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Choosing your premiere 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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    Old Ranch Country Club

    3901 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA
    • Spaces for 80-450 Guests
    • 6 Ballrooms
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 7 Total Spaces

    Set against manicured golf fairways and sweeping Southern California views in Seal Beach, Old Ranch Country Club offers an elegant wedding experience with both stunning outdoor ceremony sites and refined indoor ballrooms that open to scenic landscapes. Couples can celebrate under a handcrafted pergola overlooking lush greens and fountains, then transition to spacious, light-filled reception spaces with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening to the course. Personalized planning and attention to detail ensure every moment—from pre-ceremony gatherings to dinner and dancing—is seamlessly executed in this iconic Orange County venue.

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    Zolna Yachts

    1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
    • Spaces for 49 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 space at this venue

    Set along the San Diego waterfront, Zolna Yachts offered a striking setting for weddings, private charters, corporate gatherings, and sunset celebrations on the water. Panoramic skyline views, open-air decks, and modern yacht interiors created a memorable backdrop for everything from intimate cocktail parties to large-scale events, while the harbor surroundings brought a distinctly coastal atmosphere to every experience.

    Est. $52/guest
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    1 Hotel West Hollywood

    8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
    • Spaces for 70-500 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 2 Bars
    • 5 Total Spaces

    As a mission driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature, 1 Hotels cultivates the best of sustainable design and architecture, together with extraordinary comfort and an unrivalled level of service. 1 Hotels - which launched in 2015 with the opening of exclusive properties in Miami's South Beach and Manhattan's Central Park; followed by Brooklyn, located on the East River, in February 2017; West Hollywood, on Sunset Boulevard, in June 2019; Sanya (China) in 2020; Toronto in 2021; San Francisco and Nashville in 2022; and in 2023, the Hanalei Bay flagship property and Mayfair (London), the brand’s first European property - is inspired by a simple idea: those that travel the world should also care about it. It is, after all, 1 world. 1 Hotels upholds this vision by channeling nature through design and culinary partnerships while connecting with the local community and taking sustainable steps to make a big difference. The brand is expanding with properties under development in Austin, Cabo San Lucas, Paris, Copenhagen, Elounda Hills (Crete), Riyadh and Melbourne. Nestled at the base of the Hollywood Hills, with sweeping views from Downtown LA to Santa Monica, our first West Coast hotel draws inspiration from the land, sea, and abundant sunshine of Southern California. In the heart of West Hollywood, nature takes center stage. Gather, celebrate, and bring your vision to life in a way that maximizes your event’s lasting impression—but minimizes its environmental impact. Certified Sustainable Gatherings offers a beautiful opportunity to unite all hosts (that’s you!), vendors, and guests around the common purpose of nurturing and safeguarding the planet and its people.

    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    Merryvale Vineyards

    1000 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, USA
    • Spaces for 112-200 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Vineyard
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Merryvale Vineyards Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions A family-owned historic winery and wedding venue located in Saint Helena, California. Our two properties create the ultimate wine-country experience for your wedding day. The stunning details of the landscape and architecture at Merryvale Vineyards provide an endless opportunities for beautiful images. Profile Estate Vineyard Wedding ceremonies are welcomed at the Profile Estate Vineyard located on a hilltop above Saint Helena, a short drive from the downtown winery. This outdoor settings provides breathtaking scenic views of the valley in the shade of a beautiful oak tree. Cask Room At the winery in downtown Saint Helena, two stories of century-old 2,000-gallon casks line the walls of the historic Cask Room. Your event will glow in the light of the chandeliers and candelabras while your guests enjoy Merryvale wines paired with dinner.

    Est. $295/guest
    $4,000 min
    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

    1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
    • Spaces for 70-900 Guests
    • 5 Hotels
    • 5 Ballrooms
    • 10 Total Spaces

    When you hold your wedding at this Laguna Beach resort, you can expect a fusion of modern elegance and ocean-inspired grandeur. The opportunity for couples to exchange vows in one of three outdoor settings by the beach, each with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, and then continue their celebration in an inside venue where huge windows retain the beautiful vistas, is available to them. Because of the open-minded nature of the Dana Point community, the hotel is pleased to host weddings of all faiths and cultural backgrounds. Besides catering for Jewish and Indian festivals, our crew has experience in kosher and Indian cuisine. Collaborate with our Laguna Niguel culinary staff and pastry chef to design a meal that is unique to your wedding and complements your overall wedding style. Working with a specialist outside caterer is a huge advantage for Indian wedding receptions.

