Best Event & Wedding Venues in Oakland, California

“We used this space for a happy hour event for our customers and worked out very well. Toby is easy to work with and we liked the open, clean space that could easily adapt to our party plans. Nice bonus there is a microphone and Bluetooth speaker available for use, too. Next to a parking garage which made it easy for guests to arrive.”

“There are no words to convey truly how highly we recommend working with Saneta and her team at Canyon View Event Center. We had our wedding reception here on 09/03/2023 and Saneta & Jessica did absolutely EVERYTHING possible to make sure we had the best experience and best day ever. From the very beginning of our booking process, Saneta was so helpful, giving us real and personalized advice on what would work best for our guests, even allowing us to stop by multiple times throughout the planning process to show the venue to our coordinator and parents. They were so accommodating and set the standard for all event venues with their incredible service. Even now, 9+ days after our event, we are still getting compliments on our reception, the beautiful views, the food, etc. and a lot of it is thanks to Saneta and her team. I highly recommend trusting Canyon View Event Center with your next event; You will not regret it. This team is truly the best of the best to work with, and we are so grateful.”

“We recently celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday event at Pearl Banquet Hall in Hayward, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, we were amazed by the beautiful decorations elegant, warm, and perfectly set up for our celebration. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, creating such a welcoming atmosphere for our guests. The food was absolutely delicious fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the variety and taste! A very special thank you to Jaspal and Ruchi, the wonderful owners. Their genuine care, professionalism, and personal attention made all the difference. They went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we felt completely taken care of.”

“Bloc15 in Oakland, California, is one of the most vibrant and well-designed event venues I’ve ever experienced. The atmosphere hits you the moment you step inside, industrial yet polished, with sleek lighting and a layout that perfectly balances open energy and intimate vibes. The sound system is clean and powerful, ideal for battles, performances, and parties alike. Every corner feels like it was built for creatives to shine. I had the honor of competing and winning the “Double or Nothing” popping battle there in 2025, and the energy that night was unreal. The crowd was hyped, the dancers came with heavy styles, and the judges held everyone to a high standard exactly the kind of environment that makes you push past your limits. Bloc15 gave the event a professional yet underground feel, with smooth transitions between showcases, battles, and staged cyphers. Beyond the dance floor, the venue’s staff were welcoming and on point, making sure everything ran smoothly. Whether it’s a dance event, concert, or private function, Bloc15 delivers the perfect mix of culture, class, and creativity. Oakland’s dance scene felt alive in that space and I’ll never forget the night I took home my first Oakland win🏆”

“I recently had my wedding reception at the Palm Event Center on 11/14/2025 and it was amazing! Right after the initial tour in October 2024, we immediately knew that this was the venue that we wanted to have our wedding reception at. It is so beautiful! Please be aware, this venue books up so fast so if you're still thinking about it - book that tour ASAP and get started!! It's so worth it. From the very beginning, we've had only positive experiences with the Palm team. The entire team was so easy to communicate and work with and we never felt any type of stress from this part of our planning process. Email responses were always lightning quick. We were introduced to our coordinator, Heather, a few months prior to our wedding date and she was a joy to work with. Very thorough and easy to communicate with. On the day of the wedding, she and the Palm team executed our vision amazingly and constantly checked in with us to make sure our wedding reception was running smoothly. The venue setup was exactly what I communicated and envisioned, and Heather adjusted where needed to make things even better. The venue was stunning and we are so happy with how everything turned out. We've received so many compliments from our friends and family in the weeks after our wedding. I can't say enough good things about this team and venue!! Thanks again Palm team!”

“One of the best venues in the Bay Area!! My photography and videography team (Tangerine Weddings) has shot at The Brazilian Room countless times now and it is one of our favorite venues ever! Every single time we work there, we are amazed by the stunning views and how the space is transformed for each couple. We love how the flow of the space for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and also love how versatile the property is for photos. We would highly recommend them for your upcoming fairytale wedding!”

