Please enter a valid number of guests
Please enter a location
Trusted by over 1M+ customers
Top Civil Wedding Venues in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco has many beautiful event venues that reflect everything you love about the city. If you're planning a small, meaningful ceremony in SoMa or a big event in an elegant event hall in the Financial District, you will find a spot that you'll love. Picture restaurant venues with bay views, outdoor courtyards, and flexible packages—so you can focus on your vows while they handle the details. Use Tagvenue to find and book the best civil ceremony venues today.
-
![White Swan Garden Terrace at White Swan Inn in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA]()
from $100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhite Swan Garden Terrace
20 guestsWhite Swan InnCivic Center, San Francisco, CAVVaughn R.
“Excellent communication. We had our wedding here and were very happy with the venue.” -
![Main Hall at The Melody of San Francisco in Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA]()
from $11500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMain Hall
200 guestsThe Melody of San FranciscoRussian Hill, San Francisco, CA906 World is a historic church repurposed as a ready-to-use event venue suitable for receptions, weddings, meetings, conferences, performances, and gatherings. -
![Outdoor Garden Terrace at The Academy in Mission Dolores, San Francisco, CA]()
from $450
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityOutdoor Garden Terrace
25 guestsThe AcademyMission Dolores, San Francisco, CAThe Outdoor Garden Terrace is a unique space with a beautiful outdoor area and plenty of room to create your dream event. It has a gorgeous patio that is perfect for any occasion with a capacity of up to 60 guests. -
![Outdoor Patio at Noe's Nest in Dolores Heights, San Francisco, CA]()
from $250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityOutdoor Patio
35 guestsNoe's NestDolores Heights, San Francisco, CAFeaturing numerous art installations and subdued romantic lighting, Noe's Nest garden makes for a perfect outdoor venue for an intimate wedding! -
![Rooftop at The Newhall Nest in Downtown San Francisco, CA]()
from $4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop
50 guestsThe Newhall NestDowntown San Francisco, CAThe roof deck at Newhall Nest offers a flexible layout, perfect for accommodating 30+ guests for a variety of events. This unique rooftop space features premium amenities such as a commercial bar set up, Trager grill, attractive -
![Entire Venue at Soundtrack in Mission Dolores, San Francisco, CA]()
from $100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
75 guestsSoundtrackMission Dolores, San Francisco, CASoundtrack is a design-led event space in San Francisco. It draws from classic music studios and 1970s style. The result feels chic, warm, and considered. -
![City Room at La Mar Cebicheria in Financial District, San Francisco, CA]()
from $250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCity Room
70 guestsLa Mar CebicheriaFinancial District, San Francisco, CAOnce the old ticket office to the Piers, the historic City Room sits along the Embarcadero on the left-hand side of the entrance to La Mar, offering casual cocktail receptions to a formal seated dinner. -
![Showroom at Cobb's Comedy Club in Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA]()
from $2500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityShowroom
400 guestsCobb's Comedy ClubRussian Hill, San Francisco, CAThis incredible space is the perfect location to host your corporate event, private concert, wedding, reception or business meeting. With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full service event production, -
![Semi Patio at HardRockCafe in Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA]()
from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi Patio
90 guestsHardRockCafeFisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CAThe Hard Rock Cafe has been a popular place for people to enjoy fun, music, and food. The Semi Patio room in San Francisco is the perfect place for your next event. -
![Hall at The Great American Music Hall in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA]()
from $9000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityHall
400 guestsThe Great American Music HallTenderloin, San Francisco, CALocated in the heart of San Francisco, The Great American Music Hall, with its rich history and grand architecture, is the perfect venue for a celebration you’ll never forget. -
![435 Broadway Studios at Mabuhay Gardens in North Beach, San Francisco, CA]()
from $1100
hire fee / per hourCheck availability435 Broadway Studios
100 guestsMabuhay GardensNorth Beach, San Francisco, CAOver ninety-five years ago, it was first built as Garibaldi Hall, and over the ages, it has changed several of its functions. In the 1960s, it became the On Broadway Theatre: a daring stage for avant-garde plays and cultural -
![Event Venue at Skylark in Mission District, San Francisco, CA]()
from $100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Venue
100 guestsSkylarkMission District, San Francisco, CASkylark is a boutique event space in San Francisco defined by elegant, industrial, and Art Deco design.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Popular filters
Capacity
Budget
Area type
Venue type
Catering and drinks
Accessibility features
Discover Affordable Wedding Ceremony Venues in San Francisco
from $30
per person / per session
per person / per session
Private Room
90
100
HardRockCafe
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA
The private party area at the Hard Rock Cafe is available for a variety of events. This room can be reserved for your celebration, birthday party, family reunion or just to meet up with your friends.
