Venues & Event Spaces near San Leandro, CA

“I just wanted to give a good review to a young lady named Leilani because i went to watch the movie Together and was late to the show time , she was very patient with me when i was trying to figure out another movie. she was very sweet and definitely is the reason i will be back to watch more movies. we need more people out there with her great attitude and customer service!”

“Last summer I visited the Bay Area for a weekend to see the Oakland A's and decided to stay here because of some of the things they offered. I am glad I did. Some things to mention:

-About 5 minutes from the airport. They offer free shuttle service to and from Oakland Airport from 6am-9pm.
-Parking is $18 per day. If you choose not to rent a car, they also offer shuttle service to the San Leandro BART as well as other nearby businesses. Check with them to confirm times.

This place may be slightly outdated but it has a charm. My experience was enjoyable, the pros easily outweighed the cons. I loved the staff. I especially want to mention shuttle drivers Ramon, Luis & Gustavo who went above & beyond. The marina was not in use but there are plenty of beautiful views. There's a golf course nearby. Relatively safe area, just be aware. Your standard room comes with a mini fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, free wifi etc. They leave you a bottle of water daily. There was no silverware despite it being mentioned on their site. They have complimentary breakfast - bagels, cereal, packaged pastries, milk, juice...it'll do. They also offer a complimentary cookie later in the day, a few types to choose from. Comfy bed. Bit of a small bathroom, the shower was a little narrow. There are a couple restaurants within walking distance down the lot. I believe this is one of the better choices of where to stay in the Oakland/San Leandro area, I would recommend staying at the Marina Inn.”

“Exceeded my expectation my miles. The rooms and puzzles are very high quality and really well thought out. The staff is super friendly and supportive. I took my 11 year old son and his friend—they loved it and wanted to do another room right away.”

“This place is fantastic! I had No idea something like this even existed. Once I found out I had to go. I’m so glad that I did. It was a blast. Not only can you throw axes. But you can also throw knives. At points I was throwing a knife with my right hand and an axe with my left. Or vice versa. Sometimes I threw with both arms at the same time. Look I’m no pro. This was my first time doing this. What’s great is that they also teach you how to throw the knives and axes. Plus they have great music and the staff is also great. Very helpful. If you’ve never done this before you have to at least try it. I told one of my friends and he literally said, “wait, what? WHERE? We’re going again soon.”

“Per the setup at the first event I'd attended there (Camp Kamala), venue had plenty of space for multiple tables, a stage at one end, buffet & drink station at the other end, and multiple accessible restrooms along one side. Venue is ADA accessible & is right near #12 AC Transit stops, Amtrak & a short walk to the Ferry at Jack London Square. It's a short bus ride to/from the 12th Street BART Station, and there's some street parking, as well as Parking Lots nearby. It's literally a block over from the Amtrak station. (I was tempted to take an Amtrak to the Richmond Station, even though it would cost more than taking a bus to BART, because I enjoy chilling on an Amtrak train. If a train already at the station hadn't been "last call" while I waited for the #12, I probably would've gotten a ticket for the next one, but I just wanted to get home & nap. heh heh)

During the event, I happened to sit in a seat smack dab below an air vent, so I was a bit cold the whole day. But if you know someone who always runs hot, maybe they would love to sit in that exact same spot. I'm sure the event space is also versatile enough to make sure tables aren't or are under an air vent, depending on your needs.

The outside is a bit industrial, but hip. This event space would definitely be great for office parties, launch events, etc.”

“Scene was the perfect spot for my daughter’s Sweet 16! There was plenty of parking, and the space was super roomy with tables and chairs already provided. The little kitchen and three bathrooms were great too! Working with Toby was super easy. He was so responsive and accommodating. The check-in and check-out process was a breeze. I’d definitely book this place again! Highly recommend!”

“Love coming here with the kids. Cheap on Wednesdays. Tons of memories and great games. A valuable part of the community. Since we live near there, we go there fairly often, and it has never disappointed us. Staff are friendly, and games change occasionally. Kids love it so much my oldest daughter took her friend there and she had a blast. Great for family.”

“Beautiful Venue! I attended a wedding here with my wife a couple weeks ago and the venue and grounds were amazing. You feel like you are in the middle of no where but are in the middle of a neighborhood. Lots of rules to follow but they staff makes up for it. The food was amazing, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the venue was stunning.”

