Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

cHABot sPAcE & sciEncE cEntER 10000 Skyline Blvd. (510) 336-7421, fax (510) 336-7491 www.chabotspace.org JoAquin MillER coMMunity cEntER 3594 Sanborn Dr. (510) 238-3187 www.oaklandnet.com/parks Capacity: 1,800/500 This fascinating museum high in the hills has exhibition halls, a tented dining area, a café, and catering. cHildREn’s FAiRylAnd 699 Bellevue Ave. (510) 452-2259 www.fairyland.org Capacity: 150 This 8,500-square-foot, rustic building is tucked into a picturesque redwood grove. JoycE GoRdon GAllERy 406 14th St. (510) 465-8928 www.joycegordongallery.com Dunsmuir House Capacity: 3,000/35 This whimsical outdoor fairy-tale park is available for children’s parties and more. Birthday packages are available in one-hour blocks. county oF AlAMEdA conFEREncE cEntER 125 12th St., Ste. 400 (510) 272-6467, fax (510) 208-4848 www.acgov.org/conference Capacity: 120 This gallery offers its space for receptions and special events, and its artwork for rent. lAkE MERRitt sAilBoAt HousE 568 Bellevue Ave. (510) 238-3187 www.oaklandnet.com/parks a Special “i do” WEDDINGS ARE A SPECIAL TIME and should be celebrated at a unique spot. Oakland offers a wide variety of event venues, from a lavish Victorian on the lake and a 50-acre historic estate to a space center high in the hills and a rustic building tucked in a redwood grove. Intimate or grand, we’ve got the perfect place to celebrate your perfect day. And, of course, our unique venues are also available for your conference, meeting, or family reunion. Whatever you’re looking for, we’re sure to be able to accommodate you. Remember to ask about the Hometown Host program, through which the OCVB provides tons of free tools and services to event planners, including residents hosting family and group outings. Capacity: 100 Located in the Lake Merritt area, this center has 11 meeting rooms, as well as a foyer for exhibitions and receptions. dunsMuiR HistoRic EstAtE 2960 Peralta Oaks Ct. (510) 867-1725, fax (510) 562-8294 www.dunsmuir.org Capacity: 225 This two-story boathouse’s event facilities include a kitchen and elevator access to the upstairs rooms. lAkEsidE PARk GARdEn cEntER 666 Bellevue Ave. (510) 238-3187 www.oaklandnet.com/parks Capacity: 3,000/300 This East Bay hills estate and mansion has 50-acre grounds with a gazebo, garden pavilion, duck pond, and carriage house. GEoFFREy’s innER ciRclE 410 14th St. (510) 839-4644 www.geoffreysinnercircle.com Capacity: 300 The center has three rooms, two with adjoining kitchens and stages: the Garden Room and the Vista Room. lEonA lodGE 4444 Mountain Blvd. (510) 238-3187 www.oaklandnet.com/parks (510) 569-5555 www.playmetro.com Capacity: Call for capacity Offers catering that ranges from exclusive events to casual barbecues. HistoRic swEEt’s BAllRooM 1933 Broadway (510) 835-1073 www.historicsweetsballroom.com Capacity: 212 Nestled in the woodsy Oakland hills, this lodge features a large outdoor barbecue pit off the kitchen. lost cAnyon winERy 2102 Dennison St., Ste. A (510) 534-9314 www.lostcanyonwinery.com Capacity: 200 This space is ideal for weddings, receptions, banquets, and other activities. Midtown BAllRooM 420 14th St. (510) 444-5652 Capacity: 150/400 www.themidtownballroom.com oAklAnd convEntion cEntER 1001 Broadway (510) 839-9000, fax (510) 839-5924 www.oaklandcvb.com/meetingspace Capacity: 6,857 With exhibit halls, ballrooms, and small conference rooms, the convention center is ideal for events large and small. oAklAnd MAsonic cEntER 3903 Broadway (510) 653-3353, fax (510) 653-2359 www.calodges.org Capacity: 900 Step lively in the classic ballroom, where the Benny Goodman orchestra made its West Coast debut, for a special event or meeting. ph oto gr a ph y: j o n at h a n m en d el /Ch eCk er box ph oto