A Lifesaver for Our Wedding -- Exceptional Service and Stunning Space!…read more If I could give Carlos and Marigold more than five stars, I would. We were scheduled to have a small outdoor wedding ceremony at Mission Dolores Park, but when the San Francisco weather forecast turned "rough" just days before our April 1st date, we were in a total panic. I reached out to Carlos at the last minute, and the level of service we received was nothing short of extraordinary. Here is why you should book your next event here: Incredible Responsiveness: Carlos responded to my inquiry almost immediately and hopped on a call with me the same day to iron out the details. He made a high-stress situation feel completely manageable. Accommodating & Flexible: Even with our last-minute request, he was so generous with the timing. He allowed us to come in early at 2:00 PM to set up flowers and told us there was "no rush" to leave, letting our group stay and enjoy a drink before our dinner reservation. The Space is Stunning: We held our ceremony upstairs in a beautiful, dry, and welcoming space featuring a gorgeous mural. It was the perfect backdrop for our 10-person group--intimate, stylish, and full of character. Personal Touch: Carlos even provided his personal cell number for day-of coordination to ensure everything went smoothly. That level of care is rare. Carlos, thank you for your kindness and for helping us make our wedding ceremony so special. You lifted a huge weight off our shoulders, and we can't recommend Marigold enough!

The event space was absolutely beautiful and made the perfect setting for Marcus's funeral…read more Everything worked out seamlessly, and I truly appreciate the care, focus, and dedication that Jacobo Juarez put into ensuring the day was meaningful and successful. The venue had all the amenities we needed -- including a bar, screen projector, an area for the DJ, and plenty of tables and chairs -- which made it easy to accommodate our guests comfortably.

My now husband and I knew we wanted to get married here. We had both our ceremony and reception at…read morethis location. We did the ceremony outside with the beautiful water fountain as our backdrop and the weather was perfect (especially since we both lived in Daly City at the time -fog central). Allison was a great help, she was quick with her responses through email and phone. Would definitely recommend for anyone who likes a more modern look!

We are so glad we picked CSM and the Bayview Dining Room for our wedding ceremony and reception…read more Unlike some of the other venues we toured, the dining area is big and airy. It has floor-to-ceiling glass windows/walls that provide great views of the bay and blue sky above. Our guest list was pretty small, so we had tons of extra room, but the set-up staff made it work really well, filling the space with extra bar tables and couches with coffee tables to provide a variety of areas for mingling and lounging. Between the patio, the main dining area, the dance floor, and the bar/lounge areas, our guests had tons of space and options, and they used it all. We had our ceremony here, too. The fountain provided a very nice backdrop, and the balcony allowed our photographer to get some neat shots of the ceremony and all our guests from above. We were lucky to have pretty much perfect weather on our big day, and our guests couldn't stop talking about the view. They loved taking pictures on the patio with the bay and blue sky behind them. Both prior to and on the big day, Allison was great to work with. She was easily accessible via email, quickly answered any and all questions, and was very friendly and accommodating. On the day itself, the setup and catering/bar staff members were great, too. They were efficient, friendly, and helpful. We were very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food, both at the tasting and on the wedding day. Many of our guests shared how much they enjoyed the meal - especially the ice cream sundae bar! On the booze front, we provided the alcohol and mixers for the bar, which likely saved a lot of money; the corkage fees were very reasonable and the bar staff were friendly and kept the drinks flowing. Overall, CSM and Pacific Dining were a great choice for us. Having our wedding at a college felt a little unorthodox at first, but it suited us so well. The space was excellent, the rates were very reasonable, the food was great, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We had a fabulous day, and if we had to do it over again, we wouldn't change a thing.

