Rent an engagement 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 February 2026.

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

Engagement venues in San Mateo average $114 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 $205, whereas larger venues run about $321 per hour.

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

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking engagement venues in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Friday as these days are 19% cheaper on average.

How popular are engagement venues in San Mateo?

Our local hosts have welcomed 3991 people into their engagement venues with reviews averaging 4.97 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.

How long do people rent engagement venues in San Mateo?

Most engagement venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 32 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Engagement Parties starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

Reviews for engagement venues

Josefina B.
Unique converted coffee shop located downtown Downtown San Mateo. Eclectic atmosphere
Held my Engagement party here with family and the place was perfect to make it an intimate setting. Clean and beautiful interior with bathroom was perfect for 40 person party. Lyman was such a good host and was great with communicating and responding to any questions...
Rachel D.
Modern gallery in the heart of The Castro
We loved this art gallery! It was perfect for our 45 person engagement party. The space is well-located, of a nice size, and beautiful. The art is nice and really well-arranged. We brought our own food and drinks and the set up was easy. Angie...
Alyssa D.
Outdoor venue with gorgeous landscape and pool
This host is great! I booked this place last minute for my cousin's engagement party and we had about 50 people with us. The back yard was perfect for a photoshoot area as well as swimming (which the kiddies loved as well as the adults). The...
Day D.
Modern gallery in the heart of The Castro
planing process Aviva was available via email or phone for any questions I would have. The party went smoothly and our tribe had a wonderful time. Always patient and engaged. If you are looking for a cool experience, this is the place. Thank you Aviva! You are...
Lynette E.
Charming Tuscan inspired retail space in San Francisco's village in the City, Noe Valley.
Absolutely the best place to host a party. This space is quaint and the host is amazing! I highly recommend this for anyone looking to have an engaging space for a gathering...
Julia F.
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
The space was amazing! We hosted a surprise engagement party here in the afternoon. David was absolutely accommodating, communicative, and kind. The bartender on site provided excellent customer service for our group. Would definitely book here and recommend this space for a private event in the future...
Alix G.
Creative Industrial Event Space with Large Private Patio and Full Kitchen All Event Types
place to host an event. Marissa, the Host was so helpful and accommodating. My fiance and I used this space for our engagement party. the kitchen was perfect for making food, we had plenty of space for all our guests, and they absolutely loved the place. Unfortunately...
Nicole G.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
We hosted an engagement party and it was the perfect space. Wonderful atmosphere close to parking and the train and the manager was super attentive and helpful. Would highly recommend...
Youyang G.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
This was a lovely space for our engagement party. 4 hours flew by, I wish we had more time. The photos show the back of the garden, but we ended up setting up in the front yard area since it was a cloudy day and there was...
Kristy H.
Mission District Art Gallery with Roof Deck
We had an absolutely FANTASTIC experience at MightyBox for our engagement party for ~50 people. In the mold of urban chic, the space is light and provided a blend of indoor and outdoor space. Our friends who came from out of town, as well as those from...
Marceline K.
Creative Industrial Event Space with Large Private Patio and Full Kitchen All Event Types
We booked the space for our Engagement Party. Marissa was so wonderful to work with. Our event was amazing thanks to Marissa and her suggestions and her assistance with setup/cleanup. Everyone enjoyed the party. It has a unique indoor/outdoor element and lots of room for different activities...
Lynn K.
Beautiful Event Space - Mission District
Darrell's space was perfect for hosting our friends' engagement party
Alex L.
Private and Sexy Studio with 25 ft. ceilings, beautiful light, great acoustics, and a full kitchen
Henry was a great host! Super helpful throughout the whole process and really chill guy. The space was perfect for our engagement party. We had about 70 of our close friends and family. The place was very spacious and didn’t feel crowded at all. The lights...
Anna M.
Warm bookstore and art gallery (Mission district)
Everything was great! We had around 45 people and the space worked out perfectly. We had a cocktail engagement party and the bookstore matched the fancy, celebratory vibe wonderfully. Maximillian was super helpful and provided tables and assistance during the party. I would definitely consider having...
Colton M.
Industrial Taproom + Large Patio with Gorgeous Bay Views
Harmonic Staff and Katie were amazing. They made my surprise engagement party super special. They were very friendly and welcoming, easy to work with, and very responsive. Would definitely recommend this space again...
Yusser Q.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
The garden at the Museum of American Heritage was absolutely charming and magical. It made our engagement party truly special. Every corner was beautiful, and we took amazing photos, even from the top of the building, which gave us drone-like shots. A big thank you to...
Elizabeth R.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
We had a good experience, very fast responsive host which made things super easy! We had our engagement party here and the space was perfect for it...
Mariam S.
Chic SOMA Secret Garden
We loved having our engagement party here! Peerspace was so easy to use, and Calli was incredible to work with. She was so responsive and worked with us to make sure the night went off without a hitch. Thank you...
John T.
Perfectly located urban loft in SoMa with a chefs kitchen + great hosting room
and helpful with anything that you need. I used this space to propose to my girlfriend and then throw a 40 person engagement party. We had full access to every part of the house. The aesthetic (and amazing sound system) really help set a great vibe for...
Aimee T.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
get the bonus of a cool museum for your guests to explore. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate my sisters engagement. thank you Michelle, Zoey and Lauren...
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.