Top California Premiere Venues
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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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Villa Toscano Winery
10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA 95669, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Villa Toscano Winery sits on Shenandoah Road in Plymouth, California, in the heart of Amador County's Sierra Foothills — roughly 40 miles east of Sacramento. Styled after the Italian countryside it draws inspiration from, the property blends Old World architecture with the natural beauty of Northern California's wine country, featuring terraced gardens and tranquil ponds amid sweeping vineyard vistas. The winery has been producing wines of distinction in the Shenandoah Valley for more than 25 years, with a portfolio centered on the region's signature Zinfandel, Barbera, and Rhone varietals. Guests are welcomed daily in the tasting room and the on-site bistro, which serves handmade pizzas, freshly made salads, and seasonal specials paired with estate wines. The venue also accommodates smaller groups and private parties — contact the events team directly to discuss available options.
Hacienda Reyes
5801 Hacienda Ranch Rd, Palmdale, CA 93551, USA- Spaces for 175-400 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Nestled in the Golden State’s city of Palmdale only 6 miles west of the freeway is Hacienda Reyes, a scenic movie-style ranch that will help your wedding day to be the picture of perfection. Boasting acres of lush gardens and open fields, this scenic ranch is ideal for a charming country wedding or romantic garden-style nuptials! You and your guests will be greeted by the sight of a delicate wrought iron gate, giving the property an exclusive aura that only builds as you make your way down the winding drive. Say your “I do’s” in a lovely circular courtyard garden with a stone fountain or beneath a romantic white gazebo, both locations providing stunning mountain peaks as your backdrop. Celebrate your union beneath the stars in one of the scenic courtyards, complete with airy white arbors and flourishing flowers. Also be sure to take advantage of the property’s many gardens and tree groves for unforgettable wedding photos! If you have been looking for that perfect outdoor venue that is sure to take your breath away, look no further than Hacienda Reyes!
Empress Tavern
1013 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA- Spaces for 12-200 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 1 Bar
- 1 Historic Space
Empress Tavern occupies a subterranean dining room beneath Sacramento's historic Crest Theatre, in a cavernous space created in the 19th century when the city's street level was raised to address flooding. Located at 1013 K Street in downtown Sacramento, the venue is operated by Alchemist CDC as part of its culinary workforce development mission. Three distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate dinners to receptions of 200. The Chef's Table seats up to 12 guests with a direct sightline into the open kitchen — well suited for private tastings and business dinners. The Bar & Lounge, set against a backdrop of striking orchid wallpaper, hosts cocktail receptions and fundraisers for up to 60 standing guests. The Main Dining Room accommodates up to 150 seated or 200 standing, with optional privacy screens for medium to large groups. Private events are supported by rotating chef-driven menus, from the Queen's Omakase tasting experience to family-style shared service and cocktail party menus. Catering from Empress Tavern is also available for events in the adjacent Crest Theatre.
Clunie Community Center
601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA- Spaces for 170 Guests
Clunie Community Center occupies a three-story Art Deco brick building within McKinley Park in Sacramento, California. Built in the 1930s, the center welcomes visitors through a lobby finished with period-appropriate architectural detail, and an elevator provides access to all three floors. The main event space is a 2,800-square-foot auditorium on the ground floor, featuring hardwood floors, chandeliers, and a built-in stage with stage lighting. An adjoining warming kitchen with commercial stainless steel appliances — including warming ovens, an ice maker, and a refrigerator — is available as an add-on for catering use. Three carpeted meeting rooms on the upper floors offer flexible space for smaller gatherings: the East Sacramento Room on the mezzanine level, and Rooms B and C on the top floor, which can be rented individually or combined. The center is available for weddings, banquets, dances, performances, recitals, conferences, and nonprofit events. All rooms are equipped with heating and air conditioning, and WiFi is available throughout the facility. Clunie Community Center is operated by the City of Sacramento's Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment department.
Grace E. Simons Lodge
1025 Elysian Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA- Spaces for 128-175 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Park
Grace E. Simons Lodge is an outdoor event venue set within Elysian Park in Los Angeles — the city's oldest public park, established in 1889. The lodge is named in honor of Grace E. Simons, the journalist and activist who spent decades fighting to preserve the park as open green space. Situated along a picturesque creek with a small pond and a wooden footbridge, the property offers a tranquil, nature-surrounded setting in the heart of the city. The venue's centerpiece is its outdoor picnic pavilion, which seats up to 128 guests across 16 concrete tables, set against lush landscaping and views of the creek and pond. A stage, BBQ facilities, and a full prep kitchen round out the on-site offerings. Both indoor lodge space and outdoor areas are available for events, accommodating a range of gatherings from intimate celebrations to full receptions. Grace E. Simons Lodge is managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and is available for private events including weddings, receptions, and special occasions. Bar service is available through City-contracted vendors.
