Venues & Event Spaces near Fairfax, CA

“Deer Park Villa is a stunning venue that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and exceptional service. As a vendor, we highly recommend it to couples looking to create unforgettable moments on their special day.”

“The San Rafael Elks Lodge #1108 is one of the best kept secrets in the area. It is located in a funky old mansion that used to belong to Local Socialite & Arctic Explorer, Louise Boyd. The house is packed with Edwardian touches and history, a huge professional grade kitchen can prepare meals for any size function, there is an inside ballroom, and a huge outdoor events area. Many families take advantage of the swimming pool. Dues are reasonable and the benefits you receive in return outweigh any expenses.”

“My daughter is back at Tutu School, wonderful time to enjoy weekly or weekend classes with a great instructor. The instructor is very professional with the kids guidance to dance, listening and multiple activities to enjoy Ballet classes. Sometimes my daughter prefers two classes a day, this says A Lot how much kids can spend time and meet other classmates. Thank you for all you do Tutu School !!!”

“Even though this little piece of heaven is right off Sir Francis Drake Blvd, it is tranquil and quiet. The gardens are gorgeous, event space is flexible, and parking is ample. You can visit for events throughout the year that are open to the public and also join Pixie Park for littles now that it's been redone!”

“Local event space designed by Bernard Maybeck as a club house, built in 1984 out of local redwood, It's a wonderfully intimate event space that's great for everything from the Mill Valley Film Festival to weddings to business meetings. It has a full commercial kitchen with all the amenities, bathrooms, indoor and outdoor spaces with heaters.”

“It's such a beautiful yacht club. The dinner and service were great. The area the yacht club is in is wonderful.... great places to see within walking distance.”

“Slide Ranch could not be a more beautiful location, and there are numerous ways to engage with nature. The educational opportunities for children are also wonderful, and Slide Ranch is a great spot for kids' summer camps and school visits (my children have loved it). Highly recommend a visit.”

“Fantastic venue for large events in Marin able to host 800 guests with amazing panoramic views of San Francisco and the Bays. The professionals who cater at Strawberry, All Seasons Catering, have a long time excellent reputation for delivering delicious and beautiful food and seamless service. Having been a guest at many events All Season have catered both on the property and at private homes and venues throughout Marin, I can honestly say they are our first choice for top notch catering in Marin and the East Bay. Considering hosting my milestone birthday at their relatively new on site outdoor spaces...something they are excited to offer clients after many rennovations and a change of ownership to the property has finally opened these beautiful vistas to events. Thank you Stan and Gay for taking the time to tour us around the property and discuss the event possibilities!”

“Stunning place!! The whole house is beautiful, with lots of nooks and "secret" rooms. It's easy to get lost in it! A great home for a few lucky cats too!”

“Have held two events at the Corinthian. Can't say enough. In each case the Corinthian was a dream venue. The setting can not be topped. The ballroom is beautiful, and the view from the club is breathtaking. The food was excellent. The staff both before the event and during the event itself could not have been more helpful, particularly the club manager John Nicolai ([email protected]). I would highly recommend this venue.”

“We recently held a celebration of life for 80 people at the Yacht Club. Colleen was a joy to work with during set up, planning as well as the day of. The staff was very gracious and supportive and took care of all the guest with easy and efficiency. We were very thankful how caring they were and would not hesitate to use the LLYC again.”

“From the beginning to the end Wedgewood at Stonetree was the perfect venue for us. When we first toured the venue we were debating between Wedgewood Stonetree and San Jose. We ultimately chose Stonetree because of the huge bridal suite and upstairs pool table area for the groomsmen to hang out. Novato was also very close to where my husband and I met, so it was also sentimental to go back to the same area to get married.

When we made the decision and booked with them, they were soooo organized. We live in Hawaii and chose a Wedgewood venue because it was all inclusive and would be the easiest to plan from another state. They shipped the wedding binder over to us that contained all the details we needed to know. The coordinators then set up a handful of appointments to make important wedding decisions. The coordinators were very attentive, answering all of my many questions leading up to the wedding. We were able to meet virtually for some appointments if we could not make it back to the Bay.

In October, we were invited to an extravaganza with all the other wedding couples that booked. We were given a chance to see all the different types of decor, upgrade options, and try out the food. There were also many vendors that we met and a raffle for a chance to win upgrades. We loved this since we were able to preview all our options in person and had a great time.

With only a little over a week leading up to the wedding, we had our final meeting with Jackie. Jackie was our assigned day of coordinator and she was thoughtful, attentive, organized, and super caring. Jackie made sure everything was in shape for the day of and lead our rehearsal. She instructed our wedding party how, when, and where to stand during the ceremony. Jackie also decorated and laid out the wedding day decorations just how I envisioned it and made everything look so beautiful.

