Top Oakland Wedding Venues

• Spaces for 100-120 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Waterfront

The Douglas Beach House is an oceanfront event center situated on Miramar Beach at 311 Mirada Road in Half Moon Bay, California. Set at the corner of Mirada Road and Cortez, the venue has served as the coastside's distinctive setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations for over 50 years. The main event space accommodates up to 120 guests for standing receptions and up to 100 for seated dinners, with 80 guests considered the ideal seated configuration. For corporate meetings and off-site retreats, the room comfortably hosts 50 to 80 participants across a variety of floor-plan configurations. Every window frames ocean views, giving the space a casual coastal warmth suited to everything from elegant wedding receptions and anniversary parties to corporate mixers, holiday events, and concerts. Catering is available through the venue's preferred partner, Event Savvy, and the events team customizes layouts and logistics to match each gathering. Prospective clients are invited to contact the venue directly with event type, guest count, and preferred dates to begin planning.

• Spaces for 20-120 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 6 Total Spaces

Sam's Chowder House opened in October 2006 along Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, overlooking Pillar Point Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. Celebrated for its New England-style seafood, the restaurant has earned recognition from Food & Wine as one of the "100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America" and has been named the #1 Seafood Restaurant by Half Moon Bay locals. Six private and semi-private event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from 20-guest intimate dinners to 120-person outdoor receptions on the Beachfront Lawn. Indoor options include the Mavericks Room — a corner banquet room with windows framing the Mavericks surf break and harbor — and the Harbor View Room, which seats up to 54 guests with sweeping Pacific Ocean views and direct access to the North Patio. The Ocean Terrace offers an indoor-outdoor configuration with heat lamps, an overhead roof, and large sliding doors. Outdoors, the North Patio and South Beach Bar provide oceanfront settings for lunches, dinners, and evening receptions, with optional tenting available on the patio. Sam's also offers full-venue buyouts and off-site catering through the Sam's ChowderMobile, which brings its seafood — including Lobster Clambake service — to locations of the host's choosing.

• Spaces for 125-3,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 8 Event Spaces
• 1 Loft

Alameda County Fairgrounds is a 267-acre event destination in Pleasanton, California, positioned at the I-680/I-580 interchange in the heart of the East Bay. The grounds combine expansive open lawns, mature trees, and a collection of purpose-built event buildings that accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale festivals, trade shows, corporate events, and weddings. The venue offers more than a dozen distinct indoor and outdoor spaces spanning a wide range of guest counts. Smaller spaces like the Sky Lounge and The Farmhouse seat 125 to 175 guests in contemporary, fully equipped settings, while the four Court of Four Seasons buildings — Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn — each accommodate several hundred guests for banquets, meetings, and social events. For large-format programming, Building A delivers 32,500 square feet of column-free floor space, a banquet capacity of 1,520 and a reception capacity of 2,900, and the open-air Amphitheater welcomes up to 3,000 guests for concerts, graduations, and outdoor performances. In-house catering and beverage service is available across the property, and the fairgrounds also features a 9-hole golf center, full-service RV park, and equestrian center. The Events Department can be reached at 925-426-7600 or events@alamedacountyfair.com for custom rental quotes and site tours.

• Spaces for 15-260 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Bar

Massimo's Italian Restaurant has served Fremont, California since 1976, when William Massimo Rinetti founded the restaurant to honor his grandfather — an Italian immigrant whose name and culinary spirit the restaurant carries forward. Now operated by Bill Jr., who has managed daily operations since the 1990s, Massimo's remains a family business rooted in three generations of Italian-American tradition. The restaurant's five private dining rooms accommodate gatherings from intimate dinners of 15 to banquet receptions of up to 180 guests. Each room offers a fully private setting with its own audiovisual capabilities, and the largest space — the Hyman Room — features a dedicated exterior entrance, private restrooms, a portable dance floor, and an iPod-compatible sound system. Rooms can be combined to expand capacity for larger celebrations. Massimo's hosts weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, birthday and bridal showers, and conferences, pairing fine Italian-American cuisine with professional service. Private lunch events are available by inquiry.

