Top California Rehearsal Dinner Event Spaces

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• Spaces for 75-3,500 Guests
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• 7 Museums
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The world's largest living indoor coral reef is located in this facility. A 75-foot-tall planetarium that is a sight to behold. A tropical rainforest with four stories. All of this is contained within architect Renzo Piano's renowned masterwork. Hosting an event at the Academy not only provides your guests with a breathtaking setting as well as world-class service and assistance, but it also contributes to our purpose of restoring the natural environment through science, learning, and collaboration. Learn more about our 15 spectacular venues and be inspired by the prospect of partnering with one of the world's most environmentally conscious museums. Moments that alter one's course in life. Science that has the potential to change the world. As a multi-disciplinary facility in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park that includes an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum, we serve as a powerful advocate for biodiversity research and exploration, environmental education, and sustainability around the world. We want to make certain that you have all of the information you need to plan a visit that is both safe and enjoyable. Explore this page for an overview of what to see and do at the museum, and visit our know-before-you-go page for information on how to reserve tickets, examine health and safety information, and browse through a comprehensive FAQ.

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• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Bars
• 2 Total Spaces

Host Unforgettable Events at Sunset Tower Hotel Sunset Tower Hotel is the unofficial epicenter of Hollywood and one of the most iconic Los Angeles event hotels. Known for its chic style, sweeping views, and rich history, this West Hollywood landmark offers a variety of luxury event spaces perfect for weddings, private parties, film premiere receptions, and corporate gatherings. Whether you’re searching for a wedding venue in West Hollywood, a corporate event venue in Los Angeles, or a Hollywood event space with a view, Sunset Tower Hotel delivers an elegant setting paired with world-class service, on-site catering, and thoughtful event planning. The Terrace A breathtaking indoor/outdoor space, The Terrace features a private entrance off Sunset Boulevard, panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline, a pool, and flexible layouts for unforgettable events. It’s an ideal setting for a wide range of celebrations and can accommodate up to 500 guests. Duke’s Once home to the legendary John Wayne, Duke’s is Sunset Tower’s newest event venue. With a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, customizable design, and private entrance, Duke’s is ideal for private dinners, executive meetings, or stylish cocktail parties. This sophisticated space accommodates 150 seated guests or 250 standing. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a milestone celebration, or a corporate event, Sunset Tower Hotel is a top Southern California event venue with the elegance and experience to bring your vision to life.

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• Spaces for 50-600 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Restaurant
• 8 Total Spaces

Tucked away among the rolling hills of San Diego's North County and bounded by a championship golf course and stately private residences, our 265-acre resort is a respite from the mundane. Whether you seek romance, wish to continue a family tradition, or just need to transport yourself to a verdant oasis where harmony flows like the warm sunlight, we invite you to make our resort the serene setting of your personal narrative. We're honored to be a part of your story. Discover endless experiences at Rancho Bernardo Inn. Discover some of the most awe-inspiring San Diego special event venues. Invite your guests to a stunning setting of manicured gardens, picture-perfect terraces, and elegant ballrooms worthy of an unforgettable bash, and treat yourselves to the kind of caring, personalized service. Our commitment to the culinary arts at Rancho Bernardo Inn results in unique dishes that allow you to express yourself. With a talented team running an award-winning culinary program and an onsite garden, having a meal and drinks at Rancho Bernardo Inn is always an experience.

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• Spaces for 90-110 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Your guests will love our elegant, well-appointed private event rooms and craveable Italian-American dishes—and you’ll love the feeling of knowing we have taken care of everything. With 4 unique event rooms that can be used in varying combinations, our Costa Mesa location can host seated events up to 110 guests with exclusive use of the full event space. Whether you are hosting a big family celebration or a small corporate meeting, our private event rooms are designed to accommodate a variety of occasions. Our Private Dining Event Managers will help you plan a delectable chef-prepared menu and choose offerings for your private bar, featuring a selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails. Allow us to create the perfect room layout and add finishing touches such as personalized menu cards, house centerpieces and standard audio-visual equipment. At Maggiano's, we specialize in making every event memorable!

