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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Balboa Inn
105 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661, USA- Spaces for 120-175 Guests
- 2 Hotels
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Total Spaces
The Balboa Inn’s event planning and catering teams will make sure you have everything you need — state-of-the-art audio-visuals, gourmet cuisine, perfectly timed meeting breaks and oceanfront accommodations for your guests. Complimentary wireless Internet service is available in all of our Newport Beach meeting rooms and accommodations, and valet and self parking are also offered.

Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel
55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA- Spaces for 300-350 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
Stay within a few minutes away from Union Square. Three blocks from from Union Square, we are just a short walk from Westfield mall, the Powell BART Station, and the cable car turn-around. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is a half-mile distant, and the Moscone Center is only five minutes away from our hotel. Our fitness center and two on-site restaurants are both available to you. Pets are welcome at the hotel. Meetings and events Our on-site meeting and events staff has extensive experience in planning and organizing events of all types, from board meetings to conferences to weddings and receptions. Professional catering services are also available upon request. In total, we have 30,685 sq ft worth of available event space, which includes our ballrooms, foyer, and meeting rooms. We have 21 different meeting rooms. Our largest event space, the Cyril Magnin Foyer, is has a 6,840 sq ft set up and is able to host 320 of your guests seated (banquet style set up), or 800 of your guests standing (reception style set up). Dining and drinks Market Street is the scene for Cable 55, which delivers Californian cuisine against a backdrop of lively business. Kin Khao, a Michelin-rated Thai restaurant specializing on seasonal and sustainable produce, is the place to go for a genuinely one-of-a-kind dining experience. Location You are right in the middle of everything! Union Square, the world-famous Cable Cars, Powell Street BART Station, and the Moscone Convention Center are all within walking distance.

Historic Oakdale Ranch
Esparto, CA 95627, USA- Spaces for 250-300 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Barn
- 2 Total Spaces
Historic Oakdale Ranch is a family-owned working farm set on 400 acres at the gateway to the Capay Hills, near Esparto in Northern California. Operating continuously since 1852, the property offers an authentic, secluded setting characterized by a sprawling barn, a two-acre pond, walnut orchards, and native grasses — a world away from the city. The ranch accommodates up to 250 guests across several outdoor and covered event spaces: a half-acre event lawn bordered by orchards and framed by the pond, a 4,800-square-foot barn that serves as both a reception venue and a weather-backup ceremony site, and a gazebo available for ceremonies. Tables and chairs for up to 150 guests are provided on-site, with additional rentals available. Historic Oakdale Ranch hosts one event per weekend, offering exclusive access from Friday through Sunday. Full vendor flexibility is a defining feature of the experience, allowing couples and event planners to bring in the team of their choosing without restriction.

Domaine Carneros
1240 Duhig Rd, Napa, CA 94559, USADomaine Carneros is a singular winery best known as a small grower-producer of sparkling wine, Pinot Noir, estate vineyards, and a breathtakingly beautiful château. Founded by the noble family behind Champagne Taittinger, Claude Taittinger's search for a worthy U.S. counterpart began in the late 1970s. In 1987 he selected a 138-acre parcel in the heart of Carneros, Napa Valley, and chose Eileen Crane to oversee the development of the Taittinger style in Carneros. In 2020, after 33 years, Crane passed the torch to a new CEO, Remi Cohen, whose role carries on the Taittinger tradition of visionary female leadership. Ushering in a new era of Domaine Carneros, Cohen brings two decades of experience in all facets of the wine industry to the château. The heart of Domaine Carneros has always been the méthode traditionelle sparkling wines, with distinctive styles ranging from the classic vintage-dated Brut cuvee to the luxury Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs. In 1992 they added rich, complex Pinot Noir to their portfolio and their passion for sparkling and still wines continues to grow. All of their wines proudly hail from the Carneros appellation, and 100% of their fruit comes from our six estate vineyards comprising 400 acres. As anyone who has driven between Napa and Sonoma can tell you, the Domaine Carneros château is a stunning regional landmark. Join them for tableside service on the terrace or in the salon and savor the spirit of the Northern California wine country. The Domaine Carneros château is a California wine country landmark. Inspired by the classic 18th century Château de la Marquetterie in Champagne, France - home of Champagne Taittinger - the Domaine Carneros château was completed in 1989. Situated atop a knoll surrounded by estate, the château brings to Carneros the elegant style of the French wine country. With its grand staircase, formal gardens, expansive outdoor terraces, marble-floored fireside salon and breathtaking views of vine-covered hills, it is an incomparably royal setting for savoring fine sparkling and still wines, and for events. From using owl boxes for natural pest management to taking grape pomace from every harvest and feeding it to local cattle, Domaine Carneros has farmed sustainably since the late 1980s. In 2013, they became certified sustainable. Each year, they go through an assessment and audit for ensuring that our sustainable efforts are always-improving and benefit the environment, their employees, the community, and the grapes and wine.

