Top Virginia Beach Opening Party Venues

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Ramada Virginia Beach Oceanfront
615 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA
- Spaces for 150 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Meeting Space
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront sits steps from North Beach and the boardwalk on Atlantic Avenue, putting guests and event attendees within easy reach of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, First Landing State Park, and Cape Henry Lighthouse. The oceanfront hotel offers non-smoking guest rooms with ocean views, and on-site amenities including an outdoor pool, fitness center, game room, and business center. Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant serves lunch and dinner seasonally, with a full bar and a menu of fajitas and enchiladas, giving groups an on-site dining option after a day at the beach or boardwalk. For meetings and celebrations, the hotel provides 2,250 square feet of event space, accommodating up to 100 guests conference-style or 150 guests for a banquet. Combined with free parking and a parking garage, the property offers a straightforward oceanfront setting for weddings, business meetings, and group gatherings alike.
The Ritz
2756 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA
- Spaces for 100 Guests
The Ritz is a ten-bedroom oceanfront home on Sandfiddler Road in Sandbridge Beach, part of Virginia Beach, directly on the Atlantic. The house is built for large groups, with an elevator connecting its three levels, both an indoor heated pool and an outdoor saltwater pool, a hot tub on the lower deck, and a wraparound deck facing the ocean. Inside, the home offers a theater room with a 92-inch projection screen, a billiards room, and a game room, giving a group plenty of ways to gather beyond the dining table. The custom-built dining tables seat up to 26 guests comfortably, with seating that adapts for smaller parties as well, and the oceanside living room and top-floor library both look directly out over the Atlantic. With ten king and bunk bedrooms spread across three levels, private baths throughout, and a two-dishwasher, two-oven kitchen built for feeding a crowd, The Ritz suits family reunions and multi-generational gatherings looking for an oceanfront home base in Sandbridge Beach.
Kingsmill Resort
1010 Kingsmill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
- Spaces for 60-600 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Kingsmill Resort, the premier wedding destination in Williamsburg, Virginia, where your dream celebration becomes a reality. Nestled along the serene shores of the James River, our resort offers breathtaking waterfront views, lush landscapes, and a variety of elegant indoor and outdoor venues that are perfect for any celebration. With over 22,000 nominations, Kingsmill is proud to be a 2025 winner of the Best of Coastal Virginia Weddings Awards. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, Kingsmill Resort provides the perfect setting for unforgettable moments. We are renowned for our beauty and versatility, offering stunning backdrops for every part of your special day. Whether you're envisioning a sunset ceremony with the river as your witness or a lavish reception in one of our elegant ballrooms, our experienced team is here to bring your vision to life. At Kingsmill Resort, we believe every couple deserves a wedding that reflects their unique love story. Our dedicated Kingsmill Wedding Team is committed to crafting a personalized experience that caters to your desires, ensuring that every detail is expertly handled. From gourmet dining to luxurious accommodations, we offer a full range of services designed to make your wedding day as seamless and joyful as possible. Discover why Kingsmill Resort is the ultimate wedding destination in Williamsburg, Virginia. Let us help you create a celebration that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Avg response time 1-2 days
Spinnaker
2441 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA
- Spaces for 170-220 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Waterfront
The Spinnaker is a waterfront restaurant and banquet facility perched on piers over the San Francisco Bay in Sausalito's historic downtown, just minutes from San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls throughout the dining room, bar, and banquet facility frame views of the San Francisco skyline, Angel Island, Belvedere, Alcatraz, and the Bay Bridge. Built in 1960 by Bill McDonnell and California State Senator Gene McAteer on a stretch of Sausalito shoreline once called Shell Beach, The Spinnaker remains one of the rare family-owned and -operated restaurants in the Bay Area, with Tim McDonnell, Bill's son, at the helm alongside longtime partner and general manager Jeff Scharosch. The banquet facility and its open-air waterfront deck accommodate up to 170 guests seated or 220 for a reception, hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate functions, anniversary celebrations, and other private events. A separate kitchen serves the banquet facility exclusively, and an on-site event planner coordinates food and bar menus that include oyster bars, chocolate fountains, wine tastings, and espresso carts.
Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront
3315 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA
- Spaces for 12-250 Guests
- 4 Hotels
- 1 Ballroom
- 4 Total Spaces
Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront sits directly on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, with the beach and sand just beyond its back patio. Private balconies throughout the hotel look out over the ocean and the activity along the boardwalk, and the hotel is a short ten-minute drive from the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The hotel's event space centers on the Nautilus Ballroom, a 3,120-square-foot room that can host a gala or banquet for guests, alongside an adjoining pre-function foyer and the oceanfront Nautilus Balcony, a cocktail-reception space with on-site catering and A/V equipment. In total, the hotel offers 5,758 square feet of meeting and event space across three meeting rooms, making it suited to everything from conferences to wedding receptions. Two oceanfront restaurants round out the property: the Garden Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast with ocean views, while Lager Heads offers indoor and outdoor seating along with fire pits and live entertainment in season. Guests can also relax in the hotel's indoor and outdoor pools and fitness center.
Vista Royale
2920 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA
- Spaces for 75 Guests
Vista Royale is an oceanfront vacation home in Sandbridge Beach, Virginia, built for large groups who want direct beach access alongside space to gather. Ten bedrooms, including eight master suites, and nine full bathrooms plus a half bath accommodate up to 22 overnight guests, with a top-level living and dining area — the dining table seats 16 — opening onto multiple decks that showcase ocean views. Outdoors, a private pool measuring 34 by 16 feet and a hot tub that seats eight anchor a resort-style pool deck, complemented by a poolside cabana, dry bar, and games including outdoor ping pong, a pool table, foosball, cornhole, and bocce ball. A private walkway leads straight to the beach, and parking is available for up to 10 cars. Sandbridge Blue Realty Services, which manages the property, lists Vista Royale among its special event and wedding venue rentals, making it a fit for multi-day family reunions, milestone celebrations, and other gatherings that call for both indoor living space and beachfront setting.
Atlantic Villa Fran-to-Sea
3108 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA
- Spaces for 75 Guests
- 1 Venue with Activities
- 1 Waterfront
- 1 Beach
Atlantic Villa Fran-to-Sea is an oceanfront home in Sandbridge, Virginia Beach, spanning three levels and more than 7,000 square feet. The property is wedding- and event-friendly, with maximum guest capacity for an event capped at 75 persons for the date and time of the occasion. An elevator connects all three floors. The open second-floor living, dining, and den area seats up to 28 guests at its dining table and counter seating, and is anchored by a fireplace and a wet bar. The first floor offers a 15-seat home theater with a 65-inch screen and surround sound, a game room with a pool table and foosball table, and an exercise room with a recumbent bike, treadmill, and cross trainer. Nine bedroom suites are spread across the home, most with private baths, including one designed with ADA-required features such as a roll-in shower and wheelchair-height vanity. Outside, an in-ground pool sits directly on the oceanfront alongside a wrap-around deck and hot tub, with an outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach.
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
- Spaces for 36-1,308 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Theaters
- 6 Total Spaces
Located at Town Center in Virginia Beach, the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts opened in November 2007 following six years of planning by the Virginia Beach City Council, which set out to replace the aging 1,000-seat Pavilion Theatre with a larger cultural facility. The center serves as a home for regional and community performing arts organizations and hosts concerts, jazz performances, and theatrical productions throughout the year. Beyond its 1,308-seat main Performance Hall, the center offers several spaces for private events, meetings, and banquets. The Miller Studio Theatre is a 2,200-square-foot rehearsal hall with a sprung floor and ballet bars that converts for cocktail receptions, seated dinners, or theatre-style gatherings. The Bill and Anne Wood Founders Room pairs wood interiors with a private terrace overlooking Town Center, while the center's three marble lobbies, connected by dual staircases and lit by chandeliers, can be rented individually or together for receptions. Two classrooms accommodate smaller meetings, and an 18,000-square-foot outdoor plaza has hosted concerts, weddings, and fundraisers. The center provides a list of preferred caterers for events and offers more than 3,000 free parking spaces with ADA-accessible parking in each lot.
