Top California Wedding Venues

• Spaces for 35-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces

Old Venice has been family owned and run for 42 years and is the ideal spot to spend time with those you care about. Please use the form on our website to request information about your upcoming event. Two weeks ahead to your event, we require a final menu. The catering menu can be found on the website. Following the completion of the menu, a contract will be written and delivered to you via email for perusal. The contract must be signed and returned at least one week before the event. At least two weeks before the event, the final guest count must be determined. The restaurant will be prepared to serve up to 5% (5%) of the total guest count, or ten (10) dishes (whichever is fewer). OUR COVERED PATIO HAS ROOM FOR 25-35 PEOPLE. OUR OPEN PATIO HAS ROOM FOR 35-50 PEOPLE. EACH PATIO HAS A CAPACITY OF UP TO 100 GUESTS.

• Spaces for 200-3,000 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

San José Museum of Art (SJMA) occupies a landmark position on the Plaza de Cesar Chavez in the heart of downtown San José, California. Founded in 1969 by artists and community leaders, the museum has grown into Silicon Valley's premier modern and contemporary art institution, earning re-accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums — a distinction held by fewer than 1,200 of the nation's 33,000 museums and just 78 in California. The museum's event program spans four distinct rental configurations, accommodating groups from intimate gatherings to full-buyout celebrations of up to 500 guests. Events take place amid a collection of more than 2,700 works and a rotating exhibition calendar that draws roughly 100,000 visitors a year. Rental packages include access to the New Wing, the Historic Wing, or both — each with its own combination of lobby space, gallery areas, and the Skybridge or café — as well as the Charlotte Wendel Education Center for daytime functions. An optional outdoor add-on brings guests to the Circle of Palms Plaza. Catering is handled through an approved vendor list, with exclusive beverage service provided by Mezcal Restaurant. Docent-led art tours are available as an add-on for groups seeking a more immersive experience.

• Spaces for 50-130 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) occupies a landmark building at 705 Front Street in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, California. As the cultural hub of Santa Cruz County, the MAH brings together bilingual exhibitions, community events, and educational programming in a setting equally suited to private gatherings and celebrations. The museum's rentable spaces range from intimate to expansive, accommodating groups of 20 to 200 guests across five distinct areas. The 1,200-square-foot Atrium offers floor-to-ceiling windows and a projection system for receptions and presentations, while the Kincentricity Garden provides 1,800 square feet of lush outdoor space ideal for wedding ceremonies and seated dinners. The rooftop Sculpture Garden — the only rentable rooftop in Downtown Santa Cruz — and the indoor/outdoor Garden Room round out the venue's versatile offerings. Each rental includes complimentary use of the in-house sound system, rectangle and cocktail tables, folding chairs, and one dedicated MAH staff member. Couples and event planners will find the museum's distinctive blend of art, history, and community spirit a memorable backdrop for any occasion.

• Spaces for 185-225 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Resort
• 1 Waterfront

Convict Lake Resort sits at 7,850 feet in the Eastern Sierra, just outside Mammoth Lakes, California, on the shores of a glacially carved lake surrounded by Mt. Morrison and Laurel Mountain. Operating under a Special Use Permit from the Inyo National Forest, the resort has welcomed guests since 1929 and earned recognition as an award-winning wedding venue in one of California's most scenic mountain settings. The property hosts weddings, vow renewals, quinceañeras, anniversaries, birthday parties, and private celebrations, accommodating gatherings from 30 to 185 guests. Ceremony sites include the Aspen Grove, set beneath a canopy of aspen trees, and the Mountain View Site, which frames the surrounding peaks. Both locations open onto the lake and its dramatic ridgeline backdrop. Convict Lake Resort provides full event coordination from initial planning through breakdown, including timeline creation, vendor recommendations, customized floorplan design, and on-site coordination throughout the event. In-house catering and beverage service are available through Morrison's Restaurant & Bar, with a complimentary spring tasting offered to booked couples.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

For conferences and training sessions, choose from over 12,000 square feet of meeting space. Enjoy a dynamic downtown location with corporations, lively eating, and high-end shopping. With teleconferencing, AV equipment, projectors, and Wi-Fi, stay connected in our meeting spaces. With the support of our planning and catering specialists, create a smooth event from start to finish. Our modern wedding venues, which include a polished ballroom and a big outdoor terrace, allow you to dance all night. Dream weddings aren't spontaneous; they're well planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners have been specially trained to assist you. Each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner has completed rigorous courses and is certified to plan weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can assist you in determining an overarching vision for your wedding and executing each detail based on experience, training, tradition, and old-fashioned intuition. Setting an event budget, selecting a cuisine, planning table settings, and securing florists, photographers, a band, and other entertainment for the big day are all part of the process.

