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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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Westdrift Manhattan Beach
1400 Parkview Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA
- Spaces for 400-1,200 Guests
- 2 Hotels
- 2 Ballrooms
- 4 Total Spaces
Located near the Manhattan Beach coastline, Westdrift Manhattan Beach offers a modern resort setting for meetings, weddings, and social events. The venue features more than 35,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, including contemporary ballrooms, lush lawns, and stylish gathering areas surrounding a scenic nine-hole golf course. Coastal-inspired interiors, abundant natural light, and relaxed sophistication create a polished backdrop for both intimate gatherings and large-scale celebrations, delivering a seamless Southern California event experience.
Est. $199/guest
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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Maggiano's Little Italy - Costa Mesa
3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
- Spaces for 90-110 Guests
- 2 Ballrooms
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Meeting Spaces
Your guests will love our elegant, well-appointed private event rooms and craveable Italian-American dishes—and you’ll love the feeling of knowing we have taken care of everything. With 4 unique event rooms that can be used in varying combinations, our Costa Mesa location can host seated events up to 110 guests with exclusive use of the full event space. Whether you are hosting a big family celebration or a small corporate meeting, our private event rooms are designed to accommodate a variety of occasions. Our Private Dining Event Managers will help you plan a delectable chef-prepared menu and choose offerings for your private bar, featuring a selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails. Allow us to create the perfect room layout and add finishing touches such as personalized menu cards, house centerpieces and standard audio-visual equipment. At Maggiano's, we specialize in making every event memorable!
Est. $114/guest
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Maggiano’s Little Italy San Jose
3055 Olin Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, USA
- Spaces for 60-180 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Total Spaces
Your guests will love our elegant, well-appointed private event rooms and craveable Italian-American dishes—and you’ll love the feeling of knowing we have taken care of everything. With 6 unique event rooms that can be used in varying combinations, our San Jose location can host seated events of 10-120 guests or standing receptions up to 180 guests in one space with additional rooms available for breakout spaces. Whether you are hosting a big family celebration or a small corporate meeting, our private event rooms are designed to accommodate a variety of occasions. Our Private Dining Event Managers will help you plan a delectable chef-prepared menu and choose offerings for your private bar, featuring a selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails. Allow us to create the perfect room layout and add finishing touches such as personalized menu cards, house centerpieces and standard audio-visual equipment. At Maggiano's, we specialize in making every event memorable!
Est. $92/guest
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Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs
1600 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
- Spaces for 820-3,500 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 2 Ballrooms
- 3 Total Spaces
Welcome to the historic Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs. Here sunshine, blue skies and the dramatic backdrop of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains offer the perfect escape for any gathering. With more than 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, there are numerous indoor and outdoor options available to host corporate, wedding, or intimate events. Let our team of professionals help you create an unforgettable moment.
Est. $89/guest
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558, USA
- Spaces for 120-1,500 Guests
- 3 Hotels
- 3 Ballrooms
- 10 Total Spaces
The Meritage Resort and Spa is the perfect Napa wedding venue. The Meritage Resort and Spa team of event professionals will make your special day flawless and unforgettable. They offer the perfect blend of dramatic event spaces, romance and indulgence for Napa vineyard Wine Country weddings and special events. The Meritage Resort and Spa offers amazing options for a variety of incredible events such as weddings, corporate functions, birthdays, and more. The Vineyard Deck is the ideal location for a gorgeous outdoor ceremony, while three covered terraces serve as great options for an al fresco cocktail hour. The Estate Cave or one of the on-site ballrooms at The Meritage Resort and Spa can accommodate receptions of up to 1,000 guests. These flexible spaces are also perfect for more intimate sized events. The Meritage Resort provides an expert event and conference services team, dedicated to making any big day not only memorable, but effortless. In addition to assisting with the planning of your celebration, a specialized event manager can recommend and arrange rehearsal dinners, spa packages, exclusive entertainment options, and special guest room rates for guests.
