Top Oakland 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 Oakland. 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 Oakland venue has never been easier.

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    Oakland Marriott City Center

    1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
    • Spaces for 500-730 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom

    Weddings About this venue: - In the magnificent venues of our downtown Oakland hotel, host a spectacular wedding or an intimate reception. - For a reception banquet, our spectacular Grand Ballroom setting can accommodate up to 800 guests. - From the floor-to-ceiling windows of our Skyline Ballroom wedding venue, take in views of Oakland. - Work with our wedding consultants at our Oakland hotel to plan your celebration, from venues to catering. - Trust our culinary team to create wedding reception menus that are tailored to your preferences. - For wedding-related activities such as rehearsal dinners and showers, smaller hotel venues are appropriate. Meetings The Oakland Marriott City Center, one of the top hotels near the Oakland Convention Center, has been entirely rebuilt, providing a new location for meetings in downtown with more than 36 event spaces. Our position is immediately across from BART, with local freeways nearby and about 20 minutes from OAK International Airport. The staff is dedicated to make your event simple, memorable, and inspirational. About this venue: - When you reserve one of our 37 Oakland meeting rooms for your event or conference, you will be setting yourself up for success. - The Exhibit Hall and Grand Ballroom at our Oakland hotel can accommodate up to 7,900 people. - Plan a banquet or corporate gathering for 150 people in our Skyline conference area, which has a view of Oakland. - Our culinary crew at our Oakland hotel will wow conference attendees with excellent, personalized meals. - Working with specialized event planners to prepare your meeting's specifics, from room setup to AV equipment, is a great way to save time and money. - The Oakland Convention Center is directly connected to our hotel, making it simple to attend events.

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    USS Potomac

    540 Water St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
    • Spaces for 120 Guests

    The USS Potomac is Franklin D. Roosevelt's historic presidential yacht — a 165-foot vessel docked at 540 Water Street in Oakland, California, on the shores of San Francisco Bay. Built in 1934 as a U.S. Coast Guard cutter and converted into FDR's floating White House in 1936, the ship served the 32nd president through the Great Depression and World War II before becoming a National Historic Landmark. Following a fourteen-year restoration, the Potomac opened to the public in 1995 and has since welcomed more than half a million visitors. The vessel offers private charters for groups of up to 120 guests for standing cocktail-style receptions, with reduced capacity for seated dining. Charter options include two- to three-hour cruises on San Francisco Bay — with departure and return from Oakland, or remote docking in San Francisco or Sausalito — as well as stationary dockside charters at the Oakland berth. Every charter includes full access to the ship, a Coast Guard-licensed five-person crew, and two to three docents available to lead historical tours. The Potomac is well suited to anniversaries, weddings and receptions, corporate events, retirement parties, and other private celebrations. Live bands and DJs are accommodated, and a preferred caterer list is available. Guests should note that, as a 1934-era historic vessel, the ship features narrow doorways, raised thresholds, and multiple decks without elevator access.

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    Waterfront Hotel

    10 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom

    Waterfront Hotel in Oakland offers more than a sweet-spot location on the waterfront and within Jack London Square, with the marina at our back door. Our hotel has one of the most popular coffee shops in the region, as well as a heated outdoor pool, fitness facility, and friendly staff who are always willing to assist you in planning your Oakland experience. Waterfront Hotel is one of Oakland's most popular meeting and event sites, thanks to its natural light and bay views. For meetings of up to 300 people, flexible indoor and outdoor facilities, competent event planners, and personalized services ensure success. We're here to make your wedding preparation as simple and stress-free as possible, from bespoke wedding menus to recommendations for the best flowers, limousine services, and bridal stores in the Oakland region. Hotel and event professionals with years of experience and dedication are here to assist you. Allow your guests to stay in one of the 145 hotel rooms and suites, some of which have excellent views of San Francisco and the harbor.

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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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    California Ballroom

    1736 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
    • Spaces for 300-600 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    OUR HISTORY: SINCE 1926, OAKLAND'S ART DECO BALLROOM The Roaring Twenties were a time when everyone enjoyed a good time. The 7,500-square-foot California Ballroom, which was built in 1926, features a majestic high gold leaf ceiling, as well as a large stage with curtains and lighting, as well as a spacious dance floor for large gatherings. Getting an invitation to this stunning Art Deco masterpiece — which is located just a few blocks from the lovely Lake Merritt — is a rare and exciting opportunity. Weddings & Celebrations: A TIMELESS SETTING FOR A UNIQUE NIGHT In addition to hosting weddings, quinceaeras, bar/bat mitzvahs, milestone birthdays, and anniversaries, the California Ballroom provides beautiful facilities and amenities for all types of gatherings. The venue can accommodate 300 people for a banquet-style supper and 600 people for a standing reception. You will feel linked to the great moments that have taken place here over the previous 100 years as you celebrate with your guests during your event. TAILOR THE SPACE TO YOUR PERSONAL STYLE: THE SKY'S THE LIMIT You may construct the party of your dreams by using only your imagination!. Because there is so much possibility and so few limits in this high-value environment, we encourage and support any and all ideas while also providing you with guidance on vision and execution. There are no preferred vendors required for our kitchen and bar, and our flexible rental times allow you to keep the celebration going until 1:00am or even later. PERFECT FOR ALL KINDS OF GATHERINGS, PRIVATE EVENTS An wonderful choice for corporate events, holiday parties, fundraisers, wrap/after-parties, ceremonies, and other gatherings of many kinds.. Inquire about our special rates for non-profit organizations!

