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Party venues in Palo Alto average $131 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
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from$320/hr
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Old Palo Alto, CA
4.8(162)
75Event Space
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden. We are available for events M-F 4PM-10PM, and after 12 noon on Weekends. We strongly suggest that social events tour the venue before submitting a booking request to ensure that the location meets your needs. You will also need to confirm availability with Event Coordinator...
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from$150/hr
The Museum of American Heritage
University South, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(10)
30Garden
The Museum of American Heritage. Our spacious historic garden features historic irises and an arbor of wisteria in the spring, surrounded by century old redwoods. Garden is on the grounds of a museum that is open to the public, Fri. to Sun. 11am to 4pm. 2-hour parking limits for street...
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from$180/hr
Avenidas
Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(2)
30Event Space
Avenidas. The third floor of our recently renovated building now features a spacious area furnished with brand-new outdoor furniture. The two balconies are included in the space available for your event. The space is suitable for hosting gatherings of twenty people seated or up to thirty...
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from$150/hr
Midpen Media Center
Palo Alto, CA
5.0(68)
100Studio
Midpen Media Center. Large, professional HD television studio, with optional recording equipment and facilities. Live audiences, green screen technology, various sets and props available. Adjacent kitchen and green room also available as add ons. The studio can be used for gatherings large and small and just about any...
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from$89/hr
Ding Ding TV
9.7 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.9(133)
90Studio
Ding Ding TV. ...single-floor 2,000sf video studio with stage, lighting, and sound system at the center of Silicon Valley. Had many Birthday Parties, Baby showers, Small Weddings, Small Concerts, Graduation, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, and Halloween Parties, Corporate retreats, Charity Auctions, Standup comedies, Workshops, TED talks...
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from$150/hr
Le Petit Paris 75
28.4 miles from Palo Alto, CA
5.0(13)
110Bar & Lounge
Le Petit Paris 75. Le petit paris 75 is french lunge bar opened in 2019 that host variety of entertainment weekly Live jazz band every Thursday night Live dj Friday and Saturday night Karaoke and drag queen bingo shows! Wine education , truvia, has multiple tv screens for any...
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from$1,000/hr
Award Winning, Light Filled Custom Home on Tree Lined Avenue
Leland Manor, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(6)
15Single-Family Home
This space was a National Custom Home 2021 awardee, which was also featured in Luxe Homes + Interiors. The light is second to none + it’s upscale casual elegance + a photo/video shoot dream! The neighborhood is all multi million dollar homes, walkable to the...
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from$300/hr
Stylish and Cosy Palo Alto Modern Farmhouse
Duveneck/St. Francis, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(12)
20Farmhouse
Enjoy hosting a meeting or team building event in a beautiful and convenient setting, just minutes from the 101 freeway in Palo Alto. Have conversations around the fireplace. Break out into smaller groups with several separate closed off spaces (living room, casita, back porch). There...
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from$100/hr
Casita Palo Alto - 2 Bed 2 Bath / Private Back Yar
Professorville, Palo Alto, CA
10
Set
This charming house will make you feel right at home for your stay in Palo Alto. Quiet, cozy, and centrally located in prime Palo Alto! Very walkable. Remodeled twice, this house is the perfect place to call home while you're in town. Updated kitchen, private...
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from$175/hr
Palo Alto Backyard Event Space
Triple El, Palo Alto, CA
30
Backyard
Spacious backyard event space with lots of sunlight, color, a private Gazebo, and a historic Redwood Tree. Multiple seating areas from the main deck, lawn area, gazebo, and under the outdoor overhang. A connected indoor dining room and the main living room is available as...
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from$250/hr
Outdoor Event Space at BootUP
Duveneck/St. Francis, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(1)
200Outdoor Space
...six seating areas with fire pits, umbrellas, and gazebos, a domed marble gazebo, a creek behind it, this is the most picturesque party place in the San Francisco Bay Area. We host baby showers, birthday parties, quinceanera, sweet 16 birthday, bar mitzvah, graduation parties, bridal...
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from$2,950/hr
Grand Palo Alto Historic Home and Gardens - Downtown/Crescent Park
Crescent Park, Palo Alto, CA
45
Estate
Grand Palo Alto historic home furnished, large flowering gardens, wired and lighted pergola and pathways, pool (can be hard covered for event space or left uncovered). Great for weddings, meetings, offsites and other events. House is 3900 sft, grounds are 17,000 sft. There are two...