from $150
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Petite Salon
15
25
Petite Auberge
Civic Center, San Francisco, CA
Petite Auberge combines classic European charm with comfort, making it an ideal venue for hosting events like birthdays, reunions, or small weddings. Guests can enjoy artful decor, comfortable seating, and a welcoming ambiance
from $200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Upstairs Private Room
120
120
Belden Express
Downtown San Francisco, CA
Create memorable moments in a setting designed to impress your guests and bring your event vision to life!
from $200
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Petite Patio
30
30
Petite Auberge
Civic Center, San Francisco, CA
The patio is a perfect place for a stand-up reception, elopement or small wedding. Natural light makes is a great venue for a photo shoot or product launch.
from $250
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Entire Venue
49
49
Queer A.F
The Castro, San Francisco, CA
Our cozy living room offers a relaxed atmosphere for connecting with friends or guests. Ideal for intimate conversations, storytelling, or small gatherings.
from $500
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Event Room
70
75
Iron Horse Cockatils
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Welcome to Iron Horse Cocktails Event Area, a bar and event venue full of beautiful art furniture, stained-glass windows, and art on the walls. Relax in our atmosphere while enjoying the best drinks in town!
Host Your Dream Civil Ceremony in One of Our Best Restaurants
from $35
per person / per session
per person / per session
Inside Area
49
60
Al-Masri Egyptian Restaurant
Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA
Indoor space at Al-Masri restaurant has an authentic Egyptian feel to it, so combined with delicious cuisine, it will help you to throw a great event. This beautiful space can comfortably accommodate up to 49 people, making
from $30
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Venue
270
550
HardRockCafe
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA
The Hard Rock Cafe restaurants are famous for their eclectic décor and memorabilia. The Main Dining Area, with its original rock 'n' roll memorabilia and live music performances is perfect for special events, including parties
from $2500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
75
150
Mars Bar Restaurant
South of Market (SOMA), San Francisco, CA
Mars Bar Restaurant, located South of Market, In San Francisco, is a great place to host your event both large and small. Our back area can be configured in many different ways to host bands, DJs, birthday parties, celebrations
from $3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
120
120
Soma Restaurant & Bar
South of Market (SOMA), San Francisco, CA
The restaurant is conveniently located within walking distance of the Moscone Center, Union Square, and Westfield Shopping Center. The perfect place for your next event!
from $18000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
80
130
Freekeh
Mission Dolores, San Francisco, CA
Authentic Middle Eastern tapas restaurant in the heart of the Mission District serving delicious, halal, traditional foods from the Levantine region. Vegan and Vegetarian friendly also.
from $10000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Indoor restaurant
85
100
Joyride Pizza - Yerba Buena Gardens
South of Market (SOMA), San Francisco, CA
Joyride Pizza at Yerba Buena Gardens provides a one-of-a kind event space with options for indoor and outdoor settings and from semi-private to fully-private use.
FAQs about Top Civil Wedding Venues in San Francisco, CA
Prices of civil ceremony venues average $375 hire fee per hour. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in San Francisco, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From $250 | to $625 | hire fee per hour |
| From $1000 | to $5400 | minimum spend per event |
| From $2500 | to $8000 | hire fee per event |
You'll find civil ceremony 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 San Francisco, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 75 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 120 and 175 guests | prices average $1800 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 270 guests | prices average $8000 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.8 mi from central San Francisco, available to book on Tagvenue:
-
Rooftop at The Newhall Nest
on 260 California Street - 0.2 mi from center.
Venue said: From corporate happy hours to holiday parties, showers, intimate weddings, and more, our rooftop venue will leave an impression on your guests. Contact us today to discuss your requirements with our event coordinator. -
Loft Main Area at Longhouse | 83 Minna
on 83 Minna Street - 0.3 mi from center.
Venue said: LongHouse is a loft-style event space in SoMa, set up for things like brand activations, creative offsites, shoots, and gatherings. -
White Swan Garden Terrace at White Swan Inn
on 845 Bush Street - 0.8 mi from center.
Our user said: ‘We had our wedding here and were very happy with the venue.’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for civil ceremony venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average $350 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 250 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 120 guests |
| Hall | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 350 and 700 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $200 hire fee per hour | typically between 30 and 110 guests |
| Terrace | prices average $250 hire fee per hour | typically between 20 and 60 guests |
You can choose from classic indoor spaces downtown to outdoor wedding venues in SOMA with breathtaking views of the Bay Bridge. You can also choose to hold your ceremony in private restaurants, the modern event halls in the Financial District, or in cultural landmarks like Bernal Heights Park with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
People also search for
Civil Ceremony Venues in California
Civil Ceremony Venues in other cities
Page last updated in June 2026
To provide you with relevant information, our pages are refreshed using an algorithm that aggregates real-time data, including bookings, reviews, and venue updates.