Rent a wedding reception venue in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Newly Remodeled Venue in the Mission - Elegant Event Space, Multi-use, Private Parties, Photoshoots, Meeting Space & More!
Mission District, San Francisco, CA5.0 (17)
250 guests
Newly remodeled event space with a full-service bar in the heart of the Mission. Available for private parties, meeting spaces, photoshoots, and more. Rentable sections/tables are also available. Available for use; Wifi, DJ equipment, sound, lighting, TVs, Projectors. We also offer food catering, photo booth…
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$100
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4 hr min
Ballroom
Downtown Oakland, CA200 guests
Welcome to our elegant and versatile ballroom located on vibrant West Grand Avenue in Oakland. This spacious venue is ideal for weddings, receptions, private parties, corporate events, performances, and community gatherings. The ballroom features an open layout that can be easily customized for seated dinners,…
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$300
/hr
5 hr min
Museum Event Space in the Heart of Oakland
Downtown Oakland, CA950 guests
**Private & Non profit events** OMCA is a place where you can strengthen your sense of community and belonging together. Inspire your event guests with a personalized experience including networking, great food by local caterers, and the best gathering place in the heart of Oakland.…
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$950
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6 hr min
The Santuary (Spacious Event Space with Audio/Music Set Up)
Alameda, CA5.0 (1)
98 guests
Our Sanctuary is the heart of The Home of Truth, where we hold our spiritual Sunday services. This serene and spacious area is ideal for large gatherings, weddings, workshops, and community events that seek a peaceful and sacred ambiance. With ample seating and a warm,…
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$125
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1 hr min
Large Open Air Gym/Community space
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
150 guests
Our space in great for fitness events, birthday parties, wedding and retirement celebrations. Our space is 3,000 square feet on Piedmont Ave in Oakland CA... our long hallway leads to into our large space off of the Main Street, perfect for a dj to play…
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$150
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1 hr min
Downtown Oakland Event Space
Northgate - Waverly, Oakland, CA150 guests
This ground-floor, street-facing space on Telegraph Ave offers 2,145 sq ft of flexible, open layout , perfect for meetings, networking events, fitness classes, workshops, AI/tech gatherings, private parties, and more. The space includes one large main room and two smaller adjacent rooms, giving you options…
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$125
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2 hr min
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STUNNING TOP-FLOOR LOFT-STYLE EVENT SPACE IN OAKLAND - Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, Natural Light, and a Versatile Creative Venue All in One (Events)
West Oakland, CA4.8 (87)
49 guests
Some moments deserve a space that feels as special as the occasion. MyGroove Design Studio is a 1,500 sq ft top-floor creative loft in West Oakland's Jack London Square district, designed for small to medium-sized events where atmosphere, energy, and city views make the experience…
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$175
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6 hr min
Mosswood Chapel Ballroom
Mosswood, Oakland, CA4.9 (8)
200 guests
Our community space boasts two large ballrooms, 3 classrooms, 2 offices, 2 "yoga" rooms, and a semi furnished courtyard Must be at least 25 years old to rent The Chapel ballroom is 200+ capacity and is 54' x 30' (1620 sq ft) The Gallery ballroom…
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$150
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2 hr min
Creative Multi use space hall near lake 5 min from downtown
Merritt, Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
60 guests
Open concept spacious and versatile 1,600 sq ft. multi-use event space designed for creative events, film or music releases or even traditional small birthdays, baby showers, engagement, baptisms, and more. (Backdrops pictured are only for examples and will not be set up for specific events).…
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$119
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4 hr min
Large Event Space | Our City Center
Bushrod, Berkeley, CA5.0 (6)
250 guests
Our space is located in Berkeley, CA and is the first building on Shattuck Ave. when you enter Berkeley city limits. The building is newly remodeled with an industrial design feel and is a great space to host your next event, wedding, party, training, conference…
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$400
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3 hr min
The Summit Room Large Conference Room E · Uptown
Downtown Oakland, CA100 guests
The Summit Room is a highly versatile, large-format event space designed to accommodate everything from corporate presentations to social gatherings—all within a refined, professional setting. Its flexible layout allows it to seamlessly transform to meet the needs of a wide range of event types. This…
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$550
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2 hr min
Downtown Brewery Event Space
Alameda, CA120 guests