Column 15
701 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
- Spaces for 50-149 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Event Space
Column 15 Cafe and Roastery is a 5,000 sqft Cafe and Coffee Roastery combo with ample space and a science theme, offering unique and innovative food and beverage menu. Located in the James York Plaza, less than 2 miles from Colonial Williamsburg, our 1,000 sqft event space with attached outdoor seating is perfect for gatherings, big and small. Often booked for Retirement parties, Wedding Receptions, Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, Graduation Parties, and much more. The location offers chairs & tables, and catering on request. Book out the entire facility for larger events and gatherings of 100+
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Two Rivers Country Club
1400 Two Rivers Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
- Spaces for 150-200 Guests
Our team at Two Rivers Country Club will work with you to create the wedding of your dreams. Bring picture-perfect “I do’s” to life at our waterfront wedding venue in Williamsburg, Virginia, complete with panoramic views from our dining room through floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking breathtaking sunsets on the James River. Celebrate tying the knot with a wedding reception on our sprawling riverfront lawn. The mouthwatering cuisine created by Executive Chef Tony Rizzo and his talented team is sure to delight your guests.
Est. $265/guest
$25,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Waterside District
333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Waterside District offers an incredible setting for private events of any size or budget. Our venues are designed for the guest to have the ultimate experience, with a variety of spaces to choose from-- a lush beer garden, comfortable and private lounge spaces, waterfront views of the Elizabeth River or a front row seat to the 25-foot LED TV, you can design the event that works best for you! Our state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities present you with endless opportunities to showcase your logo, photos, slideshows or meeting notes. If you are looking for a customized menu that will fit your guests' unique culinary palette, our wonderful food and beverage team is more than willing to help facilitate this request for you. From corporate happy hours of 25 guests to wedding receptions for 500 guests, the Waterside District experience is where business meets pleasure.
All Saints Memorial Hall
441 Washington St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA
Greenbrier Country Club
Chesapeake, VA, USA
- Spaces for 88-300 Guests
- 2 Country Clubs
Located in Chesapeake, Greenbrier Country Club offers classic design surrounded by manicured greens and tranquil landscapes. The stately clubhouse features inviting interiors, sophisticated dining, and flexible spaces for weddings, receptions, and business events. Guests experience a combination of refined comfort and Southern charm, making it a favorite for both members and special celebrations.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
Woman's Club of Portsmouth
304 Sycamore Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23707, USA
A southern-styled wedding venue in the heart of Hampton Roads, VA. Built in 1920's and renovated in 2013 to the elegant building it is today. Natural light and indoor and outdoor spaces for up to 250 guests make it the perfect venue to celebrate your unforgettable day.
Newport News Marriott at City Center
740 Town Center Dr, Newport News, VA 23606, USA
- Spaces for 350 Guests
CW Williamsburg Inn
136 Francis St E, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
- Spaces for 200 Guests
The Williamsburg Inn embodies the ultimate level of extravagance in Colonial Williamsburg. The Regency style, food and drink options combined with the newly upgraded outdoor spaces and suits provides the perfect combination of the old world and the new for any event. Further, a multitude of event spaces for a varying amount of guests provide flexibility for the event host. The Williamsburg Inn will also provide master pastry chefs, floral designers, and thoughtful, personalized choices to cater to each event hosts unique sense of style. Further for weddings, The Williamsburg Inn will provide wedding specialists to work with the couple-to-be to pull of their dream wedding.
CW Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
310 S England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
- Spaces for 16-1,468 Guests
- 4 Hotels
- 3 Ballrooms
- 4 Total Spaces
Steeped in the charm and history of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection offers a distinctive backdrop for weddings, corporate gatherings, galas, and special events. The hotel features more than 28,000 square feet of flexible event space, including elegant ballrooms, boardrooms, outdoor lawns, and reception venues designed to accommodate celebrations and meetings of all sizes. Guests can enjoy seamless access to Colonial Williamsburg’s historic streets, museums, dining, and cultural attractions while experiencing the comfort of a full-service resort. Thoughtfully appointed accommodations, exceptional catering, and dedicated event services enhance every occasion, creating memorable experiences that blend timeless character with modern hospitality.
Henjacks Wellness
3692 S Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA
Broad Bay Country Club
2120 Lords Landing, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, USA
Broad Bay Country Club offers event spaces for your next celebration in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Granby Theater
421 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
- Spaces for 220 Guests
The Granby Theater is a historic venue in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, originally opened in 1915 and renovated for private events, live music, trade shows, and movie screenings. The building retains its early-20th-century character, with crystal chandeliers, tall ceilings, 24k gold leaf-trimmed walls, and a velvet-curtained stage, paired with a modern sound and lighting system for events. The theater hosts weddings, military command parties, corporate events, birthdays, and bar and bat mitzvahs, and its stage and historic interior also make it a setting for public programming such as live music, immersive movie experiences, murder mystery dinners, and comedy shows.