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Newly Remodeled Venue in the Mission - Elegant Event Space, Multi-use, Private Parties, Photoshoots, Meeting Space & More!
Mission District, San Francisco, CA5.0 (21)
250 guests
Newly remodeled event space with a full-service bar in the heart of the Mission. Available for private parties, meeting spaces, photoshoots, and more. Rentable sections/tables are also available. Available for use; Wifi, DJ equipment, sound, lighting, TVs, Projectors. We also offer food catering, photo booth…
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$250
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4 hr min
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (146)
65 guests
…San Mateo. Welcome to our studio! Our bright and open venue 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…
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$145
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4 hr min
Open Flex Space for Intimate Events in Prime Downtown San Mateo Location
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (1)
50 guests
**Bright Downtown Event Space | Meetings, Workshops, Parties & Social Gatherings** Host your next event in this flexible, modern venue located in the heart of downtown. Perfect for corporate meetings, team offsites, workshops, training sessions, networking events, birthday celebrations, community gatherings, pop-ups, photo shoots, and…
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$129
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4 hr min
Industrial urban roomy
Lyon Hoag, Burlingame, CA70 guests
Large unique venue space for parties dancing music , meeting . Wifi projector with screen for sports, photos, and sharing memories. Lounge furniture for comfortable seating environment i sofas, chairs, tables can be easily moved around as needed on request .. There is also a…
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$250
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4 hr min
Bright Multi-Purpose Space with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
East San Mateo, CA100 guests
This is a bright, spacious multi-purpose space located inside an after school campus. Ideal for a wide range of group activities, classes, and events. The space is commonly used for dance, yoga, movement, meetings, parties, workshops, and large group gatherings. There is three classrooms which…
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$100
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1 hr min
Private Heated Outdoor Patio in Downtown San Mateo
North Central, San Mateo, CA150 guests
…for large groups. Please note our current pricing reflects Friday and Saturday’s. What's included: - Semi-private space (entire patio reserved for your party ) - 3 hours for your event - Food and drink options (full bar) - Seating for 120, Standing 150 - Servers…
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$950
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2 hr min
Artistic Garden Backyard Sanctuary at a Half Acre Private Home
Carollands, Hillsborough, CA5.0 (2)
100 guests
Why spend an exorbitant amount on a commercial or big name venue when you can celebrate your event in an artistic private garden? With several unique seating area options, this is the perfect spot for 8 to 100 guests. This backyard is the perfect space…
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$495
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3 hr min
Spacious Backyard With Heaters & Firepit!
Easton Addition, Burlingame, CA100 guests
…is perfect for photography and production shoots, offering a picturesque setting that captures the essence of outdoor living. Planning a kids' birthday party ? Our backyard comes equipped with foldable tables, providing ample space for activities and fun-filled celebrations. Whether you're hosting a birthday bash,…
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$300
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3 hr min
State of the art space showcasing beautiful paintings and a wonderful ambience overlooking Burlingame Avenue.
Downtown, Burlingame, CA5.0 (10)
75 guests
Brand new space in the heart of Burlingame Avenue, close to numerous restaurants, cafes and stores. The space is big and bright with an array of beautiful paintings on the wall which give a vibrant and artsy feel to the space. The space is equipped…
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$110
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2 hr min
Rail Club Bar & Lounge Formerly Carlos Club
San Carlos, CA88 guests
Lounge space available for private parties and events. The venue includes a full bar and allows you to bring in your own entertainment, including DJs, live music, and dancing. There is a pool table, with options for catering or food trucks. The space has a…
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$100
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2 hr min
State of the Art space showcasing beautiful paintings and a wonderful ambience.
