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  The Old Rancho

  2770 Sunny Creek Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Old Rancho is the oldest privately owned residence in San Diego's North County, built in the 1840s and located in the heart of Carlsbad, California. It has maintained its country-like setting while being only minutes from the freeway, downtown, and the beach. We invite you to join us at The Old Rancho if you are searching for a one-of-a-kind venue for your wedding or special occasion. Personal Touch Dining was founded in 1988 and specializes in full-service catering, venue management, and event planning. We have maintained exceptionally high standards throughout the years, which have defined our organization since its inception. We are honored to be named one of San Diego's finest catering companies by dozens of local venues and hundreds of our lovely clientele. Our experienced staff, wide range of customizable options, and meticulous attention to detail will ensure that your special day at The Old Rancho is unforgettable. The Old Rancho, built in the 1840s and located in the heart of Carlsbad, California, is the oldest privately owned Historic property in San Diego's North County. It has maintained its country-like environment while being only minutes from the freeway, downtown, and the beach. The Old Ranch provides an all-inclusive package, so you won't have to worry about anything! Use of the venue for 8 hours On the day of your event, do the following preparations: Pre-ceremony Use of Wedding Party Dressing Areas for 2 Hours, 2 hours of vendor setup, 5 hours of ceremony and reception venue use, and 1 hour of vendor clean-up On-site parking is complimentary. Wedding Coordinator on the Day of the Wedding We'll plan and coordinate your rehearsal, ceremony, and timeline, as well as take care of all the day-of details. Event Staff with Years of Experience Culinary, wait, and event management staff are all included. Appetizers and Menu Options Buffet with Appetizers and Two Entrees Freshly Brewed Coffee and Lemonade at the Beverage Station Client-supplied bar or full-service bar Fine Details that are complimentary.... White China Dinner Plates, Dessert Plates, Silverware, Water Glasses, and Champagne Flutes Linens and Cloth Napkins with a Floor Length Cake Cutting, Cake Knife, and Server are all provided free of charge. There's Jenga, Cornhole, and a lot more!

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  The Avalon Hotel & Bungalows

  415 S Belardo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA

  The Avalon Hotel & Bungalows offers event spaces for your next celebration in Palm Springs, California.

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  Mozambique Restaurant

  1740 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA

  • Spaces for 22-294 Guests
  • 6 Restaurants
  • 2 Bars
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Mozambique Laguna Beach is an ocean-view steakhouse and live music venue situated along South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, California. Drawing inspiration from South African coastal dining traditions, the restaurant specializes in wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood seasoned with signature Peri-Peri pepper, while its second floor hosts Ivan'z House — a dedicated music club featuring regional and national artists Thursday through Sunday. Six distinct event spaces accommodate groups of varying sizes, from the intimate 22-seat Palm Patio to the 294-guest Ivan'z House, covering everything from private dinners to full reception-style buyouts. Spaces include the Veranda Rooftop with panoramic ocean and city views, the Garden Patio with a firepit and lush greenery, the speakeasy-themed Durban Room with a fireplace and piano, and the Parrot Room equipped with a screen and projector. Event packages include linens, tableware, full bar service, audio/visual capabilities, valet, and complimentary transportation — all coordinated by an on-site events team.

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  Museum of Ventura County

  100 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

  • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Landmark

  Located in the heart of historic downtown Ventura, the Museum of Ventura County is the perfect setting for meetings and events.

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  Deer Park Villa

  367 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930, USA

  • Spaces for 350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor

  Deer Park Villa is pleased to welcome you to the Deer Park Villa Experience. The Majestic and Magical Deer Park Villa is a Destination for Enchanting Redwood Forest Weddings in the Region, Countrywide, and Internationally. With its enchanting Redwood Grove and amazing garden paradise, our award-winning four-acre wedding location is the ideal backdrop for the most important day of your lives. The wedding experience at Deer Park Villa is naturally built, both in terms of environment and planning, to create memories that will last a lifetime. Our new Late Night VIP Room is a terrific area to segue into an after-hours party as part of our wedding packages. For further information, contact one of our planners. Rehearsal time is included in your venue package and takes place in the Zen Grove. The old Carriage House houses our bridal suite. We are known for our Enchanted Forest Weddings, but we also provide outstanding and lovely interior accommodations. All year long, our venue is an excellent choice for your wedding. Every wedding is one of a kind. Deer Park Villa can accommodate 650 guests, 350 outside and 300 inside. Off-street parking is available at no cost. We strongly advise you to schedule a property tour to learn more about our location and to see it for yourself. Our couples have always stated that the images are lovely, but visiting the venue in person is quite wonderful. We are looking forward to meeting you in person and showing you around Deer Park Villa.

