Booking costs of birthday party venues average $5000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Santa Monica, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $2500 | to $8000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $100 | to $500 | hire fee per hour |
| From $30 | to $50 | per person |
You'll find birthday party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Santa Monica, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 75 guests | prices average $4430 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average $8000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for birthday party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $5500 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 75 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average $3323 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 75 guests |
| Terrace | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 70 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $150 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 60 guests |
| House | prices average $350 hire fee per hour | typically around 20 guests |
Smaller birthday party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Santa Monica, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
The Front Room at Upper West - dining room for 45 guests
Venue said: The festive dining experience at Upper West is now available for private parties, celebrations, business meeting. Upper West is the perfect Santa Monica private party venue to host any of your corporate events, birthdays,
Entire Venue at Modernist Home With Pool & Roof Deck - house for 20 guests
Venue said: Not to mention the beautiful backyard that created the perfect background atmosphere for our shoot. Located in Santa Monica, our house is the perfect place for your next photoshoot or perhaps an off-site event.
Loaded Meeting Suite at Versatile Art Deco Suite, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 14 guests
Venue said: Our luxe indoor/outdoor Suite is the ideal setting for an upscale cocktail party or celebration. In addition to the well-appointed interior, there is a gorgeous private outdoor patio right outside the main space.
Cheap birthday party venues in Santa Monica start from $30 per person or $2000 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Upstairs at Britannia Pub, from $30 per person
(up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great venue, the pictures actually don't do the upstairs space justice.’
Entire Venue at Santa Monica Penthouse, from $2000 hire fee per day
(up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: The venue offers several amenities including a chef’s kitchen, communal table, fireplace, and outdoor terrace. The maximum capacity is up to 50 people.
The Front Room at Upper West, from $2000 minimum spend per event
(up to 45 guests standing)
Venue said: The festive dining experience at Upper West is now available for private parties, celebrations, business meeting. Upper West is the perfect Santa Monica private party venue to host any of your corporate events, birthdays,
Page last updated in September 2026
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