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from$500/hr
Modern, Contemporary, Casual Restaurant Space in Downtown Palo Alto
University South, Palo Alto, CA
4.7(3)
28Restaurant
...Perfect space for your corporate function or private party!! Located in downtown Palo Alto, this contemporary, casual restaurant space has plenty of natural light and is the perfect location for your offsite lunch or dinner meeting, private party, or other special event. The 860 sq...
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from$149/hr
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
University South, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(89)
75Restaurant
Located on Ramona Street in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, our 600 sq. ft indoor space would be well suited for a private happy hour event, wine tasting, work gathering or mixer. Please review "Host Rules" below before booking. Outside space (500 sq ft)...
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from$225/hr
Luxury Home Next to Stanford University
College Terrace, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(1)
35Set
Welcome to your dream luxury home just next to Stanford University! This stunning property offers the perfect blend of sophistication, comfort, and convenience. Ideal for short term rentals, it is perfect for business travelers, academics, families, and anyone looking for a luxurious stay in the...
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from$110/hr
Urban Farmhouse Oasis Close to Stanford
Barron Park, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(5)
20Farmhouse
Built in 1951, our farmhouse and its 1 acre land feels like an orchard in the middle of Palo Alto. Despite being walking distance from Rivian, Tesla, HP, and Stanford, Barron Park area was primarily used for farming and ranching in the late 19th and...
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from$250/hr
Palo Alto Beautiful Classroom/Office Space
Greenmeadow, Palo Alto, CA
5.0(3)
60Classroom
720 Sq Feet Enough tables and chairs to seat 24-28 comfortably Quiet Space A/C for Hot Days Free Wifi Great for solo workers, small groups or workshops Fits 28-30 in a classroom style Outside picnic tables for a fun picnic Space can be nicely arranged...
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from$400/hr
Urban Winery
4.5 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.9(15)
200Winery
...our clients love to surprise their guests with our uniquely charming atmosphere and our delicious artisan wines. Ideal for private and corporate parties, team building, charity events, holiday events, wine tastings, wine blendings, cooking parties, winemaker dinners and more… Our experienced event team will guide...
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from$120/hr
Modern Indoor/Outdoor Bar Event/Entertainment/view House
6.9 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.8(64)
60House
One of the kind Entertainment guesthouse facility in a most prestigious part of Los Altos Hills. Great view over Bay Area. Has indoor and outdoor space. Outdoor space comprise of large lighted decks and unique builtin professional style lighted bar with 80" HD TV (can...
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from$175/hr
Speakeasy Lounge in Santa Clara
11.3 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.6(102)
45Clubhouse
Our beautiful speakeasy lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables - Wet bar: mini-fridges, sink, large island, barstools - Kitchen: refrigerator...
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from$135/hr
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
12.9 miles from Palo Alto, CA
5.0(56)
65Art Studio
...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...
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from$125/hr
Huge Backyard, Perfect for all outdoor celebrations!
13.8 miles from Palo Alto, CA
5.0(2)
125Event Space
...an orchard like feel! Easily accommodate up to 125 people. Ideal for family events such as Kids/Milestone Birthdays, Sweet 16's, Graduation Parties, Anniversaries, Engagements, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, and Weddings. Perfect for meditation/yoga events, outdoor workshops, meet-up's, offsites and much more. Create...
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from$90/hr
Beautiful Spacious Club House Perfect for Your Next Meeting or Event in the Heart of Downtown San Jose!
15.2 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.7(50)
40Clubhouse
...Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, our club house offers the ideal space for meetings, team events, parties and presentations. Versatile enough to host groups up to 40 people with full kitchenette and break out space. INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING: - Seating for up...
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from$299/hr
INDOOR/OUTDOOR CORPORATE EVENT&PARTY VENUE
15.8 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.9(33)
800Bar & Lounge
...Wedding, Baby Shower, Corporate Event or meeting. We have multiple areas for your events a massive outdoor patio, Large upstairs banquet room, Party Hall, Reception, Reception Space, and private party room. We are booking for Holiday parties & Corporate Christmas parties. We are available for Tours...