Roberto Pugliese, Giovanni Marzocca, and José Marquez, whose culinary career had taken them all over the world, founded Mezzaluna Italian Restaurant over 25 years ago. They felt an instant connection to the Half Moon Bay coast because of the neighboring farmland and fishing boats parked at the nearby harbor. Mezzaluna serves southern Italian cuisine with a California twist, using only the finest meats, fish, and fruit, much of which is sourced locally. The restaurant lies 20 miles south of San Francisco, near the center of Silicon Valley, in Princeton by the Sea. PRIVATE EVENTS Thank you for thinking about Mezzaluna Italian Restaurant as a venue for your special event. We provide banquet menus to suit most budgets, preferences, and dietary requirements, as well as a full service bar with an extensive wine list ranging from Europe to Napa Valley. We offer two banquet rooms with private and shared areas available, depending on the size of your company. Our banquet halls do not have a separate price, but there are minimal charges for private spaces. A prepared banquet meal is required for any parties of 20 or more people, whether in private or shared spaces. For additional information about all-day events, lunch events, holiday rates, or non-private large-party reservations, please contact us. LARGE BANQUET ROOM Low lighting, wood vaulted ceilings, and a full bar characterize our spacious banquet room (below), which can accommodate up to 120 guests as a private venue. It also has a large fireplace, a raised stage, and a hardwood dance floor. Weddings, rehearsal dinners, and business meetings are all possible in this space. SMALL BANQUET ROOM This room, which seats up to 40 people as a private space, is located in our main dining area. It boasts huge arch-framed windows with views of the Princeton bay, and it may be closed off for seclusion with a curtain. Your event will be transported to a Trattoria in Florence thanks to terra-cotta tile floors and Tuscan-themed decorations.

• Spaces for 60-240 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Marin Country Club is about community. Whether you are new to the area or have lived here your whole life, this is the place to develop new friendships, enjoy fun activities and create lasting memories. There are many ways to connect with other Members through golf, tennis, swim, fitness, events and activities. We offer multi-generation experiences for Members of all ages to create friendships that will last a lifetime. Come for the amenities, but stay for the extraordinary, welcoming community. With breathtaking views and excellent service, we are here to make your event one your guests will never forget! Weddings Whether you’d like to get married outside on the golf course or inside the Clubhouse, the views from our Ballroom are breathtaking! With the ability to host up to 300 guests, you can invite family, friends and more to celebrate your special day. Just a short drive from San Francisco and located around great places to stay and exciting places to visit, our club is in the perfect location for your wedding. Special Events Anniversaries, family reunions, fundraisers, celebrations of life, baby showers, bridal showers and birthday parties are just a few of the memorable events to celebrate at Marin Country Club. Our banquet team will handle the details so you can enjoy the event along with your guests. Golf Tournaments Looking for a fun location for a fundraiser or corporate outing? Go outside and host a tournament on our beautiful golf course. Our banquet team and golf professionals will make it an exceptional day! Corporate Events From the ballroom to the boardroom, Marin Country Club has the facilities and the technology you need to host a great corporate event. Board meetings, conferences and team building events held at our Club are sure to boost your team’s morale and energize them for more success!

• Spaces for 80 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space

Chase Suite Hotel Newark Fremont is an extended-stay hotel located at 39150 Cedar Boulevard in Newark, California, near the Fremont BART Station and within easy reach of the East Bay's major business and technology corridors. The property features spacious suites with separate bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet — accommodations well-suited to corporate travelers, sports teams, and groups requiring multi-night stays. For meetings and private events, the hotel offers the Hardage Room, a 960-square-foot meeting space accommodating up to 80 guests. The room is supported by state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, complimentary wireless internet, and dedicated event planning services. On-site catering is available, and the hotel's complimentary shuttle service — available within a five-mile radius — provides convenient transportation for attendees. Free on-site parking and group room rates round out the offering for event organizers.

