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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The Estate Yountville
6481 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599, USA- Spaces for 130-700 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 1 Event Space
Event space at The Estate Yountville includes eleven distinctly different locations offering over 55,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function spaces at Vintage House, and at our sister property, Hotel Villagio. At Vintage House it is the perfect backdrop for smaller, high-level meetings or events in one of the most luxe spaces in the area. Against an inspiring backdrop, memorable meetings, weddings and private events at The Estate Yountville seamlessly unfold. The Estate Yountville offers a spacious event center and beautifully terraced lawns and gardens, with expert staff attending to every event detail. Choose your setting, tell The Estate Yountville team your vision, and they will take care of the rest. Your wedding or special celebration will receive unparalleled personalized attention from their planning and culinary team to ensure your event is unforgettable and flawless.

Bel-Air Bay Club
16801 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USALooking for a venue that breaks the norm, but also offers timeless Southern California beauty? Well the Bel Air Bay Club does just that and more. As a private estate located on the bluffs overlooking the Los Angeles Bay and coastline, the Bel Air Bay Club is a luxurious choice to host your large or small social events and weddings. The Spanish-style architecture of the Bel Air Bay Club brings a sense of warmth and comfort to all that step foot through the doors. With a world-class chef and an eager event staff, your party will be planned in no time. Choose the Bel Air Bay Club for your next wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, corporate party, anniversary or engagement celebration, and any other type of luxury event.

San Diego Museum of Man
1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA- Spaces for 300-350 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Landmark
The San Diego Museum of Man is the perfect space for your special event, with its majestic tower and tiled dome. At this landmark, guests can gather at the different exhibits of the spacious Museum Rotunda and the second-floor mezzanines. The historic St. Francis Chapel, a 100-year-old Spanish Chapel, is ideal for hosting important life events such as wedding ceremonies, anniversaries, etc. The Grand Rotunda is unique in the United States and available for your private and corporate events. The Administrative Building Auditorium is the perfect venue for luncheon meetings, presentations, and lectures.

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
1507 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515, USA- Spaces for 15-100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Outdoor
- 4 Total Spaces
Since 1952, Dr. Wilkinson’s has been providing wellness, relaxation, and good times. Home to healing mineral waters, "The Works" mud bath, and a backyard that keeps you connected—they are Calistoga’s original wellness resort. Join them to see what's new. Rooted in Calistoga’s rich history, a new spa garden, outdoor living, and bright interiors invite curious guests in on our secret: alternative wellness is alive and well. 50 modern, renovated guest rooms reflect the look, feel, and nostalgia of Calistoga’s original wellness resort. Relax with a pool or patio view, lay low in the cottages, or gather in the Victorian House. Each guest room features mid-century style, natural wood furniture, a walk-in shower, and their stocked Apothecary Medicine cabinet. Soak in their mineral pools, relax in their Spa Gardens, wander to tasting rooms, and slip into the spa for a world-famous mud bath. Gather your group in the Victorian House with room for up to 15, lay low in the cottages, or relax with a patio or pool view. Their modern, renovated guest rooms embrace the look, feel, and nostalgia of Calistoga’s original wellness resort. Experience world-renowned, mineral rich, mud baths perfected by Doc nearly 70 years ago, in our reimagined wellness spa. The new spa features four mud baths, three geothermal mineral pools, eight new mineral baths, falling water treatments, CBD and aromatherapy experiences, and new outdoor treatment rooms in their reimagined spa garden. Feel good and have fun. Fed by geothermal hot springs, three mineral rich pools are yours to enjoy before and after your spa treatments, and throughout your stay. Our potent, mineral mix offers a host of healing, health benefits. There’s a place where wellness meets happiness, where health food meets comfort food, and where the scent of green chiles roasting meets Napa Valley's world-renowned wines. Driven by Trevor Logan, of San Francisco's Green Chile Kitchen, House of Better is now open, with a fresh take on wellness. House of Better is an amalgam of Trevor Logan’s rustic, Southwest-inspired Green Chile Kitchen and his pop up, Booster Foods Nutrition Kitchen. Elevated counter service and a playful, backyard experience are anchored by a wood-fired oven and New Mexican chile roaster. With a menu of traditional dishes inspired by the Southwest and healthy, nutrient dense options, their new, downtown Calistoga restaurant strikes a balance between comfort foods and health foods. And yes, Trevor brought along his crowd-favorite pies.

Lake Tahoe AleWorX
2050 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA- Spaces for 100-150 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Total Spaces
The Y at Lake Tahoe AleWorX is a unique, industrial-chic venue nestled in South Lake Tahoe, perfect for gatherings that blend relaxed vibes with local flavor. Situated within the AleWorX beer garden and brewery complex, The Y offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces with high ceilings, exposed beams, and flexible layouts that suit rehearsal dinners, milestone celebrations, corporate events, and social gatherings. Guests can enjoy craft beers brewed on site, curated cocktail service, and wood-fired eats from rotating food partners while taking in views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains. With thoughtful event support, customizable space arrangements, and a welcoming atmosphere, The Y creates memorable celebrations infused with Tahoe character and laid-back charm.