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  San Diego Museum of Art

  1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

  • Spaces for 40-500 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Museums
  • 5 Total Spaces

  The San Diego Museum of Art is the oldest, largest, and most visited art museum in the region. The San Diego Museum of Art is a notable cultural resource, displaying works of art from all over the world, with an encyclopedic collection of more than 20,000 artifacts. The Museum, which is located in the heart of Balboa Park, is a unique destination where you can learn about San Diego's natural beauty, history, art, and culture. The Spanish Colonial-style building of the San Diego Museum of Art, which opened in 1926, was inspired by the 1915 Panama-California international exposition. Corporate events, private parties, weddings, seminars, and meetings can all be held in the Museum's indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture court and garden. The May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden is offered for private wedding ceremonies and is open to the public. The San Diego Museum of Art is pleased to announce a collaboration with PEP Creative to provide beautiful, stress-free interior and outdoor wedding ceremonies.

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  La Grande Wedding and Event Center

  1799 Carpenter Rd, Oakley, CA 94561, USA

  • Spaces for 350 Guests

  La Grande Estates is a ten-acre Tuscan-inspired estate in Oakley, California, in the East Bay Area, offering weddings and fine events against a backdrop of vineyards, waterfalls, and views of Mt. Diablo. The property is operated by 3 Generations Event Productions, a family team bringing over 100 years of combined event experience to each celebration. The estate offers multiple ceremony and reception settings, including the Tuscany Garden Grotto, Lakeside Gazebos, and a shaded Piazza Courtyard for cocktails. The Tuscany Villa — a 4,500-square-foot building featuring a bridal suite with a dedicated hair-and-makeup studio — anchors the property. Receptions are hosted under the Pavilion Tent, a fully draped and chandelier-lit space. Vineyards and a weeping willow tree provide scenic backdrops for photography throughout the grounds. La Grande Estates provides full-service event coordination, including day-of management, catering services, and ceremony officiation, with an emphasis on accommodating a wide range of cultural traditions and custom event concepts.

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  Jug Handle Creek Farm

  15501 CA-1, Caspar, CA 95420, USA

  • Spaces for 150-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Farm
  • 1 Garden

  Jug Handle Creek Nature Center sits on a 32-acre historical farm property along Jug Handle Creek, between Mendocino and Fort Bragg on California's North Coast. The nonprofit nature education facility hosts weddings, family reunions, retreats, and group gatherings in a setting of coastal forests, meadows, and ocean-view hillsides, with easy access to Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and its celebrated Ecological Staircase. The property accommodates up to 150 total guests — 50 in indoor lodging and 90 in the campground — across an 1870s Victorian Farmhouse (sleeping up to 20), a Bunkhouse, individual Cottages, rustic Cabins, and a campground. Orchard Meadow serves as the dedicated outdoor event venue for weddings and celebrations, with events offered on a limited basis from June through October. The farmhouse includes a fully equipped kitchen, formal dining room, music room, and first-floor handicap-accessible bedroom and bathroom. The Bunkhouse features a Sea Terrace classroom available for meetings, workshops, and smaller gatherings. Amplified music is permitted until 9pm, and the center's events team can be reached directly to discuss packages and availability.