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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Mariposa On 3rd
269 S Mariposa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA
- Spaces for 20-150 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Rooftop
- 3 Total Spaces
Mariposa on 3rd is a standout Los Angeles event venue located on vibrant Third Street, placing it at the center of the city’s creative and cultural energy. This prime LA location makes it an ideal choice for planners searching for a versatile event space in Los Angeles that feels both connected to the city and intentionally private. Perfect for private events, corporate gatherings, brand activations, birthday parties, and film shoots, Mariposa on 3rd offers a flexible setting that adapts seamlessly to a variety of event types. During the day, the space is filled with natural light, making it especially well-suited for photo shoots, content creation, pop-ups, and daytime events. In the evening, the atmosphere transforms into a warm, immersive environment that elevates social events and nightlife-driven experiences. What sets this Los Angeles event space apart is its ability to balance energy and intimacy. Guests experience the pulse of LA while enjoying a curated, design-forward setting that encourages connection and creativity. The layout allows for easy flow, making it ideal for both seated and reception-style events. Located near Downtown Los Angeles and key neighborhoods known for dining, retail, and entertainment, Mariposa on 3rd is easily accessible for guests, vendors, and production teams alike. Its central location enhances visibility for brand events and simplifies logistics for planners. For those searching for a Third Street event venue, a unique Los Angeles private event space, or a flexible location for filming and productions, Mariposa on 3rd delivers a dynamic setting that brings any vision to life.
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
24724 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
- Spaces for 80-200 Guests
- 4 Wineries
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards is a stunning site that can be perfectly designed for your special day. We're confident you'll have a picture-perfect wedding day with our Italian stonework, beautiful vineyard views, and breathtaking outdoor venue overlooking the eastern vineyards and Wetland Preserve. Jacuzzi Family Vineyards is a stunning vineyard estate that offers the perfect setting for your most romantic day. Our wedding package includes exclusive use of three beautiful venues that are ready to be styled to perfection for your special day. Your ceremony can be held in the Vineyard Vista, followed by an outdoor celebration in the Grand Piazza, followed by dinner and dancing in the exquisite Barrel Room. With capacity for 30 to 150 people, Jacuzzi can host both large and small weddings. At Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, you may personalize our Italian-inspired settings to create your dream wedding! Contact the events department at (707)940-4001 or events@jacuzziwines.com to host your wedding or arrange a venue visit at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards. All of the following venues are included in the Jacuzzi Family Vineyards wedding package. Our expert partners and skilled staff will collaborate with you to realize your wedding vision. Jacuzzi is a great venue for any private, corporate, or team building event, with magnificent Tuscan themed grounds and Italian architecture in the middle of Sonoma Valley. Take a look at our incredible locations!
$8,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 days
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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, USA
- Spaces for 22-500 Guests
- 1 Farm
- 9 Event Spaces
- 1 Garden
Rancho Valencia is a Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond resort just 10 minutes from the coast of Del Mar in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Our 45 acre resort is a true retreat from the city with 52 luxurious casita suites with fireplaces and private patios, a rejuvenating wellness spa, two distinctive restaurants, and so much more. Recently, Rancho Valencia was selected by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top 10 resorts in the U.S. (2021) and U.S. News and World Reports named us the #1 best hotel in California (2022). Among our citrus and olive groves, you'll find a variety of elegant, inspired settings for your wedding. With intimate Mediterranean courtyards accented by bubbling fountains and a Croquet Lawn complete with sweeping valley views, you're certain to find a perfect fit. Our culinary team has crafted a menu of signature farm-to-table delights inspired by our Coastal Ranch surroundings.
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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Laissez Faire Hollywood
1835 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Spaces for 150-400 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 1 Bar
- 3 Total Spaces
Welcome to Laissez-Faire Hollywood (previously known as Madera Kitchen) Laissez-Faire Hollywood building has a fascinating history that started in the 1960’s when the building was used as an Omnibus and Hippy Hangout. From the 1970’s to 2024, the building has attracted a storied ownership and clientele including a Greek restaurant, Russian club, Strip club, Mediterranean kitchen, to becoming Laissez-Faire Hollywood in October 2025. Laissez-Faire Hollywood believes every Event deserves a place as unique as the people celebrating it! Enjoy renting the entire Laissez-Faire Hollywood Building or Rent Any of our Individual Room Rentals best suited to the size of your event. Laissez-Faire Hollywood is designed to adapt to your vision. Whether you want an elegant, fully catered affair, or laid-back gathering with takeout pizza, our versatile space makes it possible. At Laissez-Faire Hollywood we give you the freedom to create your event exactly as you imagine it! Owner, Loyal Pennings the visionary behind it, incorporates his 30 years of successful night club and restaurant background in Los Angeles, to to a new kind of energy, creativity, and world-class hospitality to Laissez-Faire Hollywood—a venue designed to host celebrations of every kind. We encourage you to make a Event Rental Reservation Online at: www.laissezfairehollywood.com/event-spaces/ for Holiday Events, Wedding + Reception, Bar Mitzvah, Birthday/Anniversary, Corporate Meetings, Graduations, Film Production, Cooking Classes and more.
