Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center—"Marin’s Best Kept Secret "
Beautiful North Bay Venue in the Heart of Sausalito — One of Marin’s oldest landmarks, the Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center provides just the right location for your special event. Sausalito, a beautiful seaside village nestled against the Marin headlands and north of the Golden Gate, offers scenic views, charming shops and gourmet restaurants.
The Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, located on Caledonia Street, is just one block from the beach and the marina. It is one of the largest rental venues and best values available in Marin. After an extensive remodel, the Center provides over 5,000 sq. ft of premium space. A 2,800 sq. ft. Ballroom with beautiful hardwood floors is available plus an adjoining 2,400 sq. ft. Dining Room.
Rooms can be rented separately or together and include banquet tables & padded chairs for 250 guests, bar & lounge area, large kitchen for caterer staging and beautiful foyer. Amenities include a beautifully restored ballroom dance floor, dimmable chandelier lighting, Casablanca fans, cathedral-height wood-beam ceiling, dressing area/"green room," high-speed internet, and Mediterranean landscaping. A long maple bar adjoins both the ballroom and dining areas. Recent upgrades include new heating and AC throughout.
The Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center is the perfect setting for many special events:
Weddings & Receptions | Bar & Bat Mitzvahs | Private Parties | Birthdays & Anniversaries Fundraisers | Banquets | Dance Classes | Meditation & Yoga | Exhibitions & Shows
Reunions & Retreats | Movie & TV Filming | Seminars & Conferences | Meetings & Lectures
Corporate Events | Team Building Events | Concerts & Performances
Hours / Availability
- FRIDAY / SATURDAY: 9am - 12 midnight (including setup, tear down and cleanup)
- SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 9am - 9pm (including setup, tear down and cleanup)
- AMPLIFIED SOUND: Must end approx. 2 hrs. before lockup
- AVAILABILITY: Check our Availability Calendar
Rental Rates / Information
Click on the Info Brochure button in the upper right sidebar for details. If you have special rental needs or circumstances, such as multiple-day events or non-profit 501(C)(3) events, please contact our Rental Manager for special pricing at 415.843.1761.
Facility Amenities
- KITCHEN: Commercial kitchen for catering staging, heating and serving
- TABLES & CHAIRS: Tables and padded chairs available for (250) guests; rectangular folding tables available; cocktail seating in bar
- DANCE FLOOR: Restored hardwood floors in Ballroom Internet: High-speed internet at stage; Internet: Hi-speed WIFI throughout; hardwire internet connection on stage
- MUSIC: Amplified music allowed indoors with curfew and volume restrictions
- LIGHTING: Dimmable lighting in Ballroom, Dining Room and Bar; remote-controlled Casablanca fans with dimmable lighting
- COOLING: Air-conditioning in Ballroom and Dining Room, remote-controlled Casablanca fans with dimmable lighting in Ballroom
- RESTROOMS: Large restrooms; kitchen restroom for staff
- PARKING: Short-term, on-street parking is available in the business district on Caledonia and Bridgeway. An additional local, long-term parking lot is available on weekends.
