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Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (149)
65 guests
From
$145
/hr
4 hr min
Private Room in Spacious Industrial Chic Winery
San Carlos, CA5.0 (6)
270 guests
From
$1,000
/hr
4 hr min
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 October 2026.
How much does a outdoor party venue cost to rent in San Mateo?
Outdoor party venues in San Mateo average $68 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
outdoor party venues Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for outdoor party venues venues in San Mateo, ranging between $0 and $625.
$68/hr average
How long do people rent outdoor party venues in San Mateo?
Most outdoor party venues are scheduled for 3 hours, with 5 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Outdoor Parties starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
outdoor party venues Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for outdoor party venues in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
How popular are outdoor party venues in San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 190 people into their outdoor party venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a outdoor party venue in San Mateo?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking outdoor party venues in San Mateo.
Reviews for outdoor party venues
Luiza B.
Creative Learning and Play Space
Fantastic space for kids all ages. Organized a birthday party for ~30 kids, ranging from 1yr old to 10yrs old and they all had a lot of fun.
It provides, tables and chairs for the party set up (not pre-set - you have to arrange it by yourself). Honestly it...
Amy B.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
day renting Ellen’s beautiful space for my baby shower. Everyone was amazed at how bright, open, and airy it was, with a nice outdoor space for fresh air. The fridge, sinks, counter space, and accessible bathrooms were a great bonus. The loading zone nearby on 3rd Street made it...
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 set up...
Shandra F.
Palo Alto Warm Contemporary House with Beautiful Outdoor Living Space
very hospitable and wanted our production to go well.
Her home is modern, cozy, and has an amazing backyard garden. I would highly recommend this place for production shoots and backyard parties...
Eugene F.
La Casa Limone: Private Mediterranean Oasis
It's all outdoor, might need extra heaters in the evening
2. No outdoor refrigerators; only grill stations
3. No outdoor bathrooms; you need to bring your own
Overall, this was an amazing venue for my big gathering.
Highly recommend this place for big parties and weddings...
Cheryl G.
Creative Learning and Play Space
Second year hosting a party here and all my guests had a blast. Great indoor and outdoor space, and so much for kids to do and even adults got in on the fun. My daughter already wants her next party there again...
Margarita G.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
small Sweet 16 celebration, and Ellen’s venue was perfect. The space was bright, spacious, and had both indoor and outdoor areas, which worked great for our party. The location was convenient, and everything we needed was there.
Ellen was wonderful to work with—she was responsive, helpful, and answered...
Tara H.
Outdoor Workshop Space Patio + Lawn Area Menlo Park
The space was really lovely. The trees and shade made almost all of the outdoor area useable - even in July. There was a lovely young lady who helped us with the dinner buffet and made sure we had anything we needed (ice bucket, recycling bin). We were really happy with...
Myeisha J.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
hosted a bridal shower here this past weekend, and the experience was amazing. Ellen was responsive, pleasant, and made my party feel extremely comfortable. Access to the outdoor space was amazing, as we got to enjoy the beautiful San Mateo weather. And the indoor part was awesome as well, with...
Kimberly M.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
host and communicated with me throughout the process. I rented her space for my company holiday party of about 45 people. We held the party on a Friday evening and transformed the outdoor space with twinkly patio lights, we turned off most of the interior lights to create a nice...
Samaneh P.
Creative Learning and Play Space
This was a fantastic venue for our kids' joint birthday party. All the kids (and adults) enjoyed the space (indoor and outdoor). Marina was wonderful to work with. She was responsive, attentive, and prompt and we appreciated her help and support! Highly recommend to any family looking for a facility...
Sarah R.
Beautiful House with Awesome Deck for Small Events
We used Moqian's home to throw my husband a surprise 30th birthday party. There was plenty of room for 40+ people. The outdoor entrance, indoor and patio set-up we're perfect for our large party and everyone complimented us on such a good find for a sweet venue...
Evita M. R.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
holiday party. We had a wonderful and memorable time together in this space! Ellen, our host, was extremely responsive to any questions throughout the booking. Communicating with her was so easy and pleasant. She helped make everything flow smoothly before and after the event. Loved the small outdoor patio and...
Jayasri S.
Luxury Home, Pool, and Tropical Paradise
The place is beautiful and spacious. All guests loved the backyard and pool. Greg is very friendly and accommodative. Will highly recommend the place for the backyard parties...
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...
Airene T.
Creative Learning and Play Space
We had a first birthday party. Both adults and kids had so much fun because of the shared space to be active. We enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor space. It’s so spacious. Thanks again...
Ming Ken T.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Really lovely space. We held our wedding party at this venue for 45 people with indoor and outdoor sections. There are sufficient power sockets for speakers, lights. Fridge for drinks.
We worked with other vendors to get tables and chairs, and hired a DJ to really get the party going...
Mai-Anh V.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
The studio space was perfect for a party of 50 people. I really enjoyed the outdoor space which was great for the kids to run around and play, as it is separated from the space we had set up for eating. The two walls available on the studio are perfectly...
Kimberli W.
Resort Style Workshop Space in Menlo Park
Great space for our party needs! Loved the outdoor and indoor variety
Carolyn W.
Perfect Entertaining Clubhouse & Terrace Space
This space was perfect for our party and all our guests loved it! The weather was beautiful and we were able to take advantage of the outdoor space as well. Not giving this 5 stars because parking was a bit difficult and the guy at the front desk was not...
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Updated October 21, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.