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About Oakstop - California Ballroom
Oakstop - California Ballroom is a wedding venue serving couples across the San Francisco Bay area from Oakland. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding rentals — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Oakstop - California Ballroom
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Oakland, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- The Empyrean Towers
- Ramada Oakland Downtown City Center
- Moxy Oakland Downtown
- Oaktown Roost
- Residence Inn By Marriott Oakland Downtown
- Hampton Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in San Francisco Bay
How much do wedding venues cost in San Francisco Bay?
Venue pricing in San Francisco Bay spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in San Francisco Bay?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
San Francisco Bay weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September, October. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° | 47° | 26% | 4:35 PM | 5:14 PM |
| Feb | 60° | 48° | 28% | 5:12 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 62° | 49° | 22% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 50° | 14% | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 64° | 51° | 7% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jun | 66° | 53° | 2% | 7:54 PM | 8:33 PM |
| Jul | 66° | 54° | 0% | 7:52 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Aug | 68° | 56° | 0% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 70° | 56° | 1% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Oct | 70° | 54° | 6% | 5:56 PM | 6:31 PM |
| Nov | 64° | 51° | 16% | 4:19 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 58° | 47° | 26% | 4:10 PM | 4:51 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at San Francisco Dwtn (0.5 mi from San Francisco Bay). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in San Francisco Bay.
Getting to San Francisco Bay
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SFO San Francisco International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| SQL San Carlos Airport | 20 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 75 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central San Francisco Bay; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1736 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
- Where
- Oakland · 9 miles east of central San Francisco Bay
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Rentals
- In San Francisco Bay
- One of 262 wedding venues we list · 16 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (510) 927-4068
- Website
- Visit site
From Oakstop - California Ballroom's website
“The California Ballroom is Oakland's Art Deco Ballroom since 1926. Our 7,500 square foot ballroom is perfect for your wedding, Bar-Mitzvah, corporate party and more!”californiaballroom.com
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Around Oakland
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 16 within 3 mi, 59 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 65 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Berkeley, Alameda, Emeryville, Piedmont
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