• Spaces for 130 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor

HopMonk Tavern Novato is the perfect place to host your next special celebration or corporate gathering. HopMonk Tavern Novato offers both an indoor and outdoor space for your special occasion. The venue's outdoor beer garden can be tented, and offers the perks of the beautiful Northern California outdoors in a secluded setting.

Weddings At a unique Four-Diamond European Country Inn, we offer a romantic English country garden setting for your wedding ceremony and celebration. All of our beautiful guest and bridal suites are included for your family and wedding party to get ready in and stay in after the wedding day and night celebrations. We have been aiding brides from all over the world for the past 37 years. The Mill Rose Inn provides a full wedding package with a focus on assisting the bride in customizing her wedding. Every aspect is perfected thanks to our knowledge and resources. We will assist you with everything from the rehearsal dinner to the honeymoon suite...you can trust us with these arrangements. Our full-service referral program will connect you with pastors, caterers (who can provide delectable meal and beverage selections as well as your unique wedding cake), musicians, photographers, videographers, and florists, as well as eating and lodging options for out-of-town visitors. Meetings, Conferences, and Events At the Mill Rose Inn, effective meetings are made possible by a relaxing, stress-free environment, clear communication, and unobtrusive service. Our Half Moon Bay Conference Facility is a world away from the office in terms of peacefulness, but we are only 30 minutes from San Francisco and its airport, Palo Alto, and Silicon Valley's heart. That is why companies like Oracle, Genetech, Silicon Graphics, Sun Microsystems, PacBell, Levi Strauss, Google, PG&E, Kaiser Permanente, and Stanford University Medical Center have trusted us to provide overnight and meeting accommodations for more than 30 years. For business groups and corporate parties, we provide a variety of team building exercises and activities.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Callippe Preserve Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf and event venue nestled above the golden hills of Pleasanton's Tri-Valley, with panoramic views of Mount Diablo and the oak-studded valley below. Opened in 2005 and designed by Brian Costello of JMP Golf Design Group, the course is woven through a natural preserve that is home to the rare Callippe silverspot butterfly — lending the property a distinctive setting unlike most golf facilities. The venue accommodates weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, and private receptions for groups of 10 to 250 guests. In-house catering is available alongside outside catering arrangements, and each event includes a day-of coordinator and professional staff support from initial inquiry through event completion. The on-site Vista Restaurant adds a full dining option for smaller gatherings and post-event occasions.

• Spaces for 10-250 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

Premium products are rotated on a seasonal basis. We serve Mediterranean-Rim and California Coastal cuisine at Cetrella, which has a main dining room that seats 90 people and plenty of additional seating in our scalable private rooms behind velvet curtains, at our full bar, which hosts weekend live jazz and periodic wine dinners, and on our outdoor patio with Mediterranean garden and water fountain. In honor of the breathtaking valley on the island of Capri, Cetrella offers approachable fine dining dishes that are made with fresh ingredients from local growers and purveyors. Appetizers include crudo and focaccia; main courses include fritto misto; beef carpaccio; soups and salads; wood-oven pizza; house-made bread and pasta; and cheese flights. Seasonal grilled vegetables, fish, poultry, and meat are available as main course options on a rotating basis. Along with house-made gelato, ice cream, and sorbet, customers can indulge in specialty desserts such as the chocolate trio and other seasonal offerings. A casual menu as well as specialty cocktails will be available at the full bar. There are always options and accommodations available for customers who have food sensitivities or who prefer a vegetarian or vegan diet. Located in the heart of Los Altos, Cetrella Los Altos is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on weekends.

