Top California Opening Party Venues
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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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Skinny's Lounge
4923 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601, USASkinny's Lounge offers event spaces for your next celebration in Los Angeles, California.
UCI Conference Center
A, 311 W Peltason Dr, Irvine, CA 92697, USA- Spaces for 70-403 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Theater
- 5 Meeting Spaces
The UCI Student Center Conference Center is a 53,680-square-foot event facility at the University of California, Irvine, open daily from 7:00 a.m. to midnight and available to both campus departments and off-campus clients. Situated in the heart of campus adjacent to Aldrich Park and the Ring Mall — the defining circular pathway connecting UCI's primary buildings — the conference center serves as the primary resource for meetings, seminars, conferences, and social events on campus. The conference center encompasses a range of configurable indoor spaces, from intimate boardrooms to a 403-seat auditorium, accommodating gatherings of all sizes. Rooms throughout the facility are equipped with built-in audiovisual technology, HDMI video support, and assistive listening devices, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. The Pacific Ballrooms alone offer over 11,000 square feet of flexible floor space with 14-to-15-foot ceilings and abundant natural light, while the Crystal Cove Auditorium features a 35-by-11-foot stage and a state-of-the-art digital projection system with cinematic surround sound. Event planning support is provided through the Student Center Event Services team, which assists with space setup, audiovisual coordination, and marketing for on-campus events.
Spring Creek Golf & Country Club
1580 Spring Creek Dr, Ripon, CA 95366, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Country Club
Spring Creek Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned country club set on 101 acres of oak-lined terrain along the Stanislaus River in Ripon, California. Established in 1965, the club sits amid ancient oak trees with panoramic views of its championship golf course, offering a relaxed and scenic backdrop for private gatherings just outside Modesto. The clubhouse hosts events of up to 200 guests across a banquet room and multiple meeting spaces. The banquet room features large portrait windows that fill the space with natural light and frame the surrounding course, with a patio deck available for pre-event cocktails overlooking the fairways. For corporate gatherings, the club's meeting rooms accommodate groups from 2 to 200, equipped with audiovisual technology and wireless internet throughout. An in-house executive chef prepares customized menus for every occasion, supported by a dedicated events team that assists with planning from vendor coordination to day-of logistics. Spring Creek hosts weddings, receptions, showers, milestone celebrations, corporate meetings, and civic events throughout the year.
Cameron Park Country Club
3201 Royal Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
Cameron Park Country Club sits in the Sierra foothills of Northern California at 1,300 feet elevation, positioned above the Sacramento Valley fog between Folsom and El Dorado Hills. The club's recently remodeled clubhouse overlooks a golf course recognized as one of Northern California's most beautiful, with sweeping views of majestic oaks and rolling fairways. The club serves as the premier wedding venue in El Dorado County, accommodating events for up to 200 guests year-round. Indoor and outdoor spaces include the Sierra Room — an upstairs dining room with panoramic golf course views and room for a buffet line or dance floor — alongside the Masters Lounge for cocktails, an outdoor deck with fire pit, an intimate Cameron Room for smaller gatherings, and a 10th Tee Ceremony Site offering valley views of the course below. An on-site wedding planner with extensive experience is available to handle as much or as little of the planning as couples prefer. The combination of scenic foothill setting, flexible event spaces, and in-house coordination has made Cameron Park Country Club a sought-after destination for weddings and private events in the greater Sacramento region.
