — the Jeff Carter Room and the Arts & Crafts Room — add meeting and breakout capacity for groups ranging from 25 to 60. All wedding and event packages include the support of event attendants who handle setup, clearing of tables and chairs, ongoing maintenance, and post-event cleanup. The combination of park-adjacent grounds, rose garden views, and full-service staffing makes the CARD Community Center a practical and scenic option for events of all kinds.
Sbragia Family Vineyards, a Milestone property
9990 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville, CA 95441, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
Big League Dreams, Redding
20155 Viking Way, Redding, CA 96003, USA- Spaces for 800 Guests
Big League Dreams Sports Park in Redding, California, opened in 2004 and brings the feel of iconic professional ballparks to Northern California. The facility features scaled-down replicas of Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, and Yankee Stadium, giving players and guests an unmistakable sense of big-league atmosphere on each of its fields. The park hosts a full calendar of adult and youth sports leagues — including slo-pitch softball, youth baseball, youth fastpitch, indoor soccer, roller hockey, sand volleyball, and flag football — as well as tournaments year-round. Beyond league play, Big League Dreams Redding offers a 20,000-square-foot indoor pavilion available for cheerleading and dance competitions, corporate events, and private parties. On-site amenities include Stadium Club restaurants serving a wide variety of food and beverages, stadium-style seating, eight batting cages, and a kids' playground area. The facility is located at 20155 Viking Way in Redding, CA.
Pala Casino Spa & Resort
11154 CA-76, Pala, CA 92059, USA- Spaces for 2,000 Guests
- 1 Resort
- 1 Theater
Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort is a full-scale gaming, entertainment, and hospitality destination situated on the Pala Indian Reservation in northern San Diego County, accessible via I-5, I-15, and Highway 76. Owned and operated by the Pala Band of Mission Indians — comprised of the Cupeño and Luiseño peoples — the resort opened in April 2001 and has grown over 25 years into one of Southern California's premier event destinations, earning the AAA Four-Diamond Award for 15 consecutive years. The resort features a Las Vegas-style casino, nine restaurants, two lounges, a luxury hotel, five pools, two hot tubs, and 14 cabanas. For live events and private gatherings, Pala offers its indoor 2,000-seat Pala Events Center and the outdoor Starlight Theater, accommodating everything from concerts and headline entertainment to corporate events and private celebrations.
Riffles Resort
4488 Pacific Heights Rd, Oroville, CA 95965, USA- Spaces for 275-400 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Waterfront
- 1 Park
Riffles Resort sits on more than 7 acres of private parkland along the Feather River in Oroville, California — an outdoor setting defined by mature trees, open grass, and direct river access. The property has established itself as an event destination for couples and groups seeking a natural riverside backdrop without the restrictions typical of indoor venues. The grounds accommodate up to 275 guests and include a high-heat reduction shade canopy outfitted with twinkle lighting for evening events, along with tables and chairs, refrigeration, an ice machine, bathrooms, parking, and electrical power. Outside catering is permitted, and the venue extends free consultations to prospective clients. The open-canvas format gives event hosts broad flexibility over layout, style, and vendor selection.
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA- Spaces for 39-75 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Art Gallery
Red Poppy Art House is a 650-square-foot multidisciplinary arts venue occupying a storefront corner at 23rd and Folsom in San Francisco's Mission District. Founded in 2003, the space carries a charm likened to an old-world café crossed with a painter's studio and living room — a character built into the bones of what was once a painter's living quarters. The venue hosts over 150 diverse performances, exhibitions, workshops, and artist residencies each year, drawing musicians, poets, dancers, and visual artists from across the Bay Area and internationally. For private events, the space accommodates up to 39 seated or 49 standing guests, making it well suited for intimate wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, and company gatherings. A French-made Pleyel upright piano, quality sound equipment, natural light, and cozy nooks throughout the room give each event a warmth that larger venues rarely match.
Izakaya Osen
2903 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USAIzakaya Osen offers event spaces for your next celebration in Los Angeles, California.
Dodasa Ranch
5059 Carol Ln, Valley Springs, CA 95252, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Dodasa Ranch is a destination wedding venue and guest ranch set in the Sierra-Nevada foothills of Calaveras County, California — approximately 60 miles south of Sacramento and 23 miles west of Jackson, surrounded by rolling hills, California oaks, and peaceful ponds. The property hosts multi-day celebration weekends that begin Friday evening and conclude with a farewell brunch Sunday morning. The covered Pavilion Barn accommodates up to 150 guests and features a massive stone fireplace, wrought iron and crystal chandeliers, custom wood farm tables, and wooden barn doors that enclose the space during cooler months. Ceremonies take place outdoors beneath ancient oak trees, overlooking ponds, or on open grassy fields. Ten on-site sleeping cabins provide overnight accommodations for up to 50 guests, including a dedicated honeymoon cabin. Packages include in-house catering, tables, chairs, linens, day-of coordination, setup and cleanup, and on-site lodging. Ranch activities available to guests include fishing, kayaking and paddle-boating on the pond, horseshoes, clay target shooting, wagon rides, and a petting zoo.