Supporters are being asked to write checks for $2,300 to see the Arizona Republican.
In San Francisco, people under 35 years old get a break, with tickets going for $1,000-a-head. McCain is asking wealthy donors at that event to give as much as $100,000, with the funds divided among his campaign and Republican Party committees. Couples who donate $10,000 can get a photograph with the candidate.
Presidential candidates have raised more than $112 million in California - more than any other state.
McCain is trailing Democrat Barack Obama in campaign funds.
Obama raised nearly $5 million in Los Angeles last month.