Foster City, Foster City, CA, CA4.9 (13)
60 guests
The space is spacious and filled with natural light, featuring a curated collection of beautiful paintings that create a vibrant, artistic atmosphere. It also includes a fully equipped kitchen, making it perfect for baking on-site. Our venue is ideal for birthday celebrations, baby showers, corporate…
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$90
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2 hr min
Semi-private Mezzanine for Events in Burlingame
Downtown, Burlingame, CA5.0 (1)
45 guests
Full service restaurant located in Burlingame with a $2250 minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects Friday and Saturday’s. What's included: - Full Mezzanine & Secret Room - 2 hours for your event - Food and drink options (full bar) - Seating for 45…
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$350
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2 hr min
Full Buyout Elegant Modern Tavern & Cocktail Venue in the Heart of San Mateo
Western Hills, San Mateo, CA75 guests
Welcome to our beautifully designed restaurant and cocktail bar—a warm, sophisticated space that blends modern elegance with timeless charm. Featuring rich wood finishes, leather banquette seating, marble tables, brass accents, and an inviting full-service bar, our venue provides the perfect backdrop for intimate gatherings, celebrations,…
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$400
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4 hr min
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (13)
60 guests
Our beautifully-designed, modern lounge seats up to 60 indoors. Our outdoor patio seats up to 25 and is situated on a pedestrian-only street. The space is perfect daytime meetings, brainstorming sessions or happy hours. We also offer cocktail education for a great team building event.…
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$200
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4 hr min
Peaceful Clubhouse Event Space with Water Views
Foster City, CA4.8 (62)
35 guests
THE SPACE This versatile, open-concept venue is ideal for corporate meetings, private events, and production shoots. The spacious layout comfortably accommodates up to 35 guests, offering flexibility for seated gatherings, standing receptions, or creative set builds. A built-in kitchen with a gas range and refrigerator…
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$115
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2 hr min
San Carlos Downtown Private Lounge
San Carlos, CA40 guests
Step into a beautifully designed private event space inspired by rich Central Asian elegance, perfect for intimate gatherings, celebrations, and special occasions. This sophisticated venue comfortably accommodates 35–40 guests, offering a warm and refined atmosphere with thoughtfully curated décor and artistic details throughout the space.…
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$150
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3 hr min
Northern California 15,000 Sq ft 3 Acre Estate
Carollands, Hillsborough, CA5.0 (3)
190 guests
STUNNING HILLSBOROUGH COMPOUND WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS! Excellent Venue for Corporate Events, Retreats, Weddings, Film Shoots, or any other event you have in mind. Panoramic Bay Views | 15,000 square foot mansion with Gated Private Grounds (2.58+/- acres) | The property’s 2 acres of manicured grounds…
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$499
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7 hr min
Chocolate Store and Factory in Downtown San Mateo
Central San Mateo, CA15 guests
Beautiful, Brazil-inspired chocolate store in the heart of downtown San Mateo is available for team building events and birthday parties. You can book the space alone or a chocolate making experience hosted by our staff. Our chocolate-making experiences highlight Brazil's most loved confection - the…
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$95
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1 hr min
Urban Winery
Redwood Village, Redwood City, CA4.9 (17)
200 guests
…create a truly memorable event. *While we love weddings, we also love to be transparent. We're a great venue for your engagement party , rehearsal party, or if you're looking for a casual, fun place to hold a party post-wedding (note: not a traditional reception.)…
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$400
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4 hr min
Dance & Yoga Studio in a solid brick building offering excellent sound quality and open space
Millbrae, CA4.9 (17)
50 guests
…mirrors and reception area. Back room for breaks, changing, 1 ADA compliant bathroom. We regularly host dance socials and also have Chauvet Party Lights Folding Tables Folding Chairs VIP Red or Blue Carpet Stanchions (Blue Or Red Ribbons) Available upon request.