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    Lodge at Marconi

    Marshall, CA 94940, USA
    • Spaces for 98-200 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 2 Hotels
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Lodge at Marconi offers one of the most romantic and gorgeous wedding venues in Northern California. Framed by stately trees, this 62-acre hillside nature retreat provides picturesque backdrops, onsite accommodations, locally sourced menus, and uncompromising service. With a total of 8 indoor and outdoor spaces, you are able to customize your wedding package to fit any budget. Enjoy special rates when you book a full and private buyout of the entire property. Tailor your dream wedding with our selection of eight unique indoor and outdoor event spaces, each designed to offer everything you need for a truly engaging and unforgettable celebration amidst the serene beauty of Tomales Bay. Full buyouts are available for up to 200 guests. We take pride in offering a catering experience that features locally sourced food, highlighting the rich flavors and fresh ingredients of the region. Celebrate the bounty of the West Marin community, making your special day both delicious and sustainable. Set up your dinner in Buck Hall & Patio or The Courtyard (Event Tent). Ensure a seamless and stress-free experience by staying close to the occasion. Just steps away from our venues, these comfortable accommodations offer the perfect blend of accessibility and retreat, allowing everyone to fully immerse themselves in the celebration and the beauty of the surroundings. Bridal and hospitality suites are available.

    Est. $200/guest
    Avg response time 4-6 hrs
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    The Terrace Room at Lake Merritt

    1800 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

    You have just found Oakland’s best kept secret. The Terrace Room is known to many as a little gem, tucked inside The Lake Merritt Hotel with panoramic views of the mesmerizing Lake Merritt. The beautiful, Art Deco building was built in 1927. Then it was a trendy hot spot, featuring Big Bands and dancing, including Count Basie. Today we welcome you to come visit this historic room while enjoying fresh, local and seasonal items.Oakland’s Most Enchanting Wedding & Celebration Venue Our panoramic view encompasses the blue-green of Lake Merritt and the lush Oakland hills. A special treat for evening events is the Necklace of Lights, which is a chain of lights on ornate Victorian light poles that surround the entire lake. We provide all food & beverage. Our menu features an upscale Californian cuisine and is reasonably priced. A variety of menus are available, or our Executive Chef will gladly create a custom menu to suit your needs. To reserve The Terrace Room for your private function please contact us by clicking on the red “Request Venue Information” button above and to the left. The Terrace Room is available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for larger events. Wedding Ceremonies can be held indoors at an hourly rate. The Terrace Room is also available for smaller events throughout the week. Please inquire about our availability.

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    USS Hornet Sea, Air, & Space Museum

    707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, USA
    • Spaces for 16-3,000 Guests
    • 7 Museums
    • 7 Landmarks
    • 7 Total Spaces

    The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum is a National and State Historic Landmark anchored in Alameda, California, just 20 minutes from San Francisco. Moored on San Francisco Bay with sweeping views of the city skyline and the Bay Bridge, the historic aircraft carrier USS Hornet — a veteran of World War II, the Vietnam War, and NASA's Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 recovery missions — serves as one of Northern California's most distinctive event venues. Complimentary parking for more than 500 vehicles is located directly across from the pier. Seven distinct event spaces aboard the ship accommodate gatherings from 16 to 3,000 guests, ranging from the 90,000-square-foot Flight Deck for large-scale picnics and concerts to the intimate Captain's Conference Room where ship captains and presidents once convened. The 44,500-square-foot Hangar Deck (Hangar Bays 1, 2, and 3) supports multiple stages, large seated dinners, trade shows, and conventions, while Hangar Bay 3 alone seats up to 650 for formal dinners and presentations. Events aboard the Hornet can be enhanced with ship tours, a state-of-the-art flight simulator on the Hangar Deck that seats up to 15, docent-led tours of historic locations including the Engine Room and Combat Information Center, fireworks displays, and scavenger hunts. A curated list of preferred catering and production vendors is available through the museum's events team.

