Unique Venues

MAY 14, 2020

There’s a reason why California is one of our nation’s most popular states. California is perfect for any sort of event-- with literally something for everyone. Though it was challenging, we were able to come up with a list of Top Picks for Event Venues in Northern California. Check them out! San Jose, CA.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Northern California provides a breathtaking backdrop for wedding family photos, offering picturesque landscapes, enchanting vineyards, and stunning coastal vistas. The Beauty of Northern California Venues Northern California boasts a plethora of breathtaking wedding venues that serve as a captivating backdrop for family photos.

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APRIL 9, 2020

Southern California is the premier geography for event planners to consider. Our Top Picks for Southern California Meeting and Event Venues provide everything you would expect in Southern California -- and so much more. University of California, Los Angeles. California State University Channel Islands.

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JUNE 14, 2021

When it comes to planning your wedding, the venue is perhaps the most important decision you’ll make. Luckily, California is filled with hundreds of jaw-dropping winery wedding venues that will make your day smooth and seamless while entertaining your guests in a gorgeous setting. Francis Winery & Vineyards. Weddings at St.

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MARCH 29, 2022

The sequence was a vivid reminder set to the beat of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” that California has one of the most diverse landscapes imaginable with something to charm for every visitor. They are looking for venues and practices that are earth-friendly and give back to the culture they are packing a bag to visit.

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JULY 14, 2023

In this role, she will manage culinary teams across the resort’s dining venues and will design dessert menus for large-scale events and daily dining. Nicola Cavicchini Nicola Cavicchini Cavicchini joins northern California destination resort CordeValle with a new vision for their three restaurants.

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JULY 14, 2023

In this role, she will manage culinary teams across the resort’s dining venues and will design dessert menus for large-scale events and daily dining. Nicola Cavicchini Nicola Cavicchini Cavicchini joins northern California destination resort CordeValle with a new vision for their three restaurants.

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Milestone Events Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to planning a wedding in California, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is choosing the entertainment. But before you start envisioning the dance floor packed with guests grooving to live music, you may wonder, “How much does a live band cost for a wedding in California? Band vs DJ Cost?

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

If you’re a lover of wine and all inclusive winery wedding packages, surely you’ve heard of the Wine Country Region in Northern California. Though, if you keep reading, you’ll see that you get some gorgeous views and historic venues to boot. For one thing, the location, which we’ve already established is North California.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

A winery makes for a gorgeous, classy and sophisticated venue for your wedding… but how much does a winery wedding cost? There are incredible wineries to choose from, especially in California. If you already have your California winery wedding picked out, you’re probably thinking of budgeting. Renting A Venue.

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MAY 10, 2021

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel and Suites , California. The post New and Unique, from California to the Capitol appeared first on Smart Meetings. A range of bespoke, curated outdoor experiences runs from mountain biking or paragliding to a private helicopter tour.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

These new and renovated venues offer the perfect canvas for the meeting planner’s creative mind. Guests can enjoy varietals from wintery Moscato d’Asti or classic summery wines like the Metodo Classico Brut, which received 99 points, double gold and Best in Show Sparkling at the 2023 California State Fair.

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MARCH 29, 2022

The sequence was a vivid reminder set to the beat of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” that California has one of the most diverse landscapes imaginable with something to charm for every visitor. They are looking for venues and practices that are earth-friendly and give back to the culture they are packing a bag to visit.

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MARCH 29, 2024

In the stunning city of Santa Cruz, California, the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) earns this year’s Planner’s Choice Award for Youth Retreats & Camps. Cheers and Congratulations to Our Planner’s Choice Award Winner Venue for Youth Camps & Retreats!

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

From sandy beaches to lush gardens, the state of California offers a variety of beautiful backdrops for your nuptials. This beautiful outdoor venue was originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific exhibition and is now available for weddings for up to 3,000 guests. This venue provides in-house catering and drinks only.

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APRIL 6, 2021

Convention centers and other venues hosting 5,000 or more will need attendees to be tested or show vaccination proof. ECA noted that in California, business events support about 290,000 jobs. In Nevada, as of March 15 gatherings are limited to 250 people or 50 percent of a venue's fire-code capacity, whichever is fewer.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Go Calipolitan with a Wedding in Walnut Creek, California. For the perfect venue to celebrate your perfect wedding, look no further than the all-encompassing destination of Walnut Creek, CA. Wedding Venues in Walnut Creek, CA. For a dreamy outdoor wedding with string lights to enchant guests, this is the venue for you!

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Two properties in Humboldt, California, just did something innovative but—given its location—not that surprising after all. Humboldt also has event space spanning across four venues, such as the 2,500-square-foot Hangar and the outdoor Oyster Beach. In 2016, the recreational use of cannabis was legalized in California.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

California has stunning views, breathtaking nature, and great weather that offers a variety of different wedding weekend activities to keep you busy. If you’re interested in getting hitched in California, we have an ultimate guide here to finding a venue for your big day! What else says California like a wine tasting?

