We book our event for 11 AM and the people who were responsible to open the door were there until…read more12 an hour late chairs were dirty. They didn't have nothing prepared what we had in the contract. Also, they try to charge extra for things that we use so it's not worth to do any events here.

My husband and I, rented DEC for our intimate wedding. Omid was a pleasure working with, while we…read morewere busy he was able to let out caterer in to set-up as well as our decorator. Omid was accommodating , responsive, professional, and extremely helpful. Omid has a clear and concise contract. You won't regret renting this venue and working with Omid!

This venue is a hidden gem it's rustic and I was able to coordinate a special wedding for my sister…read moreand brother-in-law. I'm happy everyone enjoyed the ambiance the foods and the music from Norcaldjs we all had a night to remember. The only issue is the air conditioning wasn't working properly and it was a bit hot inside, but there was so much love for the bride and groom we all took in stride Thank you to all the staff they did a wonderful job taking care of this event

First time to use this event place to celebrate my daughters 18th Birthday! Our guests had a blast!…read moreSet up was fantastic the food and staff are very nice and accommodating to our needs and the coordinator is very nice! Thank you Gala Event Hall. More power ! God bless !

Casa Bella was the perfect wedding venue for our special day! The property is absolutely beautiful…read morewith a cozy, romantic, and elegant atmosphere, making every part of the celebration feel so memorable. The staff was professional and incredibly helpful throughout the process. We really appreciate how we were able to use some of their complimentary items too! We couldn't have asked for a better venue and highly recommend Casa Bella to any couple planning their wedding in the Bay Area that prefers a ceremony and reception all in one place, which makes it super convenient for all the guests. We loved our wedding here so much, that we also came back for Casa Bella's Mother's Day Brunch event too!

Hands down the best venue! From the moment we toured, even before we signed our contract, they were…read moreamazing! Great communication, great people that made the day easy and wonderful, and a venue that doesn't require extra fluff because it's already beautiful! The food is also amazing, we received so many compliments from all of our guests! Don't hesitate and book Casa Bella! 1000/10!!

This place was built during pandemic times. It created convenience in Fremont downtown for special…read moreevents/seminars/parties/gatherings/etc. It's actually a great area for people to eat at the park or take afternoon walks during workdays. Restrooms inside are super clean, well maintained, and upgraded. High ceilings. Must love the space. There are plenty of free public parking spaces all around the area/on streets/parking lots. Yes, there are also homeless folks living nearby these nicer modern buildings and newer apartments in the neighborhood. Event space is ideal with kitchen and rooms to choose from for private event sessions. Beautiful landscape outside. You can also walk down the block to a Korean food hall place near other community restaurants. Not far from Mega Mart and smaller retail stores. Government offices and medical offices are walkable distance to/from the event center. City did a great job beautifying downtown Fremont area. Lots of potentials here. There's usually a few staffs working inside. The larger room with stage setting can host large wedding parties too. Looks and feels great being inside. Nice.

We booked the Liberty Room at Fremont Downtown Event Center on Aug 16, 2025, for a seminar with…read moreabout 80 attendees. Unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The AC was set way too high and staff refused to adjust it, making the room uncomfortably hot. Only two staff members were present--one part-time and the other unwilling to help. Nearly every request we made was dismissed. After the event, even though we had cleaned up and bagged all trash, we were asked to vacuum the venue ourselves. We've booked this venue before without problems, but this time the service was unprofessional and unacceptable. Definitely not the level of support you'd expect from a city facility.

We celebrated two events at this location - baby shower and bridal shower. They rent it by the hour…read more- if you are a fremont resident you can get a discount. The actual building itself is a bit old, but you cannot beat the location. You open the patio doors and see the lake right in front of you. The building has chairs and tables provided. There are two restrooms (women's and men's) and a kitchen to prepare or store food. I love the fact that you can utilize both the inside are to store food and have places to sit and the outside area for games or just to enjoy the nice view and sun. Clean up - they require all trash and recycling to be removed and for the floors to be swept clean before you can leave. Parking: can get pretty tight. If you have an event - highly recommend to make it at 12 or earlier to help your guests get priority on parking spots.

We recently rented the Fremont Community Center for a baby shower this past weekend and it was a…read moregreat space! Here's the breakdown: - the facility is a 2,000 square feet multi-purpose room that can accommodate about 110 people. - It has large kitchen in the back complete with stove, oven, microwave and large fridge. - it has a women's and men's restroom that is only available for your event (meaning, closed to the Lake-goers in the area). - rental of the facility includes 10 10x2 tables, as well as plenty of chairs. - there is a 6 hr minimum to rent (includes kitchen): $390 for Fremont residents, $510 for non-residents - each additional hour is $65 (resident) and $85 (non-resident) Pros: - booking was a breeze; I did my transactions online and correspondence via email and the contacts were very helpful and responsive! - the facility has lots of windows and overlooks a really great part of Lake Elizabeth. - close to the parking lot and easy to find. Cons: - building is quite old - parking lot can get packed by lunch time Other notes: - allow ample time for set up; the tables and chairs are not set up for you - soap and toilet paper is provided in the bathrooms; dishwashing liquid and surface cleaners however, are not...so bring your own - mops and brooms are located in the supply cabinet by the restrooms - you can serve beer, wine and champagne for a maximum of 4 hours Would book this again!

I've been wanting to take some pics here for a while, had to email the SF Public Utilities…read moreCommission to make sure it was open Monday 4/1/13. They don't get Cesar Chavez Day off so I was happy. It's FREE to enter & take pics. Open M-F 9-3 for the public. It's a nice drive in, with purple leaves in the California Redbud trees. Lilac bushes - didn't see them, Lombard Poplars - not sure if they are still there. You can read the history of the SWT & take pics. The ceiling wasn't finished, kinda neat to see. Spent about 20 min there. Website with more info: http://www.sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=94

A quiet place to stroll and contemplate. The structure is beautiful and the surrounding foliage…read moretranquil and gorgeous esp in fall.