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from$299/hr
Outdoor space - Party, PhotoShoots, BDays, Baby Showers, Wedding, Engagement Celebrations in a Serene Backyard with Pool
23.7 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.9(9)
50Outdoor Space
...Wind chime is music to the ears. The whole space is a photographer's dream. Perfect outdoor space to throw small private parties (25-45 people) . Beautiful serene backyard with more than 6-7 different sitting areas and each of them has its own focal...
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from$200/hr
2 Story Lounge & Event Space
25.8 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.5(2)
175Event Space
$200/ Hr Everyday before 8pm $400/Hr Everyday 8pm - 2am Our rates include event space, staff and security. Message us for specials :) ** Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights are only available with drink packages. ** Weekends have a higher rate because we'd be closing...
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from$85/hr
Sunnyside Event Venue, Creative Studio & Meeting Space
26.1 miles from Palo Alto, CA
5.0(50)
25Event Space
...the spaces available for booking add up to 1500 square feet. This space is perfect for meetings, graduation events, bridal showers, bridal parties, birthdays, photoshoots, parties, lectures, performances, and so much more! The Location - Centrally located in San Francisco (convenient location) - Right off the...
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from$125/hr
Urban Wine Bar in West Oakland's upcoming Prescott Area
27 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.8(33)
45Wine Bar
...be able to work out something. Send us a message. Number of guests: here are some guidelines - Mostly Standing (company mixer, launch party, casual birthday party): 45 Standing and Sitting (small appetizer plates, holiday cocktail party, anniversary party) 30-35 Everyone Sitting (sit-down formal...
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from$175/hr
Intimate Patio Event Space
27.2 miles from Palo Alto, CA
5.0(118)
50Backyard
...garden) and can spaciously and comfortably host up to 50 guests. The garden space has been thoughtfully designed to host the ideal party, and here is how: Complete with a farm sink, refrigeration, and a commercial dishwasher, the bar area is ready to serve whatever...
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from$150/hr
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE Roof with a view for covid-safe events!
27.3 miles from Palo Alto, CA
5.0(11)
49Event Space Loft
An outdoor venue enabling you to host covid-safe events within the city of San Francisco's official guidelines. Here are SF's guidelines: https://sf.gov/have-safer-outdoor-gatherings-during-coronavirus-pandemic Please include in your event inquiry the ways you plan to keep your event within the city's legal guidelines. If needed, we can...
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from$35/hr
Creative Daylight Loft Space Dance Yoga Studio
27.5 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.9(165)
50Dance Studio
Flex Space / Dayligth Studio / Dance Studio / Yoga Studio / Event Venue and more! This naturally lit creative space is perfect for a wide range of activities! (The daylight floods the space through the skylight ALL DAY) Our stunning studio located at 1067...
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from$50/hr
Cozy Polk Street Mezzanine Event Space
28.2 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.9(58)
65Bar
...Outside Beverages are allowed • No Outside Alcohol - We operate a full-service bar • $250 minimum bar spend required Ideal space for birthday parties, celebrations, corporate events, social events and more...
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from$200/hr
Art Deco / Mod / Old Hollywood Inspired Event Venue - Full Venue
28.4 miles from Palo Alto, CA
5.0(93)
250Jazz Club
...re available for booking 7 days a week, 6am-2am. Please see below for pricing details. The open floor plan allows for parties up to 250 people, but can be sectioned off to accommodate more intimate groups. Click on our profile so see our semi...
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from$100/hr
Sophisticated Lounge in Fillmore District
28.5 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.7(147)
32Lounge
Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. A pool table will surely entertain the crowd! Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables - Kitchen: mini-fridges, microwave...
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from$50/hr
Downstairs Private Bar Perfect for Events
28.6 miles from Palo Alto, CA
5.0(105)
45Bar
...bar! ~We have a newly remodeled private downstairs bar located in the heart of North Beach. ~We have everything from DJ dance parties, Sporting events (we have a large projector) corporate team building drink classes, bachelor/bachelorette, wedding receptions, birthdays, holiday parties the list goes on...
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from$250/hr
Elegant event space in North Beach neighborhood of downtown San Francisco
28.6 miles from Palo Alto, CA
4.6(5)
200Banquet Hall
...will be tailored to the precise needs of your event. Contact us today to get started. -Wedding Ceremony's -Wedding Receptions -Birthday Parties -Quinceanera's -Baby Shower's -Sweet 16's -Corporate Events -Private Events -Private Dining Space -Family Gatherings & More...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are party venues in Palo Alto?