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$125
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3 hr min
Private Room in Spacious Industrial Chic Winery
San Carlos, CA5.0 (6)
270 guests
Full service winery located in San Carlos with a $20000 minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects weekends. Depending on your event needs, additional costs may be applicable. What's included: - Private room - 4 hours for your event + 3 complimentary hours set-up/takedown…
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$1,000
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4 hr min
Sunny Poolside Clubhouse in Downtown San Mateo
Baywood - Aragon, San Mateo, CA4.0 (1)
25 guests
THE SPACE Located in a prime downtown setting, this dynamic indoor/outdoor venue is ideal for private events, corporate meetings, and production shoots. The flexible layout allows guests to seamlessly move between the interior space and the outdoor deck, creating a bright and engaging environment for…
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$90
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3 hr min
Private Mezzanine in Downtown Burlingame
Downtown, Burlingame, CA35 guests
Full service restaurant located in Burlingame with a $1750 minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects Friday and Saturday’s. What's included: - Front Mezzanine - 3 hours for your event - Food and drink options (full bar) - Seating for 35 - Servers Downtown…
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$250
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3 hr min
Open, Artistic Event Space w/ Breakout Rooms in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA4.8 (31)
30 guests
Our beautiful event space is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). This spacious, light-filled building has much to offer and will surely impress your guests, clients or employees! Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables - Multiple…
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$125
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3 hr min
Eventhouse Crafted for Remarkable Experiences
San Carlos, CA2000 guests
Devil's Canyon is a family-owned and operated eventhouse and brewery with over 21 years of private event experience, offering versatile and unique venues for crafting remarkable experiences. The Eventhouse spans over 30k square feet of transformative space for customization or for rental as is. With…
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$580
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3 hr min
Creative Antique Mystical space with Whimsical Funk
Belmont, CA70 guests
History of the Space. Mystic Flora Apothecary is the Bay Areas newest hub for esoteric events, classes, readings and shopping. Our opening date of Nov 1st, 2022. In the time we have been open we have grown an incredible community, moved and expanded our event…
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$125
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2 hr min
Intimate Mezzanine Secret Room for Events
Downtown, Burlingame, CA5.0 (12)
10 guests
Downtown Burlingame location. With its industrial chic open decor, we are arguably the best aesthetically pleasing venue in town. Conveniently close to SFO airport, hotels and shops in a vibrant Downtown Burlingame neighborhood. This listing is for the Secret Room only, behind the barn wood…
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$150
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2 hr min
La Casa Limone: Private Mediterranean Oasis
Woodside Hills, CA5.0 (3)
150 guests
…most memorable celebration. See it in the January 2024 Martha Stewart Weddings: https://www.marthastewart.com/sahana-and-jack-california-wedding-8426945 where we served as the site for their welcome party . The stunning property features large open lawn spaces and saltillo tile patios plus pool, fountains, koi pond, gardens, large outdoor kitchen…
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$900
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7 hr min
Elevated Special Events Space Main Floor Buyout
Downtown, Burlingame, CA40 guests
Downtown Burlingame location. With its industrial chic open decor, we are arguably the best aesthetically pleasing venue in town. Conveniently close to SFO airport, hotels and shops in a vibrant Downtown Burlingame neighborhood. Our main dining room features an open kitchen centered around two imported…
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$500
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2 hr min
Reserved Area in Elegant Modern Tavern & Cocktail Venue in the Heart of San Mateo
Western Hills, San Mateo, CA30 guests
Welcome to our beautifully designed restaurant and cocktail bar—a warm, sophisticated space that blends modern elegance with timeless charm. Featuring rich wood finishes, leather banquette seating, marble tables, brass accents, and an inviting full-service bar, our venue provides the perfect backdrop for intimate gatherings, celebrations,…
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$400
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2 hr min
Beautiful Spacious Fitness Studio with 3 separate studio rooms with state of the art equipment
Burlingame Terrace, CA50 guests
This fitness facility has three large studios, a bright and inviting reception area, two large bathrooms, lockers, a private women's locker room and large shower. The studio is located on a charming street in Burlingame on the corner of Broadway and Paloma. You can access…
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$300
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2 hr min
Spacious & Sunny Clubhouse with Kitchen
Burlingame Gardens, CA4.7 (21)
40 guests
Just a short walk from the popular Broadway Burlingame, our community clubhouse offers a modern and spacious area with a full kitchen. Our space is ideal for group gatherings, team building activities and can host groups up to 40 people. Our space is versatile and…
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$230
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3 hr min
Ping Pong Hall
Ingold - Milldale, Burlingame, CA45 guests
AVAILABLE TIME: mon-fri 10am-2pm sun 10am-7pm Our private space, located upstairs at our center, offers four ping pong tables, an area with tables and chairs where we can set up a buffet and create a dining area for guests. Comfortable sofas are scattered throughout the…
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$150
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1 hr min
Eclectic Plant Shop in a Historic Building
Centennial, Redwood City, CA50 guests
Our space is perfect for celebrations of all kinds! We've hosted baby showers, birthday parties, bridal showers, engagement parties, wedding receptions, memorials, company team buildings, mitzvahs, baby's first birthdays, and club meetings! Housed in a Historic 1930's building with 16ft ceilings, clay brick floors, massive…
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$225
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2 hr min
Unique 4000 Square Foot Open Indoor Space
Woodside Plaza, Redwood City, CA260 guests
Our stunning 4,000-square-foot Social Hall features a unique octagonal design that creates an open, versatile layout perfect for a wide range of events. The space comfortably accommodates up to 260 guests seated (or approximately 24 round tables), making it ideal for weddings, bar and bat…
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$500
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2 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 party venue cost to rent in San Mateo?