Oak Park Stage
598 W Alamar Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Oak Park Stage is an outdoor wooden stage located within Oak Park, a beloved 17-acre community park in midtown Santa Barbara, California. Nestled beneath towering coast live oak trees and shaded grassy fields, the stage serves as a natural gathering point for live performances, cultural festivals, and community celebrations throughout the year. The park itself hosts long-standing annual events including the Greek Festival, French Festival, and a variety of Latin American cultural gatherings. The stage can be rented separately or in conjunction with the adjacent main picnic area, making it adaptable for performances, ceremonies, and group events. Electricity is available on site, alcohol is permitted by prior approval, and complimentary parking is provided in an adjacent lot. Restrooms are located nearby. The City of Santa Barbara's Parks and Recreation Department manages reservations and can be reached directly at 805-564-5418 or Venues@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.
Laguna Town Hall
3020 Renwick Ave, Elk Grove, CA 95758, USA- Spaces for 250-300 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Event Space
Laguna Town Hall is a community event venue located at 3020 Renwick Ave in Elk Grove, California, nestled within a scenic Mediterranean-style park setting. The hall's interior features vaulted industrial-style ceilings, rustic brick walls, and neutral hardwood floors, creating a versatile backdrop for weddings, receptions, fundraisers, anniversary celebrations, and a wide range of private events. The main Reception Hall accommodates up to 250 guests for dining or 300 in theater-style configurations. It includes a built-in stage with curtains and grand entrance stairs, a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, oven, stovetop, and ice machine, a large dressing room with mirrors and counter lighting, a ceiling-mounted projector with Bose speakers, and upholstered dining chairs and round tables at no additional cost. Staff handle setup and breakdown, and remain on-site for the duration of each event. An outdoor courtyard with a grand pergola draped in wisteria vines is also available for ceremonies.
MacArthur Park Restaurant
27 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA- Spaces for 30-400 Guests
- 5 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
- 5 Total Spaces
MacArthur Park Restaurant and Bar occupies California Historical Landmark No. 895 at 27 University Avenue in Palo Alto — a building constructed during World War I as a Y.W.C.A. Hostess House, designed to serve as a safe meeting place for women and children visiting troops training at nearby Camp Fremont in Menlo Park. The structure has since been preserved as a landmark and transformed into a full-service American restaurant and event venue steps from the Caltrain station. The restaurant offers five private event spaces — the Veteran's Room (100 seated), the Julia Morgan Room (40 seated), Camp Fremont (30 seated), and an outdoor Patio (100 seated, 150 standing) — plus the option to buy out the full dining room for gatherings of up to 550. Events range from intimate board meetings and milestone dinners to wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and corporate holiday parties. MacArthur Park's American menu draws on local and seasonal ingredients, with an award-winning BBQ program anchoring the kitchen. In-house catering is available for private events, with menus that can be fully customized to the occasion.
Presidio Golf & Concordia Club
8 Presidio Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA- Spaces for 50-250 Guests
- 1 Bar
- 3 Country Clubs
- 3 Historic Spaces
Presidio Golf & Concordia Club is a private membership club and historic event venue set within the Presidio of San Francisco, approximately ten minutes from downtown. The Tudor-style clubhouse, dating to the club's founding in 1895, was fully renovated and restored in 2016, blending historic character with updated facilities and sweeping views of the golf course and the San Francisco skyline. The clubhouse offers four distinct event spaces accommodating gatherings from intimate dinners to full-buyout receptions of up to 250 guests. The Main Dining Room seats up to 120 guests with golf course and city views, while the Main Bar accommodates 120 guests for pre-dinner cocktails or 50 for seated service. Full clubhouse buyouts open all rooms for multi-room receptions of up to 185 in mixed seated arrangements. The venue provides full in-house catering, bar services, professional event planning staff, and complimentary public parking. The clubhouse is elevator accessible. Event types hosted include weddings, banquets, corporate meetings, wine tastings, and memorial services.
Flora Vista Inn
Flora Vista Inn, 1258 San Andreas Rd, La Selva Beach, CA 95076, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Flora Vista Events is a boutique outdoor event venue situated near the floral fields and beaches of La Selva Beach, California. The family-owned and operated property sits just off Highway One, within blocks of Manresa Beach, and offers sweeping views of rolling hills, strawberry fields, and seasonal flowers in bloom. The grounds accommodate gatherings from 75 to 300 guests, making the venue well-suited for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, elopements, engagement parties, anniversary celebrations, milestone birthdays, and corporate retreats. The property also includes a historic White House — a 3,800-square-foot residence with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, fireplaces, and a commercial kitchen — available for wedding weekend buyouts and overnight retreats. Two clay tennis courts round out the on-site amenities. Flora Vista Events brings over 26 combined years of wedding and event experience to every booking, offering both all-inclusive packages with an in-house caterer and a DIY site-fee option for couples and clients who prefer to bring their own licensed vendors.
