7 Holiday Party Venues in Marin and the North Bay (2026)
Seven holiday party venues in Novato, San Rafael, Sausalito, San Anselmo, Petaluma and Vallejo for up to 35 to 75 guests, with a 4-hour cost for each room, posted hours, food and alcohol rules, and when to book. Prices checked October 28, 2026.
TL;DR
The holiday party venues in Marin and the North Bay below are seven rooms you can request by the hour for a December party: four in Marin (Novato, San Rafael, Sausalito and San Anselmo), one in Petaluma and two in Vallejo, each holding a maximum of 35 to 75 guests. A 4-hour booking costs $300.00 to $2,250.00 before tax, fees and gratuity; prices and group sizes were checked against the live Events in Minutes listings on October 28, 2026.
- Lowest cost: the Novato clubhouse lounge at $75.00/hour, $300.00 for four hours, for up to 75 standing.
- Most seats: the Vallejo natural-light space lists 70 seated or standing.
- Weekends only: the Sausalito social space opens Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- None of the seven is a holiday package; six list Holiday Party among the events they suit. Request by mid-November for a Dec 4 to 19 date.
Last updated: October 2026
Where can you hold a holiday party in Marin and the North Bay?
You can hold a Marin or North Bay holiday party in any of the seven rooms below, each booked by the hour; food, drink and closing rules differ by room. We read each listing in full on October 28, 2026 and kept rooms with a single posted price and a guest range that suits an office, team or friends' party.
December 2026 gives you three Fridays (Dec 4, 11 and 18) and three Saturdays (Dec 5, 12 and 19) before Christmas week, and Hanukkah begins at sundown on Friday, December 4. Pick the town closest to most of your guests. If your group lives in San Francisco, compare our San Francisco Christmas party venues for 25 to 45 guests first.
Holiday party venues in Marin: Novato and San Rafael
Party venues in Marin for 60 or more guests: a Novato clubhouse lounge with a game room and the lowest hourly rate here, and an event space in San Rafael with a stage, inside a mall with a large free lot.
Inviting Lounge for Celebrations in Novato
A 904-square-foot clubhouse lounge in Novato with a game room, a couch and a large TV, and full kitchen access for catering prep, for up to 75 standing or 52 at banquet tables. Tables and chairs for 75 come with it. The house rules set use between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM, though the posted hours say open 24 hours, so confirm your end time. Parking is on site with residential street parking nearby, and the minimum booking is 2 hours.
Book nowEnchanting Event Space for Events
A 2,100-square-foot event space inside a San Rafael shopping mall whose lot has hundreds of free parking spaces. It has a stage, a sound system, microphones, a presentation screen and podium, a coffee bar and a snack bar with refrigerators, with step-free, wheelchair-accessible entry. The house rules allow outside catering, and alcohol with permission. It holds up to 60 standing; the listing gives 28 to 60 seated, so confirm. Fridays end at 9:00 PM.
Book nowSausalito and San Anselmo rooms for 40 guests or fewer
Two smaller Marin rooms for up to 35 and 40 guests. For more choice, browse all event venues in Sausalito.
Enchanting Event Space for Celebrations
A 2,700-square-foot members' social space in Sausalito with a kitchen, an outdoor area, a sound system and step-free access, for up to 35 standing; the listing gives 22 to 24 seated, so confirm. The house rules allow outside catering and ban pets and smoking. It is open only on Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, so it suits a weekend afternoon party. The lot holds 6 to 10 cars, with street parking nearby, and a cleaning fee is listed.
Book nowPhoto Studio with Natural Light for Up to 40 Guests, 1,399 Sq Ft
A 1,399-square-foot natural-light photo studio in downtown San Anselmo with skylights, next to restaurants and shops, for up to 40 standing or 28 at banquet tables. Studio grip gear is included, and props and backdrops cost extra, which helps if you want a holiday group photo. No kitchen is listed. Four private-lot spaces and two-hour street parking serve guests. The minimum booking is 2 hours, and the policy is Strict, up to 30 days before.
Book nowNorth Bay event venues in Petaluma and Vallejo
A two-level Petaluma clubhouse with games and grills, and two Vallejo rooms with natural light, one in downtown Vallejo.
Handsome Event Space for Events in Petaluma
A two-level, 2,000-square-foot clubhouse in Petaluma with a lounge, a prep area with a sink, mini fridge and food warmer, plus kitchen access, a pool table room, shuffleboard, a movie lounge and a barbecue area with two gas grills. It holds up to 75 standing; seated counts run 48 to 52, so confirm. House rules allow guests to bring any alcohol, and loud music ends by 10:00 PM, when the posted hours end.