Party venues in San Mateo average $124 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
party venues Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for party venues venues in San Mateo, ranging between $87 and $300.
$124/hr average
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How long do people rent party venues in San Mateo?
Most party venues are scheduled for 6 hours, with 34 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Parties starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
party venues Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for party venues in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
How popular are party venues in San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 2051 people into their party venues with reviews averaging 4.92 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 95%.
What's the best day to rent a party venue in San Mateo?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking party venues in San Mateo.
Reviews for party venues
Hazel T.
Modern Event Lounge with Game Room
Perfect space for my cocktail reception. The host was friendly, helpful, and easily accessible. The location has street parking and is walking distance to a market. I would definitely book this space again...
Keysha P.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
Thank you victor. He helped out with everything we needed. Even let me decorate 2 hours before the party! My husband had a really good time, place looked just like the photos. We will book again...
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 for everything...
Ethan W.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
Victor is an awesome host! We had a party of 40 people and it was really amazing! Guests could order drinks at the store and they enjoyed a wondering evening...
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 having us...
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 ask for...
Otto R.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
our family is so grateful for your expert assistance and your beautiful venue. The lounge at Bobabia was an amazing space for our memorial reception dinner. The space is lovely and has all the special perks, like the projection screen, a spotify connection, and a microphone. This dinner space was...
Sonya M.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
Our guests loved the location for my daughter’s graduation/birthday party. The boba drinks were a hit! Victor was so accommodating the whole evening.
We will rent again!
Thank you Victor...
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 a business. We...
Brenda A.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
couldn’t have been happier with the graduation party we had here! It was the perfect middle point for our SF and East Bay friends and family. Victor was beyond hospitable and accommodating! From having the freedom to organize the furniture as we liked to helping us store some items...
Susan K.
State of the Art space showcasing beautiful paintings and a wonderful ambience.
Deepa and her husband are such an amazing couple. They helped us create such a wonderful event for our reception dinner yesterday night. Very responsive and attentive. We are greatly appreciative of you hosting us for a special day and I am so grateful to have met you two. Thank...
Kailen S.
Bright Studio with Indoor & Outdoor Space in Downtown San Mateo
Bright, open space, perfect to plan your party with a blank slate. Ellen was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Amenities were great for the event...
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...
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 beautiful natural...
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...
Kimberly M.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Ellen was a great 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...
Colleen L.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
The venue was perfect for my grad party and vendors! So thankful that there was no rain, so that the outside patio could be used and enjoyed. Ellen was great in being so responsive and helping to answer any questions. Her instructions for entry and clean-up were also very...
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 for...
Alison B.
Light-filled Gorgeous Home with Bay Views on the Peninsula
cannot speak highly enough of Angela and her beautiful property. We hosted a funeral reception at her home, and she took care of all details including valet, catering, music, and even greeted our guests. The day was infinitely easier than it would have been, had we not found Angela. Plus...
Malia V.
Full buyout Tavern centrally located on the Peninsula.
The Venue was awesome it was the perfect space for anything but I had a memorial reception there. I loved the space and my guests also loved it! Justin the Bar Owner was absolutely fantastic he was so accommodating, helpful and made everything so easy. He allowed everything to make...
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