The Mark for Events
9320 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
The Mark For Events is a full-service venue and event space located at 9320 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles, minutes from Beverly Hills, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Hollywood. Spanning more than 7,500 square feet, the venue offers three distinct event spaces — The Wood Room, The Glass Room, and The Beam Room — which can be reserved individually for intimate gatherings or combined into a single grand space for larger celebrations. The venue accommodates groups from 50 to 400 guests. The Mark specializes in fine food and beverage, bringing in-house catering and full bar service to every event. State-of-the-art decor and lighting design allow each space to be transformed to suit a wide range of occasions, from corporate receptions and press events to weddings and private parties. On-site valet parking, linen rentals, and tabletop rentals round out the full-service experience.
Chico Event Center
E 2nd St & Wall St, Chico, CA 95928, USA- Spaces for 200-399 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Historic Space
Chico Event Center occupies the top floor of a renovated historic brick building one block from Downtown Chico, California. The space is outfitted with crisp white columns, polished hardwood floors, detailed ceiling soffits, and a sky roof that fills the room with natural light — all framing views of the Downtown tree line. The venue's single event space accommodates up to 200 guests for seated dinners, 150 seated alongside a raised dance floor, or up to 399 guests for standing receptions. A fully-stocked bar, on-site catering, and an in-house event coordinator are included, with the coordinator available to assist with floor plans, vendor recommendations, and detailed event itineraries. Chico Event Center has hosted weddings, corporate seminars, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, and more since opening in 2006.
Woodbridge Golf & Country Club
800 Woodbridge Rd E, Woodbridge, CA 95258, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Established in 1924 and nestled among the grape vineyards and cherry orchards of California's San Joaquin Valley, Woodbridge Golf and Country Club has served as a recreational retreat for more than a century. The private club sits at 950 E Woodbridge Road in Woodbridge, California, surrounded by the region's wine country landscape. The clubhouse offers both casual and formal dining, and the grounds provide a natural backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and indoor/outdoor receptions. An upgraded back patio — appointed with shade sails and string lighting — creates an elegant setting for evening celebrations. The club's 27-hole champion golf course, six tennis courts, swimming pool, and fitness center round out a full-service private club experience. Woodbridge Golf and Country Club serves active families, golf enthusiasts, business professionals, and those looking for a distinctive venue in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The club's events team works with couples and hosts to bring personalized celebrations to life on the property.
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
6225 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA- Spaces for 120-1,160 Guests
- 4 Hotels
- 1 Ballroom
- 4 Total Spaces
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is a contemporary 12-story hotel situated one block from LAX at 6225 West Century Boulevard in Westchester. With complimentary shuttle service running every 10 minutes between the property and the airport terminals, the hotel draws both traveling guests and local event planners seeking a convenient, full-service venue in the heart of the Los Angeles airport corridor. The property offers more than 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space across 22 meeting rooms and two open-air event lawns, accommodating gatherings from intimate boardroom sessions to large-scale receptions of up to 1,500 guests. The centerpiece is the Regency Ballroom, at 13,395 square feet one of the largest pillar-free hotel ballrooms in the LAX market, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pool. Two poolside outdoor lawns totaling 12,000 square feet offer the only open-air event space in the immediate airport area, and a top-floor penthouse delivers 280-degree panoramic views of Los Angeles, LAX, and the surrounding mountains for intimate celebrations and VIP receptions. Dedicated on-site audiovisual and event technology support, valet parking, and 579 guest rooms and suites provide full-service infrastructure for multi-day events, conferences, and social celebrations alike.
Quadrus Conference Center and Catering
2400 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
The Guitar Merchant
7503 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park, CA 91303, USA- Spaces for 80 Guests
Guitar Merchant is a music retail store, school, and live performance venue founded in 1999 in West Hills, California, serving the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area. Located at the corner of Fallbrook and Saticoy in West Hills, the business has been recognized as a top-100 music dealer by NAMM for customer service excellence. The venue side of Guitar Merchant — The Stettler Room — hosts weekly open mic nights every Thursday at 7 p.m., live band performances, youth showcases (Kids JAMboree), artist recitals, and album release shows. The space is also available for private rental for recitals, music releases, birthday parties, film shoots, and art shows. Lessons at Guitar Merchant span all instruments and all ages, with instruction available seven days a week. The live venue naturally extends from the school's mission, giving students and community musicians a stage to perform and an audience to play for.
Hartley Farms
6770 Estrella Rd, San Miguel, CA 93451, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Hartley Farms is a 37-acre organic farm and event venue situated along the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail in San Miguel, California, about 15 minutes from downtown Paso Robles. The working farm grows a wide variety of organic fruits — including plums, nectarines, pears, cherries, apricots, and grapes — and was designed from the ground up with events in mind. The property centers on 8,000 square feet of open lawn anchored by a 200-year-old Live Oak tree, which serves as a canopy for wedding ceremonies. A permanent dance floor and bandstand are in place for receptions, and Sycamore groves provide natural shade for cocktail gatherings. A historic one-room schoolhouse from the Old Pleasant Valley era adds a distinctive period character to the grounds. Hartley Farms hosts weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and private dinners, offering a genuine farm-to-celebration experience on land that has been cultivated by the same family for generations.