“We could not have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding. Even on the last day of August, the gardens were in full bloom. We received SO many compliments from our guests on how stunning the venue was. Everyone we worked with at The Gardens at Heather Farm was kind, attentive, and an excellent communicator. Jenna and Cathleen were both amazing! Throughout the planning process, they were always available to answer questions and offered many helpful recommendations for vendors, which made our planning much smoother. We dreamed of having an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, followed by an indoor reception, and this venue was absolutely perfect for that. Our wedding day completely exceeded our expectations, and we had so much fun! I cannot recommend The Gardens at Heather Farm enough. It was truly the most magical place to host a wedding.”

“Chandra and Hillview Event Hall were very easy and quick to work with. We changed our LO's 1st birthday location at the last minute due to inclement weather. Hillview had availability luckily and were able to accommodate our event. Chandra was very responsive, helpful, and efficient. We worked with their preferred vendor for decorations, Festa. The hall can hold up to 250 people, has a dance floor, stage, 6 TVs to present from ( we did a slideshow), and a sound system to play your music from your phone using bluetooth. Additionally, there is a playground attached that you can use for kids during the event. Chandra and Hillview were a pleasure to work with and we will definitely host another event here in the future.”

“My husband and I got married here on 6/23/2024. We highly recommend this venue for your wedding or fine event. Renee, Mama T, and the entire La Grande Team are the best in the business! The entire booking and planning process from beginning to end was unmatched. We searched high and low for the perfect wedding venue and almost gave up and eloped before we found this place. This venue has everything you need! I love how the ceremony and reception areas are on the same property. The trees provide shade in all the right areas. The patio is spacious and feels so welcoming. Every part of this estate is beautiful and can be used for your special day. Our ceremony took place in the grotto area and we took couples photos on the lake side. Everything came together gorgeously. Please do not hesitate to reach out and inquire about this venue. You will be met with incredible service.”

“This place is so beautiful! My grand daughter s sweet sixteen party was amazing. This event space is large for a great party. They were so helpful with everything I needed to have a great time. I give them five stars 🌟 because they deserve it. Thanks again Mirage Banquet Hall”

“Oakland Museum of California, Oakland I’ve been here many times especially when my daughter was small, now I come here with my nieces and nephews. The museum displays changes often, so there’s always something new to see. I usually love visiting the garden area especially on a beautiful sunny day! The garden area has been renovated so there’s many places to sit, relax and have a quick lunch when in the area. The museum has three floors, so there’s plenty to see, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes! 👟 The bottom floor is the Nature Area, most kids love that area, to see and explore all the wild animals that roams in California. The “Welcome to Oakland” sign and “Oak tree” display is located on this floor. Awesome exhibit! The second floor is where you pay for your admission, the gift shop is here, one of the main rooms changes to new event or exhibition. It’s also next to the entrance of Town Fare restaurant! Great food and great vibes! The other room is based on history of technology and revolutions. Old school car and television, the history of the Black Panther Party, the Chinese Excursion Act, Angel Island, Paper brother and paper sister, the history of the great San Francisco fire and earthquake, the history of technology and so on. There’s even a small theater room too. The top floor is mainly art and statues, many hidden rooms to explore. We came on a weekday so that’s usually field trip days for kids, it wasn’t crowded either so we still got to see plenty of stuff. I will always come back and visit! 💕”

“Found this place by pure luck during a visit to SF and fell in love with the venue and headliner. Did an online search for bands playing on Friday night, listened to some songs on Spotify and YT, picked Analog Dog due to being a local band, invited friends and had a blast. The space is on the smaller end but the sound is spectacular even from the very back. If you're on the shorter end this is a great feature as it'll be difficult to get a good view from anywhere except the very front areas or standing on one of the pews along the side. Definitely get there early. Front bar has seating but it doesn't stream the venue's music. Balcony also has limited seats and small bar. Overall, absolutely a great venue for live music. Will definitely visit again.”

