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VISITOR RESOURCES BEYOND THE CITY Need some help with an itinerary that extends beyond the city? Here is a list of helpful resources for visitors who want a hand with planning, recommendations and more. San Francisco Skyline CALAVERAS VISITORS BUREAU gocalaveras.com 1192 S. Main St., P.O. Box 637, Angels Camp 95222, 209-736-0049. Calaveras County, two hours east of San Francisco, boasts abundant outdoor recreation, underground adventures, Big Trees State Park and historic wine country. CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST – THE ORIGINAL ROAD TRIP centralcoast-tourism.com “The Original Road Trip on the Central Coast” offers the perfect California vacation — sunsets, national and state parks, world-class wine and cuisine, classic beach towns. CARMEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER carmelcalifornia.org San Carlos Between Fifth and Sixth, P.O. Box 4444, Carmel 93921, 831-624-2522. A perfect pre- or post-conference destination or a romantic getaway anytime. Just two hours south of San Francisco — white sand beaches, world-class golf, spectacular dining and shopping. DESTINATION TIBURON townoftiburon.org 1505 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon 94920, 415-435-7373. Just minutes across the bay from San Francisco, the town of Tiburon is a unique combination of historic charm, relaxed waterfront dining and spectacular views. DIABLO VALLEY – DEFYING EXPECTATIONS diablovalleyca.com 2280 Diamond Blvd., Ste. 200, Concord 94520, 844-342-2568. Whether taking trips to San Francisco or Napa, or enjoying breathtaking views of Mt. Diablo, the area features convenient lodging and locations for visitors and corporate events. FAIRFIELD CONFERENCE & VISITORS BUREAU visitfairfieldca.com 1000 Webster St., First Floor, Ste. A, Fairfield, CA 94533, 707-399-2445. Come to Fairfield, CA, a beautiful wine country located just 45 minutes from San Francisco and Sacramento. GILROY WELCOME CENTER gilroywelcomecenter.org 8155 Arroyo Circle, Ste. 6, Gilroy 95020, 408-842-6436. Located in Gilroy Premium Outlets, the Gilroy Welcome Center provides visitors with information about the region and offers local souvenir items. Open daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. GOLD COUNTRY VISITORS ASSOCIATION calgold.org 200 Wool St., Folsom 95630, 916-985-2698. California’s Gold Country — your ticket to adventure! Enjoy four-season fun including shopping, dining, wine tasting, historic Gold Rush towns and a plethora of exciting outdoor activities. HIGH SIERRA VISITORS COUNCIL californiahighsierra.com 40343 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst 93644, 559-683-4636. The perfect playground for outdoor sports — from mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing, skiing, boarding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing — to special events. HUMBOLDT COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU redwoods.info 1034 Second St., Eureka 95501, 800-346-3482. Four hours north of San Francisco, the Redwood Coast has the world’s tallest trees, Redwood National Park, the Avenue of Giants and the Lost Coast. LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY tahoesouth.com 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe 96150, 530-541-5255. Lake Tahoe’s widely considered one of the most beautiful places in the world and offers the ultimate high-country experience with superb outdoor recreation and magnificent scenery. MARIN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU visitmarin.org Marin Film Resource Office, 1 Mitchell Blvd., Ste. B, San Rafael 94903, 415-925-2060. Marin County is a little out there. Closer than you could ever imagine to everything that’s unique in this clever corner of California. MONTEREY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU seemonterey.com 401 Camino El Estero, Monterey 93940, 888-221-1010. Just 100 miles south of San Francisco, Monterey County’s breathtaking scenery, charming accommodations and world-renowned attractions invite one to discover California’s Central Coast. PETALUMA VISITORS PROGRAM visitpetaluma.com Historic Depot Building, 210 Lakeville St., Hwy. 116, Petaluma 94952, 707-769-0429. Visit our historic riverfront town, 32 miles north of San Francisco, gateway to the wine country, redwoods and coast, for antiques, arts, events and dining. PLACER COUNTY visitplacer.com 1103 High St., Auburn 95603, 530-887-2111 or 866-752-2371. Placer County offers a “Legacy of Adventure,” ever since the early days when trains brought adventure seekers from all over the world. This beautiful destination features hiking, skiing, camping, hunting and fishing, as well as exciting fine arts and museums. RICHMOND CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU visitrichmondca.com 229 Tewksbury, Ste. B, Richmond 94801, 510-237-1403. The “We can do it!” spirit is ever-present in Richmond, “America’s Quintessential Historic Home Front City.” Richmond is home to many attractions, one of the most popular being the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Visitors Center. SAN MATEO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE sanmateochamber.org 1700 South El Camino Real, Ste. 108, San Mateo 94402, 650-401-2440. Promotes business and the public interest through representation, advocacy and sponsorship; organizes and funds programs that support the economic, civic, cultural and educational excellence of the San Mateo area. San Francisco Skyline SAN MATEO COUNTY – SILICON VALLEY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU visitsanmateocounty.com 111 Anza Blvd., Ste. 410, Burlingame 94010, 650-348-7600. Home to SFO and more than 160 hotels in 17 different cities. