I've attended several community events at this attractive venue. The interior is spacious;…read more there's a stage and a good size kitchen. Shell is very generous to let the community use this spot for events. They even set up and take down the tables. The group putting on the latest fundraiser told me that Shell was really easy to work with. So this is why it is 5 stars. The plaque on the wall said the building was dedicated in 1930 something; however, it seems older and more historic to me. The clubhouse reminded me of a school building.

Although the Shell Clubhouse is privately owned, many local community groups occasionally use this…read morehandsome, spacious, and convenient building. Over the years, I have been here for industry meetings, the annual alumni Christmas lighting, local school events, and various parties. I have always had a nice time and among some really good people. Today I stopped by for an appearance by Kevin Harvick, the driver of the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevrolet. Kevin also visited the Boys and Girls Club of Martinez just before driving over (at the speed limit) to the Shell Clubhouse. This is all ahead of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at the Infineon Raceway this weekend. I'm not a NASCAR type of guy and there were certainly a number of people in the room today that were wayyyy into competitive car racing. Much of the friendly insider banter went right over my head, except that question about carbon footprints. Yet, it was a lot of fun and Kevin turned out to be a pretty down-to-earth and friendly guy. My son would think that all this was pretty cool, especially if I actually took him to the track.

They are not returning my numerous calls to them. I gave my phone number and stated what I want but…read more3 weeks had passed and no calls received.

When I picked Cinzia up from school today, she had an ear-to-ear grin. I thought she was just…read morehappy to see me. Then I noticed her Hello Kitty backpack was being dragged along side her and she was covered in shiny new buckles and straps. As was every other kid in her class. Every year, since 1996, second graders at Hidden Valley (and the other four elementary schools in Martinez) are blessed with the gift of a brand new backpack filled with school supplies, a program sponsored by Masonic Lodge #41.

The Martinez Event Center is a beautiful place for any large function…read more We recently hosted a centennial birthday celebration with 150 guests. The food was great, many compliments! Prabin, the Event Manager, was easy to work with and very accommodating. Hats off to the staff who assisted us with the facility & table arrangements. Perfect venue! Note: if hosting an event on Sunday's, there's a Farmers Market until 1pm

I come from a large family, and we always struggle to find a place that can comfortably accommodate…read moreour holiday celebrations. The Martinez Event Center was absolutely perfect, and we plan to make it an annual tradition. Prabin, the owner, was wonderful to work with--easygoing, communicative, and flexible with both the space and the contracting process. The venue itself was clean, well-kept, and thoughtfully set up. They provided tables, chairs, a stage, dance floor, and a speaker system with microphones, which made planning effortless. The food was delicious and plentiful, and the staff consistently replenished both the buffet and beverages throughout the event. No fuss -- they clean up and take care of everything!! Overall, it was an exceptional experience, and we couldn't be happier with our choice.

I booked this place in December, good for 120 people, but i think its better if its less so you can…read morehave a bigger dance floor. David the contact person is very accommodating and very

I just had my wedding shower at this hall. If you're looking for a modern hall, this one is not for…read moreyou. It is older, but charming! It is a great space at an affordable price. I would definitely do another even there. Dave is great to work with and the venue has plenty of room and parking.

After spending time exploring downtown Martinez's antique shops and farmers market, we headed over…read moreto Five Suns Brewing Company for lunch and refreshments. It was a beautiful day, perfect for sitting outside and listening to live music. The staff was extremely helpful, answering all of our questions and even offering tastes of their beers and sours. I'm not usually a fan of sours, so I went with the Ernst Amber Ale, while my friends ordered the Cosmo Sour and the P-Wing Sour. For sours, they were surprisingly tasty. I may have to give them another chance. Street Steam Bunz was the food truck of the day, and we ordered rice bowls with bulgogi beef and chicken katsu. Both were served with fried rice, ginger, and pickled cucumbers, and everything was delicious. A great way to spend a Sunday. Five Suns and Street Steam Bunz both earn five stars from me.

Just down at five sons I love the new beers however when you're told I just played your song rather…read morethan asking what you would like to hear next seems a little bit not for the patrons please correct

We highly recommend Elegant Occasions, Gina and staff…read more Elegant Occasions catered our daughter wedding on 9/25/26. Our experience from beginning to end, was nothing but a wonderful experience. Great communication, up front pricing, delicious food tasting and love the all included packages. The food was delicious. We had many compliments from guest how delicious the meal was. Gina even took the time to make a separate salad and plate for a celiac guest. So grateful that we found them and we will definitely be using them again.