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  Chateau St. Jean

  8555 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452, USA

  • Spaces for 24-300 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Winery
  • 1 Event Space

  Our beautiful property, combined with our award-winning wines, creates an elegant and memorable setting for your big day. Choose from our beautifully planted inner courtyard and terrace, or our expansive grand lawn, which overlooks the vineyards and the Chateau in the distance, for your wedding reception. Are you looking for the ideal location to exchange your vows? For your special occasion, our beautifully landscaped gardens and old Chateau will provide a stunning backdrop. From an intimate elopement with only a few select guests to a grand celebration with all of your family and friends, Chateau St. Jean is the perfect setting for your special day. Contact us today to book your date! A classy yet relaxing ambience is created by the comfortable and romantic outdoor areas that are surrounded by luscious vineyards, magnificent mountains, shaded gardens, mature redwoods, and an expansive lawn, with the Chateau serving as an elegant backdrop. Experience the gracious hospitality of Chateau St. Jean, as well as the professionalism and competence of our events team, during your next event.

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  Evanshire Gardens

  1748 Evans Rd, Ceres, CA 95307, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor

  As wedding designers, we have over seventeen years of experience in listening to our clients' wedding visions and bringing them to life down to even the smallest detail. Our goal is to create a natural, outdoor, tranquil, and attractive setting for all of your important events. Please visit our website for more information. We host weddings, engagement parties, birthday parties, and a variety of other events. A country hideaway on five acres, Evanshire Gardens was established by Dr. Evans as a country getaway on his estate. It has a long and illustrious history as a meeting and function location. Ceremonies can be held in an area surrounded by a lovely blossoming garden or in front of the pool, with a pool fountain serving as a backdrop to the proceedings. As part of your wedding package, we will provide a gazebo that will be decked with foliage and seasonal flowers in your wedding colors or traditional white. urns or shepherds poles with flowers that match the gazebo might be used to decorate the aisle. We specialize in weddings with a theme. We will plan and execute the wedding of your dreams. The possibilities are endless with this combo! For any and all of your event requirements, a customized buffet or plated sit down service is provided. Our personnel will take care of the entire set up and tear down. Event coordinator will be present all day during your event. Tables and chairs provided: Round 72 inch tables and padded folding chairs.

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  Estate Collective

  San Diego, CA, USA

  The Estate Collective is who we are. The company was started with the aim of hosting exclusive events at some of San Diego's most coveted private residences. Only a small number of events (6 to be exact) are held at each distinctively diverse, highly sought-after site each year, ensuring that your guests have a really unique and memorable experience. In order for the client and homeowner to both enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience, we strive to keep our events original and fresh. Estate Collective is a collection of elegant properties in Southern California that are available for your upcoming social event, corporate function, or wedding. - Pick one of our prestigious properties. - Choose a caterer and rental provider from our carefully curated list of vendor partners in collaboration with an Estate Collective venue manager. - Hire a coordinator of your choosing for the wedding day - Reserve any more service providers that your event requires. - Enjoy seeing your celebration come to life with the help of your selected wedding coordinator and the Estate Collective venue manager.

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  Catalina View Gardens

  6001 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA

  This 94-acre home is located on the Palos Verdes bluffs, which provide breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. You can view the vineyard, the Pacific Ocean, and even Catalina Island in the distance from practically everywhere in the event garden. During the day, you and your guests will eat, drink, and dance the hours away as the sun sets in a stunning display of color over the Pacific. The stars appear even brighter and more numerous after dark from this secluded vantage point, making for an unforgettable night sky experience. Catalina View Gardens is a difficult site to conceive of in California for an outdoor event. Catalina View Wines are also available for purchase to serve at your event or simply to enjoy on your own. The location is available for daily hire at a cost of $12,000 per day. A $2,000 refundable deposit is required in addition to the venue charge for damages, over-standard cleaning, and entertainment compliance. The venue charge is deducted from the deposit. All events must stop no later than 9:30 p.m., according to the stipulations of our permission. This means the music will be turned off, food and beverages will no longer be served, and visitors will begin to go. We can only allow DJs that are on our approved DJs list because of the noise limits. We have strict guidelines for sound levels at our events, and all of the approved DJs have adhered to these guidelines while still keeping the dance floor crowded throughout the night.