“Nice people - But they are Elks, what do you expect!
We dry camped, that is all they offer.
The lodge tour was wonderful!!! What a cool lodge building.
They are a block from Main Street Alameda, lots of different food choices.
Try Signal coffee, you will understand how a small shop does coffee better than next door Peet’s or Starbucks.”

“We did a tour of Redwood Canyon with Jacoby and absolutely loved her. After scheduling, she reached out to confirm the appointment and gave helpful directions. At the appointment itself, she was a wealth of knowledge and struck the right balance between sharing information and giving us time to take in the space.

While we ended up chosing another venue due to availability of dates, I absolutely would have loved working with Jacoby. She came across as passionate about celebrating love and highly capable. You're in good hands working with her!”

“This place was very easy to find and the event held there was first class. Fiji indian idol. FANA was held here. Awesome night. Worth while, the food, the host was just breathtaking ?”

“My wife and I became members here and have no regrets. Great location next to the estuary and Jack London Square. We have tried all of their wines through having their flights. When we come we like to eat something with it so we have tried the almonds, olives,Brie, bread, pizza and salad with chicken. No complaints. The service has always been on point. Join or visit!”

“LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Beautiful industrial rehab space; great vibe; warm/welcoming/eclectic group of peeps -- just some of the reasons TW has been voted Best Co-working Space in the East Bay 4 years running. Sara and Flora do an amazing job creating community here. I've worked at many Bay Area co-working spaces over the years, and this is by far the best!”

“Truly an amazing winery, teaches you all you need to know about wine! Great service! Good conversation and fun activities for members! Definitely check it out!! The owner is amazing and is very sweet”

“This venue was perfect for what we wanted! We wanted a small wedding of 50 guests and I was looking for a place with some scenery and not just a boring hall that needed a lot to look beautiful. We were on a small budget so we also needed something at a reasonable price. This place hit all that and more. All of our guests loved the venue and it helped that it was a beautiful sunny day. The garden area made for a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony and great for photos. The lake was beautiful with all the ducks swimming around. I loved everything about this venue and definitely recommend it if you are having a small wedding.”

“Accessible entry & clean building! Absolutely beautiful piece of Oakland history kept alive & functional. Used as office space & professional events.”

“This is a great co working space! I like coming in here mid morning for an espresso and then settling into my work, very chill and very relaxing environment. Staff is competent and friendly. The decor and phone booths are creative and provides a unique vibe. Thanks to the owners creating such a gem for Alameda.”

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Great I want to give a resounding shout-out to Ariel and Patrick, the proprietors of this amazing establishment. I have been to events at ShotClock 3 times and am always impressed by this space and by them. I am hosting an event there soon and they made it so easy to book the space. They are warm and welcoming and are extremely community oriented! They are all about SERVICE! I feel so blessed to have this space available for weddings, parties, baby showers, funeral repasts, community events, etc. YouTube will not be disappointed if you use
this space for your next event!
Thank you both for all that you are and do! Keep up the excellent work!”

“Lots of different themed toy sections for kids to play. Not a huge space but enough to play in each themed section. Workers were nice and they regularly made the rounds to put toys back into their themed section so toys won't be missing for it (ie doctor toys for the doctor office area)Great add to the Castro Valley community”

“This is a fantastic show if you are into Edgar Allan Poe or even just fancy cocktails. The drinks coordinate with the poems/stories in the show. The actors are amazing. Perfect opportunity to show off your fancy cocktail attire as well.”

“We had our wedding here back in January and had an unforgettable night! Thank you Shaista and Dawn, you ladies were amazing.Definitely recommend booking here for any events!”

“I had my wedding here at Fairview Metropolitan and it was the MOST AMAZING DAY EVER! For starters Angela Muse helped us from start to finish on planning our day and every little detail in between! She was amazing to work with, she was clear, communicative, friendly and organized which is everything you want when you are planning your wedding! When I arrived at my reception I was blown away by the decor and how beautiful every detail was! Thank you so much Angela for all of your hard work and support in making my dream reception!!!

The vendors that are connected to Fairview that I opted into having was DJ Keel and Ting at Montclair Florist. DJ Keel was a phenomenal MC and met with us ahead of time to get an idea of how we wanted our wedding MC'd as well as what we wanted our music to be like and let me tell you he achieved it!!! My guests were laughing, entertained and raving about the music all night! Thank you Dj Keel!