    Est. $730/guest
    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    School Night

    601 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
    • Spaces for 72-100 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 space at this venue

    School Night is The Pearl's vest-pocket private event space located in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood. Perfect for intimate gatherings and other social events including corporate holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, birthdays, and even after parties. With its own private entrance, School Night can be rented independently of or in conjunction with your event at The Pearl. School Night features a full private bar, a flexible floor plan that can shift effortlessly from cocktail hour to presentations to late-night celebrations, and built-in A/V capabilities including a projector for speeches, slideshows, and branded content. The space offers an inviting, design-forward atmosphere that lends itself to creative event layouts, photo moments, interactive activations, and team-building experiences. This adaptability makes the venue ideal for corporate groups, celebrations, or any gathering that benefits from a private, stylish environment curated entirely for your group.

    $4,000 min
    Avg response time 4-6 hrs
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    Malibu Modern Garden

    Malibu, CA, USA
    • Spaces for 250-300 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Perched above the Pacific Ocean, Malibu Modern Garden is a private 3-acre estate with a panoramic ocean view and lush gardens. With a variety of unique spaces, including the expansive grassy knoll, the windy secret wildflower paths and the bougainvillea archway, a beautiful home awaits plus two airstreams, and much much more. Malibu Modern Garden is a unique and magical venue, one of a kind.

    $20,000 min
    Avg response time 3-5 days
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    Fete The Venue

    3101 Red Hill Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
    • Spaces for 20-500 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Fête The Venue is a modern and elegant event space in the heart of Orange County, thoughtfully designed to bring every celebration to life. From romantic weddings and milestone celebrations to corporate events, social gatherings, and everything in between, Fête offers a versatile setting that can be transformed to reflect your unique style and vision. With a sophisticated neutral aesthetic, flexible floor plans, beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, and thoughtfully designed details throughout, Fête provides the perfect backdrop for events of all styles. Whether you envision something timeless and romantic, modern and minimal, or bold and completely your own, our space gives you the flexibility to make it yours. Our team is dedicated to creating a seamless experience from planning through the final celebration. With customizable food and beverage options, exceptional service, and a space designed with both beauty and functionality in mind, Fête makes hosting an unforgettable event feel effortless. At Fête, your vision takes center stage—we simply provide the space, support, and hospitality to bring it all together.

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    The Pearl

    601 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
    • Spaces for 60-800 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 4 Bars
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Located in San Francisco’s waterfront Dogpatch district, The Pearl San Francisco is anchored at the heart of one of the city’s most historical and culturally rich neighborhoods. The Pearl San Francisco is one of the city's most beautiful and unique venues for every type of private event. Complete with state-of-the-art lighting and audiovisual capabilities, gorgeous rooftop views of The Bay, and permanent art installations by Alexis Laurent, The Pearl San Francisco is a 9,000+ square foot industrial charm waiting to be transformed for your event needs. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, cocktail-style party, engagement celebration, holiday party, or any other type of event, The Pearl San Francisco can accommodate your every need and want. Take a virtual tour of The Pearl: thepearlsf.com/virtual-tour

    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    Tom Ham's Lighthouse

    2150 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
    • Spaces for 80-230 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 2 Ballrooms
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Located on Harbor Island, Tom Ham’s Lighthouse offers a waterfront setting for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, milestone celebrations, and private gatherings. The venue features panoramic views of San Diego Bay and the downtown skyline, along with private and semi-private spaces including the California Room, Harbor View Room, and Private Dining Room. Indoor spaces and adjoining patios accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate dinners to celebrations of up to 350 guests. Fresh seafood, California-inspired cuisine, customizable menus, and dedicated event support complete the experience, creating a memorable setting for events along the San Diego waterfront.

