California Ballroom
Wedding venue in Oakland, California
About California Ballroom
California Ballroom is a 7,500-square-foot Art Deco event space in downtown Oakland, a few blocks from Lake Merritt. Built in 1926, it features a high gold-leaf ceiling, a large stage with curtains and spotlights, and a dance floor. The ballroom hosts weddings and other celebrations, with banquet seating for 300 and standing reception capacity for 600. Its kitchen and bar do not require preferred vendors, rental times are flexible, and events can continue until 1:00 a.m.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 600 guests
- Setting
- Indoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach California Ballroom
- Website: californiaballroom.com
- Phone: (510) 927-4068
- Address: 1736 Franklin St
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