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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 much does a event venue cost to rent in San Rafael?

Event venues in San Rafael average $121 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 $222, whereas larger venues run about $538 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a event venue in San Rafael?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking event venues in San Rafael. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Saturday and Wednesday as these days are 17% cheaper on average.

How popular are event venues in San Rafael?

Our local hosts have welcomed 391 people into their event venues with reviews averaging 4.64 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 93%.

How long do people rent event venues in San Rafael?

Most event venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 28 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Events starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Reviews for event venues

Jeff B.
Gorgeous Light-Filled Space for Workshop, Yoga, Training, Party, Dinner, Healing or Wellness Related Event
absolutely love this space! It really is gorgeous! so functional, so thoughtfully laid out, so clean and elegant. We had about 25 attendees who at times were seated, sometimes danced, and sometimes reclined on the cushions and blankets that were made available. Stephanie is a super, very helpful and responsive...
Shannon C.
Unique Historic Cabaret Theatre in Downtown Setting
What a fabulous space to host an event! We held a Peter Pan themed baby shower at this beautiful theater and had the most wonderful experience. Not only was it stunningly beautiful, but the owner David was so kind in telling us about his family and the history of the...
Mary Ann C.
Unique Historic Cabaret Theatre in Downtown Setting
crowd. The host, David, was communicative all along the way, and his AMAZING crew was able to arrange the space to best accommodate the event, including: having a particular backdrop on the stage (the theatre has many!), seating arrangement, dance area placement, glassware, and more! They provided stage lighting and...
David C.
Mid-century Modern Estate - Ocean View and Lush Gardens
at this property! The house itself is stunning, with beautiful architecture and views that made our shoot perfect. The space is both elegant and functional, providing the perfect backdrop for our project. The host Francesco was incredibly accommodating, ensuring everything went smoothly and that we had everything we needed. Highly...
Katharine G.
Beautiful, Intimate Meeting Space in 1800's Historic Stone Building
THIS WAS THE MOST AMAZING SPACE for an event!!!! Heather was great and easy to work with and I would absolutely recommend
Kyle G.
Unique Historic Cabaret Theatre in Downtown Setting
David is a very generous host. We had everything we needed for our music video shoot, and I can't wait to attend an event here. Amazing experience, no notes...
Cheyenne H.
Beautifully Designed Photography and Content Space with Natural Light, Plants, Bar Set-up, Design-Forward
adore this space!! Michelle is beyond accommodating, kind, and professional. The space is also GORGEOUS and multi functional! Can’t wait to book again...
Brooke J.
Empty Usable Space with Natural Light in Downtown San Rafael
the owners of this space. They are professional, flexible, fair, kind, supportive, attentive, responsive and worked together with us to help us make our event a success. The space is amazing, too. Its large store front windows lend to a light and airy space inside. It was clean and ready...
Dana J.
Gorgeous Light-Filled Space for Workshop, Yoga, Training, Party, Dinner, Healing or Wellness Related Event
From my event coordinator: It was a nice space and very easy to use. A little smaller than I expected, but we had a small group so it worked out fine. I liked the natural light from the windows. We were able to use the mats and the chairs, so...
Sara L.
Downtown Ross/Marin Historic Brick Building
This venue was perfect for our intimate music concert! Sally was so helpful, and let me preview the space a few weeks before our event. We ended up hosting the recital outside where we enjoyed the beautiful weather and garden. I highly recommend this space for your events...
Eric M.
Luxury Wow-Factor House with Breathtaking Views!
joy to be in the space. I can't say enough about the hosts as they were responsive, both during and before the event, and kind. They are the ideal hosts and your team would be great in their hands. I'd love to come back as this place really...
Alejandra M.
Unique Historic Cabaret Theatre in Downtown Setting
our daughters quinceanera here, and it was a great space. David was very accommodating. The staff was available for all our questions during the event. And overall my family had a great time...
John P.
vintage industrial warehouse
there are a number of smaller side rooms, each with their own personalities and potential for use. Two bathrooms, though not super maintained, are functional and worked fine for our crew. Finally, the host is a super interesting guy in his own right, and extremely personable...
Kelly R.
Spacious Modern House with Amazing Views
is just as pictured, well designed, and very tidy. The hosts were super-responsive in providing answers to my questions before our video filming event...
Trisha S.
Tropical Modern Backyard Space
My daughter's 13th birthday was a huge success and all of our friends were asking how to rent the place out for future events...
Jennifer S.
Unique Historic Cabaret Theatre in Downtown Setting
improvement might be earlier communication about seating arrangements; I’d sent a diagram of our requested arrangement multiple times (weeks & days) prior to the event and called the hour before the event to check & was assured it could be worked out, however showed up to find a different arrangement because...
Tiffany T.
Tropical Modern Backyard Space
it to be to say the least. Chase was very generous and easy to communicate/work with throughout all my concerns leading up to the event. I’d have to say it wasn’t easy trying to pull together a pool party in the midst of a Pandemic with most hotel...
Anali W.
Bright, Beautiful Photo Studio and Creative Meeting Space
This place is amazing for photos! Space is clean, neat & functional. Tory was very fast to respond to any questions I had. Plenty of parking right in front of the building. Will definitely book this space again soon...
Kirstin W.
Prohibition / Speakeasy Inspired Bar-Lounge in suburban neighborhood home.
is a generous and gracious host. She helped us get confident on the set-up beforehand and kept everyone happy the night of the event. Highly recommend...
Kerry W.
Bright Studio Space Great for Popups & Events
people fit very spaciously. Everyone LOVED the space! And Kendra was a sheer delight to work with. Thank you, Kendra for making our event a total success...
Updated February 26, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.