Location415, Oakland

Location415 specializes in all things nightlife—from entertainment to event planning. Bay Area residents have taken notice, as have celebrities such as NBA player Dwyane Wade and DJ Kid Capri, who have held parties at the South Beach spot. But star power isn't the only thing that fuels the nightspot. There are also a few numbers key to its popularity.

• 2003—the year Location415 opened its doors and began hosting concerts, reunions, and fashion and comedy shows
• 21 the minimum age requirement for attendees of events such as the Monster's Ball and San Francisco in Black & White Party; other events admit guests 18 and older
• 800+ wedding guests can be accommodated by Location415, whose team draws on more than 10 years of experience to plan events ranging from intimate dinners to extravagant galas