Large Group Stays

California's listings range from redwood conference centers near Aptos, Watsonville and Loma Mar to camps at Pinecrest and Little River and whole houses for about 30 at Lake Tahoe, Big Bear, Calistoga and Rancho Mirage.

In California the list covers 5 retreat centers and camps, 6 private lodges and cabins. The most are in Big Bear Lake (2), South Lake Tahoe (2) and Aptos (1). Capacities are what each operator publishes, not permitted occupancy, so confirm before you book.

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  • 30–250people, smallest to largest
  • 11sleep 30+
  • 5sleep 50+
  • 5venues
  • 6rental homes

Quick answer

As of November 10, 2026, Large Group Stays lists 11 places in California that sleep 15 or more people, from 30 to 250 guests. 5 sleep 50 or more and 4 sleep 100 or more. The largest is Koinonia Conference Grounds in Watsonville, CA, which sleeps 250, per its operator.

11 places in California by stated capacity
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  1. Koinonia Conference Grounds, Watsonville, CA: sleeps 250
  2. Redwood Glen Camp and Conference Center, Loma Mar, CA: sleeps 209
  3. Camp Sylvester, Pinecrest, CA: sleeps 195

5 venues (camps, lodges, retreat centers) and 6 rental homes. Capacity for 10 of 11 is the number on the operator's own page; 1 adds up buildings the operator lists. Last updated . How we check capacity.

The largest places in California

By the capacity each operator states. Not ranked by quality and not paid placement.

Representative photo of a white lake house below wooded hills, not this property.195sleeps

Camp Sylvester

Pinecrest, CA · Central Sierra

Sleeps 195 · per operator

about $40 per person per night est.

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Several buildings

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Where the group stays are

Area pages cover what's different there, with maps and things to do.

Lake Tahoe2 in California · 6 totalSanta Cruz Mountains3 in California

Towns with the most places

  • Big Bear Lake (2)
  • South Lake Tahoe (2)
  • Aptos (1)
  • Calistoga (1)
  • Little River (1)
  • Loma Mar (1)

Also listed: Central Sierra, Mendocino Coast, Big Bear, Napa Valley, Palm Springs and Coachella Valley.

All 11 places in California

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Amenity and bedroom filters hide places that don’t publish that detail. Price uses our estimate from published rates.

Representative photo of a white lake house below wooded hills, not this property.195sleeps

Camp Sylvester

Pinecrest, CA · Central Sierra

Sleeps 195 · per operator

about $40 per person per night est.

  • Venue
  • Retreat center or camp
  • Several buildings

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Representative photo of a two-story log home under a blue sky, not this property.32sleeps

Tahoe Meadow

South Lake Tahoe, CA · Lake Tahoe

Sleeps 32 · per operator

  • Rental home
  • Private lodge or cabin
  • 14 bedrooms
  • 14 baths

Representative photo

Representative photo of a modern house below red rock cliffs, not this property.30sleeps

Chateau Dumont

Rancho Mirage, CA · Palm Springs and Coachella Valley

Sleeps 30 · per operator

  • Rental home
  • Private lodge or cabin
  • 15 bedrooms

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Map of group lodging in California

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Pins mark the town, not the exact property.

Planning a group trip in California

Run the numbers: group trip budget, bedrooms needed, rental cost split.

Trip types operators here welcome

From each operator's own description of who it hosts.

When to go

Seasons vary a lot here. The Pacific Northwest is driest in July through September, Alaska's main visitor season runs about mid-May to mid-September, and Hawaii is warm all year.

What operators here say about seasons:

Before you book

  • Ask how the stated count sleeps: beds, bunks, sofa beds or floor space. 5 places here publish a bedroom count.
  • For reunions and retreats, ask about one room where everyone can eat or meet. 1 place here lists meeting space.
  • Check minimum stays, deposits and cancellation terms in writing.
  • Confirm parking or bus access for the size of your group.

Questions to ask · Planning timeline

Things to do in California with a big group

Distances are straight-line from the closest place we list in California, so the drive will be longer. Group pick means the business publishes a group rate, private booking or buyout. Group details come from each business's own page, checked Nov 9, 2026. Entries marked "group terms not checked" are nearby parks and attractions from Wikidata. Confirm prices and group sizes before you book.

Outdoors and on the water

Shows, parks and attractions

Group-friendly restaurants

  • Riva GrillTakes big groups

    American · South Lake Tahoe, CA · about 1.6 mi from the closest listing

    Private upstairs rooms; full buyout up to 400.

    Groups up to 400

    Source: visitlaketahoe.com

  • Chart House Lake TahoeTakes big groups

    Seafood and steak · Stateline, NV · about 3.0 mi from the closest listing

    Banquet Room for 62; Captain's Room for 16.

    Groups up to 62

    Source: chart-house.com

Groceries and supplies

  • Save Mart Supermarket · 1020 Al Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe · under 1 mi from the closest listing
  • Cal Mart Supermarket · 1491 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga · under 1 mi from the closest listing
  • Safeway Supermarket · 1020 Johnson Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe · about 1.0 mi from the closest listing
  • Grocery Outlet Supermarket · Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe · about 1.1 mi from the closest listing
  • Whole Foods Market Supermarket · 3600 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe · about 1.5 mi from the closest listing
  • Home of the Hangover Liquor Store Liquor store · 42074 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake · about 1.5 mi from the closest listing
  • Grocery Outlet Supermarket · 42126 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake · about 1.5 mi from the closest listing
  • Vons Supermarket · 42170 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake · about 1.5 mi from the closest listing
  • Stater Bros. Supermarket · 42171 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake · about 1.6 mi from the closest listing
  • Smart & Final Extra! Supermarket · Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe · about 1.8 mi from the closest listing
  • Raley's Supermarket · Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe · about 2.0 mi from the closest listing
  • Pavilions Supermarket · 101 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage · about 2.5 mi from the closest listing

Store locations from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Check hours before a big shop. For delivery, enter the rental's address in the store's app or Instacart to see if they deliver there.

Questions about group lodging in California

What is the largest group lodging in California on this list?

Koinonia Conference Grounds in Watsonville, which its operator says has room for 250. Next is Redwood Glen Camp and Conference Center in Loma Mar (209). Confirm the count with the operator before you book.

How many places in California sleep 30, 50 or 100 people?

Of the 11 places listed in California, 11 state room for 30 or more, 5 for 50 or more and 4 for 100 or more. The middle of the list is about 33 people.

What kinds of group stays are there in California?

5 retreat centers and camps, 6 private lodges and cabins. 5 are venues such as camps, lodges or retreat centers, and 6 are rental homes.

Which towns in California have the most places for big groups?

Big Bear Lake (2), South Lake Tahoe (2), Aptos (1), Calistoga (1). See the Lake Tahoe, Santa Cruz Mountains area pages for more.

Do any places in California allow pets or have meeting space?

Where operators say so: 0 places say pets are allowed and 1 place lists meeting space. Many don't say either way, so ask.

What does group lodging in California cost per person?

2 of the 11 places publish a rate we can turn into a rough estimate, from about $40 to $803 per person per night. These are estimates from published rates on the date checked, not quotes.

Do you take bookings or payments?

No. You contact each place yourself and pay them directly. We never handle money, and nobody can pay to rank higher in the list.

Before you choose, read what "sleeps 30" really means and the questions to ask.

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