    Est. $70/guest
    Pricing Details Available
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    PUBLIC Hotel West Hollywood

    8300 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
    • Spaces for 6-400 Guests
    • 4 Restaurants
    • 2 Bars
    • 6 Total Spaces

    *** OPEN FOR EVENTS STARTING OCTOBER 2026 *** PUBLIC West Hollywood is more than just a place to sleep. It connects work, fun, leisure, and culture in a unique way that embodies the Southern California lifestyle. The food, beverage, meeting, and entertainment spaces have been rethought to reflect the modern lifestyle, offering one-of-a-kind experiences. A resort right in the middle of the city that offers a 16,000-square-foot open-air rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills and downtown LA. Ideal for private events, screenings, celebrations, corporate retreats, wellness experiences, and social gatherings. The pool bar and deck are perfect for swimming, lounging, drinking and sunning. Or, for private events such as product launches, parties, photo shoots, or cocktail receptions. The expansive penthouses are refined and sophisticated, thoughtfully designed down to every last detail. The rooms can host private retreats, one-of-a-kind after-parties, intimate dinners, exclusive gatherings, or unforgettable celebrations of any kind.

    $50,000 min
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    California Science Center

    700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA
    • Spaces for 200-10,000 Guests
    • 4 Museums
    • 4 Landmarks
    • 10 Total Spaces

    Located 3 miles from vibrant downtown Los Angeles, the California Science Center is a premiere event destination. Whether you choose to host a private event before or after the Center’s public viewing hours, you and your guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience—rivaled by no other! You can rely on our experienced and creative team of event professionals and catering partners to assist you in creating stunning events that are expertly executed. We invite you to take advantage of our many optional event enhancements, such as an astronaut guest speaker, live science demos, or even a customized diver greeting from inside our 188,000 gallon aquarium, to help you achieve the best formula for success. From an intimate setting for 40 to an extravaganza for 4,000, at the California Science Center, you’ll find an exceptional space to host your next event! Our list of preferred catering and beverage partners is available upon request. Pre-approved outside catering and/or bar service is allowed with an applicable surcharge.

    $7,000 min
    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    Aliso Viejo Country Club

    33 Santa Barbara Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
    • Spaces for 12-180 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Whether you're a Member or not, you're welcome to host your next event with us! Aliso Viejo Country Club is the perfect venue to host any event in Orange County. Our Private Events team is devoted to making each occasion uniquely special, attending to every detail and helping to bring your visions to life. Whether your event is intimate or extravagant, celebrational or professional, we will ensure that it is a truly memorable experience for your family, friends and colleagues.

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    The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

    1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
    • Spaces for 24-800 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 9 Museums
    • 15 Total Spaces

    The Huntington is uniquely poised to engage and educate your guests through once-in-a-lifetime events. Whether you are hosting a holiday soiree at the historic Beaux Arts Mansion, enjoying a serene cocktail reception in the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, or celebrating a special event in our blooming Rose Garden, The Huntington has so much to offer! With more than 30 distinct spaces ideal for a variety of events—from weddings to large corporate dinners to meetings and retreats—the grounds provide a perfect setting for any event.

    $10,000 min
    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

    1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, USA
    • Spaces for 20-840 Guests
    • 3 Restaurants
    • 3 Hotels
    • 12 Total Spaces

    Located on 175 coastal acres in Dana Point, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers a luxury setting for weddings, galas, corporate gatherings, meetings, and milestone celebrations. The resort features 120,203 square feet of event space across 34 venues, including the Pacific and Monarch Ballrooms, Grand Lawn, Botanical Lawns, and Pacific Lawn, with select spaces accommodating up to 3,500 guests. Ocean views, landscaped grounds, personalized catering, and dedicated planning services complement the event experience. A private beach club, oceanfront golf course, spa, dining, and 400 guest rooms make the resort well suited for destination celebrations and multi-day events.

    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    BStar Bar

    127 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
    • Spaces for 35-75 Guests
    • 2 Restaurants
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 2 Meeting Spaces

    Located in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond neighborhood, BStar Bar offers an intimate setting for birthdays, showers, engagement parties, team dinners, business lunches, and private celebrations. The neighborhood restaurant features a light-filled garden patio accommodating up to 35 guests, while a full restaurant buyout can host up to 80. Customizable menus, vibrant Asian-inspired cuisine, beverage service, and welcoming hospitality shape each gathering. With relaxed interiors and flexible private dining options, BStar Bar creates a warm backdrop for memorable events in San Francisco.