Est. $200/guest
$10,000 min
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Spring Ranch Mendocino
8475 CA-1, Little River, CA 95456, USA
- Spaces for 19-300 Guests
- 1 Landmark
- 1 Outdoor
- 3 Total Spaces
About Spring Ranch Mendocino – A Historic Coastal Estate for Weddings, Retreats & Celebrations Spring Ranch Mendocino is a one-of-a-kind private estate venue on the Northern California coast, perfect for destination weddings, corporate retreats, wellness events, and weekend celebrations. Just two miles from the charming town of Mendocino, this historic property feels like a French countryside chateau with sweeping Pacific Ocean views. Built in 1852 and fully restored with rare architectural details, the estate includes a Grand Victorian Mansion and a stunning 1860s Event Barn. The venue is available for exclusive-use only—offering complete privacy for your multi-day event. Ideal for: • Weddings up to 200 guests • Corporate retreats, leadership offsites & wellness weekends • Social gatherings, milestone parties, and family reunions Host your full event weekend onsite: welcome party, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and farewell brunch. Key Features: • Lodging for up to 23 guests across the Mansion and Barn Loft • Ocean-view ceremony sites & a majestic Eucalyptus grove • Stone patios, open meadows & indoor-outdoor flow • Adjacent to Van Damme State Park with hiking and beach access • Freedom to choose your own catering and bar vendors Spring Ranch Mendocino offers timeless charm, rare seclusion, and flexibility—perfect for luxury weddings and elevated group events. The weekend rental is $19,000 for 3 nights, inclusive of lodging, taxes, and fees.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
- Spaces for 12-700 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 3 Ballrooms
- 13 Total Spaces
Say “I do” at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, one of San Diego’s most scenic waterfront wedding venues. Our tropical resort style property offers panoramic Mission Bay wedding views, lush gardens, and unforgettable sunset backdrops. As a full-service San Diego hotel wedding venue, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay provides everything you need for a seamless wedding weekend, including onsite accommodations, catering, and event coordination. Couples love our flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, ideal for micro weddings, elopements, multi day events, and destination weddings. What couples experience at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay: • Waterfront and garden ceremony sites with sweeping Mission Bay views • Multiple reception venues for intimate gatherings or large celebrations • Full-service wedding packages, including catering, bar service, and event rentals • Discounted guest room blocks with water view options for your wedding guests • Resort style amenities: pools, dining, charter boats, watersports, and more for a full wedding weekend experience • Dedicated venue wedding coordinator to guide you through planning • World of Hyatt points to use toward your honeymoon Your guests will enjoy a mini vacation while celebrating your special day, making Hyatt Regency Mission Bay the perfect choice for a memorable San Diego waterfront wedding! Contact our team to schedule a tour.
Est. $139/guest
$5,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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Cline Family Cellars
24737 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
- Spaces for 100-600 Guests
- 2 Wineries
Cline Family Cellars is a picture perfect setting for your celebration. Cline Family Cellars offers the rustic charm of landscaped gardens, willows, spring-fed ponds, and breathtaking vineyard views. The Great Lawn is a beautifully landscaped garden venue bordered by spring-fed ponds and mature willow trees. The perfect venue for groups of 50 or more guests. The maximum capacity for the Great Lawn is 500 seated, ideal for those events with larger guest counts. The Adobe Mission is perfect for those smaller guest counts, up to 100 people. You will enjoy string lights overhead, a stone patio and vineyards views during your event. Contact our events department at (707)940-4001 or events@clinecellars.com to schedule a tour today!
$9,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 days
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Flying Cloud
1200 Jacobsen Ln, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA
- Spaces for 80-300 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 3 Farms
- 4 Total Spaces
For over 25 years, our team at Flying Cloud has been turning couples’ wedding dreams into reality. We’re all about making your special day unforgettable by providing top-notch service and creating breathtaking settings that will leave both you and your guests in awe. As a family-owned and operated venue, now in its second generation of planners, we’re proud to offer personalized touches and flexibility that truly make your day feel like your day. We believe in helping you bring your vision to life, with the freedom to choose from a variety of vendors to match your budget and style. Let us help make your wedding day as unique and special as your love story!