Voice & Video Studios
9340 Hazard Way, San Diego, CA 92123, USA- Spaces for 75 Guests
- 1 Meeting Space
Professional grade, large cyclorama studio, 20x25' cove with overhead RGBW color-wash options. Sound-treated with overhead gridding perfect for video and stills production. Ground/drive-in access, easy parking, green-room/conference room, private dressing room/HMU station, lighting, grip, and more.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
Holy Saints!
21 E Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA- Spaces for 25-40 Guests
Our 971 sq. ft. establishment is located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. Minutes away from City Hall, Historic Locations, Popular attractions, Gold Line Station, and everything else Pasadena offers. We are a 10 minutes drive to Rose Bowl and have park & ride stations nearby. Rose Bowl comes by every year and are 2 blocks from the floats. Great for micro wedding reception / dinners, company cocktail party, holiday parties, special engagements of all sorts. The layout is single floor and clients can decorate the space as needed and very customizable. Clients can rent custom event rentals through us for your special event. We have a beautiful wine bar. We have professional events team available for all your needs such as; private chefs, caterers, bartenders, servers, event coordinators. If you need any other accommodations we can definitely assist you along the way.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
The Castaway Burbank
1250 E Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501, USA- Spaces for 450 Guests
EAT WHERE THE STARS CAN BE SEEN Castaway is on its way to become the most intriguing and fascinating restaurant and special event venue in Southern California. In fact, every component of Castaway has been completely redesigned from the ground up, from the walls to each piece of furniture, to the entire menu and service approach. The one constant remains, though, and that's the breathtaking panoramic vistas that can be found all around the resort. Castaway is a design-driven establishment, with multi-level seating to ensure that, no matter where one is situated, an amazing view and an unbelievable experience are guaranteed. It has been designed to offer memorable dining and drinking experiences, with operable picture windows that fully open to bring the outside in, a conspicuous meat dry-aging chamber, a floor-to-ceiling wine cellar, a captivating wrap-around bar, and a highly sought-after Chef's Table setup. Steaks from the Cape Grim region. Pasture Bird is a type of bird that lives in pastures. Mishima Wagyu is a Japanese breed of beef. These are some of the culinary luminaries in our midst. We will serve seasonally inspired food with a steak-forward focus, featuring unusual cuts from the world's greatest butchers, which will be dry-aged in our on-site aging room, which will feature a Himalayan salt wall. Castaway will be open for lunch and dinner daily.

Eastwood LA
611 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA- Spaces for 200-450 Guests
Host Your Next Party at Eastwood Eastwood is LA’s most unforgettable playground for private events. Inspired by a cinematic Western town and packed with modern entertainment, our venue is designed for groups that want more than just drinks and small talk. From birthday bashes and corporate parties to team offsites and full venue buyouts, Eastwood delivers an experience your guests will actually talk about. Expect a high-energy dance floor, mechanical bull, arcade games, vintage photo booth, immersive decor, and a fully stocked bar. We also offer customizable programming, music, and layouts to fit your vision. Spacious, flexible, and built for fun—Eastwood is where memorable nights happen. Book with us and turn your party into an experience.

Courtyard San Diego Central
8651 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123, USA- Spaces for 10-200 Guests
- 3 Hotels
- 3 Event Spaces
Whether you’re traveling for work, or taking a vacation from it, Courtyard San Diego Central helps you put more play in your stay. When it’s time to be productive, set up shop in one of our media pods, tap into the free Wi-Fi, grab a Starbucks® coffee and get going. At the end of the day, reward yourself with a drink and some seasonal fare at the Bistro. Enjoy the San Diego sunshine at our large lap pool and get some fresh air by the fire pit. With almost 7,000sq.ft. of flexible meeting space, our hotel is designed to perform for business, but is also the ideal choice for your next social event. Our hotel in the Central San Diego area is located near major businesses, local attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Qualcomm Stadium, Petco Park and the Gaslamp District as well as our beautiful beaches are just minutes away.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
YouTube Theater
1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305, USAYouTube Theater is a 6,000 seat music and theater venue in Inglewood, California, United States, located under the same structure that houses SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. Experience the unique event spaces inside YouTube Theater with options for intimate cocktail receptions or large social events and corporate conferences. Contact our team today to learn more!

L'Cheriyve Studios
620 W 135th St, Gardena, CA 90248, USA- Spaces for 120 Guests
L'Cheriyve Studios will help you create the most incredible wedding with help from their expert staff and beautiful reception spaces.

