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FINDING A MEMORABLE LOCATION FOR YOUR MEETING OR EVENT IS EASY WITH HELP FROM OUR CONVENTION SERVICES TEAM. A venue is the heart of any memorable meeting or event: the architecture, capacity, location and layout are all important factors when considering where to plan your occasion. For meeting and event planners in search of a venue, San Francisco offers a mixture of incredible spaces, both historical and modern, that are filled with possibilities. Whether you’re working on an intimate retreat for VIPs or a full-blown reception for several thousand attendees, the City by the Bay is home to an array of intriguing galleries, theaters, ballrooms and other event spaces that are ready to accommodate. Sometimes the hardest part can be locating the right venue in the right part of town — but that’s where San Francisco Travel’s Convention Services team is ready to help. A dinner for 300 near The Moscone Center? Easy. A venue with historic ambiance and cutting-edge audiovisual capabilities? No problem. A reception for 1,000 with incredible nighttime city views? Got it! Comprised of destination experts with decades’ worth of experience navigating the city’s event and hospitality sectors, the Convention Services team is ready and able to help you locate the perfect venue — no matter what type of event you’re planning. From assistance locating venues to site inspection and booking, our staff can help you through the process from beginning to end — and, best of all, their expertise is completely free for planners. The following listing pages offer a comprehensive look at the variety of venues available across the city, but if you need more information, help comparing possibilities, or want some local insight into logistics, don’t hesitate to connect with staff by phone or email. When you choose San Francisco as the location for your meeting or event, we’re ready to help. SFMEETCULTURE™: THE ART OF MEETINGS Infuse your next event with high style by hosting it in one of San Francisco’s many galleries, theaters, museums or architecturally iconic buildings. San Francisco Travel has launched SFMeetCulture™ — a new initiative to connect you with the city’s most historically significant art and culture venues. This program showcases the city’s vibrant culture in a new way for meeting attendees. Conservatory of Flowers San Francisco’s wide array of arts venues combines beauty, convenience and location. Choose from intimate theaters, arts venues with waterfront views, museums with stunning gardens or terraces and architectural landmarks devoted to sustainability within a block of The Moscone Center. To make planning even easier, San Francisco Travel has released a series of articles introducing countless culturally-rich possibilities available within the city’s 49 square miles. 2nd Street Gallery • 111 Minna Gallery Through SFMeetCulture™, meeting planners can find the perfect space and create unforgettable settings for groups of all sizes. Imagine an outdoor garden party among butterflies and prehistoric plants at the Conservatory of Flowers. Rock your meeting with a dance party, including Djs and a fully stocked bar, in a modern art space like 111 Minna Gallery. Enjoy a leisurely company meeting with wine tasting on San Francisco Bay aboard the historic SS Jeremiah O’Brien or host a reception under the stars in 19th century barracks at the Presidio with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The possibilities for creating a memorable event at one of San Francisco’s art and culture venues are limitless. FIND MORE INFORMATION ONLINE with interactive venue searches. Just click the Art/Cultural venue option, or read one of SFMeetCulture™’s articles that introduce meeting planners to event venues by type. Portal.sftravel.com/venues
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