• Spaces for 175 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Hello, and thank you for visiting our website! We are an Oakland-based incubator kitchen with a mission to help local food producers. We rent our large Ivy and tree-lined venue to support that purpose by hosting a variety of outstanding events. Our entire location is 6000 square feet and contains a cafe, full commercial kitchen, conference room for additional preparation space, and a big outside patio with gentle hanging lights, ideal for larger seated meals and parties. This rental is for the entire downstairs space, as well as our upstairs office, which can be used as a staging/dressing room. Seated - 175 guests, Standing - 400 guests. Weddings, dancing, birthday and graduation parties, offsite company meetings, picture shoots, live music (always welcome until 10pm), and local beer and wine are just a few of the events we have held. Spaces included: Huge outdoor courtyard with warm bistro lighting (seats up to 175) Cafe with custom hardwood bar Huge light filled commercial kitchen. It is ideal for caterers, but it is also lovely enough to be included in the event for attendees. We are a 10-minute walk from the BART station, and we are in a secure and welcoming neighborhood with several local makers and small businesses. Please contact us if you have any additional questions; we are looking forward to seeing what you come up with in our area! Details: -Street parking available, as well as several paid garages within 2 blocks -Additional meeting/dressing room space is available as an add-on below -Close proximity to great after-party bars for all you party animals -Live music welcome until 10pm -Several different indoor and outdoor spaces included to create a more interesting/dynamic event

• Spaces for 250 Guests

La Quinta Country Club is a member-owned private club set in the Coachella Valley at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains in La Quinta, California. Founded in 1959 with a championship golf course designed by Lawrence M. Hughes, the club was dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1960 and has hosted The American Express (formerly the Bob Hope Classic) on the PGA Tour for more than six decades. The 35,000-square-foot clubhouse was reconstructed in 2009 and refreshed in 2023 with interiors inspired by a refined "Santa Barbara" aesthetic, offering panoramic views of the golf course, gardens, and surrounding mountain ranges. The club has earned Elite Status from the Distinguished Club Award, placing it among the top 3% of private clubs globally. Dining options include a casual grill, elegant dining rooms, a lounge and bar, private dining spaces, patio seating, and the Chef's Table — each available for private event hosting alongside weddings, private parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and other celebrations. The club accommodates a broad range of social gatherings and is available for event inquiries through its dedicated events team, led by Clubhouse Manager Tom Emison, reachable at 760-972-4892.

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Bates Nut Farm is a family-owned, 100-acre working farm nestled in the scenic hills of Valley Center, California — about 40 miles north of San Diego. Founded in 1921 when Gilbert and Beatrice Bates established Walnut Slope Ranch, the property has been operated by the same family for more than a century and today welcomes visitors year-round to its country store, farm zoo, picnic areas, and boutique. The farm's outdoor grounds serve as a distinctive backdrop for private events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, birthday celebrations, fundraisers, family reunions, and picnics. The ceremony area is shaded by rows of mature mulberry trees, while the adjacent garden stage area — framed by lush green hedges and flowering plants — accommodates receptions and larger gatherings. Events are not booked mid-September through October, when the farm transitions to its annual pumpkin patch season. Situated on a working agricultural property with more than a century of history, Bates Nut Farm offers an outdoor event setting that is uncommon in the greater San Diego region.

• Spaces for 80-250 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 5 Outdoor Spaces
• 9 Total Spaces

Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain offer alpine wedding experiences across fourteen venues in the Eastern Sierra of California — seven ceremony locations and seven reception spaces spanning two mountain resorts. Set within the dramatic landscape of the Sierra Nevada, the venues range from the glacier-formed summit of Mammoth Mountain at 11,053 feet to the lakeside timber chapel at Twin Lakes and the rustic June Mountain Chalet, accessible by chairlift in the June Lake Loop, 20 minutes north of Mammoth Lakes. The wedding program spans a wide range of capacities: intimate gatherings of 80 guests at Camp High Sierra's historic lodge or The Mill ski cabin, larger receptions of 125 at the June Mountain Chalet, and celebrations of up to 250 guests at McCoy Station's indoor space, reached by gondola at 9,630 feet. Canyon Lodge accommodates up to 150 guests and is available May through November. Ceremony-only sites include the Forest Chapel, an enchanting timber chapel positioned across an arched footbridge at Twin Lakes, and the open-air Mammoth Summit, reachable by the Panorama Gondola year-round. All wedding packages include professional banquet staff, gondola or chairlift access as applicable, linens, place settings, tables, chairs, a dance floor, and a custom venue diagram. In-house catering is provided through Chef's Table Catering, with menu selection beginning three to four months before the wedding date. The weddings team coordinates planning from initial inquiry through day-of event management, providing floor plans, operational timelines, and a list of recommended local vendors.