Cecconi's West Hollywood
8764 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA- Spaces for 24-400 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 3 Gardens
Cecconi's, located on the corner of Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard, is a modern-day classic Italian restaurant that serves hand-made pasta, seafood, and dishes from Italy made with the freshest ingredients available. In order to keep our guests and employees safe, we are complying with the most recent government mandate on vaccine status, and we want to provide you with clear guidance on what to expect when you come to visit. This policy applies to all members of our team, as well as our guests and visitors. Please keep in mind that beginning on Thursday, October 7, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show proof of at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination, as well as a valid form of photo identification. Beginning on Thursday, November 4, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination. After completing the entire recommended series of an authorized vaccine, full vaccination is defined as occurring two weeks after the completion of the entire recommended series. Documentation examples include the following: vaccination card (physical or photocopy) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or international equivalent (e.g. NHS Pass) an individual's digital COVID-19 vaccination record issued by the State of California We do not accept any animals out of consideration for our other guests. The exception is any animal that has been approved by the ADA and has been individually trained to do or perform tasks for the benefit of someone who has a disability.

Draughtsman
1501 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA- 1 Restaurant
Draughtsman is a great place to celebrate birthdays, weddings and other special occasions. We offer full buyouts of the restaurant or private dining on our patio. Our focus on Palm Springs and Southern California’s expanding craft brewery scenes will ensure that beer lovers will always find something new, interesting, and delicious. For the adventurous, we’ll also be serving up beer cocktails and specialty boilermakers. Guests can also hang out on our expansive patio where we’ve got a great lineup of fun games like cornhole, Connect Four, and hook & ring - not to mention an incredible view of the San Jacinto mountains. Come hungry, leave happy!

The Alpine
4001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161, USA- Spaces for 75-80 Guests
- 1 Bar
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Country Club
The Alpine Club is a private mountainside lounge situated in the heart of The Village at Northstar in Truckee, California, where it serves as one of two private ski lodges at Northstar California Resort. Part of the Tahoe Mountain Club, it offers an elegant yet rustic retreat from the slopes, featuring wood panel and stone accents, a roaring fireplace, lounge furniture, and a full bar overlooking the Village, the ice rink, and the surrounding pine trees. The indoor lounge opens to a back patio with views of Northstar Mountain, and the combined space accommodates up to 75 guests for private events. The Alpine Club is a natural fit for winter gatherings, rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, corporate parties, and similar celebrations seeking an intimate mountain-club setting above the Village action.

Hotel Normandie
605 Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
Hotel Normandie has been a prominent landmark in Los Angeles for almost eight decades, with a rich history and quintessential Los Angeles flair. The original grandeur of Hotel Normandie shows through accents of Spanish Colonial and Renaissance Revival, which were designed and erected in 1926 by renowned architects Walker and Eisen. A multi-million dollar refurbishment has brought this Koreatown landmark to new heights, presenting the grandeur of Hollywood's golden age while retaining the modern luxury and contemporary conveniences of a posh boutique hotel. Our historic hotel's traditional Hollywood charm makes an ideal setting for celebrations. Our venue is ideal for a variety of events, including balls, birthday parties, meetings, pop-ups, family reunions, and banquet dinners. Hotel Normandie is the ideal venue for a wedding to remember, with our Eisen Room acting as an ideal bridal suite, our Charlamagne Ballroom poised for magnificent parties and celebrations, rooftop photography, and a complimentary suite for the wedded couple.