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MARCH 11, 2019

Northern California is one of the most scenic and diverse parts of California with major cities of interest including Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose—memorable areas that merge mountains with metropolises and technology booms with the bounty of wine country. University of California, Davis. San Francisco, CA.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In what has become a far too familiar cycle , California is again dealing with a rash of wildfires, now officially declared federal disasters. Meanwhile, two more fires have raged in Southern California—the Hill Fire in Ventura County and the Woolsey Fire in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Keep windows and doors of venues closed.

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MAY 10, 2023

Join us for our very first episode of “On the Road,” Unique Venues’ highlight reel of unique event spaces in popular destinations throughout the country. In this episode, follow our very own UV venue advisor, Jill Pheffer, to explore sunny Los Angeles, California, and all its countless offerings! Offering 9,300 sq.

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OCTOBER 8, 2018

Let the state of California’s motto to “dream big” inspire you the next time you want to plan a corporate social event on the West Coast. That same breadth of opportunity also applies to its many non-traditional event venues, which are just begging to be given a dash of the same “dream big” vision.

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JULY 15, 2022

Brandon most recently served 21 years as general manager of Vintners Resort in Sonoma County, California. Now known throughout the Sonoma community as “the man who celebrates everything,” Brandon transformed what was once Vintners Inn into Vintners Resort, expanding and renovating its rooms, venues, restaurants and spa. Chris Caldwell.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re interested in hosting a Halloween party event, you need the perfect venue. Haunted party venues. We’re not here to debate the merits of ghosts, but we do believe that haunted venues are the best places to party for Halloween. So, with that in mind, here are the top 20 unique haunted party venues of 2023.

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JULY 15, 2021

Meet at University of California, Davis. Centrally located, the University of California, Davis has access to the city or the mountains in any direction, making it the perfect location for any guest to enjoy. The University of California has several locations, but UC Davis offers something unique from the other campuses in California.

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JUNE 28, 2019

We absolutely love California as an event destination. The options in cities, venues, and activities are virtually limitless. Here are our Top Picks for hosting a conference in California. Occidental College is another one of our Top Picks for California Conferences. California State University, Northridge.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s hard to think that 2021 will be coming to a close soon, but there could not be a better time to get your bookings in for your 2022 wedding venue! Whether you’re a wine lover or a nature enthusiast, Sonoma wedding venues are the perfect blend of foliage and mountains. Looking for a venue with character? Francis Winery.

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JUNE 13, 2018

The Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) in California is the largest exhibition facility on the West Coast of America and can accommodate all types of events, including mega trade shows, conferences and meetings. ACC North, the 2017 expansion to the complex, increased the venue footprint to 1.8 million square feet of function space.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Los Angeles is not just a global hub for film, fashion, and culture; it’s also home to some of the most Unique Venues that promise to make your events truly memorable. From intimate gatherings to significant events, these venues are not just about location but about creating lasting memories and meaningful interactions.

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JANUARY 3, 2019

Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. Arguably the leading sports city in the United States, Los Angeles provides planners with an unparalleled variety of venue options. We interviewed Kathryn S.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

When out-of-towners visit California, one of the most frequently requested must-stops is In-N-Out Burger to get a Double-Double, go all-out with Animal Style or get adventurous with the secret menu. Food trucks have become synonymous with California culture. Plus, it gets attendees outside to enjoy some beautiful California weather.

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MARCH 21, 2019

California is known for its warm weather, lavish lifestyles, and booming technology industry. From Northern to Southern California, festivals are continuously being held year-round and people from all over the world travel to partake in these events. A state that encapsulates everything into a culture that many want to experience.

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APRIL 20, 2023

Have you ever had a promising consultation with a prospective client, and then they decide to forgo a planner because their venue has an on-site coordinator? This is a common occurrence for some planners because the couples do not understand that a venue coordinator is NOT their personal planner.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

But savvy event planners look for “one stop shop” venues in order to make detail management a little easier. Check out our Top Picks for One Stop Shop Venues. These venues offer the convenience of one contact, one contract, and one price for meetings and events. University of California, Riverside.

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Using WalletHub’s list of the happiest cities in America , Smart Meetings gathered some of the top locations, venues and locations that are sure to bring a smile to your attendees’ faces. For planners looking for fun activities to offer their attendees near Fremont, California, Bay Philharmonic is an experience worth checking out.

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MAY 27, 2021

In addition the recent groundbreaking of a major new facility at Omni PGA Frisco Resort in Texas, award-winning Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort cut the ribbon on Hotel Effie in February and world-renowned Pebble Beach Resort in California is reopening to guests at the new Fairway One accommodations and meeting space.

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