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    Toll House Hotel

    140 S Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA
    • Spaces for 1-300 Guests
    • 3 Hotels
    • 3 Ballrooms
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces

    Toll House is distinguished by its distinct charm and ambiance, which makes it an excellent choice for special occasions. This Los Gatos hotel, located at the entrance to beautiful Silicon Valley, offers a variety of wedding ceremony and reception spaces, as well as a host of other amenities for your special day. The attention to detail that our event professionals provide allows you to relax and take pleasure in the memories that are being created. Services and amenities that are available include: 115 charming and inviting guest rooms, the majority of which have balconies or patios, as well as views of the courtyard or mountains. Pre-function areas with plenty of space for gathering and networking The use of high-tech audio/visual equipment is possible. Wireless internet access is provided at no charge. Complimentary Self-parking The Toll House Hotel provides wedding venues that are easily accessible. If you require additional information on accessibility, please see our Accessibility Statement.

    Est. $109/guest
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    Straus Home Ranch

    22888 Shoreline Hwy, Marshall, CA 94940, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests
    • 1 Barn
    • 1 Farm

    Thank you for taking the time to look over our property. Since 2015, we've been hosting weddings, and it's been a true honor. We offer weddings for up to 180 people on weekends from mid-May to October, and smaller celebrations throughout the year. We offer two locations for ceremonies: a 150-year-old eucalyptus and cypress grove with a stunning view of the sea, and our front garden (with the bay towering enormous in the background). Receptions are held in our 160-year-old hay barn, which has recently been rebuilt, and we can also host your rehearsal dinner and next-day brunch on the front lawn. The ranch is a perfect intimate, comfortable, and gorgeous spot for family and friends to hang out, play lawn games, and use as a home base to explore West Marin, including kayaking, hiking, local oysters, and artisan cheeses. Weekend weddings are a two-night minimum, and the ranch is a perfect intimate, comfortable, and gorgeous spot for family and friends to hang out, play lawn games, and use as a home base to explore West Marin, including kayaking, hiking, local oysters, and There are also four AirBnBs within a 5-minute walk and many more within a 1-minute drive, as well as lots of local lodging options for out-of-town visitors.

    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    Hayes Mansion

    200 Edenvale Ave, San Jose, CA 95136, USA
    • Spaces for 25-1,500 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 6 Total Spaces

    Celebrate your wedding or special event at Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton, in Northern California, and experience an extraordinary venue. Recognized for excellent service, unmatched ambiance, luxury amenities, and advanced technology capabilities, the award-winning Hayes Mansion serves as an ideal meeting and special events venue featuring 33,000 square feet of function space. Blending the grace of a bygone era with contemporary amenities and outstanding service, the skilled event team at Hayes Mansion guarantees to make your special occasion a grand success. Hayes Mansion boasts various flexible event spaces to suit any type of event size and type. The venue has an elegant ballroom and foyer, multiple indoor event rooms, and beautiful outdoor event spaces. Hayes Mansion provides full-service catering, special guest room rates, a complimentary deluxe guest room for brides and grooms, as well as excellent day-of-event coordination referrals.

    Est. $257/guest
    $20,000 min
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 4-6 hrs
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    Hotel VIA

    138 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
    • Spaces for 25-225 Guests
    • 3 Hotels
    • 3 Ballrooms
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces

    From the imagination of the builders and the operators, the independently owned and operated Hotel VIA takes on a personality as unique as the City it serves. 159 chic and sophisticated guestrooms boast a minimalist design concept that was inspired by, as well as defines, the tony South Beach neighborhood that surrounds the hotel. The Rooftop at VIA, Hotel VIA’s 3,000 sq ft rooftop lounge delivers some of the most stunning and dramatic scenery in San Francisco. The rooftop is designed with fire pits, private cabanas, and food and beverage offerings that create unparalleled experiences for hotel guests and private events. Hotel VIA’s Bar serves handcrafted cocktails designed specifically for Bar VIA, specialty beers, and boutique wines along with an upscale tapas menu. Hotel VIA also offers a dramatically designed café, meeting space, and Elevation 10, a 10th-floor rooftop deck. In the heart of the technological revolution, Hotel VIA incorporates the convenience of the latest technologies to enhance the highest level of personalized service for each guest. Located across the street from the iconic Oracle Park, the “most beautiful ballpark in America” and ½ a mile from the state of the art Chase Center, Hotel VIA is at the epicenter of the best of San Francisco. There’s nothing like San Francisco’s Embarcardero and it’s all a walk, or a muni ride, from Hotel VIA’s front door. Other convenient walks take guests to Mission Bay, the Convention Center, Union Square, the Financial District, and most major tech companies. And all forms of transit – freeway, CalTrain, BART, Ferries – are immediately available. Hotel VIA is excited to bring a new brand of hospitality to a city that celebrates innovation and a vision for the future. A brand of hospitality that goes beyond boutique.

