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  Fairmont San Jose

  170 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

  • Spaces for 640-1,500 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Signia by Hilton San Jose — formerly the Fairmont San Jose, which opened in 1987 — is an AAA Four Diamond hotel at 170 South Market Street in downtown San Jose. The property sits on the Plaza de César Chávez, within walking distance of the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and a short drive from Fortune 500 tech campuses throughout Silicon Valley. With over 55,000 square feet of meeting and event space across 14 flexible rooms, the hotel accommodates gatherings from intimate boardroom sessions to large-scale conferences and galas for up to 3,000 attendees. The Imperial Ballroom — Silicon Valley's largest hotel ballroom at 13,464 square feet — anchors the events floor, while the Regency Ballroom, Club Regent, and a series of breakout rooms serve mid-size and private receptions. Outdoor options include the Circle of Palms Plaza, which accommodates up to 500 guests, and a rooftop pool terrace with views of downtown San Jose and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The in-house events team provides end-to-end planning support alongside in-house AV services, onsite catering, and dining venues including AJI Bar and Robata, the Fountain Restaurant, and Market 170.

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  Menlo Circus Club

  190 Park Ln, Atherton, CA 94027, USA

  ABOUT MENLO CIRCUS CLUB A group of young girls met on an Atherton Estate around 1920 to ride their horses and play. These girls created a "club" and decided to put on a circus for the delight of their parents, friends, and neighbors, as young children do. The mother of one of the girls, Mrs. W. B. Weir, offered that the revenues of the circus be donated to the Stanford Convalescent Home (now known as Lucile Packard Children's Hospital). The first circus was hosted on the W. B. Weir property at Middlefield Road and Glenwood Avenue in the summer of 1920. Youngsters rode their own horses and ponies, while others brought along pet cats, goats, and dogs that they had trained to perform stunts. The Stanford Convalescent Home received $500 from the first circus. The circus flourished the following year. Adults turned the circus into a social gathering, attracting visitors from as far north as San Francisco and south as San Jose. The circus grew in size, as did the social event, in the third year, and it became clear to parents that the circus had overrun the two fields. Land was purchased in the fall of 1922 for the creation of the Menlo Circus Club, which was formed the following year. AVAILABLE EVENT SPACES The Menlo Circus Club, located in the heart of Atherton, provides welcoming and gracious accommodations for private events such as Weddings, Holiday Gatherings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Class Reunions, Birthday Parties, and Cocktail Receptions. The large entrance immediately sets a classy tone that is appropriate for any occasion. For your event, the Clubhouse can accommodate up to 350 people. Each suite boasts a different view of the Club's lushly maintained grounds. Our beautiful dishes have been painstakingly picked by our amazing culinary experts, and we provide private outdoor events overlooking one of the Bay Area's finest Polo Fields.

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  Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club

  3000 Alexis Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA

  • Spaces for 275-350 Guests
  • 1 Country Club

  Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club is timeless, stylish, gorgeous, and hospitable, to name a few adjectives. The club is the ideal location for any special occasion, from the beautiful Bay Area View at the ceremony site to the breathtaking landscapes of the golf course and tumbling waterfall. At the Club, we cater to all types of weddings and honor all customs. Our trained wedding planner will respect your personal style and ideas while guiding you through the planning process. The staff at Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club is dedicated to helping couples plan the wedding of their dreams. Professional services are provided by the Club to ensure a smooth planning process and experience. Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club is the ideal venue for every sort of celebration, with decades of planning knowledge, a dedicated team by your side, and a wide range of stunning venue alternatives. Our expert staff will make your idea a reality, whether it's a wedding ceremony or reception, an anniversary, a bar or bat mitzvah, a corporate gathering, or a golf tournament.

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  Il Fornaio at the Westin San Jose

  302 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  At all of our locations, Il Fornaio offers exquisite private and semi private dining spaces, as well as a variety of specialty menus and services to complement our authentic, award winning Italian food. Our professional staff will work directly with you to make your event one to remember. Please select your location, fill out the form, and we will be in touch as soon as possible to learn more about our full service event planning and how we can help you create the perfect celebration to fit your budget and group size. Il Fornaio San Jose offers elegant private dining space along with a wide range of specialized menus and services to match our authentic, award winning Italian cuisine. Our experienced staff will work closely with you to create a memorable event for you and your guests. CATERING Let us create a really unforgettable experience for you and your guests, from weddings to corporate events to social gatherings! Our talented catering team can cater parties of any size and budget with authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. There are options for pick-up, delivery, or full service on site or off site catering. PRIVATE DINING Our staff, including our on-site Event Coordinator, can assist you in developing an unique private dining event, in addition to creating a menu and reserving a dining room appropriate for your occasion. There is never a charge for renting a room. The entire restaurant is available for buyout for major special events in addition to the eating spaces shown here.