Our 2,000 sq. ft. warehouse offers a unique and flexible setting for up to 130 guests perfect for private parties, weddings, fundraisers, community events, and more. With a brand-new professional sound system, an open layout, and access to our full lineup of Alameda Brewing beers,…
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$300
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3 hr min
Gallery Ballroom
Mosswood, Oakland, CA4.9 (15)
100 guests
Host a class, workshop, meeting, or private event Our non-profit community space boasts two large ballrooms, 3 classrooms, 2 offices, 2 yoga rooms, and a semi furnished courtyard The Chapel ballroom is 200+ capacity and is 54' x 30' (1620 sq ft) The Gallery ballroom…
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$95
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2 hr min
The Conference Hall - Uptown
Downtown Oakland, CA85 guests
The Conference Hall is a highly versatile, large-format event space designed to accommodate everything from corporate presentations to social gatherings—all within a refined, professional setting. Its flexible layout allows it to seamlessly transform to meet the needs of a wide range of event types. This…
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$500
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2 hr min
Downtown Oakland's Destination
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
250 guests
The space is a versatile 5,000 square foot space that accommodates large receptions, parties and small galas and intimate gatherings. with an additional room upstairs. We have hosted everything from album releases to shows from Crystal Waters and Grammy award winning performer Fantastic Negrito. We're…
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$125
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4 hr min
Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Luxury Space for Corp Events/Networking and Intimate Gathering
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA5.0 (5)
40 guests
…Release | Product Showcase | Quinceanera | Reception | Rehearsal Dinner | Reunion | Screening | Sweet 16 | Trade Show | Wedding Reception | Shower | 1st Birthday Party
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$200
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2 hr min
International Suite: Large Event Space & Gallery
Downtown Oakland, CA4.6 (19)
200 guests
2000 sq ft space, that can accommodate multiple purposes including private meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, exhibits, and events. This Gallery space is a self contained suite, offering even more privacy for groups that require exclusive space for a long session. A portable projector and screen…
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$125
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2 hr min
Radio and Broadcasting Museum: 'Great Room' + Outdoor Pavillion
Alameda, CA4.9 (14)
75 guests
The CHRS Great Room is a versatile and historic space ideal for hosting events such as corporate meetings, private parties, and workshops. Surrounded by beautifully preserved artifacts of electronic communication, the venue offers a unique and memorable setting for any occasion. With customizable layouts, modern…
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$125
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4 hr min
Intimate Patio Event Space
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA5.0 (123)
50 guests
Our Good Stock Garden is a stylish, serene, and accommodating outdoor space made for folx to celebrate any and all milestones. Bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, birthdays, and the like infused the space with joy, connection, possibility, and creativity. If you’ve been…
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$175
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4 hr min
Mirage Banquet Hall Oakland
Dimond District, OAKLAND, CA250 guests
-Specialty Banquet Hall -imported custom handmade middle eastern furniture -Moroccan luxury style Deewan lounge -Located in the Dimond district in Oakland -custom handmade coffee tables -Superior speakers -Black and colored lights for a dark experience -6 chandeliers (blue lights and gold tips) -Multiple light switches…
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$295
/hr
8 hr min
Modern Downtown Event Floor with Theater Seating & Game Lounge
Downtown Oakland, CA350 guests
Welcome to our brand-new downtown event floor—perfect for speaker panels, team offsites, networking events, or creative workshops. The space features a theater-style setup ideal for presentations, panel discussions, and group meetings. In addition to the main seating area, guests can enjoy a modern lounge space…
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$900
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1 hr min
Brick And Timber Open Loft Space
West Oakland, CA4.9 (212)
40 guests
FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY + SPACE DETAILS: • Guests are allowed to bring their own alcohol • Outside food is allowed • Full kitchen • Cooking and food preparation is allowed on site • Projector • Music Rules: DJ is not allowed, Amplified music is…
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$135
/hr
4 hr min
Broadway Gallery: Beautiful Downtown Event Venue with Natural Lighting
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (4)
100 guests
A large open retail floor space with natural light accommodates events and conferences of all size and varieties. This space is setup as a gallery as well with beautiful art from local artists, providing a colorful backdrop for your meeting or event. Features street level…
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$175
/hr
4 hr min
Gorgeous sunny South Berkeley campus for retreats, weddings, conferences, and more!
