Top Oakland Wedding Venues

• Spaces for 16-80 Guests
• 2 Wineries
• 1 Garden
• 2 Breweries

Private events at St. Clair Brown bring the charm of Napa Valley to the heart of Downtown. We are a boutique urban winery, nano-brewery, and culinary garden conveniently located within walking distance of Napa’s major hotels. Our limited production wines, small batch beers, and hand-crafted zero proof garden drinks ensure there is something special for absolutely everyone in your group. From private tastings in the cellar, to 3-course wine paired dining events in the garden, or corporate receptions for up to 80 people; contact our Event Team and discover why some of the most unique events in the Napa Valley happen here. We are proud to share that we were recently named 9th "Best Tasting Room" in the United States by USA TODAY, and Napa Valley's "Best Boutique Winery" by Napa Valley Life Magazine.

• Spaces for 280 Guests

We Plan & Design Events That Capture the Imagination Weddings and celebrations are a specialty at McCauley Estate Vineyards. The event package options are specifically designed to allow for plenty of customization. The location provides a lovely, secluded environment that resembles a tropical beach wedding. Let Us Help Plan Your Next Event! We can assist you in making your next event the best it can be, from weddings to corporate events. We have collaborated with a number of restaurants, caterers, planners, and coordinators to guarantee that everything runs well. You may rest assured that your next event with us will be a success thanks to our well-trained personnel. We host a wide variety of private events ranging from weddings, milestone birthdays, corporate events, and more. Diamond Wedding Package: Whats included: - Dinner, Appetizers & Cake Cutting - Beer and Wine Bar Package / Hosted - DJ / MC Set up, equipment and Service throughout - Floor Length White Polyester Table Cloths and Color Napkins - Ceremony and Reception Site - Venue Coordinator - Parking Directors / Security - White Padded Folding Chairs - 60” Round Guest Tables - Guest Book Table, Gift Table, Cake Table - Wine Barrel / Umbrella Cocktail Tables - Wine Barrel Ice Chest / Water Bottles - Bridal Casita & Game Room - 5 Hours of Event Time plus… - 3 Hours Set up Time, 1 hour breakdown - Permanent Structure Restroom Facilities - On Site Parking - Includes up to 100 guests - $80 per each person after 100 - $10 per each person per additional hour

• Spaces for 320-500 Guests

The Petaluma Elks Lodge is a wonderful choice for your next meeting or event, as a wedding venue, or as the perfect location for your next big party or celebration. The Lodge features a full bar, commercial kitchen, dining rooms, an outdoor BBQ patio area, and free guest parking. Elks Lodge #901 can comfortably accommodate small intimate groups up to a large group of 320 attendees (or more if using the outdoor patio).

Located just one block off the Sonoma Plaza, our hotel-style banquet hall with attached spacious commercial kitchen and garden patio, can accommodate up to 300 guests in an assembly layout, and 200 guests in a formal sit-down set-up. We offer a variety of services and rental options to help you plan the event you have envisioned. We will work with you to design a layout that both brings your event to life but also has the logistics of traffic flow and routes for staff for an effortlessly efficient event. With a full A/V setup including an HD projector, 5 wireless microphones and full surround sound experience our venue is perfect for receptions, celebrations, concerts, movie premiers and conferences.

• Spaces for 70-120 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

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!

• Spaces for 20-190 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

The Depot Restaurant is the perfect place for social and business events. Located one hour North of San Francisco — and just one block from the historic Sonoma Plaza — The Depot is an iconic and storied wine-country restaurant loved by locals and visitors alike. Known for its charming, Italian-country decor, enchanting garden, reflecting pool, and terraces. The Depot is the ideal centerpiece from which to build a beautiful and memorable event. For more than 30 years, The Depot has been the place where people gather to celebrate the best moments in life — including milestone events like birthdays, anniversaries, wedding welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and brunches. And thanks to the casual elegance and old-world charms of this space, corporate meetings, and business dinners that leave a lasting impression are easy to host here, too. The Depot's chefs partner with Tank House Farms in Sonoma to connect the farm to table experience and to provide food that benefits the land we call home with a depth of flavor in every bite.

Great Big Game Show, brought to you by The Escape Game, is a live-hosted game show experience. Two teams come on stage to face off in a battle for points and glory! Our San Jose location is located conveniently inside the Westfield Valley Fair mall near numerous dining and retail options. Whether you’re aiming to boost your team’s collaboration or just want a fun team hangout, Great Big Game Show offers a great mix of challenge, collaboration, and connection. Have a birthday coming up? Players celebrating their birthday get their ticket for FREE - just show proof of your date of birth in store. You’ll even get a special spotlight moment during the show that'll make this birthday one-of-a-kind. Driving Directions: From Route 880, take the exit onto Stevens Creek Blvd. Turn right into Westfield Valley Fair near Cheesecake Factory. Enter between Shake Shack and Eataly, then head straight to find us! Questions? Contact us at Hello@GreatBigGameShow.com or (669) 202-1240!