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  Starbright Theater

  1770 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, USA

  • Spaces for 142-144 Guests
  • 1 Theater

  Starbright Theater is a fully equipped performing arts venue in Campbell, California, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The theater seats 142 guests and is available for a wide range of events, including plays, musicals, concerts, dance performances, ballet recitals, film festivals, independent film screenings, corporate meetings, seminars, lectures, and more. The space features professional-grade production capabilities throughout — a built-in lighting system, full sound system, and digital projection system are available for rental, alongside experienced technical staff including a venue manager, lighting technician, and sound engineer. The fully enclosed soundstage provides a quiet environment with overhead rigging, trap doors, and scenic automation. Optional equipment such as wireless microphones (16 available), followspots, a Yamaha Clavinova piano, and hazer equipment can be added to any rental. Starbright Theater offers both community/non-profit and standard rental rates, with packages available by the hour with a six-hour minimum. Tours are available by appointment.

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  San Jose City Hall

  200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

  • Spaces for 300-350 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Landmark

  The San José City Hall can accommodate a wide range of activities, meetings, and special events. Discover our facility by activity type or location. Non-religious legal marriage ceremonies performed by a government official or registrar are known as civil wedding services. Wedding ceremonies are not presided over by officiants or registrars in the city of San José. Couples can either bring their own officiant or plan a time with the County of Santa Clara to have a designated officiant offered to them for their wedding ceremony at City Hall. The Rotunda at City Hall in San José can be used for wedding ceremonies and/or parties. The building is a modern architectural marvel, standing 110 feet tall and featuring terrazzo flooring and glass walls that let in plenty of natural light. The structure is like a blank canvas, ready to be painted with any wedding theme. San José City Hall is a contemporary design with light-filled chambers and broad expanses of metal, stone, and glass that serve as a modern backdrop to the great outdoor plazas. The free-standing 10-story glass rotunda attracts visitors' attention.

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  Hilton Santa Clara

  4949 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA

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

  You have Levi's Stadium and California's Great America just outside your door. Our hotel is directly across the street from the Santa Clara Convention Center and less than a 10-minute walk from Levi's Stadium and California's Great America, among other popular attractions. Both the Great Mall and the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport are located within five miles of each other, and business giants such as Google and Adobe are located within eight miles of each other. Take advantage of our swimming pool and award-winning restaurant. Meetings and events Our versatile event rooms include a boardroom with natural lighting and a ballroom with no pillars or columns. Our knowledgeable events team is available to assist with planning, audiovisual setup, and custom catering. Weddings Expert wedding planners are on hand to assist with every single element of the planning process. Our ballroom and naturally light break-out spaces are ideal for hosting rehearsal dinners, drinks receptions, and ceremonies of all sizes. Rooftop Gatherings From our exclusive rooftop event location, you can enjoy panoramic views of Levi's Stadium and Great America. Inquire with our event planners about lawn games, music, and beverage packages. Catering Our catering crew will work closely with you to create the perfect reception for your event or gathering. Dining and drinks At our award-winning La Fontana restaurant, you can savor Californian and Mediterranean food inspired by the region. Grab a cup of freshly made Starbucks coffee at the coffee bar on the lobby level. In the lounge, you may relax with a drink and some light refreshments while watching key games on the televisions. The AAA Hotel is located just steps away from the Santa Clara Convention Center and CA Great America Park, and is only six miles from San Jose International Airport.

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  The Waterfront Rodeo

  13 Pacific Ave, Rodeo, CA 94572, USA

  • Spaces for 150-180 Guests

  Discover the perfect venue for your next event at our picturesque marina waterfront. With its breathtaking views and serene ambiance, our marina offers an idyllic setting for any occasion. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate gathering, or private celebration, our waterfront location provides a unique backdrop and versitille event space, that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, our experienced team is dedicated to ensuring every detail is meticulously arranged, allowing you to focus on creating unforgettable memories. Embrace the beauty of the waterfront and host your event with us for an unparalleled experience that will exceed all expectations.