I love, love, love craftsman style buildings and it felt like such an honor to get married in a…read moreJulia Morgan building (she designed Hearst Castle). For my husband and I, the beauty and intimate feel of the venue far outweighed all the other inconveniences of the place (i.e. having to arrange a shuttle for guests due to limited parking and having to be out by 10pm). We had a small wedding (60 guests) and the size of the venue felt perfect for it. Our ceremony was outdoors in mid-July and the reception was indoors. We started early because we knew we'd have to end early. So we had the ceremony at 2:30pm and because we rented out the place the next morning for cleanup, we didn't leave until 9:55pm. I also appreciated the huge and gorgeous bridal suite upstairs. My mom, sister and I got ready there in the morning and the view was so relaxing. It also served a nice private room for my wedding guests who were nursing mothers. I worked closely with Susan Cullen who is the current event coordinator and she was fantastic. She responded very quickly to my emails and patiently answered a million of my questions. She also gave some very helpful suggestions about table arrangements and where to put the buffet, etc. It was a shame that Susan Cullen wasn't the event coordinator the day of. The woman who was the event coordinator (I can't remember her name) was very sour and totally unhelpful. She looked offended when I asked her to help me light some candles on the tables! She is basically the "fun police" - asking you to turn the music down, etc. But she will drink your alcohol and eat your food without doing anything for you in return. If you can ignore the nuisance of a totally useless "event coordinator" and ask someone else to deal with her, the site is totally worth it. My friends and family were also very in love with the place - we got so many compliments on it! My photographer also loved it. It looked great in photographs!

After looking at several venues in the Bay Area, we selected the Sausalito Woman's Club for our…read morewedding the first week of September. The club is a special place for our family; my grandmother is a member so I have fond memories of coming to the club for events. It's absolutely charming; Julia Morgan's simple, craftsman architecture, the beautiful gardens and views of the bay make this historical landmark a truly wonderful event space. I worked very closely with a club member on the planning, design and logistics. She offered so many great suggestions, including valuable input into the floor-plan to maximize flow and comfort, guidance on different types of floral and decor possibilities and the best location for the cake to insure it was a focal point, but out of reach to children. More importantly, she went out of her way to meet us at the club for several walk-throughs and even accommodated some early vendor deliveries. Truly couldn't have done this without her guidance and support...thank you again, Susan! We had a short ceremony outside in the garden with the reception indoors. Definitely recommend the club for weddings under 120 guests; we had 87 guests and still had enough room to dance and comfortably move around to access the bar, buffet and restrooms. Many of our guests commented on the loveliness of the space and the beautiful views. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and didn't seem to mind taking a shuttle to/from their cars (as the club doesn't have any parking).

A few weeks ago I had the prevailing of attending the 7th Annual Cell & Gene Therapy Panel:…read moreEngineering Hope with Innovation by the Parenteral Drug Association West Coast Chapter. It was an amazing experience and the view to the atmosphere was fabulous. There were plenty of parking that also accommodated EV parking, restrooms were clean and tidy, and the banquet area was absolutely stunning. The event was hosted in the afternoon and as the Panel started, everyone did notice how warm it was inside the banquet due to the large windows facing the bay. Fortunately, the sun shades did provide a cooler atmosphere once they were drawn. Unsure if the catering was provided by the Farallon Room or if they were contracted by another company but the food was delicious, the selection of wine and beer was great and the service from everyone was on point. This location would be perfect for any event and I look forward in visiting again (hint hint to any friends that are looking for a wedding venue).

I had a terrific experience working with Allison McMahon to plan and execute a Celebration of Life…read morefor my father with 100+ attendees at the Farallon Room. Everyone was truly impressed by beauty of the venue (even on a foggy day), and many people commented on how delicious the lunch provided by Pacific Dining tasted. I would highly recommend you booking your next event at the Farallon Room!

It's such an elegant venue I love the throughout the space. Definitely recommend for wedding,…read morewedding reception, or any private event!

I recently gave my husband a surprise birthday party. The Venue was the perfect space. The…read morecommunication and detailed planning from start to finish was great! I especially love how welcoming and attentive Star was. She was so nice and sweet, and answered any questions that I had. My guests were amazed at how beautiful the space is. I will definitely book this space again. I recommend it for any occasion.

