Rent a 40th birthday party venue in San Mateo, CA

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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 popular are 40th birthday party venues in San Mateo?

Our local hosts have welcomed 1460 people into their 40th birthday party venues with reviews averaging 4.91 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 96%.

How much does a 40th birthday party venue cost to rent in San Mateo?

40th birthday party venues in San Mateo average $118 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 $264, whereas larger venues run about $270 per hour.

How long do people rent 40th birthday party venues in San Mateo?

Most 40th birthday party venues are scheduled for 6 hours, with 32 people in attendance. You’ll find the most 40th Birthday Parties starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

Reviews for 40th birthday party venues

Don A.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
probably Saskia's most difficult customer because I kept asking her for A LOT. Saskia helped me so much with my 40th birthday party that I can honestly say that I'd be willing to give ten stars for experience my guests and I received. The place was clean...
Amir A.
Mission District Art Gallery with Roof Deck
Amazing venue backed by wonderful owners: Heather and Daniel. Hosted my wife’s 40th birthday party at Mighty Box Gallery with 50+ guests and everyone had such a great time. Heather and Daniel were so wonderful to us. Heather even helped with the flower arrangements, balloons and decorations and...
Jeanelle A.
Newly Remodeled Venue in the Mission - Elegant Event Space, Multi-use, Private Parties, Photoshoots, Meeting Space & More!
Hosted a private event to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday. Dave (the owner) was great to work with and made everything very easy. The staff there was fantastic and very kind. I appreciated them trying to make my husband's night special. Our guests also commented how nice...
Shara C.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
couldn’t have been more happy with this venue and the staff. I hosted my husband’s 40th birthday here without a hitch. Compliments are still pouring in. The venue provided superb event planning options and I basically just had to show up and be a great host to...
Sharon D.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
Phoenix was the perfect venue for my 40th birthday party! From the initial inquiry to the day of the event, Saskia and her team were really informative and helpful. We hired the bartender and busser for the event and I can’t say enough good things about both of...
Rena D.
TV-Ready Gallery-Style Apartment with Panoramic Downtown Views
event, but I really appreciated the warmth and communication at first. I also loved the space. The light was beautiful. I had my 40th birthday here and it was so much fun...
Julia E.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Mateo! Tucked away behind the art gallery is this art studio. Perfect for parties of 50 people, we used the space for a 40th birthday party on a Saturday evening. Our guests made use of both the patio (for those who wanted fresh air and a bite to eat...
Cody G.
Large Stylized Warehouse Space w/ Soundproofed Room
What an incredible place to host my 40th birthday party! Very DIY which worked for our needs. It is a unique venue with a lot of character. Tons of little nooks and crannies to hang out. Great kitchen. Sound room was epic. On-site support was kind and friendly...
Sarah H.
(21+ Only) Full Service Bar in Mission District - *Minimum spend required
Patty and the team were incredibly accommodating! I had the BEST 40th birthday party in the space. We were able to dance, drink, play pool and have a blast. The sound system is incredible and my DJ was thrilled with the set-up. Many of my guests are already...
Solomon L.
Spacious Event Space in Photo Studio
The space was immaculate and worked perfectly for my 40th birthday party. This is the biggest event I’ve thrown in years, so I was a bit nervous about how it would all pan out. I couldn’t have asked for a better venue and host. Corey was incredibly...
Lou L.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
Had a great time for my 40th birthday
Diana L.
Expansive Lounge with Incredible Views
The space is gorgeous. We hosted my husband's 40th birthday party there and the views and space was perfect. I did come across some issues during our event. Prior to booking, I was told I would be able to use the TV and music system for the event...
Diana L.
Expansive Lounge with Incredible Views
This was our second time booking this venue. Initially I hosted my husband's 40th birthday here, and then I had my mother-in-law's 70th birthday. The space is quite expansive, good has a good mix of old and new. Tenants did come up and use...
Marie M.
Industrial Taproom + Large Patio with Gorgeous Bay Views
My husband and I had our 40th birthday party here. From the moment we first reached out to Jon on Peerspace, it was a top notch stellar experience. He was always incredibly helpful, super responsive and flexible to whatever we wanted. We hired a food truck to park out...
Shelley M.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
Amazing Space and amazing host. I threw my sister 40th birthday there and it was the perfect setting for it. We really enjoyed ourselves and felt safe. Thanks so much for letting us use the space. I will definitely be back...
Shelley M.
Modern industrial warehouse with amazing natural light
Sakai was a great host. I loved the space and it was perfect for my sister 40th birthday party. I would definitely rent again...
Tammie P.
Historic, 1700 Sq. foot Studio in the Mission with Skylights and Garden
had an incredible experience working with Trevor to plan and execute my 40th birthday at his venue. Super professional but also totally willing to go the extra mile to help make sure my party went off without a hitch! The space itself is amazing - lots of natural light, cool...
Andreas S.
(21+ Only) Full Service Bar in Mission District - *Minimum spend required
What an incredible venue! I threw my wife's 40th birthday party here and it was absolutely awesome. Prior to the event Patty helped me with all of the details that go in to planning a party as I had never done something like this before. She helped me...
Omar S.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
Fantastic space! Smack in the middle of PA downtown, and has a cool vibe. Held my wife's 40th birthday there. The host was great about answering all questions, and the reservation was setup without any issues. Salvador, the restaurant manager, was there throughout the event helping with whatever...
Lai S.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
Loved the entire process of planning my 40th birthday party at the Phoenix! Jessa was extremely helpful and communicative and gave great ideas on how to fit all of my activities into the space. I got lots of compliments on the venue from my guests and was able to...
Updated March 15, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.