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  Crowne Plaza - Foster City Hotel

  1221 Chess Dr, Foster City, CA 94404, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Meetings & Events: We have 17 rooms that can seat 1,500 people, and our hotel's proximity to the San Francisco airport makes us a convenient alternative for corporate or social events. Catering and extensive A/V equipment are the finishing touches. At Crowne Plaza hotels, we strive to make every meeting a success. We recognize that every connection has the potential to inspire you, from planning to execution. Business Meetings and Conferences: We take modern business seriously at Crowne Plaza. Let us know what kind of meeting you are organizing, and we will get back to you with available spaces, dates, and costs — guaranteed — within two hours. Whether you need a venue for presentations, educational sessions, corporate team building, or just a wonderful place to talk about the future of your company, your meeting will be a huge success thanks to our adaptable facilities and MPI-trained Crowne Plaza Meetings Director. Celebrations: Throw a bash they will not soon forget. We have magnificent locations, reception rooms, food, and more to accommodate groups of all sizes for the momentous day, from small wedding ceremonies to larger gatherings. We also have quinceaneras, showers, family reunions, bat and bar mitzvahs, graduation parties, military balls, religious retreats, and anything else worth commemorating. We will assist you in reserving hotel blocks so that everyone has a great time. Leave the details to us, and we will take care of the dancing. Conventions and Trade Shows: Choosing the right venue for your convention or trade show is key to making sure your attendees will return next year in even greater numbers. Crowne Plaza's professional staff, including expert meeting and event planners, remain at your service from registration to the final reception. Our event facilities include meeting rooms, conference venues and banquet halls to host everything from educational panels to merchant areas, with all the technology and support you need.

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  Century House and Gardens

  37447 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Mansion

  An beautiful century-old Gregorian Design business is a Fremont historical treasure... the perfect setting for any memorable occasion. Our motto is "elegance," and our goal is to give our guests the best service and happiness possible. Our ballroom, which can seat up to 250 guests, features stunning chandelier lighting and hardwood floors. You can dine outside in our aesthetically gorgeous gardens, which include a Gazebo for wedding ceremonies and the soothing sound of running water from our lovely fountains. Up to 160 people can be seated in the Garden. "Flexibility" is a quality that we are delighted to provide. We understand how important it is for you to have the perfect event and how much planning goes into it. Your function will not be held to a strict timetable at the Century House and Gardens. We recognize and appreciate that a special occasion does not always go as planned, and we are delighted to accommodate you by allowing you to come in earlier to set up or have more reasonable time for your guests to leave at the end. We provide a variety of meals and packages to guarantee that every aspect of your event is memorable. We attempt to meet all of our clients' wants by offering chefs who specialize in ethnic meals from all over the globe. Fremont is a diverse city, and we try to satisfy all of their needs by providing chefs who specialize in ethnic foods from all over the world. Catering is available in Italian, Mexican, Indian, Afghani, and Pakistani cuisines. Our management staff has the knowledge and experience to assist you in planning and managing your unique budget requirements so that your special event is everything you want it to be. Please note that the Century House and Gardens welcomes outside catering as part of our effort to be flexible with your needs; however, if you prefer our in-house cuisine, we will subtract 50% off the facility rental charge (some exceptions may apply). We have been in business for over 120 years and continue to uphold our reputation for excellent service, reasonable prices, and complementary amenities not found in other great businesses!

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  Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose

  180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

  • Spaces for 1,000 Guests

  Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose occupies a striking purple building designed by Mexico City-based architect Ricardo Legorreta at 180 Woz Way in downtown San Jose. The 52,000-square-foot structure houses 28,000 square feet of gallery space featuring more than 150 interactive exhibits spanning science, art, nature, and culture, alongside Bill's Backyard — a half-acre outdoor nature play area that opened in 2017 with climbing structures and dig areas. The museum transforms into a private event venue in the evenings, accommodating gatherings from 50 guests to celebrations of up to 500. Indoor gallery spaces and the outdoor Bill's Backyard area are available for a range of occasions, from corporate events and company celebrations to engagement parties and milestone gatherings. The museum's events coordinator works with groups to tailor the setting to each event. The museum has welcomed more than 9 million visitors since opening in 1990 and has been recognized among the top ten children's museums in the United States by Child magazine.

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  San Mateo County History Museum

  2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA

  • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
  • 2 Museums
  • 2 Landmarks
  • 2 Historic Spaces

  San Mateo County History Museum occupies the restored historic courthouse at 2200 Broadway in downtown Redwood City, a landmark Beaux-Arts building with a stained glass dome, mosaic tile floors, and stately marble columns. The museum has been operated by the San Mateo County Historical Association since 1935 and holds accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums — a distinction held since 1972, placing it among fewer than 5% of accredited museums in the United States. The courthouse offers several distinct rental spaces for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. The First Floor Rotunda accommodates up to 200 guests beneath its magnificent domed ceiling, and is well suited for ceremonies, receptions, and dancing. Courtroom A, a magnificently restored courtroom with its own stained glass ceiling, hosts seated dinners of up to 150 guests. The venue also offers a Carriage House with a catering kitchen, a meeting room, and an option to rent the entire courthouse for larger events. In-house catering is not provided; the museum maintains an approved caterer list. An A/V system is available in Courtroom A.

