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from$185/hr
Malibu Hidden Sanctuary

Eastern Malibu, CA

5.0(8)
Venue capacity icon40

House

...Sanctuary. We are situated on a historic property. In the 20's and 30's, the Malibu Lodge included a restaurant and cocktail lounge plus numerous bungalows for its guests and often served as a retreat for executives and actors in the film industry. The...
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from$300/hr
Gesner Cocoon with Secluded Amazing Mountain Views

Malibu, CA

4.8(41)
Venue capacity icon80

Ranch

The Gesner Cocoon location offers a spacious private and peaceful setting with spectacular mountain views and settings. Located three miles from the Pacific Ocean. Designed by the world-renowned architect Harry Gesner. The design complements and blends in with the site’s natural surroundings and pristine environment...
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from$800/hr
The Great Hall - Indoor 3,000sqft Event Space, Hi-Fi Vinyl

8.8 miles from Malibu, CA

Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

...of the space, the hall is outfitted with a world-class collection of antiquities and vintage furniture. A perfect setting for dinners, cocktail parties, evening dancing, and unique corporate events...
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from$249/hr
Modern Designer Home with Serene Canyon Views

10.1 miles from Malibu, CA

5.0(70)
Venue capacity icon100

Retreat Lodge

The space is a bright, contemporary, designer home in Woodland Hills, CA. The home is featured in Dwell, Architectural Digest, Domino and Spaces for its outstanding interior design and virtual shopping experience. The aesthetic of the home is inspired by Japan and Scandinavia as well...
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from$175/hr
Beautiful Private Gated Estate with Breathtaking Views

11.6 miles from Malibu, CA

4.9(100)
Venue capacity icon25

Mansion

Due to COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures I've reduced the max amount of people to 25 with access to select indoor amenities and all of the backyard.Please feel free to leave a message for any questions you may have. This MUST SEE private gated estate...
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from$900/hr
Luxurious Oceanview Estate with Large Backyard

12.7 miles from Malibu, CA

Venue capacity icon300

Mansion

...up/strike) EVENT USES: Anniversary | Art Exhibit | Art Show | Baby Shower | Bachelor Party | Banquet | Birthday Party | Breakfast | Bridal Shower | Brunch | Celebration | Charity Event | Cocktail Party | Confirmation Party | Cooking Class | Corporate Event | Corporate Party | Dinner | Engagement Party | Event | Exhibit | Fashion Event | Fashion Show | Food Tasting | Function | Fundraising...
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from$200/hr
Nantucket Style Beachside Bar and Lounge | SHOREbar

12.8 miles from Malibu, CA

5.0(34)
Venue capacity icon25

Bar & Lounge

...Welcome to SHOREbar. Beautiful cocktail bar by the beach with two floors and a small outdoor patio. Located on one of the most storied blocks in Santa Monica, our beautiful cocktail bar feels like a nautical lounge decorated with ivy, anchors, buoys, and vintage photographs...
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from$90/hr
Beautiful Mid-Century House

13 miles from Malibu, CA

4.9(337)
Venue capacity icon10

House

My House it's one floor open spaces and huge windows. Very mid century style The backyard it's great for photoshoots every corner it's quite and great for a shoot. Also the kitchen it's great for taping its quite spacious as well. There is a kids...
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from$150/hr
Mansion w/Spectacular Views for Corporate Events

13.1 miles from Malibu, CA

4.9(17)
Venue capacity icon15

Mansion

...story mansion home in a private community overlooking the San Fernando Valley. This space is ideal for a small corporate party, cocktail hour, networking mixer, or panel. Guests will have access to the main living room areas, a large kitchen, dining room area, outdoor pool...
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Reviews for cocktail party venues

Jorge T.
Viewing Party, Private Screening, Event Space in Heart of West LA
Breaking2 Viewing Party here, and we're so happy we did so. The space is much bigger than the photos give justice! The upstairs cocktail lounge provided a spot for staff/back of house as well. Benjamin was an amazing host who offered great communication through the whole process...
Miata E.
A Beautiful Center for Mind, Body & Spirit, in The Heart of The Valley. Great for Events of All Types
reception celebrating our 20th anniversary. We had approximately 80 guests and loved that we could break up the evening - using the front yard for cocktail hour, backyard for ceremony and dinner, and side area for the dj and dancing. The site owners were lovely to work with and were flexible...
Dana M.
Stunning Santa Monica Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
The space was exactly like the photos and was such a great area for our cocktail party. We enjoyed the roof deck and definitely recomend getting the fire pit added. The host and staff on site were excellent, very friendly and informative...
Raman F.
Stunning Santa Monica Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
This is a very well set up situation for you to host a wonderful cocktails and dinner party gathering with a professional chef. Dominick is on top of every detail to ensure the evening goes smoothly. We'll be back...
Chris M.
Stunning Santa Monica Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
shower. On the lowest floor we had our amazing tacos being cooked, the main floor is where most of our guests congregated and made cocktails, and the top floor had ample seating space for more fun and a rooftop balcony. Definitely recommend the space for anyone looking to have...
Cynthia G.
Santa Monica Cocktail Party Suite w/ Speakeasy Vibe (+ Optional Karaoke)
Amazing space! Ended up with a party of about 20 for a chill Halloween costume party. It was the perfect setup for cocktails and mingling for all my party guests. Hosts were beyond helpful with everything we needed! Highly recommend...
Deactivated U.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
This space is incredible and was perfect for our wedding reception...it's very true to the pictures and is even more impressive in person! We had about 140 guest cocktail style reception and there was plenty of space to dance and mingle with impressive city views, nice bathrooms, and...
Lanie W.
Unique North Beach Gallery
My husband and I rented this space for our casual/intimate cocktail wedding reception with 60 guests last week and it was perfect! Andrew went above and beyond to ensure our reception went as planned. He was very communicative (via phone/text/email) and was very accommodating/flexible. He suggested reliable local vendors and...