San Francisco Event Venues, Meeting Space, and Restaurants

Looking to book meeting space, private event rentals, or dinner reservations during INBOUND 2025? Check out this robust list of places near the Metreon and around San Francisco!

Museums & Cultural Venues

111 Minna Gallery

Location: 111 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Contact: Michelle Delaney (415-823-9304, michelle@111minnagallery.com)
Capacity: Up to 500 people (reception)
Features: 4,700 sq ft space, two full bars, A/V equipment, catering
Rooms: Main Gallery (500), 2nd Street (300), Zappa Room (175)
Description: Art gallery with ever-changing exhibitions, coffee shop and happy hour bar

American Bookbinders Museum

Location: 355 Clementina Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Contact: Madeleine Robins (415-824-9754, madrobins@bookbindersmuseum.org)
Capacity: Up to 112 people (reception)
Features: 2,600 sq ft, five minutes walk from Moscone Center
Description: Beautiful and unusual site in SoMa/Yerba Buena District

Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

Location: 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact: Lorraine Esturas-Pierson (415-581-3756, lesturas@asianart.org)
Capacity: Up to 250 people (reception)
Rooms: Bogart Court (250), Bowes Court (150), Dodson Loggia (150), Peterson Room (50), Samsung Hall (250), Yang Family Lobby (40)
Description: Museum with 6,000 years of Asian art collections, architectural gem with beaux arts style and modern design

California Academy of Sciences

Location: Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Contact: Christophe Ley (415-379-5497, cley@calacademy.org)
Capacity: Up to 3,500 people (entire building)
Features: Aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, rainforest under one living roof
Notable spaces: African Hall, Aquarium, Boardroom, East Garden, Forum, Moss Room, Piazza, Planetarium, Rainforest, Swamp
Description: San Francisco's must-see destination with 14 stunning settings for events

Contemporary Jewish Museum

Location: 736 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Contact: Jessica Polaniecki (415-655-7800, jpolaniecki@thecjm.org)
Capacity: Up to 1,500 people (whole museum)
Notable spaces: Blue Cube, Koret Taube Grand Lobby, Koshland Gallery, Goldman Hall, Yud Gallery, Swig Gallery
Description: Daniel Libeskind-designed building combining historical 1907 Jessie Street Power Substation with contemporary architecture

de Young Museum

Location: Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502
Contact: Carrie Montgomery (415-750-3600, cmontgomery@famsf.org)
Capacity: Up to 2,500 people (entire museum)
Notable spaces: de Young Cafe (275), Hamon Observation Tower (150), Koret Auditorium & Hellman Hallway (289), Piazzoni Murals Room (275), Wilsey Court (800)
Features: American art from 17th-21st centuries, breathtaking 360-degree views of San Francisco

Exploratorium

Location: Pier 15, San Francisco, CA 94111
Contact: Katie Brauer (415-528-4505, kbrauer@exploratorium.org)
Capacity: Up to 3,500 people (full facility)
Features: LEED platinum facility, 100,000 sq ft, 600+ interactive exhibits, 100% fresh air filtered through MERV 14 system
Notable spaces: Bechtel Central Gallery (1,200), East Gallery (450), Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery (250), Kanbar Forum (250), Observatory Terrace (190), West Gallery (1,000)

Legion of Honor

Location: 100 34th Avenue, Lincoln Park, San Francisco, CA 94121
Contact: Fay Dearborn (415-750-3698, fdearborn@famsf.org)
Capacity: Up to 2,000 people (entire museum with Court of Honor)
Features: Neoclassical building overlooking Lincoln Park and Golden Gate Bridge
Notable spaces: Court of Honor (1,500), Entire Building (650), Gunn Theater (316), Rodin Galleries (250), Terrace Level (325)
Description: Built to commemorate Californian soldiers who died in World War I

Martin Lawrence Galleries

Location: 366 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact: Chadwick Johnson (415-956-0345, gearydirector@martinlawrence.com)
Capacity: Up to 300 people (reception)
Features: 9,000 sq ft, three-story gallery
Description: America's premier gallery of fine art for 40 years, specializing in 20th century masters and contemporary artists

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

Location: 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-3159
Contact: Jim Bruels (415-357-4000, jbruels@sfmoma.org)
Capacity: Up to 600 people (reception)
Features: Tripled gallery space after major expansion by Snøhetta
Notable spaces: Atrium (450), Phyllis C. Wattis Theater (270), Rooftop Pavilion & Garden (200), Schwab Hall (600), White Box (200)

The Walt Disney Family Museum

Location: 104 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94129
Contact: Events team (415-345-6827, events@wdfmuseum.org)
Capacity: Up to 250 people (reception)
Features: 40,000 sq ft, interactive galleries, state-of-the-art exhibits
Notable spaces: Main Lobby and Cafe (250), Main Museum Building (250), The Awards Lobby (120), The Theater (114)

Performance & Entertainment Venues

August Hall

Location: 420 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact: Carmen Guerrero (415-281-9227, sf.events@livenation.com)
Capacity: Up to 1,000 people (reception)
Features: Live music venue with three full bars, food by Fifth Arrow
Notable spaces: Music Hall (1,000), Green Room (100), Fifth Arrow (200) with three lanes of bowling

