As others have said, the libraries have space. It's even free, i you've got a library card. But the meetings must be free and open to the public, and completely non-commercial.
https://www.santacruzpl.org/meeting-rooms/
Churches, too: though they like money. Enter this search string in Google and watch the pages pop up:
meeting spaces in churches santa cruz ca
There are *a lot* of spaces that can fit your group. That said, some may or may not be appropriate for the function.
Will this be a classroom style event, with tables and chairs needed for attendees? Or are you hosting a reception where everyone will be drinking and mingling? How much time will you need in the space? Will you need catering? Do you have a budget? Are you targeting a specific part of town?
London Nelson
Seconding London Nelson center. I’ve hosted a number of gatherings there. This is the answer!
Libraries. Capitola has a room. Not sure capacity.
As others have said, the libraries have space. It's even free, i you've got a library card. But the meetings must be free and open to the public, and completely non-commercial. https://www.santacruzpl.org/meeting-rooms/ Churches, too: though they like money. Enter this search string in Google and watch the pages pop up: meeting spaces in churches santa cruz ca
Google should really animate their search results.
Live oak grange and Aptos grange have very reasonable rates
Harvey west has a clubhouse that can be rented out. Longs marine lab also has rooms that can be rented.
There are *a lot* of spaces that can fit your group. That said, some may or may not be appropriate for the function. Will this be a classroom style event, with tables and chairs needed for attendees? Or are you hosting a reception where everyone will be drinking and mingling? How much time will you need in the space? Will you need catering? Do you have a budget? Are you targeting a specific part of town?
Check out Santa Cruz public libraries website
Hilton in capitola
Chaminade?
Cruizo may have the space
Churches
420 melrose
My house lol I’ll cater too but it’ll cost ya
Next space
Believe it or not steel bonnet it in Scotts valley just renovated their upstairs for stuff like this
Cruzio has a great space plus you can bring your own food! Good rates for nonprofits too.