Rent a event venue in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Spacious, Elegant and Versatile Downtown Dance Space for Events
Central San Mateo, CA79 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for productions and performances including presentations + keynote, corporate events, panel speakers, and receptions.
3000 Square Feet (50x60ft of blank walls)
18' High Ceilings
79 Capacity
(80) Folding Chairs
Tables
Benches with storage
Clothing hangers
Storage cubbies
Floating Stage
High Quality Projector
4K Wall Projector
Sound System
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$3,433 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Chocolate Store and Factory in Downtown San Mateo
Central San Mateo, CA15 guests
Beautiful, Brazil inspired chocolate store in the heart of downtown San Mateo is available for team building events and birthday parties.
You can book the space alone or a chocolate making experience hosted by our staff.
Our chocolate making experiences highlight Brazil's most loved confection the
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$114 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Golden Moon Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (108)
65 guests
Golden Moon Studios. bright sunny space is the perfect place to host your next baby shower, engagement party, birthday, dinner party, offsite meeting, corporate event or any type of get together!
Newly renovated with original hardwood floors, extraordinary natural light, high ceilings and so much more. This space has
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$690 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Dance Studio, Meeting Space, Cultural Space in Downtown San Mateo
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (2)
25 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for dance, yoga and meditation classes, meetings, art gallery and presentations and photoshoots.
850 Square Feet
30 Capacity
Benches with storage
Wall mirrors
Sound System
4K TV with Digital Signage Software
Multi Colored LED Lights
LIST OF AMENITIES
Ipod/MP3 compatible and professional sound
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$767 total
before taxes
2 hr min
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space
Central San Mateo, CA4.9 (8)
75 guests
Our small recital hall is ideal for student and chamber music concerts. There are 2 grand pianos on stage. Rehearsals, lectures, masterclasses are also possible.
Space is also available for art exhibitions as well as there is track lighting along the walls. Kitchenette and warm up
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$381 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (7)
60 guests
space is perfect daytime meetings, brainstorming sessions or happy hours. We also offer cocktail education for a great team building event. This space is available from 8 am to 3 pm Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday.
The space is as much of a feeling
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$657 total
before taxes
3 hr min
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Teamworks Executive Suites
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (129)
30 guests
Teamworks Executive Suites. Great modern office space in downtown San Mateo. Great for office meetings, events or production.
The layout of this space consists of one large open space, Lounge and seating area, 2 small rooms for phone calls or private zoom meetings, one large private room, private
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$931 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Chill Spot Rendezvous
Central San Mateo, CA49 guests
Chill Spot Rendezvous. Whimsical Ice Cream Cafe, Lounge & Event Space in the Heart of San Mateo
Welcome to Chill Spot Rendezvous, San Mateo’s hidden gem—a vibrant, cozy, and delightfully cool ice cream cafe that's perfect for intimate gatherings, private parties, creative meetups, photo shoots, pop ups, and more!
Our
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$893 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.
How much does a event venue cost to rent in Central San Mateo?
Event venues in Central San Mateo average $283 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $190, whereas larger venues run about $437 per hour.
event venues Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for event venues venues in San Mateo, ranging between $190 and $436.67.
$283/hr average
$190/hr$437/hr
How popular are event venues in Central San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 51205 people into their event venues with reviews averaging 4.98 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
How long do people rent event venues in Central San Mateo?
Most event venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 33 people in attendance. You’ll find the most events starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
event venues Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for event venues in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
Reviews for event venues
Gina A.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
The space was a good space for our event and we especially enjoyed the natural lighting and outdoor space. We did have a slight hiccup after requesting to drop off items prior to the event for an additional charge, so if you plan to do the same i would recommend...
Sai B.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
This is a fantastic venue for hosting an event! We had a great time with around 40 guests, and many of them complimented the space. Ellen was an excellent host—warm, welcoming, and always communicative. Highly recommend...
Jamie C.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
couldn't be happier with my experience at this event space and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a stylish and functional venue for their next event. Victor is an awesome host and made sure everything was going great with my birthday party. I would definitely book again...
Kamiah D.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
decor, dessert table, outdoor soft play area, bounce house, and grill for tacos! Ellen was very helpful and responsive on the day of our event...
Ileana F.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
was a huge plus. Ellen, the host, was kind, responsive, and easy to work with. Highly recommend this space for kid-friendly celebrations and events...
Danielle F.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
could possibly need, and can’t forget to mention it’s beautiful! Unlike any other space I’ve seen before and really elevates any event! Would definitely book again for another event. Thank you Ellen...
Cindy G.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
with the partial shade covering. Ellen was quick to respond over any questions and while she was out of town when I had my event on a Sunday and there was a prior event the day before, which led to some hiccups, she was gracious and accommodating to help make...
Melissa G.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
for easy mingling and conversation. The kitchen setup (sink + fridge) made handling extra food and drinks seamless. Highly recommend for anyone hosting a social event and wanting a space that flows effortlessly...
Khuyen H.
Large Conference room plus 2 Private offices with Smart video conferencing in Downtown San Mateo great for off-site meetings
my boss told me to note this space in case we needed to use it again because it the space was conveniently located very functional. Thanks, Susan...
Allie J.
Large Conference room plus 2 Private offices with Smart video conferencing in Downtown San Mateo great for off-site meetings
this fantastic office space for the day, and it was an absolute game-changer. The space was not only visually stunning but also incredibly functional. We had ample room to spread out, collaborate, and focus, making it the ideal environment for a productive workday.
Susan, our gracious host, was incredibly...
Jon K.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
Susan was great at responding to questions/requests, even throughout the event itself. Quite a successful off-site for our team.
Thanks...
Justine L.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
our holiday party. Ellen is so nice & responsive to any and all questions. Everyone loved the venue & would love love love to use the event space again in the future...
Nina N.
Flexible Meeting/Seminar Space in Downtown San Mateo
Our firm had a wonderful experience hosting an educational seminar in this functional, bright, and welcoming space. Gabby helped us get set up and made sure we had everything we needed. Lyman, the space host was very responsive with questions and was fantastic at accommodating our date and after-office...
Christina N.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
was on site and available to support with anything, and also provided some helpful tools (step ladder, broom, paper towels) to support with the event set up. Our group had a great time in the space, and I had a great experience with booking and set up...
Kristine P.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
We had the best experience working with Ellen (who is so lovey). The space itself was perfect for our baby shower event. Love the natural light and the cleanliness of the space. We will definitely be booking another event here. Thank you Ellen...
Grace R.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Bright, convenient space was perfect for our event
Kimberly R.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Ellen was so helpful leading up to the event day. Everything was clean and organized. Rules and clean up instructions were communicated fully and it went seamlessly...
Nikki T.
Open, Artistic Event Space w/ Breakout Rooms in San Mateo
This was an incredible space! It's gorgeous, and has a bunch of functional rooms for breakout sessions.
We had an event with community managers (event people themselves!) and received great feedback about this space...
Rosemary W.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
for our surprise birthday party, sufficient parking, ideally located, private yet in a prime location! We will definitely be considering this space for future events...
Amy Z.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Meeting Ellen: Friendly, accommodating, answered ALL our questions
Time/During Our Event: made sure we had her number in case Peerspace app wasn’t working, everything went SMOOTHLY
Overall: the space was big enough to host a one year old birthday party! So convenient that’s there’s a patio, bathroom...
Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.