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
- Spaces for 64-1,833 Guests
- 2 Ballrooms
- 6 Museums
- 11 Total Spaces
Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Skirball Cultural Center offers welcome and hospitality in a distinctive architectural setting—now offering more than 60,000 square feet of remarkable event space. For more than twenty years, it’s been a venue of choice for planners and clients across Southern California. Design your next business or social gathering at a place founded to uplift the spirit and enrich the community. For all events, we offer exemplary service from an experienced staff, gourmet on-site catering and full bar services, complimentary parking, and a picturesque environment in a convenient location. For Social Celebrations Featuring serene garden patios, spacious courtyards, and majestic ballrooms, the Skirball Cultural Center is a popular, award-winning destination for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, proms, graduations, and other milestones. Join friends, family, and colleagues at the Skirball to mark special moments and create memories to last a lifetime. Meetings and Conferences Centrally located and featuring fully customizable, well-appointed facilities, the Skirball Cultural Center provides an ideal setting for conferences, symposia, networking events, training workshops, seminars, galas, fundraisers, holiday parties, and other gatherings.
Est. $250/guest
$30,000 min
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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Playa Studios
11260 Playa Ct, Culver City, CA 90230, USA
- Spaces for 225-400 Guests
- 1 Event Space
THE VENUE Owned by bi-coastal music production company Mophonics, Playa Studios is a unique and creative venue nestled in Culver City on the Westside of Los Angeles. Curated with a mixture of modern, industrial, and eclectic design, the space breathes life into its former warehouse roots. THE LOUNGE (3,000 sq. ft.) The entrance to Playa Studios is a handsome 3,000 sq. ft. furnished lounge featuring a striking 18’ tall gallery wall. It opens directly into the Event Room through our oversized wooden doors, allowing you the ability to create two completely different atmospheres within the adjacent spaces. The Lounge also includes a kitchenette, perfect for bar service, and two individual restrooms. THE EVENT ROOM (5,000 sq. ft.) With 18’ exposed ceilings, skylights, stunning chandeliers and sculptural wood accents, the Event Room is a perfect balance between industrial and modern. Featuring a ceiling mounted HD laser projector, drop down screen, custom farmhouse tables, chairs, and eye-catching bar, this room is well equipped and flexible to suit the needs of corporate and private events alike. The Event Room also includes two multi-stall restrooms to easily accommodate a larger guest count. THE GREEN ROOM / WEDDING SUITE (400 sq. ft.) Just off the Lounge is an elegantly decorated and fully furnished multipurpose room. Separated from the Lounge and Event Room, it’s ideal for use as a Green Room for guest speaker(s) or talent, a Wedding Suite / dressing room, or a private room for your planning or leadership team. INCLUDED AMENITIES - 5,000 sq ft turnkey event room - 3,000 sq ft furnished lounge - 400 sq ft furnished Green Room - Table and chairs for up to 256 guests - Accent lounge furniture - DJ ready house sound system - Ceiling mounted HD digital projector - Dedicated fiber WiFi - Two individual restrooms in the lounge - Spacious 3-stall men's and women's restrooms - Heating and air conditioning - 16 'x 16' x 2' modular stage - 12' x 12' elephant loading door - Rigging points (5000 lb load level) - Skylights with option to black-out - 18 ft vaulted ceilings
$10,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
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California Memorial Stadium
2227 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Spaces for 150-700 Guests
- 3 Event Spaces
Overlooking the Berkeley hills and San Francisco Bay, California Memorial Stadium offers a dramatic setting for meetings, galas, weddings, and large-scale events. The iconic venue features a variety of flexible event spaces, including premium club lounges, outdoor terraces, and modern hospitality areas with sweeping stadium and skyline views. Blending historic architecture with contemporary amenities, the stadium accommodates everything from intimate gatherings to high-capacity celebrations, creating a memorable event experience in the heart of the UC Berkeley campus.
