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Starline Social Club is a storied, three-story Victorian venue in Oakland that blends a historic setting with versatile spaces for live music, weddings, fundraisers, and private events. Located at 2236 Martin Luther King Way, this multi-space venue offers configurations that can accommodate different audience sizes, from intimate gatherings to larger concerts. Below you'll find seating configurations, parking and transit details, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you plan a smooth event or night out.
Whether you’re booking the entire venue or a specific space like the Explorer’s Club, Crystal Cavern, Social Club, or Ballroom, Starline Social Club provides flexible layouts to suit your needs. We’ve got you covered with practical guidance on parking, transit access via BART and AC Transit, and nearby accommodations and eateries. Secure your seats or space with ease and rely on us for dependable, no-nonsense ticketing and event planning support.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2236 Martin Luther King Way, Oakland, CA 94612.
- Venue type: Historic three-story Victorian building housing a bar, restaurant, and multiple event spaces for live music and private events.
- Ballroom (Second Floor): capacity around 150 seated, up to 400 standing; can be configured to ~130 seated with a dance floor.
- Explorer’s Club / Crystal Cavern / Social Club (First & Other Floors): Social Club 65 seated / 120 standing; Crystal Cavern 35 seated / 80 standing; Explorer’s Club (Sideroom) ~80–100 capacity depending on setup.
- Total venue configurations: full buyouts and multi-space events commonly advertised with up to roughly 300–500 attendees (seated/standing) depending on space usage.
- Parking: No onsite parking; nearby parking garages in the Telegraph/Broadway area; street parking with meter rules after 6pm.
- Transit: Two blocks from the 20th Street BART station; AC Transit bus stops in front; Greyhound terminal nearby.
- Nearby hotels: Kissel Uptown Oakland nearby; Moxy Uptown Oakland has been reported as closing in January 2026 (nearby in Uptown), affecting hotel options in the immediate area.
- Notable events hosted: weddings and private events; public listings show full venue buyouts and multi-space events; historically the site has hosted concerts, fundraisers, and community events.