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• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 3 Hotels
• 5 Total Spaces

Santa Monica Proper Hotel redefines the luxury hotel wedding venue experience in the heart of Santa Monica, California. Just a short stroll from the Pacific Ocean, our award-winning design hotel blends the city’s coastal ease with modern sophistication, offering over 16,000 square feet of flexible event space — ideal for intimate gatherings, formal sit-down celebrations for up to 180 guests, or reception-style events for up to 250 guests. Couples can exchange vows on the open-air Olea Garden Terrace, surrounded by lush greenery and sweeping city views, or host sunset cocktails on the stunning Calabra Rooftop Terrace, where ocean vistas and cascading palm trees frame the distinctive interiors of world-renowned designer Kelly Wearstler. Receptions come to life in the elegant Canela Ballroom, a versatile space perfect for black-tie affairs or lively dinner-and-dance celebrations beneath warm, modern lighting. With a Michelin Key-awarded culinary team and Calabra — ranked among The Zoe Report’s Best Rooftop Bars — your guests will savor elevated, locally inspired food and beverage experiences that define California luxury. Recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the “Top 10 Hotels in Greater Los Angeles” (2023–2025) and by U.S. News & World Report as the “#1 Hotel in Santa Monica,” Santa Monica Proper delivers world-class hospitality, iconic design, and coastal sophistication for every celebration. Our dedicated wedding specialists curate each event with care — from your first walkthrough to the final toast — ensuring every detail feels effortlessly Proper. Contact us today to schedule a private tour and receive our FREE digital wedding guide!

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• Spaces for 225-400 Guests
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THE VENUE Owned by bi-coastal music production company Mophonics, Playa Studios is a unique and creative venue nestled in Culver City on the Westside of Los Angeles. Curated with a mixture of modern, industrial, and eclectic design, the space breathes life into its former warehouse roots. THE LOUNGE (3,000 sq. ft.) The entrance to Playa Studios is a handsome 3,000 sq. ft. furnished lounge featuring a striking 18’ tall gallery wall. It opens directly into the Event Room through our oversized wooden doors, allowing you the ability to create two completely different atmospheres within the adjacent spaces. The Lounge also includes a kitchenette, perfect for bar service, and two individual restrooms. THE EVENT ROOM (5,000 sq. ft.) With 18’ exposed ceilings, skylights, stunning chandeliers and sculptural wood accents, the Event Room is a perfect balance between industrial and modern. Featuring a ceiling mounted HD laser projector, drop down screen, custom farmhouse tables, chairs, and eye-catching bar, this room is well equipped and flexible to suit the needs of corporate and private events alike. The Event Room also includes two multi-stall restrooms to easily accommodate a larger guest count. THE GREEN ROOM / WEDDING SUITE (400 sq. ft.) Just off the Lounge is an elegantly decorated and fully furnished multipurpose room. Separated from the Lounge and Event Room, it’s ideal for use as a Green Room for guest speaker(s) or talent, a Wedding Suite / dressing room, or a private room for your planning or leadership team. INCLUDED AMENITIES - 5,000 sq ft turnkey event room - 3,000 sq ft furnished lounge - 400 sq ft furnished Green Room - Table and chairs for up to 256 guests - Accent lounge furniture - DJ ready house sound system - Ceiling mounted HD digital projector - Dedicated fiber WiFi - Two individual restrooms in the lounge - Spacious 3-stall men's and women's restrooms - Heating and air conditioning - 16 'x 16' x 2' modular stage - 12' x 12' elephant loading door - Rigging points (5000 lb load level) - Skylights with option to black-out - 18 ft vaulted ceilings

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• Spaces for 112-200 Guests
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• 1 Outdoor
• 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.

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• Spaces for 16-3,000 Guests
• 17 Event Spaces
• 3 Restaurants
• 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.

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• Spaces for 20-840 Guests
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• 3 Restaurants
• 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.

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• Spaces for 40-60 Guests
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Step into The Den, where the charm of the Amalfi Coast and the rustic beauty of Tuscany come to life against the coastal backdrop of Newport Beach. Our little Italian family is thrilled to welcome you to a unique space that transcends the ordinary. Less than one mile from the coast, it is a home away from home on the California Riviera. ​The Den is more than an event venue and creative studio. It's a celebration of community, inspired by the warmth and togetherness found in the heart of Italian family gatherings. Our 1,400-square-foot indoor space is meticulously styled to reflect the enchanting gardens of the Amalfi Coast. Sip a glass of Prosecco at our bar, find solace in the warmth of the fireplace in the garden lounge, and let the soothing melody of our fountain be the soundtrack as you mingle with loved ones between the olive trees. We look forward to sharing true essence of living la dolce vita with you!