Darioush
4240 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, USAThe story of Darioush began centuries ago, in the seat of winemaking culture. It culminates here and now - a new intersection of winecraft, extraordinary arts, time-honored customs grounded in an authentic tradition of graciousness. Darioush is a story of the harmonious blending of traditions - a culture of graciousness and thoughtfulness and one rooted in the ideals of individualism and opportunity. Nowhere is the connection between wine and culture more evident than in the history of Persia. Discoveries dating to 5,000 B.C. in the Zagros Mountains of Northern Iran show that winemaking emerged as permanent communities replaced nomadic life and a new age of wine culture began. The history of wine accompanies the very concept of hospitality, inspiring art, poetry, culture, and winecraft for millennia to come. Darioush Khaledi was instilled at an early age with the winemaking craft of his father, inspired by wine culture in the literary city of Shiraz - in modern day Iran - and the ancient city of Persepolis. He became a lifelong collector, seeking out old-world wines infused with tradition and energized by modern technique. Aspiring to the ideals of the American dream, Darioush immigrated to America to seek out opportunities others overlooked. He was an entrepreneur determined to realize his dream, yet always eager to share his journey through his love of wine borne of rich heritage. In 1997, he and his wife Shahpar founded Darioush and began to realize a lifelong aspiration to share the art, architecture, wine, craftsmanship, and culture that inspired their journey. In the late 1990's Darioush and winemaker Steve Devitt made an unorthodox choice, to commit to Southern Napa Valley - choosing its cooler microclimates to develop their unique style. While the focus was in the north, he was headed south. Seeking opportunities others overlooked, Darioush and Steve focused intently on site selection and cooler microclimates in Southern Napa Valley; high atop Mount Veeder and the maritime-influenced Valley floor. Replanting where necessary to unlock the full potential of both the vineyard and wine grape cultivated from it. They committed to a Bordeaux-style of winemaking - a blended style they long admired for the potential to truly express a wine's character. Now these years later, the Darioush estate comprises 120 acres in Southern Napa Valley spanning the Mount Veeder and Oak Knoll AVA's. They believe truly unique wines reflect great vineyards, but also the character of the people behind them. This spirit finds its home in a vineyard estate, an environment of warmth and hospitality.

La Vigna at Hecker Pass Winery
4605 Hecker Pass Rd #8808, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA- Spaces for 75-100 Guests
- 1 Winery
Take a moment to imagine hosting your next special occasion in one of the most calm and magnificent settings that nature has to offer. You can host a gathering of family and friends at Hecker Pass Winery's La Vigna Event Center, which offers stunning views of gorgeous vineyards and rolling hills in a breathtaking location. The event packages at La Vigna Event Center are completely customisable and include everything you need for a successful event. We can provide a venue for your particular occasion. We are available all year and have all of the amenities you could possibly need for your special event. Please contact us for more information. Picture windows and French doors lead out to our expansive covered outdoor patio from our banquet room, which has been handcrafted with arched redwood doors, a magnificent polished granite bar, and picture windows and French doors. In addition to providing magnificent views of our vineyard and surrounding hills, the covered patio and open dance floor serve as a beautiful setting for lasting and memorable photographs. Make a lasting impression on your visitors by serving them quality wines from our custom-built Barrel Bar. In a secluded corner of the building, a tastefully decorated bridal suite awaits you on your special day. The cost of an all-inclusive event package may include meals prepared by a well-known local chef as well as tables and chairs as well as linens and overlays as well as china, stemware, and flatware. Our services include complete set-up, bar and table service, as well as complete cleanup after the event. We provide a comprehensive list of trusted providers to aid you in locating everything from photography to cake and everything in between. The personnel at La Vigna Event Center will work with you to ensure that the planning and execution of your event are as stress-free as possible.

Little Sister Downtown
CA-1, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Catelli's
21047 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, CA 95441, USA- Spaces for 50-150 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 2 Gardens
Catelli's is a family-owned Italian restaurant and event venue located in the heart of Geyserville, California, in the Alexander Valley wine country. Founded by Italian immigrants Santi and Virginia Catelli in 1936 and reopened by the fourth generation of the family in 2010, the restaurant carries nearly ninety years of culinary tradition into its event programming. Three distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from intimate rehearsal dinners to outdoor wedding celebrations of up to 150 guests. The Patio features a circular marble floor surrounded by mature Ascolano olive trees and a white marble bar, and hosts events seasonally from June through October. The Garden offers a 650-square-foot pebble gathering area framed by lush landscaping for smaller outdoor events in the warmer months. The Fireside Room brings warmth indoors with wide-plank wood floors and a wood-burning fireplace, seating up to 50 guests year-round. The venue's events team manages private bookings and works with groups of all sizes, from small celebrations to full-venue buyouts in the restaurant's wine country setting.

Clovis Veterans Memorial District
808 4th St, Clovis, CA 93612, USA- Spaces for 350-999 Guests
- 1 Theater
Clovis Veterans Memorial District is a public special district and event venue located at 808 4th Street in Clovis, California, honoring U.S. military veterans and serving the surrounding community since 1946. Founded when local residents voted to create a living memorial for those who served in World War II, the district operates a renovated facility of over 20,000 square feet on the edge of downtown Clovis. The facility includes a 350-seat Memorial Auditorium equipped with a 12-by-21-foot LED wall, audio systems, lavalier and wireless microphones, and live-streaming capability; a ballroom suitable for banquets and galas; and multiple meeting rooms ranging from 418 square feet to over 10,000 square feet. All rentals include tables and chairs, complimentary WiFi, and ample free parking. An open vendor policy allows clients to select their own caterers and entertainment. The district provides space at no cost to veteran associations and at substantial discounts to community organizations, schools, and municipal entities, while also hosting private corporate and social events throughout the year.

Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego
2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Event Space
The Garden Wedding Of Your Dreams... The Japanese Friendship Garden is an authorized museum by the American Alliance of Museums. Japanese Friendship Garden’s precious plants and garden elements are part of its museum collection. In order to protect and maintain the integrity of the Garden, Japanese Friendship Garden may organize just a few private events each year. Tucked away in the heart of San Diego's historic Balboa Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden is a stunningly beautiful site. The lush woods and tall bamboo provide a truly personal and wonderful environment for private occasions. The Japanese Friendship garden contains winding walks and traditional Japanese garden features, including koi ponds, waterfalls, bonsai, cherry trees and wisteria arbors. To protect the garden’s living exhibition, Japanese Friendship Garden limits the amount of activities held each year. We are now scheduling events for 2023! The Japanese Friendship Garden mixes flair and beauty in the perfect setting for your big day. Expansive gardens offer venues for intimate ceremonies to sophisticated celebrations, and photo possibilities you'll never forget. Also, we accept receptions till 12 AM! The new Inamori Pavilion is spectacular with the conveniences of the interior, yet tying in the beautiful surroundings with its two walls of glass sliding doors that open out onto a deck over the sea. Explore the quiet elegance, winding walks, peaceful waterfall, Koi ponds, and more stunning features of the Japanese Friendship Garden! Give us a call, shoot us an email, or visit or website to learn more about your wedding!

Eden Gardens
3900 Eden Gardens Lane (Formerly, Brennan Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021, United States- Spaces for 300 Guests
This Ventura event and wedding venue allows you to revel in the magic of your own slice of paradise. In this stunning venue, you can host a wedding reception, a black tie event, a birthday party, a retirement or anniversary celebration, a Bar Mitzvah, or any other special event. You will not be disappointed. Eden Gardens has served as a filming location for major motion pictures, in addition to being a popular party and reception venue in Ventura, California. Discover a variety of romantic settings for your fairytale ceremony among the impeccably maintained beautiful gardens, lush lawns, walkways, ponds, waterfalls, sparkling fountains, and other features of the property.. A space that complements the style of your garden wedding can be found year-round for an intimate gathering of up to 300 guests, and you can find it here. An unassuming path leads from the valet drop off area through the gates and alongside a babbling brook to the main building's entrance. When guests arrive at the bird aviary, they can sign the guestbook, drop off gifts, and enjoy a refreshing glass of water, lemonade, or tea while looking out over the lake. Soon after, they are led to the reception site, which features an impressive up-lit water wall, twinkle-lit trees, sparkling fountains, a beautiful flagstone pathway, and a dance floor, all of which set the tone for an unforgettable evening.

The Villa at Sunstone
125 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Sunstone Villa is an 8,500-square-foot Provençal-inspired estate nestled in California's Santa Ynez Valley, 35 minutes north of Santa Barbara. The property was built with reclaimed French materials — limestone walls salvaged from historic châteaus in Aix-en-Provence, Normandy, and the Loire Valley, and wood beams reclaimed from a 19th-century lavender factory in Avignon — creating an authentic European atmosphere set against the rolling vineyards and olive groves of Santa Barbara Wine Country. The Villa hosts weddings, corporate retreats, private celebrations, and intimate elopements across its courtyards, lavender gardens, and vineyard terraces. Eight limestone fireplaces warm the estate through cooler seasons, and the grounds feature ancient olive trees and sweeping vineyard views. Accommodations include five primary suites in the Villa and three additional suites in the on-site Cottage, allowing guests to reserve the entire estate for a fully private experience. Adjacent to Sunstone Winery, the property offers access to wine tastings, barrel-aging caves, and culinary experiences as part of private events. A dedicated multilingual reservations team is available around the clock to assist with planning and booking.