gr a ph y Capacity: 150 In a newly restored, vintage 1900s warehouse along the waterfront, the winery and/or tasting room can be used for birthdays, weddings, holiday parties, and organization events. MAdison’s At lAkE MERRitt HotEl And APARtMEnts 1800 Madison St. (510) 832-2300, fax (510) 903-3771 www.lakemerritthotel.com Historic ballroom in downtown Oakland with three event rooms on two floors, including a grand ballrom with crystal chandeliers. Mills collEGE 5000 MacArthur Blvd. (510) 430-2255 www.mills.edu Capacity: 550 This austere center has two lodge-style rooms and two banquet rooms. oAklAnd MusEuM oF cAliFoRniA 1000 Oak St. (510) 238-2920, fax (510) 238-2258 www.museumca.org Holy nAMEs univERsity 3500 Mountain Blvd. (510) 436-1508, fax (510) 436-1289 www.hnu.edu Capacity: 390/125 The Valley Center for Performing Arts has two theaters for events and meetings: the Regent’s Theater and the Studio Theater. Holy REdEEMER cEntER 8945 Golf Links Rd. (510) 635-6341 Capacity: 275 This center, located on 24 acres of open space, is available to organizations and ministries (of all denominations) for day meetings. JAck london AquAtic cEntER 115 Embarcadero (510) 208-6066, fax (510) 208-6071 www.jlac.org Capacity: 250 Oakland’s premier site for beautiful and memorable weddings and celebrations, with breathtaking views of Lake Merritt. McAFEE colisEuM And oRAclE AREnA 7000 Coliseum Way (510) 569-2121, fax (510) 569-4246 www.coliseum.com Capacity: 500 Facilities at the beautiful Mills campus include an outdoor meadow and auditorium. MoRcoM RosE GARdEn 700 Jean St. (510) 238-3187 www.oaklandnet.com/parks Capacity: 270/1,200 Rent all or part of the museum, including the Great Court Gardens—a splendid plaza filled with trees, the James Moore Theater, a café, and three galleries. oAklAnd Zoo snow BuildinG/ MARiAn ZiMMER AuditoRiuM 9777 Golf Links Rd. (510) 632-9525, Ext. 181, fax (510) 635-5719 www.oaklandzoo.org Capacity: 60,000 (stadium), 3,000 (function) The coliseum and arena complex offer five venues for receptions, meetings, luncheons, conferences, and parties. MEtRoPolitAn GolF links wEdGEwood wEddinG And BAnquEt cEntER 10051 Doolittle Dr. Capacity: 200 This beautiful rose garden is a stunning setting for any event. Bloom season is May through October, and the space may be rented from Mother’s Day through October 31. oAklAnd AsiAn cultuRAl cEntER 388 Ninth St., Ste. 290 (510) 637-0457, fax (510) 637-0459 www.oacc.cc Capacity: 185 You’ll find meeting rooms and reception areas here on the Oakland Estuary waterfront. Capacity: 300 This cultural center’s auditorium features four conference rooms and a performing arts studio. Capacity: 250 (Snow), 100 (Marian Zimmer Auditorium) The zoo offers birthday party packages and special-event facilities. PARAMount tHEAtRE 2025 Broadway (510) 893-2300, fax (510) 893-5098 oakland | california 49 http://www.chabotspace.org http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks http://www.fairyland.org http://www.joycegordongallery.com http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks http://www.acgov.org/conference http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks http://www.dunsmuir.org http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks http://www.playmetro.com http://www.geoffreysinnercircle.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com/meeting.cfm http://www.lostcanyonwinery.com http://www.themidtownballroom.com http://www.historicsweetsballroom.com http://www.calodges.org http://www.mills.edu http://www.hnu.edu http://www.museumca.org http://www.lakemerritthotel.com http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks http://www.coliseum.com http://www.oaklandzoo.org http://www.oacc.cc http://www.jlac.org

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