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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Fullerton Marriott at California State University
2701 Nutwood Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA
Fullerton Marriott at California State University offers event spaces for your next celebration in Fullerton, California.
Casa Secoya
19455 CA-116, Monte Rio, CA 95462, USA
Parajo Wall Street Inn
30 W Beach St, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Historic Space
We are a 4 story building located is the heart of Watsonville, Ca. We are an apartment building on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Floor. But on the first floor we own a beautiful ballroom and sports bar that we would love to rent out for receptions, holiday parties, quinceaneras and any event you could think of, even a comedy show. Also if you are looking to move you're business, open a new business or just looking to rent for a short time, We might be the spot for you. We encourage everyone to give us a call and set up an appointment to come check us out. We look forward to hearing from you, give us a call.
The Yard by Feast it Forward
1031 McKinstry St, Napa, CA 94559, USA
The Yard is a vibrant venue that brings the energy of major music festivals like Coachella and BottleRock to life year-round. Located next to the studio, this former parking lot has been transformed into an open-air space with a festival-sized stage for live performances. Lush artificial grass, picnic tables, and lawn games create a relaxed, fun atmosphere. For photos, a creative booth captures memories, while the chef pad offers unique culinary experiences. Two stylish double-decker shipping containers provide chic lounge areas—one with a cozy living room, the other with a full-service bar. The container top decks offer panoramic views, perfect for soaking up the vibrant event energy. The Yard combines festival fun and modern style, creating an unforgettable event experience.
Beaumont Farms
5580 Red Hill Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
- Spaces for 500 Guests
Enter into this special place with it’s gorgeous white buildings & barns that frame this expansive ranch in Petaluma, California. Inside you’ll be surrounded by rolling hills, farmhouses, horse barns, training arena, private pond, stunning vistas and manicured gardens. This thoughtful property has been restored from a once well respected hunter/ jumping facility to a now operating non-profit educational facility for children and horse rescue center.
PLATINUM BANQUET HALL
8704 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402, USA
As one of the best event venues in Los Angeles, Platinum Banquet Hall offers a perfect backdrop for wedding receptions. Allow our professional staff to transform your wedding day into an occasion you and your loved ones will remember forever!
Short Stories Hotel
115 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
- Spaces for 40-200 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 2 Hotels
- 2 Ballrooms
Located in West Hollywood, Short Stories is a new 66-room boutique hotel from LA entrepreneur Leo Grifka of Grifka Group. The new experiential & design-driven property provides an elevated hospitality experience, while honoring the culture and history of the area, and features modern guest rooms, a full-service destination restaurant, bar, and outdoor ‘secret garden’ courtyard sanctuary with an F&B program concepted by a highly acclaimed chef. Designed by Grifka in collaboration with Kevin Klein Design, the hotel is designed in a “cultured California-contemporary” aesthetic with classic European design touches, featuring terrazzo contrasted with stained woods & brass, along with lush vegetation from landscape architect Rolling Greens, creating a harmonious sequence across all spaces. Serving as a central gathering place for guests and locals alike, Short Stories Restaurant - the hotel’s collection of F&B spaces - which includes the restaurant and Stories Bar, the hotel’s courtyard lounge, private dining spaces, and an outdoor pool area, features a food & beverage program with menus that celebrate the melting pot that is Los Angeles cuisine, highlighted through seasonal California-sourced ingredients.