Doubletree by Hilton Torrance/South Bay
21333 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Wente Vineyards
Livermore, CA, USAWente Vineyards is the country's oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery, founded in 1883. Today, the winery maintains its leadership role in California wine growing under ownership and management by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, the winery draws from 3,000 acres of sustainably farmed estate vineyards to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
Mount Saint Mary's University
10 Chester Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA- Spaces for 350-500 Guests
Mount Saint Mary's University offers two distinctive Los Angeles campuses for memorable events and gatherings. Set in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Chalon Campus pairs striking Spanish Colonial architecture with serene surroundings and views of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. Near Downtown Los Angeles, the Doheny Campus provides a private, park-like setting filled with historic mansions, elegant interiors, and picturesque outdoor spaces. Together, the campuses offer a versatile selection of indoor and outdoor venues for meetings, conferences, workshops, celebrations, and performances. From intimate gatherings to larger occasions, MSMU combines remarkable settings, rich Los Angeles character, and professional event support to help bring each vision to life.

SENZA Hotel
4066 Howard Ln, Napa, CA 94558, USASENZA Hotel is a boutique hotel in Napa Valley, California, offering elegant accommodations, vineyard views, a heated outdoor pool, spa services, on-site dining, and modern event spaces for meetings and special occasions.

Desert Island
71777 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA- Spaces for 300-500 Guests
- 1 Country Club
Set on 100 manicured acres in a serpentine meander around a shimmering 25-acre lake, Desert Island was kept under wraps for the last 50 years and is now open to the public and available for celebrations. Nestled in the top floor of the clubhouse and offering floor-to-ceiling views of the course, the lake, and mountains beyond, Desert Island’s Ballroom, is set-ready for entertainment, performances and receptions with a music stage, dance floor, and lighting to meet any mood. Locations for wedding ceremonies include: the West Range, Fairway Seven, Fairway Nine, Palm Grove and the Northern Gallery. Need more space? The Penney, Founders Room, 9 1/2, The Southern Verandah, and Parlor are all available for additional buyout fees.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa
1775 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109, USA- Spaces for 45-1,000 Guests
- 4 Hotels
- 4 Ballrooms
- 5 Outdoor Spaces
Are you looking for the perfect spot to host your next special event or celebration? Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa can bring your vision to life on the shores of beautiful Mission Bay. Our resort offers an ideal location for your event guests to enjoy all that San Diego has to offer. Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa features over 45,000 sq. ft of indoor and outdoor event space to make any special event or occasion a memorable one. Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa is the quintessential California resort & retreat. White sand beaches, lush greens and arching tropical palms provide a number of gorgeous and unique backdrops for the special event of your dreams. Whether it’s a private meeting for nine or a large conference for 900, this legendary San Diego resort provides the space and style needed to plan the most impactful event possible. T ake advantage of more than 25,200 square feet of contiguous indoor event space ideal for meetings, conferences, trade shows, conventions and more. Your group can also enjoy our outdoor venues, ideal for team building events or dining under the San Diego palms.

Casita Hollywood
1323 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USACasita Hollywood was created to make an oasis in the middle of a big city. An LA utopia where parking is ample. Where there is a private lounge for your event’s discretional use. A full, commercial kitchen of your caterer’s– and in turn, your guests’– culinary dreams. Casita Hollywood is the perfect venue to host your next event.

L.A. Banquets
10635 Woodman Ave, Mission Hills, CA 91345, USA- Spaces for 725-1,000 Guests
A Delight for the Senses. THE LANDMARK When you want to make a big impression, L.A. Banquet presents its newest and most extraordinary banquet hall, boasting the grandest, unparalleled, and most stunning ballroom in the greater Los Angeles area. The Landmark takes pride in showcasing an endless variety of state-of-the-art facilities and refined amenities, all housed within its captivating and distinctive space. OUTDOOR SPACE Our lush, meticulously manicured garden hosts the ideal settings for your dream outdoor ceremony. The abundant grounds harmonize with the Landmark's infinite versatility to accommodate a lavish array of experiences for your event. BRIDAL & GROOM SUITES Both the bridal party and groomsmen can relax and celebrate in the Landmark's suites, each with a luxe lounge area and a specialty lunch menu. The bridal suite boasts multiple illuminated vanities and a full-size bathroom with complete amenities. Inside the Landmark's bridal and groom suites, guests can cherish the big day with dedicated maître d' service that includes champagne and an abundance of fruit, pastries, coffee, and tea–– always available. TECHNOLOGY & AMENITIES The landmark's awe-inspiring ballroom boasts twenty-five foot ceilings, dazzling chandeliers, and state-of-the-art LED, at the cutting edge of technology and opulence. Among the myriad of memorable events, the venue accommodates gala-like weddings, stunning festivities, and large-scale actions and conventions seeking luxurious grandeur.