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About Palo Alto Event Center
Couples planning a San Francisco Bay wedding will find Palo Alto Event Center among the Palo Alto area's wedding venues. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Mitchell Park Community Center, The University Club of Palo Alto. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Palo Alto Event Center
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Palo Alto, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Dinah’s Garden Hotel
- The Palo Alto Inn
- Reception
- Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
- Crowne Plaza Palo Alto
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Palo Alto Event Center through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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
- 4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
- Where
- Palo Alto · 30 miles southeast of central San Francisco Bay
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In San Francisco Bay
- One of 262 wedding venues we list · 9 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (650) 493-1750
- Website
- Visit site
From Palo Alto Event Center's website
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Around Palo Alto
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 9 within 3 mi, 21 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 61 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Menlo Park, Los Altos
Distances are straight-line from Palo Alto Event Center; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around San Francisco Bay.
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