Our local hosts have welcomed 2248+ people into their party venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 100%.
How long do people rent party venues in Palo Alto?
Most party venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 43 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Parties starting between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2025.
Reviews for party venues
Aubrey A.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
Once again, Stephanie’s team was very helpful in pulling off our office holiday party. Her staff always helps us with setting up and any odds/ends that come up during our time there...
Annie A.
Boutique Lounge in Mountain View
Venue was nice. Very modern and clean. Would recommend the space to anyone looking to do a birthday, graduation, or small reception party...
Inna A.
The SPOT – Fabulous Clubhouse in Mountain View
to get the keys but did not get it. I had to email the host on my way from my wedding ceremony to the reception, half an hour before my caterer was supposed to start setting up. The host only replied the next day, which was not helpful at all...
Christine C.
Bright and Airy space near Stanford Campus
back off so it was extremely hot, and some of the lights weren’t working. Overall, great space, I would definitely recommend for another party...
Alice C.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
Overall a great space with a nice vibe. People had a good time. Salvador was there to give suggestions and make sure that the party went smoothly. Thanks...
Breanna D.
Unique Event Venue: Professional HD Television Studio / Venue
Very responsive and accommodating host. The space was better than advertises and it was a perfect fit for our presentation and reception. We would absolutely book this place again! Highly recommended...
Annette H.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
pathways make everything accessible. All our guests LOVED the venue and we had many requests to just go ahead and plan the 1st birthday party there. Probably will...
Jonas J.
Veery @ Creative Huddle Meeting Space in Down Town Palo Alto
quiet. We booked a room for 1 day for 4 people for our team meeting. It had everything we need and the service and reception by Johnny were awesome. So, we decided to book another day and Johnny made that experience super easy and quick.
Highly recommend this place if...
Aneeta K.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
The restaurant was great - the perfect space for our party. Stephanie, the host, timely responded to all our questions and Salvador, the event coordinator, also was wonderful. Overall, a great experience and I highly recommend this event space...
Medhini L.
Bright and Airy space near Stanford Campus
The place was great! Perfect for a small party with family and friends. Sarah was an amazing host, very responsive and accommodating of our requests. Thank you for making our day even more special...
Matt M.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
planned to have a birthday party event but the original venue I booked canceled on me the day before. I was frantically looking for a place then I came across this place. I booked within a day and it was perfect! Stephanie and her staff were very awesome to us...
Margaret M.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
This space is amazing! Charming interior space, and also outdoor space with patio heaters. Worked perfectly for a medium sized birthday party. Staff that we worked with were also excellent, prompt, and all around helpful...
Charlotte M.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
little cafe that can fit 40 people inside. Salvador is also extremely helpful and lovely! I thank everything about this place for making my party so memorable and sweet...
Cecilia P.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
hosted a party for 30 people and this was a great venue. There was enough space to put two casino tables and enough seating both inside and outside. Salvador was very helpful with setting up the tables and gave us space to decorate. 10/10 would recommend...
Kowshik P.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
We hosted our kid's birthday party here during summer of 2022. The event was very successful. The venue was very beautiful both in person and in photos. The front lawn area is perfect for shooting gorgeous photos during sunset time. Our guests totally loved it. The staff (Allison and...
Haiya Q.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
Amazing space. Such great service! Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking to throw an intimate party. The outdoor/indoor option made it great too! Salvador was a huge help and great energy! Will book again...
Meera S.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
Wonderful space in a great location! We are from out of town and arrived the day before the party. They were so helpful getting last minute details worked out. Would definitely book again...
Sara S.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
with us throughout the whole process - from reservation to the event date. The venue was a quiet, peaceful and beautiful place for our wedding reception. We were able to rent tables and chairs, which simplified the process...
Nancy S.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
We held a welcome cocktail party on the day before my daughter’s wedding. Communication with the host was always prompt. The space was perfect as we could use indoor and outdoor spaces. Salvatore assisted us that day and was the key to the party’s success. He helped me...
Michelle T.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
The space was exactly as advertised with plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating for our party. We were able to tap our keg, ice our spiked seltzers and had plenty of glasses for wine and tequila. The front room presented a perfect place for the buffet and Salvadore was...