VASA San Diego
3094 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
- 1 Event Space
A range of amazing venue facilities and features are available at our all-inclusive party venue in the heart of San Diego's North Park district, making it the ideal location for hosting a memorable event. Contact us now to learn more. Since our banquet hall offers a variety of features and services that will appeal to you and your guests and help to make your event an affair to remember, it is an excellent location for a wedding, quinceanera, military ball, or workplace holiday party. VASA San Diego offers affordable all-inclusive party packages that won't break the bank, in addition to providing a spectacular wedding and party venue. Contact us now to learn more. We have decades of combined expertise in the event industry, and we are committed to assisting you in creating the party of your dreams for you and your guests. Make the most of your flexibility to create the event of your dreams. A total of 5,000 square feet of open space is available for you to use in order to plan your perfect gathering. Do you wish to eat in the fresh air? Dinner parties, cocktail hours, wedding ceremonies, and a variety of other gatherings can be held in our beautiful garden setting. Our private lounge is the perfect place for honorary guests to unwind and refresh themselves between meetings. This space can be utilized for a variety of tasks, such as a preparation area.

Coyote Creek Golf Course
1 Coyote Creek Golf Dr, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Country Club
If you live in the East Bay, Club Los Meganos is an excellent choice for your wedding ceremony and reception venue. With our variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, we are perfectly suited to host magnificent large celebrations as well as unforgettable intimate events, allowing you to design the wedding of your dreams. In our award-winning Club Los Meganos, we've combined breathtaking views with a convenient location, a diverse menu with flexible pricing, and an exceptional team of service professionals. We provide you with the freedom and peace of mind to truly enjoy your special day because our culinary team plans and executes all of the details to perfection, and our staff personally attends to all of the details on your behalf. In order to find out more about whether Club Los Meganos is the right venue for your upcoming event, please contact our team via email or by phone at 925.809.7188 to schedule a tour of the facility.

The Sunset Restaurant
6800 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Weddings At The Sunset Restaurant, you may have it all: a romantic atmosphere, exquisite cuisine, and friendly service. The Sunset, located against the Malibu hills just steps away from Zuma Beach, is a renovated classic beach cottage with a contemporary twist. Its two-story design, which includes enormous front windows facing the Pacific, allows the restaurant to be flooded with natural light and space. Right on the beach, you can exchange your wedding vows. As you make your way down the velon aisle, a gentle breeze lifts your veil a little. Sailing boats meander across the horizon, and the sound of the waves blends harmoniously with your accompanist's music to create an even more lovely environment. Your visitors are completely captivated, and the party has just just begun. Following that, your guests will be welcomed into your private outdoor lounge, where they will be served hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to get the party started. They're taking in one of Malibu's jewel-toned sunsets while you and your partner photograph the breathtaking scene from the beach below them. The party will continue in your reception hall, which has been praised for its understated classic beach décor that can be easily customized to meet your specific requirements following the cocktail hour. Join us at The Sunset, where your imagination is merely the beginning of what you might experience. Capacity for the ceremony: The beach can accommodate up to 150 seated guests. Capacity for a reception: The Event Room can accommodate up to 120 seated guests with a dance floor or 150 seated visitors without a dance floor. The restaurant parking lot can accommodate 200 seated guests and 300 standing visitors if it is tented. Our North Room (semi-private) accommodates 30 seated guests on the second floor. Our South Room (private) is located adjacent to the North Room and can accommodate up to 20 seated guests.

California Ballroom
1736 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA- Spaces for 300-600 Guests
- 1 Event Space
OUR HISTORY: SINCE 1926, OAKLAND'S ART DECO BALLROOM The Roaring Twenties were a time when everyone enjoyed a good time. The 7,500-square-foot California Ballroom, which was built in 1926, features a majestic high gold leaf ceiling, as well as a large stage with curtains and lighting, as well as a spacious dance floor for large gatherings. Getting an invitation to this stunning Art Deco masterpiece — which is located just a few blocks from the lovely Lake Merritt — is a rare and exciting opportunity. Weddings & Celebrations: A TIMELESS SETTING FOR A UNIQUE NIGHT In addition to hosting weddings, quinceaeras, bar/bat mitzvahs, milestone birthdays, and anniversaries, the California Ballroom provides beautiful facilities and amenities for all types of gatherings. The venue can accommodate 300 people for a banquet-style supper and 600 people for a standing reception. You will feel linked to the great moments that have taken place here over the previous 100 years as you celebrate with your guests during your event. TAILOR THE SPACE TO YOUR PERSONAL STYLE: THE SKY'S THE LIMIT You may construct the party of your dreams by using only your imagination!. Because there is so much possibility and so few limits in this high-value environment, we encourage and support any and all ideas while also providing you with guidance on vision and execution. There are no preferred vendors required for our kitchen and bar, and our flexible rental times allow you to keep the celebration going until 1:00am or even later. PERFECT FOR ALL KINDS OF GATHERINGS, PRIVATE EVENTS An wonderful choice for corporate events, holiday parties, fundraisers, wrap/after-parties, ceremonies, and other gatherings of many kinds.. Inquire about our special rates for non-profit organizations!