Wedding Venues in San Francisco, CA
8 listings · 4.6 average across 30,711 Google reviews · sources on every listing
Palace of Fine Arts
4.8(26,264)Historic Greco-Roman Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco's Marina District offers 140,000 square feet of event space with Golden Gate Bridge views. Originally built for 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. Ideal for large-scale celebrations and corporate events.
Pricing: Ceremony: $597 reservation fee + $171/hour (2-hour minimum) + $500 refundable deposit. Reception: $5,000 minimum + $1,000 refundable deposit + $96/hour staffing (3-hour minimum). Tented events: $10,000/day + $5,000/day setup.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
Ask VowPetal about Palace of Fine ArtsThe Fillmore
4.7(2,884)The Fillmore is a historic San Francisco ballroom hosting private events, weddings, and corporate functions. Accommodates 25-1,100 guests with full-service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus, and mixology available.
From $15,000 (rental fee)
$15,000 per event for full venue buyout
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
Ask VowPetal about The FillmoreAracely Cafe
4.4(676)Aracely Café on Treasure Island offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and event hosting with California cuisine and Argentinean flavors. Features garden patio, outdoor fireplace, and 380-person auditorium capacity. Family-style catering available for groups of 10+.
From $33 (per person)
$33 per guest until 3pm and $51 for dinner for parties of 10+
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
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4.6(216)Historic San Francisco landmark venue (since 1907) in the Castro featuring Swedish American Hall with soaring timber beams and ornate balconies. Offers wedding receptions, ceremonies, and events. Accommodates up to 400 seated reception guests, includes tables, chairs, A/V, and catering available.
From $2,500 (rental fee)
Rental Fee $2,500/event and up. Rentals include tables, chairs, built-in A/V accommodations, dimmable indoor lighting, platform stage, vendor prep area, post-event janitorial services, and on-site venue manager.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
Ask VowPetal about Swedish American HallThe Pearl
4.6(213)The Pearl is a versatile San Francisco venue featuring 9,300 square feet across three spaces: main floor, mezzanine, and rooftop. Accommodates up to 800 for receptions with preferred catering partners and comprehensive event services available.
From $9,750 (rental fee)
Rental Fee: $9,750–16,750/event. Rental fee varies depending on day of week and time of year. Wedding bar packages are also available.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
Ask VowPetal about The PearlThe Julia Morgan Ballroom
4.6(186)The Julia Morgan Ballroom is a 15,500-square-foot Beaux-Arts venue in downtown San Francisco offering flexible event spaces with capacities from 160 to 750 guests, catering services, and professional production support.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
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Start free with VowPetalThe Terrace Room Events
4.2(267)The Terrace Room is Oakland's award-winning venue in the historic 1927 Lake Merritt Hotel, featuring Art Deco charm, panoramic lake views, original architectural details, grand piano, and in-house catering for various event types.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
Ask VowPetal about The Terrace Room EventsAbove The Rim
5.0(5)Above The Rim at Chase Center is a San Francisco wedding venue with flexible capacities ranging from 100-300 guests depending on event type. Offers in-house catering, BYO alcohol with corkage fees, and is wheelchair accessible.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
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Wedding Venues in San Francisco, CA, at a glance
All 8 wedding venues listed here carry public Google ratings, 1 of them at 4.9 or better, across 30,711 reviews in total. The most-reviewed listing on this page is Palace of Fine Arts (26,264 Google reviews).
The listings sit across San Francisco and Oakland, worth weighing against where your guests will be staying.
Of the 8 venues here, we have published pricing for 5 and a guest capacity for 8 on file, shown on the listing itself, with the page it was read from linked where we kept it.
How to choose a wedding venue
- Start from your guest count — capacity is a hard filter, and the room should fit at 80–110% of your list.
- Ask what is included (tables, chairs, linens, staff) and whether catering is in-house or open — that policy is the biggest hidden cost lever.
- Get a realistic all-in Saturday total, not just the room rate; service fees and taxes commonly add 20%+ to quotes.
- Check the weather backup plan — you should be happy with it, not just tolerate it.
Common questions
How many wedding venues are on this list?
This page currently lists 8 wedding venues in San Francisco, CA. The list is compiled from live Google and web searches and grows as couples plan weddings in San Francisco — it is a working directory, not a static roundup.
How were these wedding venues found?
Every listing comes from a real search against public sources (Google Places and the open web) and links to where it was found. 8 of the 8 carry public ratings from Google reviews. None are paid placements. Always confirm availability, pricing, and details directly with the vendor.
How much do wedding venues in San Francisco cost?
We have published pricing on file for 5 of the 8 wedding venues on this page, shown on the listing itself, with the page it was read from linked where we kept it; for the rest we have none on file. Most wedding vendors quote only after an inquiry, and we don't guess at numbers. The reliable move is asking each candidate for an all-in quote for your date and guest count — VowPetal can draft those outreach emails and compare the answers side by side.
When should we book a wedding venue?
In-demand wedding vendors are commonly booked 6–12+ months ahead for peak-season Saturdays, and earlier in busy markets. If your date is fixed, start conversations early; if it's flexible, off-peak dates usually open up both availability and pricing. The most-reviewed wedding venues on this page are Palace of Fine Arts and The Fillmore.
Can VowPetal help us choose between these wedding venues?
Yes. Tell VowPetal your date, budget and style, and it searches San Francisco, CA with sources, builds a shortlist on your Wedding Board, drafts outreach emails, and tracks quotes as they come in.