Inn Marin and Suites
250 Entrada Dr, Novato, CA 94949, USAWeddings Now comes the fun part: planning! At Inn Marin, we will work with you and, if you have one, with your wedding coordinator to ensure that your big day is precisely as you imagined it. Our experience in handling all on-site preparations allows you and your significant other to relax and enjoy the moment while celebrating with family and friends. The Inn Marin amenities include over 1,500 square feet of total inside meeting area, as well as a five-acre outdoor garden setting that can accommodate up to 300 guests. The resort, which is centrally located and has plenty of parking, has 68 guest rooms, including four suites, for out-of-town visitors. Inn Marin is a great destination for your wedding weekend, with romantic Mission-style architecture and a lovely courtyard garden. Our goal is to fulfill your requirements while exceeding your expectations. We guarantee a wonderful experience leading up to and including your extra special day. Inn Marin, Novato, CA - Meeting Your Needs for Events, Banquets, and Conferences The Garden Room, Garden Patio, Lawn, and Pool Patio at Inn Marin can accommodate large or small gatherings. For banquets, wedding receptions, meetings, and conferences, the hotel is the ideal setting and location. You will appreciate the wonderful flow of space possibilities that will enable you to host the ideal occasion. Free Wi-Fi is available in all meeting rooms. Capacity The wide outside garden setting can accommodate up to 400 guests, with over 1,200 square feet of total indoor meeting space. Garden Room - This freshly remodeled facility has 1,200 square feet and can accommodate groups of up to 70 in a classroom format, 100 for a banquet, 140 theatre style, and 200 for a reception. Lawn Area – Open to the imagination, this unique five-acre outdoor environment features an expansive lawn that’s perfect for large events, up to 400, including corporate picnics, family reunions, team-building exercises, weddings, retreats and barbecues, to name a few. Volleyball, croquet, and other games are available in this garden setting, which also has a huge pool and hot tub. Garden Patio — With 900 square feet of space, this exquisite outdoor location can hold up to 60 people for a banquet or 90 for a reception. Business Services A Business Center on-site provides internet access as well as printing, copying, computer, and fax services. All hotel rooms and meeting rooms have complimentary Wi-Fi.
Woodland Hills Country Club
21150 Dumetz Rd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Woodland Hills Country Club is a private country club and event venue set in a quiet, tree-lined canyon on the south side of the San Fernando Valley in Woodland Hills, California. The original course was designed in 1925 by renowned architect William "Billy" Bell Sr., and the clubhouse and social spaces have been refreshed to offer a comfortable, modern setting for gatherings of all kinds. The club offers over 20,000 square feet of connected indoor and outdoor private event space. Primary event venues include the Terrace Ballroom — an indoor space featuring a granite-topped bar, ambient lighting, and a permanent stage, renovated in summer 2023 — alongside The Garden, an outdoor lawn ceremony space with a gazebo and panoramic valley views. Additional spaces include the Heights Lounge, Heights Patio, and Sunset Room, which serve cocktail hours, pre-dinner gatherings, and intimate rehearsal dinners. All food and beverage is provided in-house, led by Executive Chef Alfie Salvatierra. Events are coordinated by Rebecca Bauman, Director of Events, who guides planning from the initial inquiry through event completion.
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum-Waterfront Weddings
113 Harbor Way #190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA- Spaces for 12-350 Guests
- 4 Museums
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 4 Total Spaces
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is a waterfront event venue and working museum situated in the heart of the Santa Barbara Harbor, at 113 Harbor Way. Dedicated to preserving and celebrating the coastal and maritime history of the Santa Barbara Channel, SBMM offers a distinctive setting where sweeping views of the harbor, ocean, and Riviera form the backdrop for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. Four rental spaces accommodate events of a wide range of sizes, from intimate gatherings of 12 in the fourth-floor Crow's Nest to full-museum buyouts that seat up to 150 and welcome as many as 250 standing guests. The main floor and mezzanine anchor the full museum experience, while the Upper Patio — available exclusively for evening events — offers open-air harbor views. The Munger Theater seats up to 60 guests in a dedicated screening and lecture configuration. All rentals include tables, chairs, and A/V equipment, and the museum permits guests to bring their own caterer or alcohol with no corkage fee, subject to SBMM catering and licensing policies. Rental availability spans from 8:00 a.m. to midnight.
John And Vinny's
11938 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USAJohn And Vinny's offers event spaces for your next celebration in Los Angeles, California.
Auburn Valley Golf Club
8800 Auburn Valley Rd, Auburn, CA 95602, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Auburn Valley Golf & Events Center sits on 8800 Auburn Valley Road in the Sierra Foothills of Gold Country, about 35 miles northeast of Sacramento. Established in 1960, the semi-private club has long been known as the "Hidden Jewel" of the Auburn foothills, offering an 18-hole championship course alongside a full-service event facility. The venue accommodates both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions, with banquet facilities serving up to 250 guests. A full restaurant and bar on-site supports event catering, and the club's golf course, driving range, and putting green provide a scenic backdrop for gatherings. The events team coordinates weddings, banquets, birthday parties, and private celebrations.