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CONFERENCE & VISITORS COUNCIL santacruz.org 303 Water St., Ste. 100, Santa Cruz 95060, 831-425-1234. Santa Cruz County offers the quintessential California beach vacation. Visit a seaside amusement park, explore a redwood forest or try Santa Cruz’s signature sport: surfing! SANTA CLARA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU santaclara.org 1850 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara 95050, 408-244-9660 or 800-272-6822. One hour south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is “Silicon Valley Central” and features Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers. SAUSALITO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE sausalito.org 1913 Bridgeway, Sausalito 94965, 415-331-7262. Sausalito is a premier destination for San Francisco Bay Area visitors. Enjoy first-class hotels, world-class restaurants, shopping and superb wedding/ event venues with breathtaking views. SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE saveTheRedwoods.org 111 Sutter St., 11th Fl., San Francisco 94104, 415-362-2352. SaveTheRedwoods.org/travel for a wealth of information for planning a trip to the redwoods, including an interactive redwood parks map, travel guides and a blog. SHASTA CASCADE WONDERLAND ASSOCIATION shastacascade.com 1699 Hwy. 273, Anderson 96007, 530-365-7500. Redding is the hub of Northern California’s Shasta Cascade region. Nature and outdoor recreation with lakes, rivers and national parks make your vacation the ultimate experience. SONOMA COUNTY TOURISM sonomacounty.com 400 Aviation Blvd., Ste. 500, Santa Rosa 95403, 707-522-5800. Sonoma County, located 30 miles north of San Francisco, provides a genuine and adventurous wine country experience, featuring more than 370 wineries, 100-plus organic farms, acclaimed restaurants, a thriving arts community and 55 miles of stunning Pacific coast. SONOMA VALLEY VISITORS BUREAU sonomavalley.com 453 First St. E., Sonoma 95476, 707-996-1090. Provides full-service visitor information on Sonoma Valley’s wineries, vineyards, historic sites, lodging, restaurants and attractions. A free, color visitors guide is available by request. TEAM SAN JOSE sanjose.org 408 Almaden Blvd., San Jose 95110, 408-792-4511 or 800-SAN-JOSE (726-5673)). Team San Jose is a partnership unifying the SJCVB, hotels, arts, labor and venues to deliver exceptional hospitality in the heart of Silicon Valley. TUOLUMNE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU/YOSEMITE GOLD COUNTRY yosemitegoldcountry.com 542 West Stockton St., Sonora 95370, 209-533-4420 or 800-446-1333. Just two-and-a-half hours east of San Francisco in Gold Country. Closest route to Yosemite from the Bay Area is Hwy. 120. Discover historic towns, wine, four-season recreation and lodging. VALLEJO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU visitvallejo.com 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo 94590-5806, 707-642-3653. Bay Area fun starts here with Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Mare Island Tours, golf and shopping. Plus scenic ferry to/from San Francisco and minutes from wine country. VISIT BERKELEY visitberkeley.com 2030 Addison St., Ste. 102, Berkeley 94704, 510-549-7040. Berkeley has evolved into a culinary and cultural travel destination with a “green” soul. Explore shopping districts reminiscent of European marketplaces, culinary tours and UC Berkeley. VISIT HALF MOON BAY visithalfmoonbay.org 235 Main St., Half Moon Bay 94019, 650-726-8380. Assists leisure, group and conference travelers with visitor information, accommodations and activities. VISIT MENDOCINO COUNTY, INC. visitmendocino.com 345 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg 95437, 707-964-9010. Experience Mendocino County’s coastal tours and quaint villages, towering redwood forests, unique and intimate wineries. Relax. Savor. Enjoy. It’s the journey worth taking. VISIT NAPA VALLEY visitnapavalley.com 600 Main St., Napa 94559, 855-333-6272 (lodging), 855-847-6272. Visit Napa Valley is the official marketing organization of the Napa Valley, with the mission to promote, protect and enhance its position as America’s premier wine, food, arts and wellness capital. VISIT OAKLAND visitoakland.org 481 Water St., Oakland 94607, 510-839-9000. Oakland is topping nationwide lists as an emerging destination. From a booming food scene to the hippest music and artists in the country, Oakland’s movers and shakers are making waves. VISIT STOCKTON visitstockton.org 125 Bridge Pl., Second Fl., Stockton 95202, 209-938-1555 or 877-778-6258. Let Visit Stockton introduce you to one of the most unique and diverse destinations in Northern California, rich with dining and activities and renowned for lively festivals and annual events. San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge VISIT TRI-VALLEY visittrivalley.com 5075 Hopyard, Ste. 240, Pleasanton 94588, 925-846-8910. Home to the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and Danville, Tri-Valley is an accessible, affordable getaway for wine, golf, shopping and more. Corona Heights instagram.com/scottoller VISIT YOSEMITE MADERA COUNTY yosemitethisyear.com 40343 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst 93644, 559-683-4636. Madera County is known as “California’s Gateway to Yosemite.” Start your journey off Hwy. 99 at Chowchilla at the Fossil Discovery Center and take an unforgettable journey along the fossils to Falls Trail. Kirby Cove instagram.com/brandon9 WALNUT CREEK CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU gowalnutcreek.com 1280 Civic Dr., Ste.100, Walnut Creek 94596, 925-934-2007. Walnut Creek is a short 30-minute BART ride from San Francisco. The affordable place to stay while in San Francisco. Known for its mild Mediterranean climate and diverse ethnic cuisine. San Francisco Skyline instagram.com/kyleniemier YOLO COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU yolocvb.org 132 E St., Ste. 200, Davis 95616, 530-297-1900. A bicycling mecca with great wineries, gorgeous countryside, UC Davis and walkable historic downtowns with great shopping and restaurants. Yolo County has something for everyone. Lands End © Louis Raphael YOSEMITE/MARIPOSA COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU yosemite.com P.O. Box 967, Mariposa 95338, 209-742-4567. The Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau is the branding, sales and marketing agency responsible for positioning Yosemite/Mariposa County as the destination of choice for leisure and group travel. Muir Woods National Monument instagram.com/mrsjessicaroberts YOUNTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER yountville.com 6484 Washington St., Ste. F, Yountville 94599, 707-944-0904. A quaint walking town committed to delighting its residents and visitors with epicurean treasures, lodging, spas, wineries, retail shops and galleries. OFFICIAL PARTNER OF SAN FRANCISCO TRAVEL
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