“The Pardee Home Museum (Italianate architecture) was built by the Pardee family. Three generations lived lived there from 1868 to 1981. The last survivor put the home in a trust that is run by a Board of Trustees. It's self-supporting and run by volunteers. The father (made money in the mines, was an eye doctor and a California State Senator) and his son was Governor of California who made the poppy flower CA's state flower; reformed prisons; and established the EBMUD. All furnishings and collections are original and left intact. The tour is about 1.5 hours. Tour was educational and interesting - it covers the entire residence of 3 floors. The tour guide was nice and knowledgeable. She kept the tour intense so you wanted to know more. She gave insights and tibits of the family. All questions were answered. The afternoon tea is delightful. The food is prepared from scratch with lots of love from the volunteers. They were friendly, personable and thoughtful. Since it was the day before Easter, they put some Easter bunny theme to the tea. Just lovely people who made a delcious three course of food assortment. I definitely recommend the tour to learn about Oakland history and to visit one of the last standing historical mansions. Tea was authentic - no crust on the bread :)”

“I recently had the opportunity to provide floral designs for a wedding at Flood Mansion in partnership with Meag Breanne Events and was absolutely blown away by how stunning the property is. The staff was great. The view is iconic. And the location is perfect. Highly recommend!”

“I can't recommend Wedgewood GGC at the Presidio enough to people who want to host a wedding in SF. It was the perfect venue for us by a long shot and it all comes down to all the employees and the network of vendors that all work in professional tandem to produce a most stunning event. Our Wedgewood Planner, Juliana who also was our Day Of Coordinator was helpful, calm, and attentive from day 1. Not a single detail was left unattended to and as a type A person who worries a lot, I didn't even have the chance to have a single worry on my big day. Wedgewood's package also is inclusive of many items which is a load off my mind as a bride. The food was phenomenal and the cook staff was extremely attentive to allergies that my guests had. Wedgewood also offers DJ and MC services which were done by iMobile and their man, John was a phenomenal MC and DJ throughout the night. I felt like a guest at my own wedding because of how taken care of I felt. John seamlessly introduced all my family members and played all the hits that made the dance floor rock the whole night. The event manager Fernando was so kind and attentive and was so accommodating while I hid in the green room to devour a personal plate of appetizers during Cocktial Hour. Every whim was accommodated with professionalism and empathy. Love the whole bunch from top to bottom and did I mention the venue views are drop dead gorgeous??? Have a summer wedding here. Beautiful views, great food, out of this world staff, no hot weather, inclusive pricing. Forever grateful to Wedgewood for making my happiest bride wishes come true.”

“What a beautiful building! I worked out of the Rotunda space for about 6 months and it is such a gem of a space inside. The greenery, the pleasant scent, and background music created a pleasant vibe from the moment you entered into the building. A friendly and welcoming staff at the security desk and a helpful property management team. Myles was a great ambassador of the building, helpful and available whenever I needed him. Our team utilized the amenity space for multiple different events, from small lunches, to full team meetings in their large conference room. The location was super accessible via the 12th Street BART station and also convenient to have a parking garage across the street. I also appreciated the use of the Ridy scooters for a quick errand nearby or to go pick up lunch just a bit further way. Access to the scooters was a great tenant perk. All in all, our time at the Rotunda was a great experience and I hope to revisit the building again soon.”

“Beautiful event space. Perfect for most any event and size. Has a great patio too”

“One of the most incredible wedding venues in all of San Francisco. We’ve been photographing weddings for over 13 years, and Julia Morgan Ballroom is definitely in our top 3 locations. Beyond the undeniable beauty of the venue, the experience the staff creates for you is something truly special. Priceless.”

“I had my wedding here last month, Rockefeller Lodge is a beautiful venue; my ceremony was outside reception inside. The food was amazing, the staff was beyond friendly and my photos came out great in their outdoor setting. I have since recommended this venue to a few people and would consider having another event here in the future. Debbie is awesome and very helpful!!!”

“Temescal Beach House is an awesome venue! We're wedding photographers and have had a great experience here. Highly recommend it :).”

“［★ * * Great I want to give a resounding shout-out to Ariel and Patrick, the proprietors of this amazing establishment. I have been to events at ShotClock 3 times and am always impressed by this space and by them. I am hosting an event there soon and they made it so easy to book the space. They are warm and welcoming and are extremely community oriented! They are all about SERVICE! I feel so blessed to have this space available for weddings, parties, baby showers, funeral repasts, community events, etc. YouTube will not be disappointed if you use this space for your next event! Thank you both for all that you are and do! Keep up the excellent work!”