• 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 230 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Our setting is ideal for a wedding or any special occasion! Weddings, concerts, parties, corporate meetings, and other social gatherings are all held at our venue. Weddings: Our Sanctuary, which seats 300 people comfortably and has good acoustics and lovely stained glass windows, is noted for its outstanding acoustics and stunning stained glass windows. There is a grand piano in the Sanctuary, as well as a Letourneau Pipe Organ with approximately 3,000 pipes. We can supply a minister for your ceremony, or you are free to bring your own officiant who is ordained in the Christian tradition. Harmony Hall can hold up to 230 people for a banquet-style supper and has a catering kitchen that you can hire. The Hall is equipped with a sound system, a grand piano, bathrooms, and access to the courtyard. The Courtyard is a beautiful setting for a small wedding, cocktail hour, or outdoor dinner for up to 100 people. The Courtyard, with Japanese maples and blossoming pear trees, the spacious front lawn with the church as a backdrop, and our memorial garden, with a patterned glass wall, a mosaic labyrinth, and native flora, are all beautiful photography sites. For out-of-town visitors, our church offers abundant parking with both accessible parking spots and electric charging stations, and is easily accessible from HWY 101. The First Congregational Church of Palo Alto is an Open and Affirming congregation, which means that we make a public covenant of welcome into our full life and ministry to persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Our ministers are happy to work with you to arrange a wedding ceremony that reflects your faith and your unique relationship to one another. Our organist will meet with you to help you select organ or piano pieces to make your wedding truly memorable!

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

WEDDINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE GARDEN We know a little little about birds and bees. The craziness of the day collides with the tranquility of the garden. The Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, with its lovely garden and historic mansion, is the perfect setting to take in the sights and sounds of your wedding day or special celebration. In the heart of ancient Palo Alto, we can accommodate an intimate celebration of up to 50 people. For your ceremony, choose from the Rose Garden, Wisteria Garden, or Tea House Patio, as well as reception space in the Carriage House or Tea House Patio. Our event coordinator can assist you in putting together the perfect gathering. RENTAL DETAILS With over 20 years of expertise at Gamble Garden, our wedding/event coordinator will assist you with the planning of your special event. Gamble Garden can host groups of up to 50 people and is available for rental Monday through Friday evenings, as well as Saturday and Sunday. You and your guests will enjoy the first floor of the Main House, which includes the Dining Room, Living Room, and Library with veranda; the Carriage House and Carriage House Patio; and the Tea House and Tea House Patio when you choose Gamble Garden for your special occasion. Within your rental area are the Rose Garden, the Allée, and the Wisteria Garden, all of which are perfect for photography at any time of year. For non-profits, we are glad to offer a special weekday rental rate; please call for further information. There is a discount if you book an event within 30 days of the event date. Gamble Garden is unable to conduct fundraising events for other non-profits or corporations. Our Vendor List and Rental Contract (weekends and evenings) are provided for informational purposes only.

• Spaces for 50-975 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces

Shrine Event Center is a full-service event venue located at 170 Lindbergh Ave in Livermore, California, set amid grounds lined with towering palms and willow trees. Operated by the Aahmes Shriners, the center hosts a wide range of celebrations — from weddings, quinceañeras, and bar and bat mitzvahs to galas, banquets, proms, and trade shows — with rental proceeds supporting Shriners' philanthropic work. The centerpiece of the facility is the Lindbergh Ballroom, an open, airy space featuring a dramatic vaulted ceiling with polished wooden beams and fabric swags. An east-facing stage equipped with a professional sound system, retractable screen, and disco ball makes it well-suited for live bands, DJs, and presentations. The connected Lounge and adjacent breakout spaces accommodate smaller gatherings alongside the main hall, with a combined theater-style capacity reaching up to 975 guests. A dedicated sales manager and on-site event coordinator support each event from booking through completion, assisting with vendor coordination, setup, teardown, and audiovisual management. Complimentary on-site parking is available, and the venue sits close to hotels, restaurants, and the Livermore wineries.