Hidden gem in San Mateo County! HRC is a fantastic wedding ceremony and reception venue with an all…read moreinclusive rate that included early set up, a small outdoor space, on site parking lot, many different indoor rooms for use (including a usable kitchen for your own selected caterer), and beautiful indoor chair and table rentals. I had my eye on this venue way back in 2010 and was so fortunate to be able to get married here in 2021! Claire is the best! She's goes above and beyond to help clients with their needs and provided great communication throughout the entire process. We also really appreciated having Cindi on site to help direct guests, manage the parking lot and overall keep things smooth day of. We did a smaller ceremony in the Dining Room and it was tight but they made it happen for approximately 90 seated guests. We fit everyone comfortably with a dance floor in the Ballroom. There was definitely room for more tables but we had trimmed our guest list down since 2021 wasn't the best time to gather. We loved having a separate Bar Room and also made use of the Dominoes Room for our photo booth. Cocktails Hour and our after dinner Churros Truck was perfect outdoors in the front entrance. The only thing we didn't love was that it gets quite warm in Hillsborough in the late summer and the rooms were a bit stuffy with zero AC. We learned this during our final walkthrough of the space and immediately purchased some large Vornado fans for our Ceremony and Reception areas. We missed getting one for the Bridal Room but we suggest that you do!

What a spectacular wedding reception! Over the weekend, I took my dad up to California to attend…read moreone of his close friend son's wedding. The beautiful reception was held at Hillsborough Racquet Club. What an elegant location for an intimate wedding venue! (see pics). The club had a small bar, and adjacent to the bar was a beautiful medium size ballroom that could probably hold anywhere from 200 to 300 people. I'm not sure if the food was catered in, or if they made it on-site. The buffet dinner served that evening was American, with Prime Rib as the jewel of the evening! Sorry gang.......I was totally pigging out and forgot to get some food pics, but believe me.........the food was excellent! Service was very attentive, as the banquet workers were quick to replenish things (water & drinks), as well as take away dirty dishes from the table. Congratulations to my friends -Will & Leticia! May god bless you in opening a new chapter in your life!

Big venue for rentals…read more Has a large backyard with lawn and steps and concrete area Has its own Parking lot Annual holiday fair with lots of vendors. Good stuff go browse and chat with creative minds. One booth was a fundraiser, selling ceramics made by high school students. Just wonderful.

The family and I attended an 18th birthday celebration. We had no idea this was here…read more Plenty of parking, park close by, and the facility was clean. Has a bathroom, kitchen, and outdoor scenery. It hidden location, but it was simple and cute. The room has a dance floor, and lots of windows and doors.

Attended the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy event this past weekend and thought the venue worked…read moreperfectly for this theatrical experience. Though the outside does not look like much, the inside of the ballroom is characterized by ornate patterns on the walls and around the stage, and unique light fixtures hanging from the ceiling. Not a whole lot to be impressed by, as it still looks quite plain and simple overall, sort of like an ordinary conference room. But I guess that's what makes Oakstop special, that it's multi-use. It was fitting for the event I attended, and they set up the seating, decor and lighting just fine. It wouldn't be my first choice for a wedding or other celebratory event though.

Had yet another fantastic offsite- this time for my OBGYN chiefs and managers- at the newly…read morerenovated California Ballroom. The space is super charming - it has a simultaneously old and new style, which makes it classically modern. It's like you are going to see some grand theatrical performance upon entering. There is new carpeting, teardrop hanging lights, modern bathrooms, bar counter, small private room for calls or soon to be lactation, and a brand new cozy and stylish extra meeting room in the back! The A/V works well, although there is some minor acoustic issues for people in the back. I think the speaker just needed to use the mic better, however. Our event was an end of year meeting/ celebration for all of the 2019 accomplishments and we did a Grammy-style award show at the end- the stage came in handy for this! Working with Paul to secure the venue was great- he's very organized and detailed. Everything you discuss is in the contract and he's very amenable to any changes and responsive to the many questions I ping ponged to him. Appreciated his patience and coordination very much! Lots of kudos to the day of coordinator, Meghan, who was the wind beneath my wings during my event. She assisted with everything at every request, whether it was new batteries for the mic, ensuring the caterers were able to get in, or just reassuring me when I was acutely stressed. She's the best! Definitely recommend California Ballroom for your next event! Just email Paul at info@californiaballroom.com for more info!