Rent a party venue in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (8)
60 guests
Our beautifully designed, modern lounge seats up to 60 indoors. Our outdoor patio seats up to 25 and is situated on a pedestrian only street. The space is perfect daytime meetings, brainstorming sessions or happy hours. We also offer cocktail education for a great team
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$657 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Teamworks Executive Suites
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (144)
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
Golden Moon Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (127)
65 guests
Golden Moon Studios. Downtown San Mateo.
Welcome to our studio! Our 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
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$690 total
before taxes
4 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
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
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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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$3,135 total
before taxes
3 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 July 2026.
How popular are party venues in Central San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 62063 people into their party venues with reviews averaging 4.98 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.
How long do people rent party venues in Central San Mateo?
Most party venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 34 people in attendance. You’ll find the most parties starting between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
party venues Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for party venues in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
How much does a party venue cost to rent in Central San Mateo?
Party 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.
party venues Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for party venues venues in San Mateo, ranging between $190 and $436.67.
$283/hr average
$190/hr$437/hr
Reviews for party venues
Ashley A.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
our guests. Ellen was amazing to work with: incredibly responsive, helpful, and made everything so easy. It was the perfect place to host a party, and I’d definitely book again. Highly recommend...
Alison B.
Light-filled Gorgeous Home with Bay Views on the Peninsula
cannot speak highly enough of Angela and her beautiful property. We hosted a funeral reception at her home, and she took care of all details including valet, catering, music, and even greeted our guests. The day was infinitely easier than it would have been, had we not found Angela. Plus...
Amy B.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
and flexible. My family and I will definitely use the space again! We are trying to come up with an excuse to throw another party there...
Gabriella C.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
rented the studio to host my going away party for friends and family. There were 60 of us in total and we fit perfectly between the inside and outside. The space is very private which was wonderful since we are a lively bunch.
The studio is a blank slate in...
Rajat D.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
empathetic, communicative and an absolute pleasure to work with. The space is well lit, clean, and added so much to our experience during our party. Would definitely work with her again! 100/10...
Siu Dianne F.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Ellen was amazing , very accommodating. The venue was a hit. I hosted a 50th surprise party for my husband and I got a lot of compliments about the venue. Spacious inside and outside and I have a taco vendor and a bar set up outside and still have tons of...
Luke F.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Ellen was very helpful in my engagement party planning. Everything went beautifully
Melissa G.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
space was an absolute hidden gem downtown. Centrally located and close to great restaurants and bars, it was the perfect spot for our holiday party. The indoor/outdoor layout worked beautifully—taco bar and dining tables outside, with the bar and cocktail tables inside for easy mingling and conversation. The kitchen...
Margarita G.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
celebration, and Ellen’s venue was perfect. The space was bright, spacious, and had both indoor and outdoor areas, which worked great for our party. The location was convenient, and everything we needed was there.
Ellen was wonderful to work with—she was responsive, helpful, and answered all of my...
Susan K.
State of the Art space showcasing beautiful paintings and a wonderful ambience.
Deepa and her husband are such an amazing couple. They helped us create such a wonderful event for our reception dinner yesterday night. Very responsive and attentive. We are greatly appreciative of you hosting us for a special day and I am so grateful to have met you two. Thank...
Justine L.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
The space was PERFECT for 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...
Lara M.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
We had our kids’ birthday party at this venue, and everyone really liked it. They asked me where I knew this place was. It was bright and clean, had accessible bathrooms with a fridge, and the yard was perfect for the kids’ soft playpen. Ellen was very friendly and easy...
Otto R.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
our family is so grateful for your expert assistance and your beautiful venue. The lounge at Bobabia was an amazing space for our memorial reception dinner. The space is lovely and has all the special perks, like the projection screen, a spotify connection, and a microphone. This dinner space was...
Elizabeth R.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
We had a good experience, very fast responsive host which made things super easy! We had our engagement party here and the space was perfect for it...
Erin S.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
daughter’s birthday, and everything was great! Ellen is so responsive and friendly; the place is beautiful, very spacious and just perfect for our party (we got many compliments from our guests about how beautiful this place is). Will definitely consider this space again for a future event...
Hazel T.
Modern Event Lounge with Game Room
Perfect space for my cocktail reception. The host was friendly, helpful, and easily accessible. The location has street parking and is walking distance to a market. I would definitely book this space again...
Victoria U.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
was absolutely perfect for our event. Ellen was such an amazing host & even while being out of town, she was still attentive to our party! Will definitely be using this space again...
Mai-Anh V.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
The studio space was perfect for a party of 50 people. I really enjoyed the outdoor space which was great for the kids to run around and play, as it is separated from the space we had set up for eating. The two walls available on the studio are perfectly...
Malia V.
Full buyout Tavern centrally located on the Peninsula.
The Venue was awesome it was the perfect space for anything but I had a memorial reception there. I loved the space and my guests also loved it! Justin the Bar Owner was absolutely fantastic he was so accommodating, helpful and made everything so easy. He allowed everything to make...
Rosemary W.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Ellen was phenomenal to work with. The Venus was absolutely perfect 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...
Updated July 2, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.