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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Villa Chanticleer
900 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg, CA 95448, USA- Spaces for 10-632 Guests
- 2 Bars
- 1 Ballroom
- 6 Total Spaces
Perched on a scenic hillside in Healdsburg, California, the historic Villa Chanticleer offers timeless charm and wine country elegance for weddings, celebrations, and special events. Surrounded by redwood and oak trees, the Villa blends classic architecture with modern amenities, providing both indoor and outdoor spaces for gatherings of all sizes. Just minutes from downtown Healdsburg, Villa Chanticleer is where Sonoma County’s natural beauty meets unforgettable hospitality.
Avg response time 1-2 days
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country
170 Railroad St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA- Spaces for 90-750 Guests
- 7 Hotels
- 3 Ballrooms
- 7 Total Spaces
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country provides a scenic and versatile setting for weddings, meetings, and social gatherings in the heart of Sonoma County’s celebrated wine region. Set in Santa Rosa, this hotel blends relaxed California charm with adaptable indoor and outdoor event spaces, offering beautiful backdrops surrounded by vineyards, gardens, and open skies. Expansive meeting venues and outdoor lawns allow for tailored layouts that suit everything from elegant receptions to corporate retreats. Thoughtful onsite planning and catering support seamless execution, while comfortable guest rooms and resort-style amenities keep attendees refreshed. With its wine-country setting, inviting atmosphere, and flexible spaces, this venue creates memorable gatherings that feel both refined and relaxed.
The Magnolia
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA- Spaces for 30-1,194 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Theaters
- 3 Total Spaces
The Magnolia is a stunning newly renovated theatre for up to 1,194 guests featuring state-of-the-art lighting and sound, 70-ft stage, tiered plush auditorium seating, the Flora Lounge, elite bars, and wrap-around lobby, plus 19,500 sq ft of tree-lined outdoor plazas and ample parking in sunny El Cajon. With access to full-service event production, custom menus, and mixology, The Magnolia celebrates extraordinary hospitality and exceeds expectations for any event type like galas, meetings, trainings, award ceremonies, and performing arts showcases. Our talented staff handles every detail, so you don't have to!
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Metro Event Center
205 E 2nd St, Pomona, CA 91766, USA- Spaces for 150-300 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Venue with Activities
We are located on the antique row in the heart of Pomona downtown, We have two Indoor halls that can accommodate small intimate events and large receptions. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED 30 MINUTES FROM LOS ANGELES, PASADENA, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNARDINO, ORANGE COUNTY.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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.
Hollywood Athletic Club
6525 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA- Spaces for 50-300 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
Looking for the perfect Hollywood venue for your next party? Look no further! Hollywood Athletic Club’s Events team is here to help you plan your perfect celebration. Set up a walk through to get the perfect glimpse of the historic Hollywood Athletic Club. Whether you're looking to hold a small corporate meeting, a social mixer, or a business conference, the Hollywood Athletic Club has over 15 different office and lounge spaces to accommodate your team's needs. The Hollywood Athletic Club is currently available as an event space, banquet hall, film location, and corporate meeting venue. The property is also available for lease.
The Alexandria Ballrooms
501 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA, USA- Spaces for 200-800 Guests
- 3 Event Spaces
The legendary Alexandria Ballrooms is located on the corner of 5th & Spring Street in the heart of the Historic-Core in downtown Los Angeles. The Alexandria offers three iconic event venues in one spectacular building! The Alexandria is known to have welcomed presidents, dignitaries and vintage Hollywood royalty since 1906. After decades, the ballrooms have been restored and have officially opened their doors once more. The Alexandria ballrooms offers a variety of environments. Make your event a part of history and allow us to help make it a success!
Sutton
636 N Almont Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
Trophy Room LA
1627 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USAAN HOMAGE TO HIS FATHER, AN AVID OUTDOORSMAN AND WORLD TRAVELER, JOHN TILLEY DESIGNED TROPHY ROOM AS A CELEBRATION OF HIS FATHER’S LIFE & LEGACY. A LIVING, BREATHING, TIME-CAPSULE, TROPHY ROOM’S HAND-PICKED ANTIQUES AND CUSTOM, GILDED DESIGN, ENCHANT ALL WHO ENTER WITH A TIMELESS STORY THAT WILL TRANSPORT GUESTS TO AN ERA WHEN TIME WAS SLOW, BOOZE WAS ILLEGAL, AND YOU NEVER KNEW WHAT KIND OF ADVENTURE MIGHT BE AWAITING IN A DIMLY-LIT SPEAKEASY. WITH ITS CENTRAL LOCATION, AMBIENT PRIVATE PATIO, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LA’S TOP CHEFS & MIXOLOGISTS, YOU’LL BE PUTTING ON A PARTY THAT CHARMS, ENTERTAINS, AND IS MEMORABLE FOR YEARS TO COME.
Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport
18800 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612, USA- Spaces for 10-700 Guests
- 5 Hotels
- 5 Ballrooms
- 2 Meeting Spaces
Meet, greet and celebrate in style at the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport hotel. With more than 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space and a total of 23 meeting rooms, this John Wayne airport hotel is an ideal Orange Country wedding and meeting venue. Stage a keynote address in the 7,020 sq. ft. grand ballroom, or treat loved ones to canapés and a champagne toast to celebrate a personal milestone. Whether it's for an intimate board meeting, luncheon meeting, conference or glamorous wedding and reception, the talented Team Members at this Hilton hotel in Irvine will oversee every aspect down to the finest detail. Meeting organizers and event coordinators take advantage of full-scale catering and banquet services featuring menus with regionally sourced ingredients. Stay on top of work with a 24-hour business center and complimentary WiFi access, and enjoy easy access to John Wayne Airport, So Cal beaches and a myriad of shopping opportunities.
Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection
26907 Old Mission Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA- Spaces for 150-300 Guests
- 4 Hotels
- 4 Ballrooms
Uncover a place of new experiences where guests can explore the rich history and heart of California. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection creates a place for rest and renewal that has been true to our location for ages. Stay in hacienda style guest rooms and suites, take in views of the ruins of the Great Stone Church from our patio, or embark on a tour of the Mission San Juan Capistrano nearby. Lounge by the pool or rejuvenate in our onsite spa with treatments that tap into the healing spirit of the surrounding landscape. Indulge in quintessential Spanish flavors with locally sourced cuisine and creative cocktails or host an inspired gathering in more than 40,000 square feet of event space. From the moment Spanish missionaries sailed up the California coast and set foot on Orange County's soil, it forever changed the landscape and future of the area. Here at the Inn at the Mission, that rich history of hospitality is alive and well, intertwining with today's modern amenities to bring guests an experience that blends the traditional with the contemporary. Stay in one of our luxury villas with 10-foot transom ceilings and hardwood plank floors or book a stay in one of our residential-inspired suites.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Secret Garden Loft
1617 Cosmo St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA- Spaces for 55-80 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
Our Secret Garden Loft is a beautiful haven in the heart of Hollywood, a creative space for everything from photo shoots to product launches to yoga retreats. We've got you covered, so get creative. You can completely transform this bright venue into your own vision with 1600 square feet of customized event space. Whether you're planning a team dinner, a bachelorette brunch, an art display, or a birthday celebration, the Secret Garden Loft has the right setting. Your event's vendors have the power to make or destroy it! Our approved vendor list includes catering, sweets, bar services, entertainment, employees, photographers, balloons, flowers, and much more. We ask that you create your event team from this list since we are convinced that they will deliver outstanding service and are already familiar with Secret Garden Loft. It's all about putting a personal touch on things. Select how you'd want your visitors to relax while visiting our Secret Garden.
Maderas Golf Club
17750 Old Coach Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA- Spaces for 50-400 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 5 Total Spaces
Maderas Golf Club is a championship golf and event venue set on dramatic terrain in Poway, California — in the hills of northern San Diego County. Established in 1999 and designed by Johnny Miller and Robert Muir Graves, the 18-hole course features rocky terrain and significant elevation changes across five sets of tee boxes. The club has earned consistent recognition, including placement on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses and a ranking of 4th in Top Courses California. The property includes five distinct event spaces accommodating gatherings from 50-person seated dinners to receptions of up to 300 guests. The Del Lago Ballroom seats up to 300 with Tuscan-inspired décor, wrought iron chandeliers, a built-in sound system, A/V equipment, WiFi, and a dance floor. The Del Lago Garden provides an open-air setting with panoramic golf course views for up to 150 guests. Additional spaces — the Member's Lounge, Sunset Rock and Patio, and The Grille — offer more intimate options with private patios, built-in bars, fireplaces, and market lighting. On-site catering covers everything from breakfast and brunch through plated and buffet dinners, with customizable menus for weddings, corporate events, banquets, and holiday gatherings. The venue hosts only one wedding per day, and a senior catering and wedding specialist supports event planning from inquiry through day-of coordination.
