4. Twin Palms Frank Sinatra Estate
Location: 1145 East Vía Colusa, Palm Springs
Capacity: 120 seated, 150 standing
Amenities: 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, full equipped kitchen, pool, patio, pool, grill
Come fly away with us to the estate where Frank Sinatra famously hosted star-studded soirees in Palm Springs. Complete with a piano-shaped pool, rose garden, and recording studio, the Twin Palms Estate will help you and your guests revel in old Hollywood charm. Not only is this beautiful mansion one of the best places to rent for a graduation party, but it’s also one of the coolest architectural landmarks in SoCal. If you want to be the talk of the town like Sinatra was, this venue should definitely be on your radar.
5. Stolen Pony Lounge
Location: Palm Springs
Capacity: 15 seated, 20 standing
Amenities: Green room, photo booth, VIP lounge, bar
Another unique place to rent for a graduation party is the oh-so-cool Stolen Pony Lounge. A vintage mobile airstream located in Palm Springs, this stylish vehicle can take your graduation party on the road to anywhere you like—yes, even out of state. Party in style and take your graduation ceremony on the road for a day you won’t ever forget.
6. The Pearl
Location: 1410 Rosecrans Street, San Diego
Capacity: 30 seated, 150 standing
Amenities: Parking, dining tables and chairs, catering, handicap accessible
The Pearl is a hip San Diego destination that adds a stylish retro sizzle to any event. The hotel’s restaurant, lounge, pool, and private spaces can all be transformed into the graduation party spot of your dreams. Is your ideal graduation party a lowkey poolside gathering? Book the luxurious poolside cabanas. Dreaming of a more classy dinner party? The Pearl’s restaurant and bar will do the trick.
The best graduation party spots in Northern California
7. Nestldown
Location: 22420 Santa Cruz Highway, Los Gatos
Capacity: 200 people
Amenities: WiFi, changing rooms, dining tables and chairs, catering, parking.
Is there anything more fairytale-esque than celebrating your graduation in a landscaped fruit farm set in the backdrop of majestic redwoods? You won’t be asking where to celebrate your graduation once you see Nestldown. A beautiful escape from the everyday world, this gorgeous venue is the perfect spot to commemorate your academic achievements.
8. 25 Lusk
Location: 25 Lusk Street, San Francisco
Capacity: 130 seated, 375 standing
Amenities: Valet parking, dinner service, WiFi, handicap accessible
A sophisticated yet edgy venue with S.F. views, the rooftop at 25 Lusk is a dream. Located in a historic building built in 1917, 25 Lusk boasts award-winning industrial-chic decor that perfectly complements its original brick and timber base. Lounge in a breezy, contemporary atmosphere and bid adieu to college ramen dinners in the best way possible as you enjoy the unbelievable meals at this beautiful venue.
9. City View at Metreon
Location: 135 Fourth Street, Suite 4000, San Francisco
Capacity: 200 to 850 people
Amenities: Skyline views, catering space, WiFi, parking
Were you the life of the party in college? Throw an appropriate goodbye to your partying days by renting a venue at City View at Metreon and painting the town red. With striking visual interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, city views like no other, and an 11,000 square foot outdoor terrace, this is an excellent graduation party location for a forever memorable bash.
10. Terra Gallery and Events
Location: 511 Harrison Street, San Francisco
Capacity: 725 people
Amenities: Parking, caterers, customizable space, WiFi
You’ll be spoiled for choice at Terra Gallery and Events. With two floors of event space, this graduation party location features three venues with customizable open-layout space. While all three venues have something unique to offer, the lower level Mer is the most contemporary and college party-appropriate—it features an outdoor area that can host up to 300 people.
11. Foreign Cinema
Location: 2534 Mission Street, San Francisco
Capacity: 170 seated, 350 standing
Amenities: Dinner service, cinema, art, fireplace, bar
Foreign Cinema is an award-winning restaurant that weaves together food, film, and art into a seamless experience. Choose from four distinct spaces or rent the entire restaurant for a memorable graduation ceremony that is anything but basic. The tassel is totally worth the hassle!