Diamond Banquet Hall & Catering
10 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA 94621, USA- Spaces for 350 Guests
Diamond Banquet Hall & Catering is a full-service event venue located at 10 Hegenberger Road in Oakland, California. The hall is designed to host a wide range of celebrations — from weddings, quinceañeras, and bar mitzvahs to birthday parties, graduation parties, family reunions, holiday gatherings, and corporate meetings. The banquet hall features a spacious main hall with elegant chandelier lighting, a dedicated dancing area, and a flexible layout that supports a variety of table configurations and décor arrangements. In-house catering is available, with chefs experienced in Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, Pakistani, Indian, and international cuisines. Services include buffet setup, linen, decorations, fruit and candy displays, wait staff, cleanup, and on-site parking.
MGM Banquet Hall
119 S Kenwood St, Glendale, CA 91205, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
MGM Banquet Hall is a full-service event venue located at 119 S. Kenwood St. in Glendale, California. Operating since 1980, the hall has built a long-standing reputation as one of the area's go-to destinations for weddings, quinceaneras, christenings, birthday parties, corporate events, graduation parties, and holiday celebrations. The venue's main hall spans over 6,000 square feet and accommodates up to 300 guests. The space features a large dance floor and has undergone recent renovations to refresh both its exterior and interior. A professional service staff works alongside each event to ensure a smooth experience, and management can connect clients with trusted vendors for décor, florals, and entertainment.
Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607, USAYoshie Akiba, the creator and namesake of Yoshie's, opened a tiny sushi bar in North Berkeley in 1972 with her two best friends Kaz Kajimura, a journalist and carpenter, and Hiroyuki Hori, a painter and Japanese cook. Yoshi's acquired a reputation as the Bay Area's top site for superb Japanese cuisine and jazz music over the following 40 years, becoming one of the world's most regarded jazz venues. Yoshi's is now a 17,000-square-foot award-winning 310-seat live performance venue with a state-of-the-art sound system and design in the middle of Oakland's Jack London Square. The theater has broadened its focus to encompass larger genres suitable for a variety of musical interests under the direction of current Artistic Director Daniel Grujic. ENKAI ROOM Private dining room, also perfect for presentations and corporate events. Simple & elegant, the Enkai Room features a wireless microphone and a projector/screen (available for rent). Capacity: 60-90 guests CLAREMONT ROOM Join us in our newly renovated Claremont Room, which pays homage to our humble beginnings as a North Berkeley jazz venue and sushi bar. The ideal location for a private event up to 80 guests. Capacity: 70-80 guests WAI-WAI ROOM Comfortable and sophisticated, the Wai-Wai Room provides an open view to the restaurant, with combined seating of chairs and banquettes. Max Capacity: 24 guests MAIN DINING ROOM Perfect for weddings and private events of up to 80 guests, the Main Dining Room is located along with the restaurant's full-length windows and provides a full view of the outdoors. Capacity: 80-90 guests SUSHI BAR Seating at the Sushi Bar is a favorite for sushi & sashimi fanatics! Book the sushi bar for your party and see our Chefs creating the most amazing rolls and sashimi combos right in front of you. When booked exclusively for your party, the Sushi Lovers Menu is a must-try. Capacity: 10-18 guests SEMI-PRIVATE DINING Semi-private areas can be created with our shoji screens placed in the Main Dining Room. Capacity: 10-30 guests DINNER AND SHOW PACKAGE We recommend that parties of any size enhance their experience by coupling dinner with one of the nightly performances in the Live Performance Venue. Our staff will reserve premium seats for dinners. Capacity: 20-300 guests LUNCHEONS, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS Yoshi’s Oakland is ideal for private events at lunchtime; bring the ‘private’ experience to a different level by having our restaurant open exclusively for your group. Capacity: 20-300 guests
Hotel Caza
1300 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USAHotel Caza offers event spaces for your next celebration in San Francisco, California.
Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf
555 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco is a boutique hotel set in the heart of San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, steps from Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and The Embarcadero. The five-story red-brick building features arched windows and an industrial-meets-seaside interior, with 316 nautically themed guest rooms and suites overlooking the wharf and surrounding waterfront district. For private events, the hotel offers more than 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The Presidio Ballroom is a flexible gathering space featuring a fireplace and skylights; it can be divided into three separate rooms to suit gatherings of varying sizes. The North Point Lounge is designed for conferences and cocktail receptions and is equipped with the latest audiovisual technology. In-house catering with customizable menus and dedicated event support are available for all functions. The property also features Brick & Beam, a restaurant serving local culinary favorites and craft cocktails, along with a heated outdoor pool and hot tub.