$2,500 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 days
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Legacy Venues- Legacy Ballroom
6410 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91201, USA
- Spaces for 270-300 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Meeting Space
Legacy Ballroom is a lavishly designed event destination offering a versatile setting for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and social occasions. The elegant space features sleek architectural details, coffered ceilings, glossy marble flooring, radiant crystal chandeliers, and advanced LED technology, creating a sophisticated atmosphere that blends old-world elegance with contemporary innovation. With its customizable LED backdrop and refined aesthetic, Legacy Ballroom provides an elevated and memorable experience for guests.
Est. $80/guest
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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AC Hotel Beverly Hills/West Hollywood
6399 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
- Spaces for 20-100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 3 Hotels
- 4 Total Spaces
Your hotel in Beverly Hills/West Hollywood. The AC Hotel Beverly Hills/West Hollywood draws on its European roots and Beverly Hills style to curate an elevated travel experience. Discover comfort and sophistication in the heart of LA when you stay at one of the best hotels in the area. Take in breathtaking views from our Rooftop Patio/bar, including the Hollywood Hills and iconic Hollywood sign. You can also enjoy a dip in our Rooftop Sunning Pool. Ideally located just one mile away from West Hollywood and Historic Santa Monica Blvd, and only two miles from Rodeo Drive, the city vibe is right at our doorstep. The hotel is also within walking distance of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Petersen Automotive Museums. Bring the whole family to our pet friendly hotel in Beverly Hills. Whether you're here for business or leisure, let's get your room reservation started today
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA
- Spaces for 30-2,592 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 5 Hotels
- 8 Total Spaces
Special Events In our LEED® Gold certified hotel, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport offers first-class event space, offering outstanding services and flawless execution to your conference, gala, or wedding. From technology to customized menu selections, our skilled planners guarantee that every element is ideal. Spaces We can accommodate practically any event with our 69,000 square feet of flexible space. Our Grand Peninsula Ballroom is one of Northern California's largest pillar-free halls. Our enormous atrium, which is bathed in beautiful natural light, is a spectacular indoor venue with an outside vibe. Weddings Enjoy the perfect wedding celebration as our wedding specialists guarantee that every element, from event venue to cuisine, is carefully handled. The happy couple will receive a complimentary suite on their wedding night as our gift to you. We have magnificent settings for your rehearsal, ceremony, and reception, ranging from our elegant indoor atrium to our trendy poolside pavilion. Meetings In one of our award-winning meeting spaces, host your next meeting, conference, or business event. We try to provide business leaders with great services, equipment, and catering alternatives to guarantee a successful and productive conference. We were named the 2019 ‘Best Airport Hotel' by Smart Meeting Magazine. Allow our professional event planners to take care of all of your meeting needs, and you will be stress-free. Our unique position on the Bay Area peninsula, close to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), is excellent for fly-in, fly-out meetings and provides convenient access to downtown. Please submit an RFP today to ask about planning your next meeting. Catering Our innovative chefs create one-of-a-kind dishes that incorporate both local and international ingredients. Personal Preference Dining® allows your guests to choose their own entrée while you choose the appetizers and salad, and our chef prepares a delicious dessert trio.
Avg response time 1-2 days
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Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
1100 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA
- Spaces for 18-510 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 2 Bars
- 6 Total Spaces
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley: A Modern Wedding & Event Venue in Sunnyvale, CA Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley is a one-of-a-kind wedding and event venue located in the heart of Sunnyvale, California. Designed to spark creativity and connection, this unique space blends the natural beauty of the Bay Area with contemporary architecture — making it the perfect backdrop for weddings, corporate events, milestone celebrations, and private gatherings. Surrounded by lush greenery and whimsical design elements, Treehouse Hotel offers a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces. From open-air ceremonies under the trees to stylish receptions in the Glass Barn or vibrant Beer Garden, each space provides a flexible canvas for events of all sizes — up to 300 guests. The property also includes intimate private dining rooms for rehearsal dinners or smaller corporate meetings. Ideal for both social and corporate events in Silicon Valley, Treehouse Hotel provides full-service planning, including in-house catering featuring seasonal California cuisine, craft cocktails, and curated wine and beer selections. With on-site lodging, your guests can stay in creatively designed guest rooms, turning any event into a full weekend experience. Whether you’re hosting a modern Bay Area wedding or a team-building retreat in Sunnyvale, Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley offers a fresh, inspiring setting with exceptional service and unforgettable charm.
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 hrs