    Est. $85/guest
    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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    Silverado Resort

    1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA
    • Spaces for 16-3,000 Guests
    • 3 Restaurants
    • 4 Bars
    • 17 Total Spaces

    Nestled in Napa Valley Wine Country, Silverado Resort is the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and natural beauty. Our enchanting indoor/outdoor venues can host gatherings of any style or size, whether wedding, corporate retreat, or family reunion. From the elegant chandeliers and panoramic views of our halls to the more intimate and serene atmosphere of our meeting rooms, our versatile spaces may be tailored to fit your vision — while our dedicated planners ensure that every detail is flawless. Immerse yourself in all the vibrant experiences Silverado Resort has to offer. Relax in our full-service spa, play a game of golf, or embark on a wine-tasting tour. Dine on locally inspired cuisine and unwind each night in warm and welcoming accommodations.

    Est. $575/guest
    $52,000 min
    Avg response time 4-6 hrs
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    The Ebell of Los Angeles

    743 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA
    • Spaces for 220-1,270 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 6 Total Spaces

    The Ebell of Los Angeles, which opened in 1927, is an architectural marvel that provides unparalleled history, splendor, and elegance to each of its special events and weddings. The Ebell of Los Angeles Women's Club, the city's oldest women's club, is housed there. Weddings, conferences, fashion displays, fundraisers, screenings, movie premiers, concerts, plays, comedy show filming, and so much more may all be held in their historic edifice, which boasts both a 75,000 square foot Italian Renaissance clubhouse and a 1,200 seat Broadway-style theater. Two elegant ballrooms, a lovely courtyard garden, an Art Salon, various VIP / changing rooms, and a third floor with a library, fine arts auditorium, and solarium make up the Clubhouse. They also have two enormous parking areas that are free to use. Your guests will enjoy the best of Los Angeles, including great cuisine prepared by their on-site culinary masters, handcrafted drinks created by their expert mixologists, and outstanding service provided by their kind, personal team. The Ebell of Los Angeles' stunning spaces offer a limitless range of picture opportunities. When you book an event at The Ebell of Los Angeles, you can expect a memorable occasion. We're ecstatic to be back doing what we do. Since late May of this year, we've been holding events and having a great time with our incredible clients and event pros. It takes a village to turn dreams into reality, and we are so fortunate to be able to collaborate with the best! Thank you especially to those who have supported us through thick and thin. As always, you can reach us at inquiry@ebellofla.or or by phone at 323-931-1277. Our office hours are normally 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, although they may change depending on our event schedule.

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    The Melody of San Francisco

    906 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
    • Spaces for 100-350 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 2 Historic Spaces
    • 1 Meeting Space

    The Melody is a historic church repurposed as a ready-to-use event venue suitable for receptions, weddings, meetings, conferences, performances, and gatherings. The venue features in-house audio and state-of-the-art lighting to instantly adapt the space to suit your event's theme. Our venue can accommodate 350 people standing, 150 people seated for meals, and 200 people in a theatre-style layout. We can provide chairs for up to 180 people. Additional furniture such as cocktail tables and rounds can be arranged for your event for a rental fee. Originally completed in 1880 then destroyed by the 1906 earthquake and fire. A reconstructed Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in the Mission Revival style was consecrated on April 14, 1912. The interior is decorated with frescos in Renaissance and Baroque style by Luigi Brusatori, an Italian master painter, which was completed in 1916. The Church also contains the largest unaltered 19th-century mechanical pipe organ in California. Declared a historic landmark, The Melody retains all of its original beauty while now hosting events ranging from large-scale corporate meetings and conferences, trade shows, product launches, auctions, screenings, performances, weddings, and private parties.

    $11,500 min
    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    Solage, Auberge Collection

    755 Silverado Trail N, Calistoga, CA 94515, USA
    • Spaces for 10-250 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Resort
    • 6 Total Spaces

    Set in the heart of Napa Valley along the Silverado Trail, Solage offers a breathtaking backdrop for celebrations of all sizes. Our wedding specialists are true romantics who take pride in bringing each couple’s vision to life with award-winning cuisine, thoughtful service, and versatile indoor-outdoor venues. Host a grand celebration at Solstice, where dramatic sliding window walls open to two expansive terraces, or choose from a collection of more intimate spaces—including our bocce courts and surrounding patio—for a warm, connected gathering. At Solage, Auberge Collection we create meaningful moments from the very start, ensuring your wedding feels unforgettable.

    Est. $461/guest
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 12-24 hrs