Book nowBright Event Space with Natural Light for Up to 70 Guests
A 1,500-square-foot event space in Vallejo with large windows, workshop tables, speakers, a projector and kitchen access, for up to 70 guests seated or standing. House rules allow outside food and drinks, and guests may bring alcohol. There is free street parking and a city lot behind the building. Posted hours say open 24 hours and noise restrictions apply, so agree on an end time. The policy is Strict, up to 30 days before.
Book nowStudio: Modern Creative Venue for Workshops & Events
A sunlit studio in downtown Vallejo with high ceilings, mid-century furniture, a sound system with a microphone, a projector and screen, a kitchenette and adjustable lighting, for 5 to 50 guests. Events must end by 10:00 PM, setup and cleanup count toward your hours, and the text sets a 4-hour minimum. Open flames and confetti are not allowed, and alcohol needs liquor liability insurance. The listing says it is a 10-minute drive from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal.
Book nowMarin and North Bay venues compared
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| Activity | Location | Duration | Group | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inviting Lounge for Celebrations in Novato | Novato, CA | 2–24 hours | 1–75 guests | $75.00/hour |
| Enchanting Event Space for Events | San Rafael, CA | 4–13 hours | 1–60 guests | $150.00 + $250.00/hour |
| Enchanting Event Space for Celebrations | Sausalito, CA | 4–12 hours | 1–35 guests | $250.00 + $500.00/hour |
| Photo Studio with Natural Light for Up to 40 Guests, 1,399 Sq Ft | San Anselmo, CA | 2–24 hours | 1–40 guests | $250.00 + $112.50/hour |
| Handsome Event Space for Events in Petaluma | Petaluma, CA | 3–13 hours | 1–75 guests | $150.00 + $100.00/hour |
| Bright Event Space with Natural Light for Up to 70 Guests | Vallejo, CA | 4–24 hours | 1–70 guests | $135.00/hour |
| Studio: Modern Creative Venue for Workshops & Events | Vallejo, CA | Flexible | 5–50 guests | $100.00 + $120.00/hour |
How much does a holiday party venue cost in Marin and the North Bay?
A holiday party venue in Marin or the North Bay costs $300.00 to $2,250.00 for a 4-hour booking across the seven rooms in this guide, with a median of $580.00 (n = 7, prices checked October 28, 2026). Every room's minimum booking is 4 hours or less (the downtown Vallejo studio's card shows a flexible duration, and its text sets a 4-hour minimum), so four hours is a fair comparison. Each total is before tax, fees and gratuity, cleaning fees, deposits, food and drinks.
Four hours at each venue
- Novato clubhouse lounge: 4 x $75.00 = $300.00 (minimum 2 hours).
- Vallejo natural-light space: 4 x $135.00 = $540.00 (minimum 4 hours).
- Petaluma clubhouse: $150.00 + 4 x $100.00 = $550.00 (minimum 3 hours).
- Downtown Vallejo studio: $100.00 + 4 x $120.00 = $580.00 (4-hour minimum in the listing text).
- San Anselmo photo studio: $250.00 + 4 x $112.50 = $700.00 (minimum 2 hours).
- San Rafael event space: $150.00 + 4 x $250.00 = $1,150.00 (minimum 4 hours).
- Sausalito social space: $250.00 + 4 x $500.00 = $2,250.00 (minimum 4 hours).
Worked examples for a December party
For 40 guests on Friday, December 11, from 6 PM to 10 PM, the Novato clubhouse lounge costs 4 x $75.00 = $300.00, or $7.50 per guest, and the party ends at the 10:00 PM limit in its house rules. For 60 seated guests on Saturday, December 12, for five hours, the Vallejo natural-light space costs 5 x $135.00 = $675.00, or $11.25 per guest. For 30 guests on Sunday, December 13, from 2 PM to 6 PM, the Sausalito social space costs $250.00 + 4 x $500.00 = $2,250.00, or $75.00 per guest. All three totals exclude tax, fees, gratuity, cleaning fees, food, drinks and any add-ons. For a per-head budget, see our holiday party budget per employee guide and the event venue hidden fees checklist.