My husband and I don't write reviews often but Gina and her family deserve all the praise in the…read moreworld. My husband and I are big foodies and our biggest priority was having good food - Elegant Occasions exceeded our expectations in every way. My husband is extremely picky and has never liked the food at any of the weddings he has been to. With Elegant Occasions, not only do they have a vast variety of menus to choose from, but every item we tried was delicious. My husband loved the food and I, to this day, find myself craving our wedding dishes and wish to travel back in time just to enjoy the foods again. To break everything down, they served pre-ceremony fruit waters. Throughout cocktail hour, the staff passed tray appetizers which were all delicious and received so many compliments from all of our guests. We had stuffed mushrooms, a canape, shrimp, and bruschetta. We were busy taking bridal party photos so the staff coming to serve us where we were was life saving! I looked forward to the mushrooms all day long and I was so grateful to be able to eat a bunch. Again, we still receive compliments about the appetizers to this day. For the reception, we had buffet style which was beautifully set up and quite organized for 100 people. We had the chef slicing and serving tri tip and it just elevated the vibe and made it feel so much more luxurious. I can't say enough how tasty the entrees were. They also set out a fruit and vegetable assortment and self serve drink station - everyone was so well fed and there was plenty of food to go around. Truly, I wish I was a guest at our wedding. The food was so memorable. Other than the food, my personal biggest priority was being as stress free as possible. I cannot commend Gina enough for the support and guidance she gave us. We had several meetings where she helped us plan our wedding from decor to timeline and so much more. I had a day-of coordinator but I do feel that Gina was my biggest support. She has been in the business for over 35 years and has helped with over 8,000 weddings so her guidance and experience was much appreciated. She even suggested some decor changes that honestly made everything look much more seamless. About 90% of our decor was done by elegant occasions and it was just so beautiful. Gina also made sure that my husband and I were well taken care of throughout the reception. All in all, the best decision we could have made was going with Elegant Occasions for our wedding. It was definitely well worth it and we would hire them again and again. We also recommend Gina and her family to all of our friends and loved ones.

I called and emailed club membership director and never received a phone call, email or response…read moreback. It's too bad because I'm new in town and coming from a really nice golf course, with great service and a gorgeous club. I guess they are doing to well they don't need new members.

We just had our third child's bat mitzvah at Contra Costa Country Club just as we had the previous…read moretwo occasions. The club is in a beautiful setting in the East Bay. The banquet room is awesome and connects to an outdoor patio so you really get two spaces for the same price. You don't have to be a member and their prices are very, very reasonable. Jennifer Caudle and her staff are amazing. Jennifer in particular has so many ideas and is a pleasure to work with. All the pre-event jitters and nerves and issues all go away after meeting with Jennifer and knowing she will take care of everything. And we mean everything. She gets it done! Thank you Jennifer, Juan and all the team at CCCC!

Great venue!…read more Probably 1000 people seating or less. Great sound quality!!!!!! Nice view of the marina and the bridge. Parking is mostly painless, the aisles aren't marked for car finding ease though. There are a few restaurants to eat at nearby before a show. Really it's a great location and I had lots of fun. I gave four stars because there aren't many performances that I'd like to see that could be held at a place like this.... ...... Sucks to like things that other people like sometimes.

We had a wonderful experience getting married at the Ruth Bancroft garden! They recently started…read moreoffering an elopement package and we were their first couple, I'm so thrilled that we were able to have our little ceremony at this truly magical place. The staff was very helpful and supportive leading up to and on the big day. Jessica the events manager was a joy to work with and ensured that everything went smoothly even with our tight timeline. 10/10 recommend this venue to couples wanting to have a simple wedding in a stunning location!

I visited this place on a whim while in between appointments nearby (chiropractor and dental) in…read moresearch of hanging plant chains. While they did not have what I was looking for, the employee that asked if I needed help directed me to a local store that may have it! He was very kind and welcoming and encouraged me to tour the garden which I did! G A R D E N It's large and super varied in plants and had many sculptures that were available for purchase too. There was even a small pond with koi fish! A very peaceful quiet place to enjoy nature, go for a walk, read a book on the various benches and tables in the garden, or hang out with a friend. E V E N T S They also have an event schedule online with sunset yoga and plant trade event but most events seem to require paid tickets. N U R S E R Y I do think the nursery was quite limited but it may be the timing of my visit? There wasn't many plant species but there was also some pots and some plants on clearance for 50%. R E S T R O O M S The bathrooms are very clean and modern, which was a pleasant surprise! P A R K I N G There's plenty of parking straight down along the entry driveway which is a short asphalt entry followed by what looks like decomposed granite on soil so you won't end up with muddy or soiled shoes if it's raining!

Weddings! We came here for our friends wedding and it was so beautiful! It was such a beautiful…read morelocation and the staff were efficient and nice when we asked questions. I didn't feel lost or confused while being there because the staff were accommodating. The good was great! I wish I had more stomachs to eat everything presented.

Absolutely gorgeous venue! I recently went to a wedding for my friends and the wedding was held…read moreoutside under gorgeous flowers and vines. The reception was also held outside, but in a tent with plenty of space for dancing. The food was delicious, the open bar was nice and the venue was gorgeous. We had a few questions and the staff were very helpful.