Songbird Parlour
14301 Arnold Dr suite 3, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USAReimagined for the modern day, Songbird Parlour offers a glimpse into the grand Victorian era when the social elite would gather in salons to discuss art and culture. Inspired by this history, we offer an elegant event venue designed to evoke each of your senses with modern and global decor, a space filled with art and music, and inspiration from around the world. Set within the historic Jack London Village, this is an experience like no other in Wine Country—rich, elegant, beautiful, and designed for the innately curious. Everything starts and ends with our love for our local community and the artisans, farmers, and winemakers that provide us with some of the best food and drink in the world. Whether we’re throwing one of our famous dinner parties or a professionally-designed wedding celebration, we always aim to celebrate our local culture and create space to gather and make memories within it. We believe in living life indulgently. Let’s throw a party!
The Heritage House
233 St Joseph St, Los Alamos, CA 93440, USALos Alamos Heritage House is an authentic 1882 pioneer estate in Los Alamos wine country, blending California Coastal Settler, Craftsman, and Victorian influences with 1920s glamour. This architectural time capsule offers intimate celebrations for up to 75 guests with overnight accommodations for 10. This isn't manufactured charm—it's 140 years of living history with hand-carved woodwork, original stained glass, and craftsmanship that newer venues spend fortunes trying to replicate. Perfect for conscious couples and creative visionaries, Los Alamos Heritage House combines historic authenticity with zero-waste luxury. Our trusted local chefs create artistically crafted menus using consciously sourced ingredients—no plastic, no shortcuts, just harmony with nature served beautifully. From the famous Kissing Cove where guests slide wishes into the walls, to the life-size metal pioneer cowboy wagon perfect for photos, every corner is Instagram gold. Your dedicated events manager ensures seamless coordination with our proven vendor team, so you can be present at your celebration, not running it. Built in 1882. Restored with intention. Ready for your story.
Leight Star Yacht
Marina del Rey, CA, USA- Spaces for 50-60 Guests
- 1 Boat
The luxurious Leight Star is a modern vessel where no detail was left untouched. With 143 feet of contemporary external lines, four levels of spacious deck space, charming interior and professional crew, she is the premier charter yacht of the West Coast USA and Mexico.
Alpine Club
4001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161, USA- Spaces for 80-100 Guests
LOCATED AT NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA™, THIS COZY LOUNGE IS A RELAXING MOUNTAINSIDE RETREAT AND AN IDEAL SETTING FOR A PARTY, REHEARSAL DINNER, MEETING SPACE, OR CONFERENCE. AN INVITING FIREPLACE AND VIEWS OF THE VILLAGE OFFER A QUINTESSENTIAL TAHOE EXPERIENCE.
Platinum SJ Enterpise
81 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USAThe space is located in Downtown San Jose and is great for meetings, corporate events , parties, artists performances, and conferences. The venue holds over 300pl and is multi level . The space can be dived to accommodate both small and large events. The space is easy to access with public parking located both in front and back of the venue. Standard is located in Downtown San Jose. The Venue is an upscale and versatile event venue perfect for all kinds of events large or small. From corporate events to private parties, concerts, product launches and brand activation’s, award ceremonies, dinners, meetings, talks and forums as well as film and production shoots, The Venue is the canvas where you bring your creative visions to life. We will be happy to help plan your special occasion)Corporate events Custom Branded events Photo/film/commercial shoots Couture fashion shows (runway & salon style) Art Shows Full banquets, high end weddings & cocktail parties Birthdays For your event we feature a state of the art sound system, intelligent lighting, audio systems, internet and multimedia capabilities. Full production design & implementation Catering (passed, buffet, and banquet) Dressing rooms and green rooms MAKE A RESERVATION
KOHO
1675 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USAOur multi-use open gathering space is 70’ x 35’ (approx 2,100 sq ft) located in the heart of San Francisco Japantown. Influenced by Japanese aesthetics, with the glow of natural light, the Hub is perfect for conferences, product demos + pop-ups, artist exhibitions, workshops, performances, rehearsals, film screenings, and cultural events.