South Berkeley, CA600 guests
Gorgeous sunny campus in South Berkeley, perfect for retreats, weddings, conferences, and more! Consists of 5 buildings which can be booked individually or together, as well as plentiful outdoor space. Aumann Hall Upstairs has a common space and 7 bedrooms. Downstairs is great for parties…
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$1,000
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1 hr min
FLUID510
Downtown Oakland, CA4.8 (4)
250 guests
FLUID510 is a 5,000 square foot event venue perfect for dance parties, Corporate parties, weddings, non-profit fundraisers, brunch and more. We are downtown Oakland's destination for all things fun. Due to the "fluidity" of our venue, events can be for a few people or as…
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$125
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4 hr min
Broadway Event Hall: Stunning Multi-Level Event Venue with Natural Light
Northgate - Waverly, Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
700 guests
Beautiful event venue perfect for large gatherings, performances, conferences and marketplaces. Large windows and street level entry provide natural light and easy access for guests. Options to combine meeting rooms, mezzanine, adjacent atrium, our outdoor patio to accommodate over 700 people. /// SPACE INCLUDES ///…
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$450
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4 hr min
Downtown Wellness Retreat Loft inside of Crystal Store
Downtown Oakland, CA100 guests
Our event space is a place where you can receive lots of healing energy, harmony and light. Colorful lights and a chakra painted stairwell lead up to a magical oasis on the top floor of our crystal store. The space offers natural lighting as well…
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$111
/hr
4 hr min
Bay View Skyline Event Space
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
80 guests
Beautiful Event Space with Stunning Skyline Views Experience elegance at its peak on the 39th floor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area. This sophisticated venue comfortably accommodates 50 seated guests or 80 standing, making it the perfect choice for cocktail parties,…
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$900
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1 hr min
Island neighborhood . Historic train station. Club, wedding, dance hall, celebration venue and also work stations
Alameda, CA120 guests
This historic space is versatle. Cocktail space , dining space, dance floor, two bar areas, dj booth, two handicap bathrooms. Gated outdoor space holds 40 people. Inside space holds 60-80 people depending on event . 3 entrances. 6 lg windows expose natural light. On site…
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$300
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4 hr min
Light-Filled Creative Office Space With Beautiful Landscaped Terraces
Northgate - Waverly, Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
150 guests
Oaktown Works offers a beautiful indoor/outdoor canvas on which to design your next event. Tucked inside a gated complex on 25th Street, our 12,000 sq ft property is designed for seamless indoor/outdoor flow and maximum flexibility. Whether you’re looking for polished office vibes or a…
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$200
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5 hr min
Cottage Studio Space
Alameda, CA5.0 (6)
60 guests
The Cottage at The Home of Truth is a spacious, light-filled retreat ideal for gatherings that invite movement, creativity, and connection. With a warm ambiance, wood floors, and natural light, this versatile space is perfect for yoga or dance classes, sound baths, meditations, drum circles,…
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$100
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1 hr min
Full Buyout Downtown Modern Craft Cocktail Bar
Downtown Oakland, CA4.8 (6)
60 guests
Penelope Oakland is an intimate craft cocktail bar nestled in downtown Oakland perfect for corporate events, birthday parties, rehearsal-dinner cocktails or post wedding drinks. We offer a heated patio along with our chic bar area perfect for events up to 60 people with amenities such…
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$500
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3 hr min
Club Lounge
Downtown Oakland, CA200 guests
Grand Event Space with Luxury Amenities Host your next gathering in a spacious, elegant venue designed for large parties, galas, and corporate events. This versatile space accommodates 120 seated guests or 200 standing, ensuring comfort for every occasion. Highlighting the venue is a beautiful outdoor…
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$900
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1 hr min
Full buyout venue with full bar in Oakland
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
75 guests
Welcome to our charming and versatile restaurant space located on vibrant **West Grand Avenue in **Oakland. This warm, modern venue is perfect for private events, pop-ups, meetings, celebrations, and creative gatherings. The space features a welcoming dining area with flexible seating, making it easy to…
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$200
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5 hr min
Light-filled Industrial Chic Warehouse in Temescal
Temescal, Oakland, CA5.0 (18)
125 guests
FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY + SPACE DETAILS: • Guests are allowed to bring their own alcohol • Outside food is allowed • Kitchenette • Only food preparation is allowed on site • Speakers, Television, Microphones • Music Rules: DJ and amplified music is allowed •…
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$325
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4 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 August 2026.
How popular are wedding reception venues in Downtown Oakland?
Our local hosts have welcomed 145650 people into their wedding reception venues with reviews averaging 4.71 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
How long do people rent wedding reception venues in Downtown Oakland?
Most wedding reception venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 71 people in attendance. You’ll find the most wedding receptions starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
wedding reception venues Booking Times in Oakland, CA
Image representing average rental time for wedding reception venues in Oakland, emphasizing most start between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
How much does a wedding reception venue cost to rent in Downtown Oakland?
Wedding reception venues in Downtown Oakland average $294 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 $104, whereas larger venues run about $658 per hour.
wedding reception venues Pricing Range in Oakland, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for wedding reception venues venues in Oakland, ranging between $104 and $658.
$294/hr average
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Reviews for wedding reception venues
David A.
Spectacular Buyout of Uptown Oakland Wedding and Event Venue
We used this space for our wedding reception and I have to say it was a phenomenal experience. Iso and Matthew were very helpful with the space, helped us bring in vendors, and met with us several times so we could take looks at the space. The Kitchen was...
Guadalupe A.
Urban Wine Bar in West Oakland's upcoming Prescott Area
space is so awesome. From the booking to the day of the event, Monty made it perfectly pleasant the stresses of organizing a small wedding reception. The wines and sparkling wines were amazing, the space is incredible, just perfect for our small cerimony. Thank you so much...