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  Starline Social Club

  2236 Ridgewood Way, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

  • Spaces for 300-500 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Mansion

  Starline Private Events is located in the Starline Social Club, a dynamic and historic location that offers three unique event spaces for private events. With pleasant, professional service and cutting-edge audio/visual technology, we can arrange in-house food, beverage, and entertainment packages. The Starline Social Club is a bar, restaurant, and performance venue in Uptown Oakland, housed in a historic three-story Victorian edifice. Our one-of-a-kind and historically significant structure is a true Oakland gem. We offer a flexible location with three separate rooms for private rentals, as well as in-house food and bar service, audiovisual services, and production and styling options. We provide a wide variety of different and creative events, available to all ages, ranging from traditional to edgy, easygoing to formal, 30 people to 450 people. Some parties are held in the second-floor ballroom, while smaller groups prefer the Explorers Club's dim romantic speakeasy atmosphere. Before dinner, some people have a cocktail hour in the downstairs bar. We are pleased to offer both traditional wedding parties with sit-down dinners and a first dance, as well as less traditional wedding parties with music and food, or those who wish to reconsider what a commitment ceremony can be all together. Some couples marry on the Starline stage in front of their adoring family and friends, while others hold weddings in the many gorgeous parks, hills, mountains, beaches, and forests that surround Oakland, and then dance the night away at the Starline. There are numerous ways to use the facility, and we are always open to new suggestions.

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  Hashiri

  4 Mint Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

  • Spaces for 50 Guests

  Hashiri San Francisco is a Japanese fine-dining restaurant located at 4 Mint Plaza in San Francisco's Mint Plaza neighborhood. The restaurant merges two historical Japanese culinary traditions — Kappo and Edomae Sushi — in an intimate counter-seated setting that fosters close interaction between chefs and guests. The dining room features imported Japanese Cypress counters, contemporary artwork, and 16 ceiling projectors displaying seasonal imagery, creating an immersive atmosphere that blends traditional Japanese cultural influences with Bay Area sensibility. The restaurant's name reflects its culinary philosophy: "hashiri" refers to the start of the season for ingredients, directly connected to "shun," the peak of seasonal quality. Seasonal tasting menus guide guests through a course-by-course experience centered on hyper-seasonal ingredients sourced directly from Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. Hashiri San Francisco held a Michelin star from 2017 through 2019.

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  The Ranch Golf Club

  The Ranch Club House, 4601 Hill Top View Ln, San Jose, CA 95138, USA

  • Spaces for 250-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Estate

  Set in the Silver Creek foothills of San Jose, The Ranch at Silver Creek is a hilltop Mediterranean estate offering sweeping views of rolling hills, oak-filled canyons, the San Jose skyline, and the San Francisco Bay on the horizon. The property features craftsman-style architecture, manicured landscaping, and a wraparound terrace that captures panoramic city-lights and mountain views. The venue hosts weddings, private celebrations, and corporate gatherings for groups of 20 to 300 guests. Its Grand Hall accommodates up to 250 guests indoors with tray ceilings, stone accents, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and a balcony overlooking the surrounding hills. A ceremonial hilltop garden and outdoor lawn provide additional ceremony and cocktail-hour settings. All-inclusive packages are available through Wedgewood Weddings, with in-house catering, bar services, and a dedicated event coordinator included. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and offers Wi-Fi, A/V equipment, and ample free parking on-site.

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  Park Central SF

  50 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

  Plan a San Francisco Event Wedding celebrations that are extravagant. Meetings of the board of directors are held once a year. Life-altering occurrences are referred to as milestones. Product introductions. We can accommodate you here at Park Central. Our adaptable indoor and outdoor event spaces are decorated in a modern, fashionable manner and can accommodate parties ranging from a few dozen to more than 1,200 people. And our event planners will be there to assist you at every step of the way to ensure that your big day runs smoothly and brilliantly. Meetings: Get Down to Business With its proximity to the city's Financial District as well as dozens of international headquarters and significant corporate offices, the Park Central Hotel San Francisco is an ideal location for conducting business. Use our freshly remodeled 23,000 square feet (approx) of flexible meeting space and range of facilities, including excellent flow between rooms, breathtaking vistas, and plenty of natural light to get the most out of your time here. Weddings: Room to Celebrate Organize the most memorable occasion of your life at Park Central, one of the most sought-after wedding venues in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Featuring a contemporary design and majestic atmosphere, you can be as creative as you want with adaptable event venues that range from a ballroom that can accommodate 1,200 guests to an intimate gathering for 10. In addition, you can count on an experienced group of people that will work tirelessly to make your event one to remember.