• Spaces for 12-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Total Spaces

The Stanford Faculty Club is a private membership organization set on the Stanford University campus at 439 Lagunita Drive in Stanford, California. Housed in a landmark building surrounded by the universitys storied grounds, the club has served as a gathering place for faculty, staff, and the broader Stanford community since its founding — hosting everything from intimate faculty dinners to weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate conferences, and milestone celebrations. Seven distinct event spaces accommodate groups ranging from 12 to over 300 guests, with outdoor options extending capacity to 500. The Cedar Room, at 3,500 square feet with an expansive open floor plan, warm wood finishes, and access to the Main Patio, anchors the largest gatherings. The Redwood Room offers an elegant setting with high ceilings and a stone fireplace alongside access to the Garden Patio. The Palm Room features high ceilings and large windows with views of the redwoods. Smaller meeting rooms and private dining rooms serve board-style and intimate group needs. All events are supported by the clubs dedicated Catering Department, which holds a full California ABC liquor license and provides tables, chairs, linens, and on-site catering — no outside rental fees required. The Upper Terrace and courtyard spaces add seasonal outdoor options for receptions and ceremonies.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

In the San Francisco Bay Area, Half Moon Bay Golf Links is the ideal beachside wedding venue. Consider having your special day at a site with inspiring views of the Pacific Ocean and a beautiful, sea-kissed environment as you arrange your big day. It's all FORE LOVE at Half Moon Bay Golf Links! We have a number of stunning locations where you can get married and have a beautiful reception. Let's get to work! We have lots of space for you to let your imagination run wild! Half Moon Bay Golf Links is a beautiful place to visit. Our excellent settings, with their tranquil coastal vistas and brilliant greens, provide the ideal environment for your big day. Half Moon Bay Golf Links offers numerous customisable settings of gorgeous wedding space for your big day, whether you anticipate a beautiful outdoor ceremony overlooking the infinite ocean or an exquisite dining room setting. We are privileged to be able to host your most special occasion. Our dedicated on-site wedding organizers will work carefully to produce unique and lively wedding festivities, so you can rest assured that your traditions and customs will be respected. Enjoy our oceanfront site, a professional kitchen ready for your special caterer, and a multi-tiered parking garage that can accommodate a big number of people for your baraat.

Special Occasions Our central location in the heart of Silicon Valley is just seconds from Highway 101 at San Antonio Road and minutes from Highways 280, 85 and downtown Palo Alto. We have a variety of facilities that can handle groups of 4 to 400 persons. All room fees include tables and chairs set to client specifications, entrance to our free parking underground (when available), free Wi-Fi, housekeeping, and an event attendant who will be on hand throughout your event to answer questions and assist with any last-minute requests or adjustments. Corporate Events At the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, CA, you can have a successful meeting, conference, lecture, or other corporate event. Our central Silicon Valley location is just seconds from Highway 101 at San Antonio Road and minutes from Highways 280, 85, and the Central Expressway. We provide everything you need for a flawless, professional event, including a variety of meeting rooms and event venues, as well as helpful, educated staff. All room fees include tables and chairs set to client specifications, entrance to our free parking underground (when available), free Wi-Fi, housekeeping, and an event attendant who will be on hand throughout your event to answer questions and assist with any last-minute requests or adjustments. Audio and video production services are now available at the OFJCC. We are pleased to be able to offer preferred pricing to a number of local vendors, including catering, linens, event décor, entertainment, and other services. A full list of vendors is available on our website.

• Spaces for 350-500 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley offers the elegance and convenience of one of the most modern Fremont, CA hotels. Our hotel in Fremont, CA, is located at the southern edge of the San Francisco Bay, just north of San Jose, and between the McCarthy Ranch and Pacific Commons office parks, making it the gateway to Silicon Valley. We are close to several Bay Area attractions, including Napa Valley and the high-tech hubs of Silicon Valley and Santa Clara, as one of the most popular full-service hotels in Fremont, California. In our recently remodeled property, you'll find all of the modern conveniences you require. In our hotel, you can have your important conference in the largest space between San Jose and Oakland. Book our ballroom and breakout rooms in Fremont, CA, which are excellent for all types of conferences. Invite your guests to stay in our full-service, luxurious hotel in the San Francisco Bay region. With your Indian, Afghani, or Pakistani weddings in Fremont, CA, you can rely on our experienced event crew. At our wedding venues in Fremont, CA, let our experienced wedding specialists help you arrange the perfect wedding.

• 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.