Venues & Event Spaces near Pinole, CA

“Had a blast watching my friends and family bowl. They had fun, and everyone enjoyed the atmosphere. Prices are reasonable, and the dirty sodas and flavored lemonade are delicious.
They only bowled 1 game and rented shoes and it wasn't unreasonable at all.
Definitely recommended! Will be back soon...”

“I took two teenage girls to this super casual spot on a Sunday afternoon. First time we've thrown axes, and we loved it! There are 5 lanes in the back, with tables and stools, and paper on clipboards if you want to keep score, They provided a tutorial/safety talk at the beginning, and then the freedom to learn by playing. We had two lanes to ourselves, which allowed us to experiment and throw a lot of axes. The other patrons came in couples, and each couple had their own lane.

By the end, we weren't great, but we had a great time. It was a fun and healthy way to get out some energy, practice focus, and just laugh together.”

“This was such an amazing venue for our wedding! We originally wanted an outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception, but when we toured TOH, we fell in love. Our first meeting with the coordinator Joanne was reassuring, as she is one of the most organized people I've ever worked with. The best thing about this venue, aside from the beautiful garden grounds and lovely house, is that they are completely flexible with whatever we wanted to do. Our self-service bar, DIY florals, and 3rd-party caterers and serving staff were no problem; most other venues in the Bay Area lock you in to all of their preferred vendors, which we hated (and so did our wallets). She figured out our game-plan and booked us in their event calendar. We paid in installments leading up to the event, so it was nice having the costs spread out a bit, and for every little question we had along the way, Joanne was quick to answer. We met her at the venue a second time to plan out some of the finer details, and she reassured us that we were in good hands. The venue included turnover staffing and a full-time venue attendant on the day of, and Joanne was quick to suggest alternate ideas when the breeze blew over our plastic champaign flutes. Our event was a resounding success, thanks in great part to Joanne and her hard work to make our day go without a hitch.”

“Not trying to blow it up but I just did!
I love this cove ?⚡️?️?some much live and effort put into this community makes this destination location a really piece of art. What a place to bring a bestie or lover. Get on their site find all the live music and event.”

“Wonderful wine shop with a HUGE selection of reasonably priced wines, as well as a few $$$. The proprietor and staff are knowledgeable and helpful. I ducked in to grab a bottle and asked for a French in the $30-50 range was was pleasantly surprised when they recommended a $32 bottle instead of a $48 bottle. Way to make a sale and get a fan for life! They also do tastings, at least on the Friday I was there. I can't wait to go back and explore their selection more.”

“We held our wedding ceremony and reception here. Michelle Sand and the other staff were extremely helpful in making sure everything went smoothly. The views are unbeatable and the building is gorgeous. The in-house catering was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend it as an event venue.”

“Absolutely beautiful place and lovely owner Ms. Debbie , great working with Ms. Debbie from beginning to end . Everything was perfect for my milestone birthday, I would definitely rent this facility for any event.”

“I love to dance, especially Argentine Tango. Mat MaMoody has been hosting Tango on Thursdays at Allegro for at least 13 years. He keeps the price low because, as he says, he does it for fun.

As with everything, time takes its toll, and today he spoke of weariness...

Allegro moved to Richmond in 2019, unfortunate timing. COVID and the move has affected business. People are perhaps reluctant to go because of the new location.

I go often, and feel safe enough in the Grocery Outlet parking lot. It's well-lit, and until 9 PM well supervised.

Allegro in Richmond is a gem. It's also a Nonprofit. I love that.

I hope business picks up and it can become as vibrant as it was in Emeryville pre-COVID.

Dancing is good for body and soul. Come dance with me!”

“The Bridge: an eclectic mix of traditional drive up storage units combined with the added capacity for individualized storage opportunities. Included at this wonderful site is the ability to rent spaces for events including a full size industrial kitchen, pantry, refrigerators and freezers, dishwasher and the safe spaces comfort of 24 hour on site security team and coded entry not to forget they also have a postbox lease service with brand new installations.

Love the Bridge!”