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  5401 Olympic Filming Location

  5401 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA

  • Spaces for 50 Guests

  5401 Olympic House is a traditionally lovely and airy, small location to celebrate your wedding with your closest friends and family. Your guests will enter the exclusive estate through the exquisite wooden gate, which provides a delicate, romantic appeal and complements the expansive front yard. The ceremony will be placed in a small and cozy outdoor area, which will be enjoyed by your guests. The party will continue outside during the reception, with your guests dancing the night away beneath the stars. This private estate, built in the 1920s, is a photographer's dream, as it has been utilized for a variety of filming productions. The door's carved elements add elegance while remaining simple, and they make a lovely backdrop for wedding photos. The general Spanish design of the house is basic yet sophisticated, with rich, dark wood framing the doorways and covering the floor and ceiling. The venue can hold up to 50 guests.

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  Hyatt Regency Orange County

  Garden Grove, CA, USA

  At the Hyatt Regency Orange County, your meeting, conference, or event will be more creative and productive. Our Orange County hotel has 65,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space that can be configured in a variety of ways. In our majestic 17,000 square foot Grand Ballroom, host stunning banquets or events in Orange County, or plan a cocktail party under the stars by the outdoor pool. Our Orange County hotel near the Anaheim Convention Center offers a variety of meeting spaces, banquet facilities, and conference space, spanning 65,000 square feet and ranging from spectacular ballrooms to exquisite outdoor venue space, all with natural lighting. All of our meeting and Orange County conference facilities can be equipped with controls for heat and air conditioning, sound, music, telephones, multiple electrical, special lighting effects, microphone outlets, audiovisual equipment, and electrical needs to ensure that your Orange County event meets your expectations. At our beautiful Orange County hotel, you may host the ideal wedding reception. You may easily configure any of our elegant settings to create the ceremony of your dreams with our range of magnificent indoor and outdoor venues. Our committed team of professional event planners will assist you in bringing your idea to life, from traditional ceremonies to elaborate celebrations. Allow us to relieve the stress of planning so you can concentrate on your special day. We'll collaborate with you to design the ideal setting for your big day. We can fulfill any requirement you have with variable seating arrangements, a fully moveable dance floor, and a team of sound and lighting professionals.

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  Peohe's Coronado Waterfront

  1201 1st St, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

  • Spaces for 50-700 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Outdoor

  With spectacular views, delectable cuisine and impeccable service, Peohe's Coronado Waterfront specializes in hosting unforgettable affairs, including rehearsal dinners, weddings, corporate events, group meetings, holiday parties and other social occasions. Peohe's distinction for making group events memorable may only be surpassed by their reputation for flawless execution. The staff and management at Peohe's are committed to guest service and satisfaction, and the praises and feedback they receive from their guests and clients is a testament to that commitment. Peohe’s Coronado Waterfront can accommodate any size, up to 700 guests, with a full restaurant buyout. For smaller groups, they offer non-exclusive dining areas with beautiful bay and skyline views. For larger groups they have private dining facilities in their beautiful glass-enclosed patio featuring San Diego’s ultimate panoramic skyline and bay view. Peohe's is the perfect setting for a waterfront wedding reception. With such spectacular views of the skyline and bay, there is not a more romantic or beautiful spot for such a memorable occasion. Wedding packages include a champagne or cider toast, butler passed hors d'oeuvres, soup or salad, entree, coffee, tea and soda and liquor, depending on which package you select.

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  Bella Luxe Loft

  6081 Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests

  Bella Luxe Loft is a gorgeous Boutique and Event Space available for parties, launches, art exhibits, weddings, photo shoots, etc. Located at The Promenade at Howard Hughes in Los Angeles.

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