• Spaces for 125-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Country Garden Caterers is a full-service catering and event venue housed in a historic building on North Main Street in Santa Ana, California. The structure dates to the late 1920s, when it served as the AAA Headquarters and Service Station, and has hosted private events since the late 1970s. Its distinctive character comes from the original brick facade, terra cotta tile floors, stained-glass windows, antique oak bar, mezzanine, and old-fashioned street lamp that remain intact throughout the main hall. The venue accommodates up to 125 guests for ceremonies and receptions, offering an included rental period with round tables, Chiavari chairs, a full bar with host or no-host options, and a dedicated dance area. A signature touch is the ringing of the Mission Wedding Bell, a tradition woven into many celebrations held here. Beyond weddings, Country Garden Caterers hosts corporate events, cocktail parties, holiday celebrations, and film shoots. An in-house team handles catering, cake design, décor, and day-of coordination, giving clients a single point of contact from planning through cleanup.

• Spaces for 125-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

ZLAC Rowing Club is the oldest women’s rowing club in the world – and is the perfect place to host a unique and unforgettable celebration. Located on Sail Bay on the north shore of Mission Bay in beautiful San Diego, ZLAC Rowing Club offers a unique setting for your next event. A traditional Craftsman style designed by Lilian Rice and built in 1932 with a unique redwood interior, historic rowing décor, and scenic view of Mission Bay, the clubhouse is the ideal setting for any type of special celebration, wedding or corporate gathering, ZLAC Rowing Club has hosted wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, reunions, birthday parties, conferences, off-site meetings, presentations, retirement parties, award ceremonies, banquets, fundraisers, retreats, and more.

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Total Spaces

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection occupies a 14-floor historic building in the heart of downtown Sacramento, completed in 1925 and designed by architect George Selland. The hotel's décor draws from the city's role as California's capital, weaving political references and early 20th-century detail throughout the property. It sits steps from the State Capitol and carries a 99/100 Walk Score, making it a natural gathering point for guests arriving from across the region. The hotel offers 9,471 square feet of event space across multiple rooms, accommodating groups from intimate boardroom meetings to receptions of up to 250 guests. The Metropolitan Terrace, at 3,000 square feet, serves as the flagship event space and features floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Sacramento skyline. The Plaza Park Ballroom provides a second large-format option at 2,280 square feet, while the Scandal Lounge offers a more relaxed setting with bold furnishings suited to cocktail receptions and social gatherings. Catering for all events is provided by the on-site Grange Restaurant & Bar, whose cuisine appears in the MICHELIN Guide under Executive Chef Erik Dandee. The Citizen Hotel is certified as an LGBTQ+-friendly venue and holds on-site audiovisual support through Pinnacle Live.

• Spaces for 110 Guests

The Golf Club at Rio Vista is a golf course and event venue located at 1000 Summerset Drive in Rio Vista, California, set along lush green fairways with views of the surrounding landscape. The property features the Monarch Grill restaurant alongside dedicated event spaces designed to host gatherings of all sizes — from intimate banquets to full wedding receptions. Two primary event areas serve private events: a spacious outdoor patio and a large private dining hall, both of which can be configured to create a custom experience for each group. The venue accommodates a range of occasions, including weddings, corporate outings, charitable fundraisers, and private banquets. On-site catering is provided through the Monarch Grill, with food service options ranging from casual box lunches to formal dinner service. Complimentary parking is available on the grounds.

• Spaces for 30-674 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms

The Crown Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley is one of San Diego's best meeting and conference venues. Their conference room is over 30,000 square feet and can be configured in a variety of ways. The Crowne Plaza Meeting Director and skilled staff at the Crown Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley will ensure that your event is a total success. The location has a variety of indoor and outdoor event areas to suit your needs. You will have a dedicated point of contact for your whole event after booking an event space at Crown Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley. They'll take care of everything so you can sit back and enjoy your occasion. A single point of contact for the duration of your event. We'll take care of the minutiae so you can concentrate on the big picture. We'll assist you in finding the ideal location for a more productive and effective meeting. We'll answer to your request with space, cost, and date availability within two hours.