Cobb's Comedy Club

Location: 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
Contact: Carmen Guerrero (415-281-9227, sf.events@livenation.com)
Capacity: Up to 770 people (reception)
Notable spaces: Showroom (770), Cobb's Balcony (80)
Description: Premier comedy venue for over 30 years, available for private and semi-private events

SFJAZZ Center

Location: 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact: Bianca Garay (415-398-5655, bgaray@sfjazz.org)
Capacity: Up to 300 people (reception in Grand Lobby)
Notable spaces: Grand Lobby (300), Joe Henderson Lab (100), Miner Auditorium (120)
Features: Operationally flexible and technically advanced venue

The Masonic

Location: 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Contact: Carmen Guerrero (415-281-9227, sf.events@livenation.com)
Capacity: Up to 4,000 people (The Masonic reception)
Notable spaces: Auditorium (3,000), California Room (275), Exhibition Hall (1,000), Grand Lobby (800)
Description: Located on magnificent Nob Hill, ideal for large events

The Midway

Location: 900 Marin Street, San Francisco, CA 94124
Contact: Dave Peterson (415-608-2220, dave@nonplusultrainc.com)
Capacity: Large open spaces (Carousel: 23,000 sq ft, Rooftop: 17,000 sq ft)
Description: Innovative, urban canvas in Dogpatch neighborhood for concerts, cooking shows, gallery openings, etc.

The Regency Center San Francisco

Location: 1290 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 203, San Francisco, CA 94109
Contact: Heather Vaughan (415-777-1715, heather@goldenvoice.com)
Capacity: Up to 2,000 guests (full building)
Features: San Francisco landmark with three separate levels, each with built-in stage
Notable spaces: The Regency Ballroom (1,423), The Lodge (300), Sutter Room-Social Hall SF (600), Candidates Room (125), Parlor (120), Regency Room (105)

Unique & Specialty Venues

City Cruises

Location: Pier 3, On the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
Contact: Meghan Simmons (617-603-0806, meghan.simmons@cityexperiences.com)
Capacity: Up to 5,000 people (Hornblower Landing - Pier 3 full buyout)
Vessels: San Francisco Belle (1,500), California Hornblower (700), San Francisco Spirit (300)
Features: Over 120,000 sq ft in available event space, customizable experiences on San Francisco Bay

Ferry Building Marketplace

Location: One Ferry Building, Suite 260, San Francisco, CA 94111
Contact: Olivia Wong (415-591-0950, owong@hudsonppi.com)
Capacity: Up to 820 people (Grand Hall & Port Commission)
Features: 65,000 sq ft marketplace with specialty food purveyors
Notable spaces: Grand Hall (700), Port Commission Hearing Room (120)
Description: Distinctive marketplace bringing together Bay Area's agriculture wealth and renowned food purveyors

Flood Building

Location: 870 Market St, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact: Shelia Marko (415-982-3298, smarko@wilsonmeany.com)
Rooms: 479 (12 conference capacity), 528 (50 reception capacity, 25 conference)
Features: Historic building with various meeting spaces

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Location: 2 Marina Boulevard, Building C room 260, San Francisco, CA 94123-1284
Contact: Amanda Mathews (415-345-7553, amanda@fortmason.org)
Capacity: Up to 3,800 people (Festival Pavilion)
Features: 75,000 sq ft venue space in 12 waterfront locations
Notable spaces: Festival Pavilion (3,800), Gallery 308 (350), General's Residence (450), Cowell Theater (200), Firehouse (100), various meeting rooms
Range in occupancy: From 5 to 3,800 people

Giants Enterprises

Location: 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107
Contact: Haley Lyss (415-972-1833, hlyss@giantsenterprises.com)
Capacity: Up to 20,000 people (Oracle Park)
Features: 15+ unique event spaces in and around Oracle Park
Options: Oracle Park, Pier 48 (4,200), luxury yachts (California Spirit: 130, Diamond Seas: 12), Cooperstown S.F. (150)
Description: Memorable experiences at the home of the San Francisco Giants

Golden State Warriors & Chase Center

Location: One Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
Contact: Pam Perez (415-849-0967, pperez@warriors.com)
Capacity: Up to 10,000 people (full arena buyout)
Features: Award-winning sports and entertainment arena in Mission Bay
Notable spaces: Arena Bowl (1,000), Skybar with outdoor terrace, club levels, United Club (650), JP Morgan Club (270), Thrive City Plaza (1,000)

Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange Building

Location: 465 California Street, 15th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
Contact: Mike Maurer (415-591-1809, mike@mxpsf.com)
Capacity: Up to 750 people (Julia Morgan Ballroom reception)
Features: 15,000 sq ft of event space, historic building with 107-year history
Notable spaces: Julia Morgan Ballroom (750), Merchants Exchange Club - Great Hall (500), Daniel Burnham Lounge (150), Friendship Foyer (100)
Description: San Francisco's most exclusive special event venue with superior amenities and distinctive architecture

