Rent a birthday party venue in San Mateo, CA

Discover thousands of unique birthday party venues for rent perfect for your event.

Enter your activity
San Mateo, CA, United States

How birthday celebration venues work on Peerspace

Peerspace is the easiest way to book unique venues for birthday parties. We also have spaces for productions and meetings.

Discover Spaces

Unique venues

Every day we uncover new, creative spaces perfect for your birthday celebration — from neighborhood galleries to hidden rooftops, and beyond.

Honest pricing

Our spaces are priced to fit your budget. Hire by the hour for your birthday party without worrying about hidden fees.

Smooth bookings

No more messy contracts. We build the tools to make hiring out a space for your birthday celebration as easy as the click of a button.

Popular birthday party venues

Explore all 20+ birthday party venues in San Mateo. See All ›

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 March 2026.

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

Birthday party venues in San Mateo average $137 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 $133, whereas larger venues run about $350 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a birthday party venue in San Mateo?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking birthday party venues in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Saturday and Tuesday as these days are 1% cheaper on average.

How popular are birthday party venues in San Mateo?

Our local hosts have welcomed 1357 people into their birthday party venues with reviews averaging 4.91 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.

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

Most birthday party venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 42 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Birthday Parties starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Reviews for birthday party venues

Irene B.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Ellen was so lovely to work with, and her studio was the perfect venue to host my daughter’s birthday party. She was quick to respond to any of my questions, resourceful, kind, and made sure things went smoothly the day of the event. The space itself has...
Aleli B.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
We held a first birthday party here, and it was great! Victor and the Bobabia staff were super helpful throughout the day of the event, and Victor was really responsive beforehand as well. It's also nice that you can visit the space beforehand since they are...
Hector B.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
We celebrated my mother’s 60th birthday at this venue and we couldn’t be happier. All of our guests loved the venue and Victor was right there to help with any questions or concerns. I am very satisfied with this space and will definitely consider booking again...
Jamie C.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
recently hosted an event at this space for an early birthday party and I couldn't be more impressed. The space is beautiful, with plenty of lights and seatings. It was just a really cute space. The amenities provided to us by Victor was more than I could...
Cris E.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
We celebrated our brother's 65th birthday last night. Everyone had a great time and complimented how the venue was super exceptional! It's a perfect, cozy and intimate place to celebrate a special occassion. Thank you so much, Victor...
Julia E.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
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...
Tricia E.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
This place was perfect for my wife’s 30th birthday. The weather was great during the party and we were able to utilize both the indoor and outdoor space. Loved the natural lighting with the large windows. Love the open concept of the space. We were able to...
Betty G.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
This place is such a hole in the wall! A hidden GEM! Had a 30th birthday party here. Had about 20 ppl but there was room for so many more. Victor was such a sweetheart in helping with moving furniture. Would most likely book again. Thank you for...
Sierra G.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Ellen was a responsive and flexible host, and the space was exactly what we needed for a kids' crafty birthday party (decorating gingerbread houses). Thanks for everything...
David H.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
process and was extremely helpful whenever I had any questions regarding the booking. Her space is beautiful and was perfect for hosting my birthday party...
Ankit K.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
This bright and cozy studio was the perfect spot to celebrate our daughter's first birthday. The outdoor space was perfect for a little play area for the kids while the adults also enjoyed the space. Ellen was super responsive and helpful throughout the entire process...
Carolyn L.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Beautiful natural light and the host, Ellen, is super helpful and accomodating. I shifted my daughter’s February birthday party to be entirely indoors (due to concerns over the weather) and found the indoor space to be a bit tight for 40 people, but would definitely book again...
Tonie M.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
itself was impressively spacious, adorned with ample windows, and bathed in natural light. It proved to be the ideal setting for celebrating my daughter's third birthday...
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...
Rick N.
Community Room: Large Multi-Purpose Meeting, Classroom, Event, and Performance Space with Small Kitchen
Chase and CCSM helped make my 50th birthday party a rousing success! Any questions I had about the facility were answered right away. I was grateful for their generosity and willingness to work with me on any requests I had. I would definitely book this place again...
Selva P.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Great location for a birthday party! It’s in the heart of San Mateo! Spacious space and bright! Fridge was a bonus to keep drinks cold...
Mai T.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
Victor was a dream host to work with. I hosted my 30th birthday party here. He’s so responsive and incredibly soooo nice! The boba was delicious and the space was beautifully decorated. Everybody kept saying how great the venue was! Will definitely book again and again!! Thanks...
Kenny T.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Great experience renting this space for a 1st birthday party. Ellen was extremely easy to work with and quick to respond to my many questions. The event went smoothly and our guests loved the space. Highly recommended...
Cyril Y.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
hosted a birthday party. Ellen was a great host. She was easily to work with, was responsive to messages, and gave clear directions. The space was as advertised and worked well for my needs...
Amy Z.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
number in case Peerspace app wasn’t working, everything went SMOOTHLY Overall: the space was big enough to host a one year old birthday party! So convenient that’s there’s a patio, bathroom, fridge & water accessibility! Ellen was a delight to work with & very understanding & accommodating with...

Find birthday party venues near San Mateo, CA

Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.