“Beautiful Scene in Oakland. Rest in Peace Cousin 🙏🏾”

“Having our wedding at Casa Bella was the best decision we could have ever made. Not only is the venue absolutely stunning, it met all our non-negotiables (ceremony & reception in one area and close to airports/hotels) to make it as easy as possible for our guests. We worked with Leann and Yoselin and they are absolutely lovely throughout the entire process. The entire staff also did such an wonderful job making sure all our guests were well-fed - I didn't hear a single complaint the entire night. If you're looking for an inclusive venue, Casa Bella is a must. We went with their hors d'oeuvres, 3 course meal, open bar (I was overjoyed when they allowed bloody mary's as a signature drink and it was DELICIOUS) and late night snacks and everything was amazing. They also provided us with an outdoor ceremony tent to help us with the heat. Oh, and they have decorations you can rent at a cost or for FREE! We used Weddings with Athena as our coordinator, Celestial Petals as our florist, Ditto Dianto as our photographer, Benji Films (La Venus Studio) as our videographer, and DJ TN with Twin Spin Entertainment as our DJ/MC. All vendors were already familiar with the venue which made the entire planning a breeze. I hope to visit again as a guest as I will be recommending this venue to all future brides & grooms. Thank you so much Casa Bella! Photos: Ditto Dianto Photography”

“What a gem of a spot! I can't wait to book another event here at Lovely Day! I recently held a corporate event here, and not only was the food fantastic, but Jen's team was helpful, resourceful and accommodating. They were easy to work with, solution-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. We used both their Car Barn and Shop spaces, with food and reception in the outdoor patio and Car Barn, and our meeting in the Shop. It worked really well for our eclectic performing arts organization. Their pricing was more than fair, and they made it easy to bring in my own rentals and A/V company. Lots of different ways to re-work the space and adjust it to our needs. Though there is not a lot of parking nearby, we gave our guests Uber vouchers to use to promote ride-sharing. This funky, eclectic space was perfect for our needs and I highly encourage you to check it out for your next event!”

“As a wedding planner, I can confidently say The Conservatory at One Sansome is one of my absolute favorite wedding venues in the Bay Area. The space itself is modern, thoughtfully designed, and stunning — every architectural and design detail elevates the entire experience. Beyond the visuals, the level of service is exceptional; the team is professional, attentive, and goes above and beyond to ensure each event runs seamlessly. The combination of modern design, flawless service, and attention to detail makes The Conservatory at One Sansome a standout choice for any couple seeking a truly elevated experience.”

“Little Hills Events was the perfect choice for our big day. Lindsey and her team were INCREDIBLE at helping bring every detail of our dream wedding to life. Planing a wedding can become overwhelming, but this event team is so personable. Relying on their preferred vendors, and getting every little question answered kept our minds at ease. We fell so in love with the space, we were able to use it for our rehearsal dinner the night before as well. We practiced the ceremony, and enjoyed pizzas and speeches around the fire pit. Guests loved getting to use the space for both events, and it made it easy on us to plan. It was very clear to us we were in the best hands in the industry, and our expectations were somehow still exceeded. The whole process turned out to be seamless and beautiful. The event staff was so down to earth and attentive, we seriously felt like royalty all day. We wanted an April wedding, and were kindly warned about potential rain... Lindsey kept us in the loop and was flexible offering us the perfect spot in front of beautiful redwood trees lining a small creek. This venue gave us the perfect mix of an outdoorsy feel, with a luxurious dining and dancing reception experience. The many different landscapes on the property made for stunning photos. It has been so special to look back on them and remember how Little Hills Events did such a great job of celebrating our unique love story. Months later as we prepared to welcome our baby girl we returned to Little Hills Events to host our baby shower in their picnic area. It was such a blast to return to the place we tied the not, and watch all of our family, friends, and little ones run around enjoying the games, open space, live music, and BBQ. We are definitely keeping this space in mind for all our future big events!”

“I was able to treat my FAMILY to a Royal event , and when I say Family I mean all of my people. All of my Family and Friends can not stop giving me Praise for such a Wonderful event!!!! I have been told hands ✋ down best Quince I have ever been too!!!! Thank You Friendship Hall For your hard work and Expertise.... Very Easy and Friendly One Stop Shop For A Large Event... ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE NOW IS TO TRY AND TOP THE EVENT I JUST HAD!!!! THANK YOU AGAIN FRIENDSHIP HALL!!!! IF I COULD GIVE 10 STARS I WOULD....”