Casi Cielo Vineyards
1735 Pancho Rd, Camarillo, CA 93012, USA
Nestled in the rolling hills of Camarillo, California—perfectly situated between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles—Casi Cielo Vineyards is a breathtaking Tuscan-inspired estate surrounded by endless vineyard views, golden light, and timeless California beauty. This private, family-owned venue blends the romance of the Italian countryside with the relaxed sophistication of the California coast, creating one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in Ventura County. Couples from across the country are drawn to Casi Cielo Vineyards for its effortless elegance and warm, wine-country charm. The property features a romantic ceremony lawn overlooking the vines, an open-air reception terrace framed by olive trees and glowing market lights, and panoramic sunset views that make every photo feel cinematic. From grand celebrations to intimate micro weddings, every event at Casi Cielo feels personal, seamless, and unforgettable. The estate’s thoughtful design allows each celebration to flow naturally—from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner under the stars—offering couples a space that feels both refined and relaxed. Just minutes from the Pacific Ocean and central to both Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, Casi Cielo Vineyards is ideal for couples seeking a Tuscany-inspired wedding venue without leaving California. It’s where vineyard romance meets modern simplicity, and where every celebration feels like a destination getaway—no passport required. Tour our estate and discover why Casi Cielo Vineyards has become one of Southern California’s most beloved vineyard wedding venues—a place where the sky, the vines, and your forever all meet in perfect harmony.
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
Parking lot, 1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
- Spaces for 100-400 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Garden
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Meyhouse
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Welcome to Meyhouse! We are a restaurant that takes pride in serving the finest Turkish cuisine, staying true to its regional and ethnic origins. Our menu offers a variety of dishes that represent the diverse influences and flavors that have developed over centuries in our land. Our philosophy sets us apart in several ways. We prioritize the quality of ingredients and treat each component with care to bring out its natural flavors. Our recipes remain authentic, without modernist techniques or sous vide cooking. We believe that simplicity is an art form, and our presentations reflect this belief. Meyhouse offers four distinct avenues for you to experience the rich culinary heritage of Anatolia.
Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
1697 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA
Nothing is normal in Venice; even our business meetings and social events have a distinct edge. That’s why we don’t offer traditional, boring venues. From High Rooftop Lounge to our unique themed suites, we provide eclectic, chill spaces where you can let your imagination run wild. So, ditch the off-white, walled-in meeting room for breathtaking ocean views and a playful, inclusive vibe that inspires collaboration and creativity. Hotel ERWIN is the ideal Venice hotel for eccentric weddings, unique corporate gatherings, social events, and TV and film shoots.
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
11461 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
- Spaces for 20-300 Guests
- 7 Hotels
- 1 Ballroom
- 7 Total Spaces
Set across seven secluded acres between Bel-Air and Brentwood, Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel offers more than 13,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space for corporate meetings, weddings, milestone celebrations, nonprofit galas, holiday parties, and private gatherings. Customized catering, spacious guestrooms, and a dedicated event team make planning seamless from start to finish.
Carneros Resort and Spa
4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa, CA 94559, USA
- Spaces for 75-300 Guests
- 2 Hotels
- 2 Ballrooms
- 7 Total Spaces
Surrounded by rolling hills and scenic vineyards, Carneros Resort and Spa features modern farm-inspired design that provides a unique and charming setting for a wedding or special celebration. Enjoy modern comfort, informal elegance, and genuine service during your special event. Choose from unique indoor spaces with high ceilings and natural light or stunning outdoor venues with gorgeous views of Napa Valley for an affair that will live on forever. No matter what kind of event you’re planning, plan on making it memorable: Carneros Resort and Spa's spectacular setting among the vineyards provides the perfect backdrop. Indoors or out, large scale or small, Carneros Resort and Spa offers inspired and flexible settings for your Napa Valley meeting, corporate event, retreat, or social event – not to mention attentive service, world-class dining, and extensive wine selections.
Chevy Chase Country Club
3067 E Chevy Chase Dr, Glendale, CA 91206, USA
Tucked in the Chevy Chase Canyon in Glendale, California, is the Chevy Chase Country Club, a historic property with over 95 years of history. Having recently gone through a complete renovation and reconstruction, the club is designed to be an epicenter serving the community for many years to come. With its Mediterranean architecture, spectacular canyon surroundings, unique and airy exteriors, sun-dappled redbrick patios, banquet venues, cozy yet spacious restaurant/bar and lounge areas, outside gardens, and a small cabernet vineyard covered by a 100 year old oak tree, Chevy Chase Country Club is your ultimate choice destination for a truly memorable event.