Matching a North Bay venue to your holiday party
A Friday night office party
Pick a room whose Friday hours cover your party. The Novato clubhouse runs to 10:00 PM under its house rules, the Petaluma clubhouse closes at 10:00 PM, and the downtown Vallejo studio says events must end by 10:00 PM, with setup and cleanup inside your booked hours. The San Rafael event space closes at 9:00 PM on Fridays and 10:00 PM on weekends. The Vallejo natural-light space and the San Anselmo studio post open 24 hours; agree on an end time when you request. The Sausalito social space is closed on Fridays, so plan a Saturday or Sunday afternoon there. For smaller groups, see small team holiday party ideas.
Food and drinks
If you already have a caterer, the San Rafael and Sausalito house rules allow outside catering, and the Vallejo natural-light space allows outside food and drinks. The Novato and Petaluma clubhouses list kitchen access for catering prep; ask either host about caterers. On drinks, the Petaluma clubhouse lets guests bring any alcohol, the Vallejo natural-light space allows it, the San Rafael event space allows it with permission, and the downtown Vallejo studio requires liquor liability insurance. For menus, read our office holiday party catering guide.
Music, games and décor
Four rooms list a sound system (San Rafael, Sausalito and both Vallejo rooms), and San Rafael adds a stage and microphones. The Petaluma clubhouse ends loud music by 10:00 PM, and the Novato and Vallejo natural-light listings say noise restrictions apply. The Novato game room and the Petaluma pool table and shuffleboard add built-in games. The downtown Vallejo studio bans open flames and confetti, so use battery candles and string lights there. For music, see holiday party DJ cost, and for roaming acts, our holiday party entertainers guide.
When should you book a holiday party venue in Marin for December 2026?
Book a holiday party venue in Marin or the North Bay by mid-November for a party between December 4 and 19; that is general advice, because December Fridays and Saturdays fill first. All seven listings are request to book, so the venue confirms your date before the booking is final. Four rooms are Flexible, up to 7 days before the event, which for a December 12 party is December 5. The San Anselmo studio and the Vallejo natural-light space are Strict, up to 30 days before, which for a December 12 party is November 12; the downtown Vallejo studio is Moderate, up to 14 days before, or November 28. Our holiday party planning timeline covers the rest of the season, and you can compare more Bay Area event venues by guest count and price.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a holiday party venue in Marin?
A holiday party venue in Marin costs $300.00 to $2,250.00 for a 4-hour booking across the four Marin rooms in this guide: Novato $300.00, San Anselmo $700.00, San Rafael $1,150.00 and Sausalito $2,250.00. Across all seven Marin and North Bay rooms the median is $580.00 (n = 7, checked October 28, 2026). All totals are before tax, fees and gratuity, cleaning fees, food, drinks and add-ons.
Which Marin and North Bay holiday party venues hold 60 or more guests?
Four rooms in this guide hold 60 or more guests: the Novato clubhouse lounge and the Petaluma clubhouse (each up to 75 standing), the Vallejo natural-light event space (up to 70 seated or standing) and the San Rafael event space (up to 60 standing). For 70 seated guests, only the Vallejo natural-light space lists that many seats.
Can I bring my own caterer to a holiday party venue in Marin or the North Bay?
Yes at three rooms: the San Rafael and Sausalito house rules say outside catering is allowed, and the Vallejo natural-light space allows outside food and drinks. The Novato and Petaluma clubhouses list kitchen access for catering prep but show no catering rule, the downtown Vallejo studio has a kitchenette, and the San Anselmo studio lists no kitchen, so ask before you book.
Can we bring alcohol to a North Bay holiday party venue?
The Petaluma clubhouse lets guests bring any alcohol, and the Vallejo natural-light space allows guests to bring alcohol. The San Rafael event space permits alcohol with permission, and the downtown Vallejo studio requires liquor liability insurance. The visible text for the Novato, Sausalito and San Anselmo rooms states no alcohol rule, so ask the host.
Which Marin holiday party venues are open on a Friday night?
In Marin, the Novato clubhouse runs to 10:00 PM under its house rules, the San Rafael event space closes at 9:00 PM on Fridays, and the San Anselmo studio posts open 24 hours. The Sausalito social space is closed Monday to Friday and opens 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekends. In the North Bay, the Petaluma clubhouse and the downtown Vallejo studio end at 10:00 PM, and the Vallejo natural-light space posts open 24 hours.
When should I book a holiday party venue in Marin for December 2026?
Book a holiday party venue in Marin by mid-November for a party on December 4 to 19; that is general advice, because December Fridays and Saturdays fill first. All seven listings are request to book. Four are Flexible, up to 7 days before; the San Anselmo and Vallejo natural-light rooms are Strict, up to 30 days before (November 12 for a December 12 party); the downtown Vallejo studio is Moderate, up to 14 days before.