On the day of, Jackie was also SO wonderful. She checked on Max and I many times throughout the day and made sure we were well fed and hydrated. Jackie’s organization and reliability also gave me the chance to relax and just focus on us the day of. I did not need to worry about any logistics because she had everything covered. The food at the banquet was also FANTASTIC. The salmon, prime rib, and panko crusted chicken were all so delicious. Appetizers during cocktail hour was also very yummy. After the dinner service, it was Jackie’s time to go and she was swapped with the banquet captain. Since there wasn’t much time left, I didn’t get to interact with her much but she ensured that all our client provided items were packed and ready to be loaded in our car.

Overall, I would highly recommend Wedgewood at Stonetree. They have a beautiful venue, wonderful staff, and exceptional food. Everything was so organized and executed very well. Thank you so much for making this day unforgettable.”

“It's my second time doing an event at Peacock Gap. I just love this place. My Baby shower went exactly how I pictured it. Megan( Director of events) made my life super easy. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food was just perfect I couldn't ask for anything else. I HIGHLY recommend this place for any event.”

“We booked our wedding at the University of Redlands, Marin Campus and you cannot find a more breathtaking venue. Every site on the campus offered its own unique and beautiful views. The Geneva Terrace was absolutely gorgeous and the Montgomery Garden provided a dramatic backdrop for our reception. Our guests were in awe the entire time at our wedding. We also rented the Shaw Guest House and could not have been happier with that decision. The photo opportunities were endless within the yard and inside the house. Being within walking distance to the wedding site was also a major plus! Ashley was great to work with! She was very kind and very helpful with getting everything we needed for our special day.”

“Long overdue review! We hosted my sister's baby shower here a year ago and everything exceeded our expectations from planning to the execution of the event. Working with Laura was an absolute pleasure. She was so accommodating and helped us craft a delicious menu. On the day of, the staff was so hospitable and friendly to our family and friends. They even joined in the dancing and eased all nerves. We had one minor hiccup with the adapter to connect the iPhone for music (someone had taken the adapter from the previous event). One of the staff went to Target to get another adapter and it was smooth sailing after that. We had plenty of food and every dish was fantastic. It was one of the best catered meals I have had and I've been to many corporate events and dinners around the country. We went with the fajita buffet option and did a chicken/veggie option instead of a chicken/beef option.We are lucky to have this venue in the North Bay!”

“A treasure spot in San Rafael an amazing old mansion in great shape where you can enjoy art, gardens, look inside and rent a venue for a special occasion, wedding, anniversary, etc.”

“This is a very nice Community center. It's located in the heart of San Rafael with a good size parking lot. For big events the parking lot is often full. The center has a very large ballroom and smaller rooms that expand to accommodate smaller functions. I've attended events in the ballroom such as the Chinese New Years event with performers using the full stage. Other events include Goldenaires bingo, armed Cross blood drives, and the Mull Valley Film festival party. Even Jared Huffman has used the ballroom for his in person events. The smaller rooms are terrific for trainings by the Women's Pilitical Action Committee and lunches or parties. There is a full kitchen and custodian on staff. It is also a good value.”

“The staff was phenomenally helpful at my son's wedding. The bride and groom worked with Club 333 and found them incredibly experienced and everything was pulled off with everyone having a great time. I would definitely recommend the venue for any formal event.”

“I got super triggered unexpectedly during Tron:Ares and had to take a second. The guy cleaning the concessions (David) was really helpful, gave me a glass of water and offered to make me up an ice pack to ground if I needed. Told me I could take a walk as long I wanted even though I didn’t have a ticket anymore to get back in. 10/10 customer service, 10/10 human being. He deserves a raise for being able to empathize in a retail job!”

“Well what a super fun place to stop after a near by hike. I had been here pre-pandemic days and forgot about it until we did a hike over in Tennessee Valley. It is the MOST adorable inn and restaurant. Has a dog friendly patio and lawn (either of which you can get food and drink service) and the food and drinks are tasty!! Worth a day spent hiking in or around Tennessee valley, followed by a post-hike beer and delish meal. If it is a sunny day, expect to wait. If it is cloudy and closer to the second half of the day, likely the wait (if any) will be short!”

“Best hotel I've ever been! Especially for the price. Everything was wonderful. The view was pretty even just looking out into the lobby. All of the workers are extremely nice! We got to have free snacks and drinks and a free breakfast, it was such a pleasure. The cleaners, the front desk, and the bartender are extremely hard working too they definitely keep the place running splendidly and keep everything clean. They have a nice pool and hot tub, even though I didn't see the hot tub advertised when I booked the hotel I was pleasantly surprised.We didn't want to stay in San fransico so this was a perfect spot and only 20ish minutes from muir wood.Huge thanks to everyone for our wonderful stay!!! Will book again if we are ever back over here.”

“I love this place, mainly for the pool and the bartender, he’s awesome! Jose!

Rooms: Currently being updated I believe!

Food and drinks: Jose makes a great margarita!”