I coordinated with Ting from Montclair Florist and although we did not talk much I have to say my bouquet and center pieces were the most beautiful flower arrangements I have ever seen! The flowers were stunning and she ran with the ideas I had and made it the most beautiful arrangement ever!!

My guests were raving about the food and we were so supported by KeeKee our Banquet Manager! She checked in on us and made sure we were good throughout our reception!

Book with Fairview you will not regret it the venue is beautiful and open, the tented pavilion is gorgeous, the food is delicious and the staff are phenomenal!!! Thank you Fairview for making the reception of my dreams!!!!”

“The perfect venue for my husband's Celebration of Life. Beautiful venue. , Bright, immaculate and spacious and a awonderful kitchen for my caterer to set up. Plenty of parking and easy access for disabled guests. Management was very nice to work with too. I would highly recommend this venue for your gathering.”

“The owner is always hospitable I usually go to Taava kitchen. Today I was on my way to the beauty supply....on a quest for food before heading back home. I followed the sound of the live DJ and was pleased to find it was coming from a place I get food from a bit regularly.Chef Alreca's food is delicious! Thank you for the environment and the food and thank you to Forage for hosting this wonderful Chef.Will be following more of her.”

“The wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary and renewed our vows with the help of Amanda and her team at the Overlook! The event was beautiful and amazing! We utilized the garden space and pond then transitioned our guest to the covered patio area thereafter. It was a beautiful July afternoon and photos we absolutely gorgeous given the stunning layout! The celebration was stress free for us, as Amanda and her team seamlessly coordinated with the vendors ensuring our ability to enjoy our guests and the celebration! We highly recommend you explore this venue and ask for Amanda Scimia, she’ll take great care of you!”

“Edit: Opportunities for sliding scale and time trade are now being offered for events! Ask your event coordinator to be sure as it's still dependent on each event to adopt this offering.----------Decent venue structurally: sound is good and floors are nice. Yet for a community space in OAKLAND the prices aren't very reflective of the capitalized oppression of those less privileged in the surrounding neighborhood. I have asked multiple times about sliding scales, or pricing options for those less monetarily advantaged. There has been no response or apparent consideration of these marginalized people who need community and a space much more than anyone who currently "supports" the space with fiat currency. ?I hope this may spark a review of the monetary practices employed and culminate in more choices to allow everyone the opportunity to participate.”

“When we initially toured this venue, it checked of all of our boxes for what we were looking for in a venue. We really appreciated the layout and how it wasn’t the typical ballroom ceremony/ reception environment. It was more of a whimsical outdoor garden vibe, which we loved! There were different areas in the venue where guests can hang out and explore and it wasn’t strictly just the dance floor.

The only challenges we had with Wildwood were some of the communication with Lien (owner). Some things were unclear at times and it was very difficult to get outside vendors approved. Her preferred DJ abruptly quit on us a month before our wedding and she was really pushing on having us book her other preferred DJ, who we were not very interested after talking to him. We understand the precaution of wanting professional vendors on site, but the process of even getting professional outside vendors wasn’t very smooth.

However, Dan and Lien (owners) did rise to the occasion when our wedding coordinator failed to show up at our rehearsal. Dan confidently and clearly led the rehearsal and he was so kind and patient to us and our wedding party, especially when we were feeling pretty stressed with the wedding coordinator not showing up. The wedding coordinator was supposed to collect our items (favors, programs, etc) to set up for the next day, and Dan and Lien were very kind and let us store them in the clubhouse that night, which is typically is not allowed, so we appreciated them accommodating us with that!

Their staff on the day of was also amazing! They all looked pretty young, but they were so professional and kind. Our guests also loved the dog!”

“We had our 48th Encinal HS Reunion last night here and can't say enough about this event space. The all volunteer staff was fabulous to work with and accommodated our every need. Thanks to them our reunion was a success!”

“We had my parents celebration of life service there at Eagles Hall and it was AMAZING !!! Although it was a gloomy and emotional day the staff at Eagles Hall was exceptional !!! they took care of all our needs . A special shout out to Ernie and i believe her name was Donna ( the bar tenders ) for making it a smooth day. and also Judi Tansey. THANK GUYS ! I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING EAGLES HALL. ??”

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