Fees, Features, & Furnishings
The approach to the Claremont Resort & Club is part of the romance. You wind your way up the hill, palms guiding the drive as the light shifts and softens, anticipation building at exactly the right pace. Then the white façade appears—columns tall and rhythmic, terraces layered with intention—and just behind it, the Bay opens wide. Water, sky, and light unfold all at once, as if the setting has been patiently waiting for its cue. The architecture holds its posture while the landscape does the flirting, creating an arrival that feels iconic without feeling stiff.
Ceremonies here naturally belong outside—it’s almost non-negotiable. Exchanging vows without the Bay feels a bit like ordering champagne and skipping the pop. The property offers several outdoor ceremony locations, each oriented toward the horizon, giving couples real choice without sacrificing the view. Broad lawns and stepped terraces comfortably host celebrations in the 75–250 guest range, while more intimate spaces pull everything closer, softening the scale and deepening the moment. Smaller gatherings feel held and intentional; larger guest counts remain composed and graceful, never sprawling.
With over 30,000 square feet of event space, the Claremont gives the day room to breathe. Transitions feel natural, movement is intuitive, and indoor ballrooms step in seamlessly when needed—elegant, weather-smart, and never a downgrade.Behind the scenes, the venue is refreshingly complete. Refined furnishings, built-in dance floors, proper power, and AV mean design choices feel deliberate, not corrective. Site fees typically range from $2,500–$6,000, with 6–8 hours included, plus food-and-beverage minimums based on space and season. Translation: this is a venue that carries the celebration effortlessly—letting the view do the talking all the way to the last dance.
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Wedding Day BlueprintGetting Ready
Getting ready happens on-site, tucked into guest suites throughout the resort. This is where the Claremont shines early. Tall windows pour in natural light, classic detailing sets the mood, and there’s space for a full glam squad without tripping over garment bags. Hair gets styled, gowns get steamed, playlists get played. Everything feels production-ready, and the day starts calm instead of chaotic.
Ceremony
The ceremony unfolds exactly where it feels meant to—chairs arranged with intention, the horizon stretching wide beyond them. Nothing here overdirects the moment; the space simply supports it. Guests face outward, then inward, then outward again, caught between vows and view. The scale feels generous but never impersonal. Light shifts gently as promises are made, and the Bay steadies everything without stealing focus. Calm, cinematic, and unmistakably Northern California.
Appetizers & Cocktails
After the vows, guests transition—via gently guided pathways—to adjacent terraces for cocktails. The shift keeps momentum high. Nibbles circulate, glasses are filled (and refilled), and the service team stays quietly in sync without ever stepping into the spotlight. Drinks arrive promptly, conversations spark, and the mood lifts from reverent to celebratory with ease.
Dinner Reception
When the sun drops and the air sharpens, the celebration slips indoors. The ballroom takes over, keeping the night warm, social, and moving forward. High ceilings lift the energy, while grand woodwork and architectural details ground the space. Chandeliers glow, setting the tone without ever stealing focus.
This is where the room gets styled. Linens are crisp, place settings feel intentional, and the tablescape goes bold—oversized florals, generous candlelight, nothing holding back. The Claremont can handle drama, and the design knows it.
Dinner arrives with impeccable timing, the menu taking cues from Berkeley’s deeply opinionated food culture—ingredient-obsessed, seasonal, and creatively plated. California flavors lead with freshness and clarity while service moves seamlessly in the background. Plates arrive right on cue, disappear without interrupting conversation, and the bar keeps pace with inventive cocktails, balanced pours, and a deep bench of wines and beverages. As glasses refill, tables turn toward the windows, pulling in the lights of Oakland and San Francisco against candlelight and stars. The room settles into something cinematic yet relaxed—polished, well-fed, and completely at ease.
Dancing & Merriment
As dinner plates clear, the room doesn’t hesitate. Music slips in low and easy, the lighting shifts—less dinner party, more let’s-go—and the couple takes their place at the heart of it all, held by the moment rather than announced by it. One song becomes two, momentum builds, and the dance floor does exactly what it’s meant to do: fill naturally.
This is where the Claremont’s scale works in your favor. There’s space for a band or DJ to build energy, room to move, and sightlines that keep the couple gently in focus. Guests dance, drift out for a breather, then get pulled right back in. The room feels charged—never crowded, never chaotic. Joy takes over.
Send-Off / End of Night
As the music softens, the evening eases back onto the terraces. Cool Bay air rolls in, city lights glow below, and the night stretches just a little longer. Guests linger, hugs last longer than planned, and departures feel unrushed—the kind of ending that lands softly, exactly as it should.
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Food & BeverageService at Claremont Resort & Club unfolds the way it should: plates arrive as conversations dip, courses move quietly through the room, and the evening settles into its own unspoken rhythm.
Everything guests taste and sip is handled in-house, start to finish—and it shows in the ease of it all. Menus are shaped for the season, the setting, and the natural flow of the night, with no preset packages or outside teams interrupting the moment. The kitchen understands the room instinctively, feeding the crowd while letting the atmosphere breathe.
Bars move just as fluidly. Whether beer and wine or a full bar is in play, glasses are refreshed without fanfare, guests drift easily between conversations, and the energy hums instead of spikes.
From the outside, it feels effortless. Warm plates appear, drinks arrive at just the right moment, laughter lingers a beat longer. Nothing pulls focus. Everything supports the mood. The result is an evening that feels generous, unhurried, and beautifully composed—romantic without trying, and unmistakably Claremont.
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