• Spaces for 220-800 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 3 Ballrooms
• 3 Total Spaces

Step into Fuze, Downtown San Jose’s most dynamic indoor/outdoor private event venue, where unforgettable moments come to life. Imagine your guests mingling beneath the stars on our expansive outdoor patio, sipping cocktails on the balcony overlooking the city, or celebrating in our multi-level indoor space with its grand bar, stylish foyer, and dramatic open layout. Whether you’re planning an elegant wedding, milestone birthday, chic baby shower, or high-energy corporate event, Fuze transforms every occasion into an experience. With versatile spaces, including a sophisticated upstairs banquet room, a lively party hall, a welcoming reception space, and an intimate private party room—we create the perfect setting for gatherings both large and small. At Fuze, every detail is designed to impress. From the glow of our lighting to the flow of our spaces, your event won’t just happen here, it will be remembered here. Book a tour today and see why the most memorable events in San Jose begin at Fuze.

• Spaces for 800-1,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

Guildhouse is a versatile 18,000 sq ft. event venue featuring a modern-industrial aesthetic where vintage materials meet modern amenities. Guildhouse boasts 20’ timber ceilings, brick walls, polished concrete floors and a full bar. Our robust tech infrastructure includes: a gigabit fiber backbone, mesh wifi network, 4k video distribution system, and zoned audio with wireless mics. From teambuilders, to afterparties, to speaker events, to vendor events, to happy hours: Guildhouse has the space to bring your vision to life, and the tech infrastructure to make your event legendary! Our venue is located across the street from the San Jose Convention Center and has 5 large parking lots within 2 blocks. Guildhouse is the largest privately owned event venue in Downtown San Jose, and is perfect for convention satellite events, cocktail receptions, hackathons, seminars, and holiday parties. Recently celebrating 5 years in operation, Guildhouse has the experience and space to bring any large-scale activation to life. When looking for a centrally located and top reviewed banquet hall, Guildhouse is the best there is! Guildhouse has a front bar, a back bar, and multiple satellite bars to keep your event flowing, and includes tables and seating for over 500 guests. Guildhouse allows receptions to use outside food catering, and has street level access plus a small front patio.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Designed with modern elegance and ambient style, Era features plush VIP seating, full-service bars, immersive sound, and custom lighting. A cutting-edge DJ booth and flexible staging make it ideal for live entertainment, speakers, or branded activations. With a curated food and cocktail program and a dedicated hospitality team, Era delivers seamless, standout events—from corporate mixers and convention after-parties to holiday parties and weddings.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space

Romantic and charming, Garden Valley Ranch offers an idyllic garden setting for your private event. Let the enchanting beauty of Garden Valley Ranch be the setting for your special occasion. From intimate elopements to milestone celebrations, Garden Valley Ranch is a uniquely charming and unforgettable locale to create lasting memories. Spanning five lush acres, Garden Valley Ranch is a working rose farm and cultivates about 6,000 rosebushes for the local floral trade and rose enthusiasts. Garden Valley Ranch's field-grown roses are exquisite varieties touched by the sun and rain, giving them and unparalleled aroma and character that cannot be found in today's retail setting. Your wedding or special event at Garden Valley Ranch will be framed by their absolutely stunning roses. Garden Valley Ranch's gardens are home to many rare roses collected over decades by their stewards, making Garden Valley Ranch a living museum for many rose enthusiasts. Landscaped plantings at Garden Valley Ranch feature roses on pergolas, columns, tree-climbers, arches and mixed in with local perennials, annuals and bulbs. It is with pride that Garden Valley Ranch makes their gardens available to a very limited weddings and special celebrations each year. Their goal is to provide you with a romantic setting for your event, filled with their beautiful garden roses.

• Spaces for 58-400 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

Mills College, located in the foothills of Oakland, California, on the east bank of the San Francisco Bay, provides a stunning setting for weddings and wedding receptions, as well as community activities and conferences. The Mills College Chapel provides a serene and unique venue in which to commemorate life's milestones. The Chapel is made of warm cedar and rough-brushed aggregate, with leaf-dappled sunshine streaming in through glass doors that open onto outdoor patios, bringing it to life. A sculptural backdrop is provided by a stunning brushed stainless steel pipe organ. The Chapel is a spherical structure designed by Callister and Payne and completed in 1967. The emphasis is drawn to a center slightly raised altar by four curving redwood pews. Behind the gorgeous pipe organ is a little choir loft. Reinhardt Alumnae House, located in a tree grove in a quiet portion of the Mills College campus, can be rented for wedding receptions, meetings, birthday celebrations, and other special occasions. Its tranquil environment will ensure that your occasion is remembered.