“Saw the movie Weapons and it was great but the star of the show was definitely the theater itself. All the new upgrades made the experience top tier. I love the reclining seats, the full alcohol bar, the arcade, and they even have a picture booth. Make sure y’all go check this place out next time you want to see a movie!!!”

“We love Crockett Swim Center! As a parent, swim lessons can be stressful, but Coach Alisa has made navigating this new swim world incredibly easy for us. She has been super accommodating every time we ran late or needed to change a class schedule, always figuring out a solution for our kids.The instructors truly lead with positivity and focus on building confidence. In just the first week, we saw a major improvement in our kids' confidence in the water. Coach Salina was fantastic with my 10-year-old; she helped him challenge himself and even practiced multiplication tables with him while talking about his swimming laps! Coach Ellie was equally amazing with my 7-year-old, who usually likes to march to the beat of her own drum. Coach Ellie kept her fully engaged and got her to follow directions perfectly, which was a wonderful surprise for me!My kids thoroughly enjoyed their time, learned to follow instructions well, and grew so much. We are so glad we tried this place out and highly appreciate the entire staff. If you are looking for a swim school, I definitely recommend you try them!”

“This place is amazing for party’s , celebrating the life of a loved one ! I highly recommend this place very spacious and pretty. We celebrated the life of my brother Jaime Esparza it was amazing he would have loved it ! Thank you so much to the owner ❤️”

“First time attending an event at Fraternal Order of Eagles and it was a very pleasant experience. I read a pamphlet about their upcoming events and I will likely attending some of them!”

“Went to an ICF Dinner tonight at the Galileo the event was wonderful the company was great and the food was wonderful. The club has only change a bit over the last 48 years, when my bride's Dad decided we were going have our wedding reception at your club. Well we have not been back until today and it was a warm wonderful experience just like the reception we had. Thank you for keeping our Italian Heritage alive.”

“Berkeley is one of those cities that everything is happening and you better be in the know. Thundercat may grace a small club venues stage and John mayer maybe at the head shop buying a bong its the bay area in ready for the weird”

“Amazing experience at VRWePlay. My family enjoyed the games they offered. Our favorite was Elven Assassin.The staff was super attentive to all the details. The place was clean and the music they played there was very cool.We will definitely be back for more fun action!!”

“Sarah and Amber are the absolute best! Seeing and talking to them completely brightens my day. They are always so kind, polite, and super helpful, and they also go out of their way to make sure that everyone feels welcome and taken care of.”

“The Berkeley City Club is a gorgeous building, designed by Julia Morgan in 1929. The building is also a listed historical place so there is tremendous history. It has a gothic feel with vaulted ceilings, Corinthian columns and lots of stones, stairs and stained glass windows. Picture a monastery converted to a hotel. The meeting/event rooms are beautiful with fireplaces. I booked a double/queen room which is on the small side, no AC, nice sizeable bathroom with lovely tiles. I had breakfast and lunch in Julia, the breakfast is included and continental. Lunch in Julia offered a French California inspired menu. Quite good. It was busy during lunch as the BCC is opened to members and has ongoing events, etc.. The dining room staff were great, super helpful and nice.

What was not so good: The rooms are a bit small, no work desk available. The room does not have AC so summertime can be unbearable. The wi fi is really bad. There is no water offered, no kettle or mini fridge either. For first time visits, the front door is a bit confusing as you have to push a button and speak to someone to get in.”

“The David Brower Center is an awesome venue! We hosted about 120 people for a celebration and used the Tamalpais Rooma nd Terrace on a Sunday morning. The spaces are flexible and Tim was a fabulously supportive point of contact as we thought about layout and had many other questions leading up to the event.

Additionally, when we arrived on the day of our event, April made sure to check about the seating arrangements, helped us with a cart to get things up to the rooms, helped with a bandaid when somebody fell and just maintained such kindness and support. Ben was equally present and creative as we got ready for the event, which included streaming the event and having guests join by Zoom.

Highly recommend the team and spaces at the David Brower Center!”

