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VRWePlay is an El Cerrito VR event venue and video arcade at 10016 San Pablo Ave. The space specializes in birthday and group experiences, with staff who assist guests and help set up sessions. Screens let observers see what each participant is viewing, enhancing the shared fun. Guests praise friendly service, easy reservations, and a varied lineup of games like Beat Saber, roller coasters, and boxing—ideal for families and special occasions.

Lovely Day is an eclectic Oakland event venue with versatile spaces including a Car Barn, a Shop, and an outdoor patio, ideal for birthdays, corporate events, and gatherings. Reviews highlight flavorful, well-seasoned dishes, friendly, attentive staff, and easy collaboration with planners. The venue accommodates external rentals and A/V, with fair pricing and a welcoming, adaptable atmosphere.

Ramsess Art Garden in Oakland combines a plant shop with home accessories and art, creating a welcoming space at 2511 Broadway. Customers cite knowledgeable staff, beautiful plants, and a vibrant schedule of rotating events from macrame classes to local artist pop-ups, and even onsite plant care services for offices, fostering a strong community vibe.

City Cruises provides memorable Bay-area celebrations aboard ships like the Sunset Hornblower. Based at 200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA, it serves as a wedding venue, event venue, and tour/travel option on the San Francisco Bay. Reviews praise holiday parties, private dinners, birthday cruises with outstanding food, drinks, DJ, and attentive event coordination, making each celebration special and seamless.

Culinary Eye Catering & Events serves Oakland with refined, experiential catering and event services. Clients praise fresh, flavorful dishes, elegant presentation, and friendly, attentive staff. Reviews highlight professional planning, timely communication, and seamless delivery and setup, with weddings and rentals handled smoothly. The result is stylish events and delighted guests.

East Bay Community Space in Oakland is a versatile venue and community center featuring a large dance floor, a stage, and an upstairs loft for workshops. It offers a kitchen with a serving counter, gender-neutral bathrooms, and an outdoor patio, plus good ventilation. Reviews highlight its spacious layout and events-friendly setup, noting a cafe and maker space opening soon and sliding-scale pricing for events.