• Spaces for 190 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Brewery that has won numerous awards. A lovely private event venue is now available. If you're arranging a private event, let us assist you in making it one to remember. AleSmith Brewing Co. creates world class craft beers in a variety of flavors and operates one of San Diego County's largest tasting rooms, all ready to provide you and your guests with a genuinely exceptional experience. AleSmith Brewing Co. was founded in 1995 with a passion for brewing and continues to be regarded as one of the world's leading craft breweries thanks to multiple honors won in renowned local, national, and worldwide competitions. AleSmith is now ranked #6 out of 33,000+ breweries worldwide on the consumer-generated website www.ratebeer.com, where it has consistently ranked in the World's Top Ten list. AleSmith is a family owned and community-minded brewery that values diversity, charity, and the desire to provide our consumers with world-class beer and 5-Star service. MEZZANINE - Host groups (up to 190 people) - Newly constructed, plush, lounge atmosphere - Many room configurations and options - Complete with its own bar, restrooms, outdoor deck, and elevator access DUGOUT 19 Our Dugout 19 area provides a more private environment for parties against the backdrop of our late buddy, Tony Gwynn, one of San Diego's greatest baseball legends. It has a wide flat screen TV, easy access to the main tasting room bar, and is just steps away from the Tony Gwynn Museum. With this private room reservation, you can also reserve a reserved outside patio space.

• Spaces for 72-500 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Total Spaces

The California Automobile Museum occupies a dedicated museum building at 2200 Front Street in Sacramento, California, where more than a century of automotive history is on display through rotating and permanent exhibits. The museum draws on its extensive collection of classic, vintage, and rare vehicles to create an event backdrop unlike any other in the region. Two rentable spaces accommodate gatherings of varying sizes. Alhambra Hall hosts up to 300 guests and features high ceilings, a stage, mobile bars, a prep kitchen, and A/V equipment including an LCD projector and wireless microphones — suitable for galas, holiday parties, corporate meetings, and proms. A separate Conference Room handles up to 100 guests in cocktail style (or 72 classroom-style) with projection, sound, and wireless internet. Museum exhibit access with docent guidance is available to event guests in Alhambra Hall, giving attendees the opportunity to walk among the vehicles as part of the experience. Complimentary parking for up to 140 cars is provided on-site, and the museum imposes no required vendors or catering mandates.

• Spaces for 40-320 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 4 Total Spaces

Mar Monte Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, sits directly across from East Beach at 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara, California. Originally opened in the 1930s as a focal point for Southern California's social scene, the property has been reimagined with Spanish Colonial-inspired architecture, ocean-facing balconies, and more than 19,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space. The hotel offers nine distinct meeting and event venues accommodating groups from an intimate boardroom of 14 to large receptions of up to 320 guests in the Pacific Ballroom & Seaview. Spaces range from the historic Fireside Ballroom — set in the original 1931 hotel lobby with hand-painted ceiling beams and a working fireplace — to the Terrace Ballroom with its oceanfront French doors and wraparound veranda, and the Bocce Court area ideal for intimate outdoor ceremonies. On-site catering is available across all venues, and the hotel's event team provides dedicated planning support. Valet parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, A/V capabilities, and a dance floor are among the amenities offered. The property is approximately ten minutes from Santa Barbara Airport and steps from the Funk Zone, Stearns Wharf, and East Beach.

• Spaces for 300-800 Guests
• 1 Event Space

• Spaces for 45-500 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

Mitchell Park Community Center is a LEED Platinum-certified civic facility located at 3700 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, California. Opened in December 2014, the 15,000-square-foot community center sits within a 41,000-square-foot campus shared with the Mitchell Park Library, adjacent to the green space of Mitchell Park. Designed by Group 4 Architecture, the building features large expanses of glass, rose-colored stone, and sustainable systems including vegetated roofs and solar photovoltaics — architecture that reflects the community's commitment to environmental stewardship. The center offers six rentable event rooms ranging from intimate meeting spaces to a flexible ballroom-style hall. The flagship El Palo Alto Room spans 3,000 square feet and accommodates up to 250 dining guests or 500 standing, while smaller rooms including the Adobe and Matadero suites seat up to 90 and support classroom, meeting, and workshop formats. An on-site kitchen is available for rental alongside event spaces, and the facility offers digital projection equipment and a grand piano for event use. Mitchell Park Community Center hosts weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, community gatherings, and private celebrations, with resident, non-resident, and non-profit rental tiers available through the City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Andis Wines is a winery and event venue set in the Sierra Foothills of Plymouth, California, along Shenandoah Road in Amador County. Founded in 2009, the property pairs a state-of-the-art winemaking facility with event spaces that open directly onto acres of surrounding vineyard. The indoor event space accommodates up to 50 seated guests and features wall-to-wall sliding glass doors overlooking the vineyard, a 65-foot flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, a full sound system, and multiple setup configurations. An expanded patio and lawn area extend outdoor capacity to 125 guests combined, with bocce ball courts, lawn games, and abundant on-site parking. Andis Bistro provides on-site dining for guests. Andis Wines hosts private gatherings ranging from executive retreats and corporate meetings to client appreciation dinners and weddings, combining vineyard surroundings with in-house hospitality on a working estate.