“I visited Urban Adamah for a weekend retreat and had a very positive experience! Considering I was staying on a farm, I was not expecting the accommodations to be so nice, that's for sure. The rooms had bunk beds, but they were study and relatively comfortable, with outlets by every bed. The bathrooms were very modern and clean, as well. I really enjoyed exploring the property and playing with the goats! It felt very safe staying here, as they locked the front gate most of the time, especially overnight.The staff here were also great and dedicated to the success of the farm. Shoutout to Jesse for cooking up some delicious food all weekend! I will definitely leave Urban Adamah feeling refreshed and rejuvenated! Highly recommend coming to the farm to learn more.”

“We are so lucky to have this space in our area. There are tons of great shows, and it is an affordable place to rent for your show and events. Highly recommend ?”

“Celebrated my husband's retirement here. Great venue with vintage cars for guests to enjoy. Shout out to Lucas who was more than helpful & a pleasure to work with. Would definitely recommend this venue for an event.”

“Went there about 4 or 5 years ago to do a ghost hunt. The people that work at the hall were very friendly and welcoming. The hall has a wonderfull history and I would like to visit here again. I still wonder what those odd boxes with numbers on them built into the wall was used for, no one there knew.”

“We could not have asked for a better wedding venue and planning team. Everything was organized, seamless, and stress-free from start to finish.

A special shoutout to Crystal, who truly made the experience what it was. While the venue itself is beautiful, it was Crystal's care, organization, and dedication that made it feel so special. She went far above and beyond her role, handled every detail with incredible professionalism, and made us feel completely supported throughout the entire process. Because of her, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment of our wedding day.

We are so grateful to the entire team and highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.”

“Truly excellent service from start to finish. We got married on the de Young Museum terrace (which was beautiful but extraordinarily complicated given the nature of the venue—members of their staff were so kind and flexible but many others were borderline hostile; I can't recommend it). Grace Street was the core of our wedding as they handled catering, rentals, and setup for both the reception and ceremony.

Cynthia helped us understand the rental and catering proposal and process upfront. We had no idea what we were doing as we didn't have a planner until early much later in the process. She was never bothered by our questions.

Will made himself fully available as we finalized our rental order. He was not only responsive but full of ideas about how to execute the event well. He acted like a partner in our planning, which we desperately needed given his experience at our unique venue.

The team set the space up in record time (as required by the venue) without sacrificing quality.

The food was INCREDIBLE—even better than we remembered from the tasting. We have received rave reviews about both appetizers and entrees from our family and friends (tough critics).

I would so happily work with them again.”

“Es un Lugar muy agradable para los Niñ@s pequeños como para los mas grandes. Y los cuidadores como yo, sentimos que nuestros niñ@s que se encuentran bajo nuestra responsabilidad, están mucho más seguros, jugando, aprendiendo y compartiendo con niñ@s de su edad. Y las Nanis también aprendemos, compartimos y disfrutamos de las experiencias de l@s niñ@s. Es un lindo Lugar.”

“Exactly what I needed. Great location for my activities in the Berkeley/Oakland/Richmond area. Clean, quiet, updated room; clean bathroom; mini frig. New or updated hotel. Hot breakfast included with great variety. Good price. Accommodated a very early check in. Everything you expect at a Holiday Inn but hard to find elsewhere.”

“Absolutely blown away by the exceptional craftsmanship showcased this year! The artistry and attention to detail in the crafts surpassed anything I've seen in previous years. Each piece seemed to radiate an unparalleled level of skill and creativity, truly setting a new standard for excellence. The dedication and innovation displayed by the artists this year were truly inspiring. Can't wait to see what incredible creations they'll unveil next!”

“I hosted a corporate event at Coco Sweet's venue in Vallejo, and it was amazing. Her team was super professional and paid close attention to what we wanted. She came up with great ideas that made the event even better.

Everything was set up perfectly, from the decorations to the audiovisual stuff. The venue itself was beautiful and extremely clean. No details were missed, which was impressive. Despite how complicated our event was, they handled everything smoothly. We could focus on our guests and what we were doing, thanks to them.

I highly recommend Coco Sweet for any event.She and her team are dedicated, professional, and really pay attention to getting things right.”