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 town nestled against the Marin headlands and just north of the Golden Gate, offers scenic views, charming shops and gourmet restaurants.

COVID Update: During the current COVID-19 pandemic, we can provide onsite tours on Thursdays and Sundays, by appointment only, between 11am-4pm.

We reopened on November 1st, 2021 and have Covid-safe protocols in place, including requiring proof of full vaccination or negative PCR test within 48 hrs before any event. Face masks are required indoors in Marin County.

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 a separate 2,400 sq. ft. Dining Room.

Rooms can be rented separately or together and include (30+) banquet tables & (275+) padded chairs, 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 handsome landscaping. A maple bar adjoins both the ballroom and dining areas. Recent upgrades include new heating and AC throughout. Please note that onsite guards and facility attendant are required for all high impact events.

Rental Rates / Information / Availability / Slideshow
We have important links below to provide you information about renting at the Center. If you have special rental needs or circumstances (e.g. multi-day or non-profit 501(C)(3) events, contact our Rental Manager for special pricing at rental@idesst.org or phone 415.843.1761.

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The Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center is the perfect setting for your special event:

Hours / Availability

FRIDAY / SATURDAY: 9 am - 12 midnight (including setup, tear down and cleanup)
SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 9 am - 9:30 pm (including setup, tear down and cleanup)
AMPLIFIED SOUND: Must end approx. 2 hrs. before lockup
AVAILABILITY: Check our Rental Date Availability Calendar

Facility Amenities

KITCHEN: Commercial kitchen for catering staging, heating and serving
TABLES & CHAIRS: (32) 5 ft round banquet tables and approx. (280) padded chairs included in rental fee; (6) rectangular folding utility tables available; cocktail seating in bar
DANCE FLOOR: Hardwood floors in Ballroom
INTERNET: Hardwire internet connection on stage; hi-speed WIFI throughout facility
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.

IDESST SAUSALITO
PORTUGUESE CULTURAL CENTER

511 CALEDONIA STREET
SAUSALITO, CA 94965

Rental Phone: 415.843.1761

Fax: 415.842.0353

Rental Email: rental@idesst.org

Rental Tours: By Appt. Only on
Tues / Thurs /Sunday, 11 - 4PM

Have you been in search for a beautiful venue where you don't have all the restrictions? Want to bring your own caterer or bartender, your alcohol of choice, DIY decorations, and plan your event yourself or with your own event planner? —
Then we're your venue!

No up charges or add-ons and you have the venue for 15 hours on Fridays and Saturdays, and 12+ hours Sundays - Thursdays.

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IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center Receives Best
of Sausalito Award

IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center was selected for the 2021 Best of Sausalito Award in the Banquet Halls category by the Sausalito Award Program.