One Kearny Club

Location: 23 Geary Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94108
Contact: Joyce Zhou (415-788-1177, joyce@onekearnyclub.com)
Capacity: Up to 297 people (entire venue)
Features: Unique space with rooftop terrace above Market Street
Notable spaces: Entire Venue (297), Lounge (120), Roof Terrace (70), Boardroom (49), Annex (20)
Description: Equipped with A/V needs, full kitchen for catering prep and over-sized bar

Pier 27

Location: Pier 27, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
Contact: Vivian Perez (415-652-9764, vivian.perez@metroevents.com)
Capacity: Up to 4,000 people (Transportation Area)
Features: Open and flexible spaces on the Embarcadero
Notable spaces: City View & Bay View (1,500), Embarcadero (1,200), Full Buyout (3,000), Transportation Area (4,000)
Description: Collection of spaces ready for creativity, from corporate conferences to holiday bashes

Practising Law Institute - California Conference Center

Location: 455 Market Street, Suite 2300, San Francisco, CA 94105
Contact: Kelly Cheung (kcheung@pli.edu)
Features: Main Meeting Room (40 people)
Description: Waives rental fee for 501(c)(3) organizations that provide direct legal services

Presidio of San Francisco

Location: 103 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94129
Contact: Yvonne Serra (415-561-3885, yserra@presidiotrust.gov)
Capacity: Various (Bay View Room: 350, Inspiration Point Plaza: 175, Cypress Room: 250)
Features: 1,500-acre unique national park at the Golden Gate
Notable spaces: Assembly (175), Bay View Room (350), Chapel of Our Lady (200), Cypress Room (250), various breakout rooms
Description: Offers spectacular vistas, nature, and history with 24-mile trail network

SPIN San Francisco

Location: 690 Folsom Street, suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107
Contact: Beth Crotty (415-636-5995, beth@wearespin.com)
Capacity: Up to 500 people (reception), VIP (Marty's Room): 50
Features: 12,000 sq ft international network of ping-pong social clubs
Description: Alternative to the status quo for those who prefer to share experiences with others

The Box SF

Location: 1069 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-2822
Contact: Mark Sackett (415-934-6900, msackett@theboxsf.com)
Capacity: Up to 130 people (Main Room/Gate Room)
Features: 14,000 sq ft meeting center with 3 floors and 6 unique spaces
Notable spaces: Main Room/Gate Room (130), Mezzanine (50), Pressroom (40), The Sipping Room-Speakeasy (10)
Description: Features antique furniture in a loft-like setting, massive 337-year-old dining table

The City Club of San Francisco

Location: 155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
Contact: Sales team (415-362-2480, catering@cityclubsf.com)
Capacity: Up to 500 people (whole restaurant)
Features: Art Deco interiors, award-winning culinary team
Notable spaces: City Club Cafe (300), Main Dining Room (300), Penthouse/Parlor (180), The Grand Salon (150), The Library Room (100)
Description: Beautiful and elegant setting for impressive client receptions, weddings, or intimate gatherings

The Cove at 525 Market

Location: 525 Market Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94105
Contact: Aaron Feeney (415-558-0919, aaron.feeney@industriousoffice.com)
Capacity: Up to 300 people (Cove Buyout)
Features: 15,000 sq ft event space, seven floors above Market and 1st Streets
Notable spaces: Twin Peaks (100), Eureka (50), Noe (50), various boardrooms, Cliff Room (Game Room, 20), Oak Room (Speakeasy, 12)
Description: Meeting and event location with abundant natural light and state-of-the-art audio visual technology

The Press Club

Location: 20 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA 94103
Contact: Melissa Lang (415-744-5000, melissa@pressclubsf.com)
Capacity: Up to 600 people (full buyout)
Features: Design award-winning chic bar and lounge
Notable spaces: Full Buyout (600), Bar Buyout (100), Private Dining Room (50), Tasting Bay (100)
Description: Napa experience in downtown San Francisco with wine pairings and vintner-led tastings

The View Lounge

Location: San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Contact: Vanessa Flores (415-442-6163, vanessa.flores@marriott.com)
Capacity: Up to 300 people (reception)
Features: Spectacular views of downtown San Francisco from 39th floor
Options: View Lounge Full Buyout (300), Bay Side (190), View Lounge Half Buyout (120), Lounge Alcove (35)
Description: Cocktails, light snacks, and full dinner menu with spectacular views

Conference & Meeting Venues

Convene

Location: 100 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Contact: Kimberly Campbell (330-207-9115, kimberly.campbell@convene.com)
Capacity: Up to 669 people (Pacific Hall reception)
Features: 53,000 sq ft, seven unique meeting spaces, white box space for branding
Notable spaces: Pacific Hall (669), Pacific Gallery (396), Vista Gallery (348), Coastal Gallery (160), Coastal Hub North (150), Coastal Hub South (100)
Description: Located in Union Square with dramatic natural light, stonework, warm woods, and lush greenery

Restaurants

For a list of restaurants surrounding the Moscone Center and in the larger San Francisco area, check out this spreadsheet.