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  Hilton San Jose

  300 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

  • Spaces for 1,000 Guests

  The hotel is connected to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Discover 550,000 square feet of space — including ballrooms with soaring ceilings, meeting rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, and indoor-outdoor venues.

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  Aloft Santa Clara

  510 America Center Ct, San Jose, CA 95002, USA

  Aloft Santa Clara offers event spaces for your next celebration in San Jose, California.

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  Walden West

  15555 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

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  The San Jose Woman's Club

  75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

  • Spaces for 300-400 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Mansion

  The San Jose Woman's Club occupies a 1929 California Mission Revival landmark in downtown San Jose, designed by the Wolfe & Higgins architectural firm and listed as Landmark #32 on the City of San Jose Historic Register. The building's tiled features, crafted by ceramicist Albert Solon, and its original 3,000-square-foot ballroom floor reflect nearly a century of careful preservation. The venue accommodates up to 200 guests across a selection of rooms that clients choose and combine to suit their event — whether a ceremony, reception, buffet, or multi-room celebration. The ballroom includes a stage with opening and closing curtains and supports a full range of seating and setup configurations. Clients coordinate their own caterer, giving each event flexibility in food and budget. Rooted in the community since 1894, the San Jose Woman's Club makes the building available for weddings, social events, and fundraising gatherings, offering a historic setting that few venues in the South Bay can match.

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  San Jose McEnery Convention Center

  150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

  • Spaces for 480-8,000 Guests
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 2 Meeting Spaces
  • 7 Convention Centers

  The San Jose McEnery Convention Center is the first convention center in Northern California to be GBAC STAR accredited, which is recognized as the gold standard in the worldwide cleaning industry for providing a safe, preventative, and responsive meeting space. Location in the heart of Downtown, with its own parking garage, the Convention Center offers 372,754 square feet of total floor space, is connected to two hotels, and is within walking distance of five additional hotels, as well as multiple visual and performing arts facilities, as well as an abundance of restaurants. Several modes of public transportation, including Light Rail, Caltrain, and a free downtown shuttle service, connect the Center and its surroundings. It is also the site of popular public events such as Fanime, the Silicon Valley Auto Show, and the Harvest Festival, among others. Explore the San Jose Convention Center and the surrounding area using our Interactive Meeting Planner Tool. To reserve a space at the Convention Center, submit an RFP or get in touch with Team San Jose.

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  San Jose Clubhouse

  15480 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, USA

  • Spaces for 80-100 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space

  The San Jose Clubhouse has been organizing intimate social gatherings for our San Jose neighbors for over a century. Within these walls, we celebrate weddings, graduations, Quinceaneras, bar/bat mitzvahs, festivals, infants, birthdays, and memorials. This Arts and Crafts bungalow, established by the ladies of We and Our Neighbors, is a historic landmark and California's oldest continuously utilized women's clubhouse. The San Jose Clubhouse welcomes you to host your next event with fewer than 80 attendees. This charming establishment has been meticulously preserved and upgraded to retain its original charm. It's perfect for modest weddings, anniversaries, bridal or baby showers, memorials, business meetings, birthday parties, boutiques, art displays and music recitals, and more, thanks to its comfortable masonry fireplace, hardwood floors, and stained glass lighting. "We and Our Neighbors" are our auxiliary and celebration guides, for which we are grateful. We and Our Neighbors, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, owns the San Jose Clubhouse. "We and Our Neighbors is dedicated to fostering educational and social events among its members, conserving the historical clubhouse, and supporting important causes in the adjacent as well as broader community," their mission statement states.

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  Wave Street Studios

  774 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  Wave Street Studios is a highly rated, family-owned event and wedding venue on the Monterey Peninsula, known for its eco-minded approach and inclusive, welcoming atmosphere. The flexible space accommodates weddings, receptions, corporate events, concerts, and community gatherings for up to 150 guests, with indoor and adaptable layouts that reflect your style. We offer tables, chairs, lighting, dance floor, sound system, and a full customizable bar, plus set-up, breakdown, and cleanup services. Outside food vendors are welcome, and our team helps bring your vision to life with thoughtful planning support. Whether you’re hosting an intimate celebration or a lively performance, Wave Street Studios blends comfort, creativity, and exceptional service to make every event unforgettable.

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  Avg response time 4-6 hrs

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  The Barn at Green Valley

  4075 Green Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  The Barn at Green Valley is a refurbished barn that serves as a gorgeous event space for weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthdays, and any other type of special occasion. The Barn at Green Valley has gorgeous outdoor and indoor event spaces available all year round.

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