    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    1 Hotel San Francisco

    8 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

    A sustainable sanctuary inspired by Northern California’s stunning landscape and central to the Embarcadero. Our urban oasis is the perfect home base to embrace the area’s iconic culinary influence, harbor history, and dynamic daylife.

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    Beaulieu Garden

    1901 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574, USA
    • Spaces for 375 Guests
    • 1 Winery

    Old World meets new at Beaulieu Garden, which expertly blends beauty, intimacy and tradition in a stunning, secluded and unforgettable setting. Your journey begins at the estate's entrance where a half-mile drive meanders beneath a canopy of sycamore trees. The beautiful grounds are perfectly suited for a romantic celebration, an exquisite dinner or an elegant reception. Imagine the exchange of vows in the sunken garden or dinner delightfully served under a sycamore arbor dappled with lights. As night falls, your guests can dance beneath the stars next to a sparkling pool bordered by manicured lawns and grape vines stretching up into the rolling hills beyond. At Beaulieu Garden, the possibilities for your event are limited only by your imagination. Beaulieu Garden is a stunning event site with formal gardens that reflect the European influence of the de Latour family. Old stone fountains, reflecting pools and, elegant statues are tucked throughout the park-like gardens. It is intimate, private, and perfect for romantic weddings! For one day this very special venue could be yours.

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    International Smoke

    301 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
    • Spaces for 200-300 Guests

    International Smoke is the wildly popular collaboration between award-winning Chef Michael Mina and renowned restaurateur, chef, 2x NY Times best-selling cookbook author, philanthropist, television host and producer, and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry. Celebrating food as the heart of the community, International Smoke recognizes that fire is the start of all cooking and every country shares this culinary spark. At the center of the dining experience, the bar offers a community-driven atmosphere – creating a social space where guests can connect with friends over delicious food and drinks for a night to remember. International Smoke is the place to go on a culinary trip around the world with a date, with family, or with friends – no passports required.

    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    Almaden Golf & Country Club

    6663 Hampton Dr, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
    • Spaces for 16-200 Guests
    • 2 Country Clubs

    Almaden Golf and Country Club is a member-owned private club committed to providing its members and guests with a premier Country Club experience. We pride ourselves in our excellent golf course and facilities. We will provide a welcoming and an inclusive community for all our members. We strive to have a culture of respect by all and for all. We will be family friendly, with a commitment to provide enjoyable activities in attractive settings for all ages. We will respect our past and our traditions while investing in our future.

    $4,500 min
    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    Cavaña

    100 Channel St, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA
    • Spaces for 20-300 Guests

    Cavaña combines the flavors of Central and South America, highlighting its culture, and design through elevated cocktails, food, and music. With the cocktail program at the forefront, we strive to bring a cocktail experience that showcases artisanal and original cocktails inspired by unexpected and locally sourced ingredients in an unpretentious way. We are just as passionate about serving our unique specialty cocktails as we are the traditional fan favorites such as caipirinhas and mojitos. Instead of a traditional seated meal, we offer delicious small bites and plates for a perfect accompaniment to your cocktail reception. We are excited to share our spaces for 20 to 300 guests.

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    Pier 29

    The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, USA
    • Spaces for 3,600 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    An extraordinary opportunity awaits you at the San Francisco waterfront—a collection of open and flexible spaces on the iconic Embarcadero, ready to be a canvas for your creativity. Whether large or intimate, a corporate conference or a holiday bash, your next occasion can be one people talk about for years to come. It starts this moment. Let your imagination loose and your ideas percolate. The venues of Metro Events can make your vision a reality. Unadorned, this raw space resembles a vintage train station. Decked out for your event, Pier 29 can take on any number of looks; hip media function, glamorous awards gala, high-tech product launch, inspiring seminar. Add adjacent Pier 27 to expand the possibilities.

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    Temple SF

    540 Howard St 1st floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
    • Spaces for 200-2,500 Guests
    • 3 Event Spaces

    Temple SF, located in San Fransisco's SOMA district, is the perfect location to host your next event. Temple SF Nightclub and Events is considered to be the top night club venue in San Francisco and is the trendiest destination for you and your guests. Visit Temple SF for all of your event hosting needs.

    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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    Pier 35

    The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, USA
    • Spaces for 200-5,000 Guests
    • 3 Event Spaces

    LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - Inside, it’s space, space and more space, with beamed ceilings and stenciled street pavement. From the upper-level balcony, it’s all about views of the city skyline, Treasure Island and the Bay Bridge. Located next to Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 35 hooks guests on the charms of San Francisco.

    Avg response time 12-24 hrs