One of the very best garden experiences in the Bay Area. Gorgeous, peaceful, huge variety of flora,…read moreand beautiful photo ops. There is a section of the garden where they grow all the flowers for the bouquets inside the house. There are trails over to the redwoods, a wedding area, souvenir shop, small cafe, and even a pool. The house is spectacular and the self guided tour is interesting and informative. Pro tip: Bring a pretty colorful umbrella- it can get very warm and it adds to your photos! Parking is a bit of a walk from the gardens so if someone in your group needs assistance walking, bring some sort of seat for them to take rests. Restrooms are available, but limited number of stalls. Be prepared for a wait.

I've been utilizing my Filoli pass this year and it's a nice place to go and I like that the…read moregrounds change with the season so it's not the same thing all the time. I came a few times by myself to find inspiration. The best times are weekday mornings. And Sunday I always forget they close the road for the bicyclists coming from the North/92. I would also recommend stopping by the water temple on a weekday. The only reason I knew about it was because it is featured on the mural in Trader Joe's on Hillsdale. If you want to do picnicing, there are picnic tables outside. They want you to purchase food from their venues...but the venues on the grounds aren't amazing, but maybe that's so people don't litter. The cafe has some interesting options, like $15 cake slices...I always wonder if they're made in-house. It's not advertised though, so who knows. Filoli also has a volunteer program so if you want to have an active experience at Filoli, you can help with the weeding. I like that they feature local artists - I recognized some items from an Etsy artist local to the Bay Area, whom I have purchased from before, because they focus on local California wildlife. Cons: Sometimes people clog up the walkways with their picture-taking as in there are people waiting to cross...and they continue to take pictures for five more minutes...It's just bad etiquette. Are you milking it so you can feel important? Gag. Or they play loud music to harass the birds and other people. People aren't paying money to listen to your music. They don't want your music. Get a job and buy earbuds. Some people also don't really care if their kids do stupid things...like ruin the decorations so everyone can stare at their kids' handiwork all season long - like poking holes in the macron cake tower. Thanks for that. Or sometimes, there is a sign to keep to the path...so you know...people walk anywhere BUT the path. I'm not sure if they can't read or if they're just so entitled. But yeah, they stomp all over the ground so the plants die...and they're cool with it, because they got their stupid photo. Or maybe on the trail...if there are people coming up behind you, just like in golf, let them through. It's OK to stand to the side and let others pass. THAT'S the proper etiquette. Otherwise, I'm just thinking, they must really want me to listen to their conversation or something. They want to look like they have friends? No one else in the world is more important, so they must be first? If you want to meander in the forest at 0.25 mph, that's fine, but you don't need to have me behind you for the entire mile. And no, I'm not talking about the lady with the hip problem or the mom with the stroller, I'm talking about the 20-something-year olds who wore platforms on a forest date with me as a third wheel. But most of the time, people are respectful and polite. I like that people come and just hang out and enjoy the private park.

I'll start this review by saying how over the moon I was to have hosted my daughters quinceañera at…read morethe gemstone hall (aka the peacock) last night! Habib and his staff went above and beyond to make sure that every detail went off without a hitch! We met months before to plan the event and decided for the all inclusive package and we're glad we did. You can't go wrong here... 5 stars!!! And the birria is bomb!!

If you are looking for a great venue for a wedding or any major event, I highly recommend Gemstone…read moreHall. It's a beautiful, unique space that is essentially a "blank canvas" for you to create an event with no preferred vendors. We had our wedding at this venue. Our guests had a wonderful time and everything turned out perfectly. FEATURES WE LOVE ABOUT GEMSTONE HALL: - Blank canvas to create a unique look & feel for our multicultural wedding - No preferred vendors - Ability to stock our own bar - Ability to bring in a food truck & other catering - Visually stunning to take photos - Responsive and helpful site managers - Easy load-in and load out - Straight forward pricing - Ability to hold up to 500 guests easily We were able to drop off our event items the day before, which really helped us logistically. Anything we didn't drop off ourselves were delivered by our vendors. Everyone we worked with were incredibly responsive and easy to work with. To top it off, the staff are a very helpful who seem to take pride in their work, which is a really nice energy to be around. Habib and Nathan make a remarkable team and give each event that special touch that makes all the difference. Thank you Gemstone Hall for your quick replies and endless patience with us over the last few months. Especially last minute changes (on the day of the wedding changes) our wedding venue turned out better than we ever imagined!

Loved Sarsie's Parties (Sarah)! If you're not a DIY mom like me or not into having to plan all the…read morethings for you little's party, hire Sarah! Consultation was a breeze. Their website has the different packages they offer. You can always ask if there are things you want customized or changes to see if she can make it work for you. Sarah took care of decorations, party favors and themed utensils for me. Her team did the set up, and later returned for the clean up. All I really did was order the catering. The whole thing was stress free. If there were things I wanted added, I just text her and she would let me know if she can do them. She always made it work!

I've been following Sarsie's parties on IG for a while and finally, the opportunity came for me to…read morehire them. I hired them for my husband's 30th birthday. I reached out and they responded quickly. I sent some inspiration to Sarah and she set up a call to discuss how to make the vision come to life. Sarah was AMAZING. She was so sweet and easy to work with. She made the vision I had come to life. Everyone raved about the decor and it made me really happy to hear such positive feedback. Thank you Sarah for the beautiful decor and I can't wait to work together again soon!