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• Spaces for 100-800 Guests
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• 2 Restaurants
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In February 2016, we opened the doors to Brass Bear Brewing in the Funk Zone of Santa Barbara, CA, one block from the ocean, featuring our high-quality craft beer, rotating guest taps, wine, sparkling wine, and cider. Locally sourced ingredients are vital to our menu. Our menu comprises locally sourced charcuterie boards, tri-tip skewers, chicken, shrimp, occasionally shark, burger, and hot toasted sandwiches. During a cross-country National Parks road trip from New York to California, the Brass Bear name was born! Coincidentally, in our favorite park. We went camping in Glacier (the kind which involves signing your life away at the ranger station and being armed with bear spray). The late afternoon sun hit the bears perfectly and turned them into a beautiful brass color. They glanced our way and with a decisive grunt carried on. We agreed over dinner that night that this would be the perfect name for our own business one day, to remind us to face our fears and keep on trekking!

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• Spaces for 70-120 Guests
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To reserve the space for up to 100 guests, you have exclusive access to our back patio between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM on any day of the week. An event coordinator will work with you through the entire process and be on-site the day of to ensure everything runs smoothly. For food and beverage options, we offer a variety of choices. You may select from our in-house passed hors d'oeuvres or opt for one of our preferred catering partners for a full-course meal. Prices can vary depending on your selection. In terms of beverages, we offer wine and beer. Please note that beverage purchases are in addition to the rental fee. If you choose to bring your own beverages, a corkage fee will apply. Alternatively, if you prefer to only rent the space without food and beverage service, the venue fee alone would apply. Please inquire about pricing. We are happy to customize our offerings to suit your specific needs and vision for the event. Please feel free to let us know if there's anything specific you're looking for or if you would like to see a copy of our current passed hors d'oeuvre menu. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for considering us for your special occasion – we look forward to making it an unforgettable experience!

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• Spaces for 57-1,500 Guests
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The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) offers an extraordinary setting for private events in the heart of La Jolla. Perched above the Pacific Ocean, the museum combines striking modern architecture with world-class contemporary art, creating a venue that is both sophisticated and distinctive. From oceanview terraces and elegant courtyards to expansive galleries and flexible interior spaces, MCASD provides a variety of environments to suit weddings, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations. Hosting an event at MCASD offers more than a beautiful backdrop — it connects guests to the vibrancy of contemporary art and the cultural spirit of San Diego’s coastal community.

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• Spaces for 60-480 Guests
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• 2 Bars
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Lovely Day is an elegant and industrial large-capacity venue in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Oakland (near MacArthur BART). As a former catering company and restaurant, we have our own expertly-staffed industrial kitchens on site, capable of serving up to 10,000 meals per day at full capacity. We hold an ABC Type 47 liquor license, and are pleased to serve a full bar of cocktails, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic mocktails. Amplified music is allowed late at our venue. — We wanted a place where you could dance with your best friend to that one song from college. A place where you could light sparklers while shooting off confetti cannons. A charming space to spend time with people, have some great food and tasty cocktails. Fancy six course dinners eaten in pajamas are encouraged here, because we know a fine dining experience doesn't have to be snooty or uncomfortable — it just needs to be good. Now that we have built this incredible venue, we hope that it feels as comfortable and welcoming as home — there're just no dishes to do. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

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• Spaces for 120-500 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden

Please email info@serraplaza.com to inquire for your special event date! Serra Plaza sits right next to San Juan Capistrano's Los Rios Historic District, is walking distance from Mission San Juan Capistrano, and the Capistrano Depot is also just steps away for out-of-town guests. Upon entry through fabric-draped loggias, the Serra Plaza Courtyard opens onto hand-laid stone pavers, a bubbling Spanish fountain, native swallows circling overhead, and adobe-style walls with old-world details reminiscent of the town’s rich history. Ceremonies take place in front of the Courtyard fountain, framed by Spanish architecture and strung with market lights. The Lounge, with dual fireplaces and an outdoor patio, hosts cocktail hour while the Courtyard transforms for dinner and dancing. Events can run until 10 PM outdoors and midnight indoors while accommodating up to 350 guests. Private access, on-site parking, and a beautiful dedicated bridal suite are just some of the many accommodations at Serra Plaza. For added convenience, tables, chairs, linens, and setup are all included. To ensure your event runs seamlessly, and your guests enjoy an exceptional dining experience - Serra Plaza is proudly operated by Jay's Catering, a third-generation Orange County family business known for its commitment to outstanding food and attentive service. Together, the venue and culinary experience become one.

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• Spaces for 80-600 Guests
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• 3 Total Spaces

Discover our 360° panoramic-view private estate in Paso Robles! It is the perfect location for your weddings, events, and wine dinners on 751 acres of orchard & equestrian estate.

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• Spaces for 105 Guests
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Suite D is a multipurpose, urban-industrial event space brought to you by the team that owns the girl & the fig restaurant on the historic Sonoma square and the fig cafe in Glen Ellen. Suite D fosters innovative ways for the community to gather around the table together to connect through food and wine. Whether it be your wedding, a corporate event or one of our pop-ups, you are sure to have a good time! The space is comprised of 1800 square feet of warehouse space with high ceilings, salvaged wood, corrugated metal, and other recycled materials. Oversized fabrics create a bit of warmth and optional lighting creates the mood. Sit Down: Suite D can seat up to 70 guests inside and an additional 35 on the patio, weather permitting.

• Spaces for 477-771 Guests
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The El Rey Theatre, an all ages venue in the middle of the Miracle Mile in Los Angeles, California, is an original art deco theater established in 1936. After more than 50 years as a first-class movie house, the El Rey transformed into a live music venue in 1994. The El Rey also has expansive staircases, a VIP balcony lounge, and a grand ballroom equipped with a full stage that is perfect for any wedding or other celebration. In addition, the El Rey is a registered Historic-Cultural Monument, giving its aesthetic an excellent combination of old architecture and contemporary, lively décor.

• Spaces for 400-1,359 Guests
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Want to make an impression with your next party or special event? Your event venue sets the tone for the entire evening. Let your guests experience the glamour of Los Angeles by booking an event space rental at The Novo at L.A. Live. The Novo is an upscale event venue in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Whether you need to rent an event space for award shows, after parties, a corporate holiday party, charity events, fashion shows, or holiday parties, The Novo is the perfect venue to take your party to the next level. Having live entertainment at your event? The Novo’s stage is fully equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and production equipment for holiday parties and all types of celebrations. Our experienced event staff has worked with artists such as Prince, Lauryn Hill, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Taylor, Lady Antebellum, and Coldplay. Our Los Angeles team has extensive experience handling your corporate holiday party and events of all sizes within this fantastic space. Give your guests all that Los Angeles has to offer by taking in views of the LA skyline on our 3rd floor patio space or utilizing our VIP entrance to create an exclusive experience for your most distinguished guests. The Novo also offers exceptional food and beverage options by Wolfgang Puck Catering in Los Angeles. Impress your attendees with a custom menu from one of the world’s top chefs. The Novo is a versatile special event venue in Los Angeles that offers turnkey capabilities to make any corporate holiday party, launch celebration, and more a huge success.

• Spaces for 150-7,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Theaters

An electric four million square-foot sports and entertainment destination in the heart of Los Angeles, along with exclusive food service provided by celebrated Wolfgang Puck Catering, makes L.A. LIVE the perfect location for your next event. With a range of spaces to accommodate a group of 10 or a group of 10,000, this easily accessible downtown venue boasts several indoor and outdoor options with dazzling views of the entire cityscape. Complete your event with interactive museum exhibits, screening rooms or an exciting sporting event at the nearby Crypto.com Arena. Regardless of the size, style, or season, Wolfgang Puck Catering always brings warm hospitality, handcrafted dishes, and a level of personalized planning that is unparalleled in the industry. The team is dedicated to sharing culinary pioneer Wolfgang Puck’s passion for culinary artistry and uncompromising quality.