• Spaces for 175-350 Guests
• 1 Boat

Weddings: Choose one of our 6 luxury yachts as a unique venue for your perfect Wedding, Milestone Anniversary or Vow Renewal event … Imagine, the City-by-the-Bay as the perfect backdrop for your nuptials! Our Wedding Specialist will plan the celebration of your dreams, down to the minute detail, on a budget that you can afford. Make it memorable for you and your guests at Commodore! Corporate Events: Commodore is the greatest bargain for anything from entertaining clients to organizing a company outing, holding a business conference to introducing new products, and more. Give your group more than a boat for a comparable price; give them a luxury yacht with fine cuisine, live entertainment, impeccable service, and spectacular skyline views while cruising. Any function that can be held in a regular event room can be held on a Commodore Luxury Yacht while taking in the sights of the Bay. Year round, let us host your corporate and holiday event in the unique, opulent setting of a luxury yacht. We are professionals in what we do at Commodore Cruises & Events. Allow our years of successful experience to work for you and handle the planning, preparation, and execution of your event so you can relax and enjoy it. All Occasions: Commodore will make your special occasion genuinely unique. Enjoy fresh, inventive meals made on board. Commodore, as the world's most recognized wine fleet, can give a personal Sommelier for your special event upon request, allowing our staff to construct your customized menu. Commodore is a one-of-a-kind location for: - Birthday parties - Bar / Bat Mitzvahs - Quinceañeras - Retirement Celebrations - Graduations - Family Reunions - Dinner Cruises - Booze Cruises - Senior Outings - Religious Groups - Album Release Party - Dance Party - Any Special Occasion!

• 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.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 3 Total Spaces

Founded in 1930 with a gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr., International House at UC Berkeley is a historic nonprofit residential and event center located at 2299 Piedmont Ave., adjacent to the UC Berkeley campus in Berkeley, California. The landmark building combines nearly a century of architectural character — including Spanish-style cartwheel chandeliers, arched windows, and hand-painted wooden ceilings — with modern production technology suited for conferences, galas, receptions, lectures, and private celebrations. Three dedicated event spaces accommodate gatherings of all sizes, from board meetings and hybrid conferences for 25 guests to banquets for 240 and lecture-style presentations for up to 380. The flagship Chevron Auditorium features one of the few full-size stages on the UC Berkeley campus, while the Golub Home Room offers an intimate setting with sweeping San Francisco Bay views, and the Sproul Conference Rooms provide flexible configurations for smaller professional gatherings. International House offers full in-house catering through its events team, including customizable menus, professional bartenders, elegant linens, and fine china. Production services — including Meyer Sound, state-of-the-art theater lighting, live streaming, and hybrid meeting technology — are available for all event spaces.

• 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

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.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate occupies 50 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a crescent-shaped valley near the southeastern edge of Oakland, California. At its heart stands a 37-room Neoclassical Revival mansion built in 1899, surrounded by sprawling lawns, duck-filled ponds, and gardens whose design was informed by John McLaren, the landscape architect best known for shaping San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The estate is owned and operated by the City of Oakland's Parks, Recreation & Youth Development department and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Four distinct outdoor and indoor event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate ceremonies of 50 guests on the Mansion Veranda to receptions and corporate events of up to 200 guests in the Garden Pavilion. The estate is available for weddings, receptions, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, corporate retreats, seminars, and family reunions. Every event at the estate is supported by a reservations clerk who oversees planning details from booking through event day, with an on-site event coordinator present during the event itself.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Amazing is the only way to describe a wedding reception at the Berkeley City Club. With stages and grand pianos for live music, beautiful fireplaces, courtyards, and lots of space for dancing, our Berkeley, CA wedding venue is the ideal location to express your love for your future spouse. Our primary event rooms, the Ballroom and Terrace, are located on the second floor and are rich in history and beauty, making them ideal for organizing a spectacular wedding reception. This floor also has our Member's Lounge, which is open to all members. With variable socially distant room layouts that can accommodate every wedding, as well as varied seating plans, we can accommodate any event. The Berkeley City Club's event spaces are among the most visually arresting in the entire city of Berkeley. Whether you are planning a modest gathering or a lavish wedding, we have an event space that combines a classic vintage setting with top-notch modern amenities.

• 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!