Bonnie B.
Huge Penthouse Loft: Big Beautiful Space, Bricks, Wood Floors, High Ceilings
Warren has a very unique place to have a party. We had our daughters wedding reception here and he was very accommodating to us. We had about 90 people and it was perfect space. Great stage for music set up and the kitchen worked well for our catering. If you...
Kelley C.
Speakeasy, Art gallery with an Outdoor Garden in the Heart of North Beach.
We had a great time with our booking here for our wedding welcome party! Tibor was attentive and kind. The space was as advertised and our party really enjoyed the patio. We had a great jazz pianist and then they provided a speaker for us for our own playlist. We...
Mia D.
Japanese Winery and Bar with High Ceiling
We hosted our wedding welcome party here and truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Atsushi was so kind, communicative, and accommodating—je made the whole planning process feel easy and stress-free and worked with us so generously to help make sure we had the information we...
Monique E.
Spacious Creative Venue for Events, Shoots, & More
Hello Beautiful Space. Hosted my second wedding reception here. Had a blast
Cameron Jacob G.
Rent My Huge Church! Sanctuary
Area to get in rich with Cynthia & to inquire on her space. The venue was definitely beautiful, everything worked out very well for our wedding reception. Would definitely recommend folks to utilize her space. Thank you Cynthia...
Mariah H.
Intimate Patio Event Space
We held our wedding reception here and had a truly lovely experience! Dana worked with us to have a schedule for coming in to decorate the space and then to come back and tear down following the event. The flexibility to do that really made the day of our wedding...
Sara I.
Intimate Patio Event Space
We booked Dana's space for our small wedding reception and it was PERFECT. Dana and team were super accommodating and communicative. The space allows for creativity on how to use it, which Dana encouraged and her team delivered.
We totally lucked out. And will too if you book this...
Carmen L.
Intimate Patio Event Space
Incredible space! We hosted an intimate wedding reception here with our friends and everyone could not get over how lovely the space was. At the time of the event they had just installed lights and shades which made it magical when the sun went down. Aaron (sp?) was extremely helpful...
Yaz M.
Industrial Warehouse Venue
This place was a dream! Everything you need for a special occasion. I was looking for a last minute venue for my wedding reception and to say that this surpassed my expectations is an understatement. Ariel and Pat were great at responding quickly. From the moment we went to go...
Marilyn M.
Intimate Patio Event Space
Dana's space was just perfect for our casual Wedding Welcome party. I was planning from out of state and Dana was very helpful, patient and prompt in answering my many questions.
As other reviewers comments show, the patio is so lovely that no extra decorating was needed. Everything was...
Sara M.
Full Venue In a Historic SF building (Event Bookings)
Payam was an excellent host! We loved having our wedding dance party at The Monroe. Payam was available to answer any questions we had and allowed us to tour the space prior to our event. His staff were kind and efficient, and the space was clean and welcoming. The sound...
Allie M.
Mosswood Chapel Ballroom
Absolutely wonderful space! My husband and I had our wedding reception there this weekend and it was so beautiful. The staff was SO helpful and extremely responsive beforehand with all the organizing. All my guests commented on what a cute space it was and how much they loved it, it...
Tansy S.
Spacious Creative Venue for Events, Shoots, & More
Had my wedding reception here last night. I couldn't even wait a day before reviewing this fabulous space. Warhol Studio is clean, spacious, gorgeous, and can be transformed into anything your imagination can create. Working with the host Anthony was a dream. He was incredibly gracious and overly accommodating...
Lorrie S.
Rent My Huge Church! Sanctuary
We rented this space for our daughter’s wedding reception. One of the reasons this space won out over others is this church’s commitment to helping others. The space is really big and filled with natural light, which the kids loved. It was easy for deliveries and catering, too...
Chloe T.
Rooftop deck with views of The Town.
We had a wonderful experience at Skylab for our intimate wedding reception in July 2022. We were able to bring in rentals to provide seating and tables. Lily was flexible and answered questions when we asked. The space itself was very nice and stylish with a beautiful view. We are...
Angelica V.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
Delightful space for our wedding welcome party. Easy to decorate. Helpful staff member present to help, answer questions, and handle garbage. Easy parking in the evening. Great experience. Thank you...
Chimere W.
Bar and Venue in Downtown Oakland
front of the building to get some fresh air which made it really nice. If you are looking to throw a birthday, baby shower, wedding, reception really anything this space is PERFECT...
Jenny Y.
Modern Loft-Style Event Gallery
can say is, wow and thank you to Diane. The space was amazing! It satisfied everything we wanted for a friendly COVID wedding and reception and much more. It had a lot of circulation and the two floors really helped space people apart. The super fun parts of having the...
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Updated August 16, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.