Tomales Town Hall


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,750

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests


About this venue

The Tomales Town Hall is a versatile and truly authentic setting for weddings and more. It isa rare find: a 19th-century historic community building lovingly maintained over the years with a deep respect for its past. For almost 150 years, the Hall has served the people of Tomales and visitors near and far, providing space for occasions of all kinds. From town meetings to once-in-a-lifetime moments, the Hall has been witness to the life of its rural community. We invite you to experience coastal West Marin village life in this beautiful and unique space.


Our event spaces

Upstairs Hall

The Tomales Town Hall is a rare find: a 19th-century historic hall lovingly maintained over the years with a deep respect for its past.

The main hall has a casual but well-considered aesthetic that includes Doug Fir wood flooring with radiant heat, a stage, a bar, a small anteroom, versatile lighting options, and an abundance of natural light from windows along both the north and south walls. The south side of the hall includes a generous, grassy space, partly shaded by a stately Buckeye tree, available for daytime events.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

2,204

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Rental includes: 18 small round tables, 30” diameter;23 rectangle tables, 6’ by 2 ½’; 166. metal folding chairs. In kitchen downstairs: commercial refrigerator, freezer, gas range with grill, triple-compartment sink, stainless steel prep tables.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Upstairs Hall

The Tomales Town Hall is a rare find: a 19th-century historic hall lovingly maintained over the years with a deep respect for its past.

The main hall has a casual but well-considered aesthetic that includes Doug Fir wood flooring with radiant heat, a stage, a bar, a small anteroom, versatile lighting options, and an abundance of natural light from windows along both the north and south walls. The south side of the hall includes a generous, grassy space, partly shaded by a stately Buckeye tree, available for daytime events.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

2,204

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Rental includes: 18 small round tables, 30” diameter;23 rectangle tables, 6’ by 2 ½’; 166. metal folding chairs. In kitchen downstairs: commercial refrigerator, freezer, gas range with grill, triple-compartment sink, stainless steel prep tables.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing


Available services that can be provided by Tomales Town Hall

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

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    Sara D.

    Rating: 5
    Jul 19, 2022

    Mother of bride

    I have had both my daughters weddings at the community center in Tomales. Everyone was very easy to work with . The main hall is warm and fun to decorate. I had about 100 guests who all sat down for a dinner. Then we moved the tables and benches to the side and danced on the good wooden floor. A DJ operated on the stage and family members made speeches. The downstairs kitchen made food serving and cleaning easy.

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    Lisa

    Rating: 5
    Jul 18, 2022

    Elegant ballroom style dance party with band

    I rented the Tomales Town Hall for my fiftieth birthday. There was torrential rain outside but the hall was warm and cozy. We had an eight-piece band up on the stage and they sounded fantastic with the acoustics in the room. We had an area cleared up front for dancing and the small round tables in the back with tablecloths and electric candles on them. We served wine and beer from the bar. Much fun was had by all!

  • CG

    Cathy G.

    Rating: 5
    Jul 15, 2022

    Great experience!

    My son and daughter in law were married June 4th on the beach in Dillion Beach. We had the reception at Tomales Town Hall. It was a great experience. The hall coordinator was wonderful and easy to work with. The hall looked fantastic after we set up and decorated. Our guests, all from out of town, loved the setting and charm of the hall. We would highly recommend it for your event.


May through October
November through April
Your wedding rental includes two days, noon to noon, to give you ample time to set up and break down/clean up. Amplified music must stop at 10 PM and the event must end by 11 pm. For parties other than weddings, you can rent one day, 9 am to 10 pm, or a half day (six hours), Monday-Thursday only. Locals may inquire about special pricing.
If the event is cancelled more than 60 days prior to the scheduled event, the renter forfeits 25% of the rental feel. Between 30-59 days, renter forfeits 50% of rental fee. Up to 29 days prior to the scheduled event, renter forfeits 100% of rental fee.
We have several free parking spots in front of the Hall, and easy free street parking nearby.
We are located 40 minutes from Sonoma County Airport, one hour and twenty minutes from Oakland Airport, and an hour and a half from San Francisco airport. Airport shuttles can take you as far as Petaluma, but a car is necessary to reach Tomales.
Yes, but you must procure event liability insurance. Weddings with alcohol served will require the hiring of security guards.
The Upstairs Hall is accessible to wheelchairs via a gradual path up through our side yard to a ramp at the back entrance.
--Commercial refrigerator, freezer, gas range with grill, triple-compartment sink, stainless steel prep tables --18 small round tables, 30” diameter --23 rectangle tables, 6’ by 2 ½’ --166 metal folding chairs