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley
2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
- Spaces for 260-400 Guests
Discover the perfect blend of luxury, location and lifestyle at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley. Ideally situated near Stanford University, Stanford Medicine, and just minutes from tech giants like Meta, Google and Apple, our Palo Alto hotel provides the ideal base for business travelers, university visitors and leisure seekers alike. With carefully curated culinary experiences every moment promises something unique and unforgettable.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
GoSailingSanDiego.com SailingSpray.com
1450 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Description: Go Sailing San Diego. We are your 6 person family sailing charter company in San Diego. Generally we sail inside San Diego Bay, but we do offer the wild life ocean sailing tour. Our sailing tours range in length and vary from 2.5 to 4 hour sailing adventures. With professional captains and close supervision we welcome children aboard our sailing yacht. We encourage hands-on sailing and are happy to share both our sailing and local knowledge with our guests. Sailing is our passion and a great sport and outdoor activity, we always try to sail but use our motor when things get slow. When you sail with us you decide how much you would like to participate, take the helm or just relax. GoSailingSanDiego -wind sailing hands-on and family friendly Payment Method: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, American Express, Discover Business Hours: Mon: 08:00 - 17:00 Tue: 08:00 - 17:00 Wed: 08:00 - 17:00 Thu: 08:00 - 17:00 Fri: 08:00 - 17:00 Sat: 08:00 - 17:00 Sun: 08:00 - 17:00
Festoon LA
11914 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA
- Spaces for 120 Guests
Festoon LA is a 1900-square-foot event space and creative studio located on the west side of LA. Owned by the creative minds behind the wedding and events site 100 Layer Cake, this bright designer space is ideally suited for pop-ups, corporate events, influencer events, cocktail receptions, dinner parties, rehearsal dinners, bridal or baby showers, and birthdays.
Snapdragon Stadium
Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
- Spaces for 30-35,000 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 4 Event Spaces
Centrally located in the heart of San Diego, Snapdragon Stadium will be a hub of year-round activity featuring San Diego State Aztec Football Games, San Diego Wave Soccer matches, Legion Rugby matches, major concerts, festivals, corporate outings, holiday parties, family gatherings, and so much more. This year-round entertainment destination will feature over 300 projected events annually and serve as the center of community engagement and Aztec pride. With numerous stunning and unique venues, paired with a dedicated events team, the possibilities are endless for a truly unforgettable event.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
The Mayne Events Center
16400 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706, USA
- Spaces for 100-400 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
The Mayne Events Center is Bellflower’s newest addition and a centerpiece of the community. The Mayne is a centrally located venue in the Los Angeles Orange County region and is easily accessible with major freeways nearby. It is also home to the Los Angeles County Fire Museum. Our Ballroom venue space is located on the second floor. The Mayne Events Center is a world class facility that is the perfect place to host your next event. From small and intimate to large and extravagant. Whether a wedding, milestone birthday, graduation party, retirement celebration, anniversary, corporate function, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or Quinceanera – we hope we can be part of your next Mayne Event!
Embassy Suites San Diego
601 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
- Spaces for 14-200 Guests
- 4 Hotels
- 1 Ballroom
- 4 Total Spaces
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown delivers flexible and inviting event space in a vibrant downtown setting just blocks from the Convention Center and Seaport Village. The hotel features over 4,600 sq ft of versatile event and meeting areas, including the Monterey Ballroom and auxiliary rooms that support weddings, corporate functions, and social celebrations with tailored layouts and catering options. Comfortable two-room suites, modern amenities, and complimentary breakfast and evening receptions elevate guest experience before and after events. With attentive planners onsite and a central location near the bay, this venue offers an effortless mix of convenience and hospitality that enhances gatherings of all sizes.