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WHEN IT’S TIME TO LEAVE THE CONFERENCE ROOM AND MAKE SOME MEMORIES, HERE’S YOUR GUIDE TO “ONLY IN SAN FRANCISCO” TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES. THE THREE BS What are those? Bikes, a bridge and bay views, of course. If you’ve got a group that’s ready for a breath of fresh air and an unforgettable day in San Francisco, consider renting bikes from a local company like Blazing Saddles, Bay City Bike Rentals or Sports Basement and take a ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. You can plan a group lunch or a catered picnic on the other side in Sausalito and then have everyone ride back, or take a boat across the bay. Options include regular ferry service, water taxis or private charters from companies like Adventure Cat. Your team will enjoy an iconic San Francisco experience along with plenty of breathtaking bay and skyline views. GET CREATIVE Test your team’s creative problem-solving skills with a customizable San Francisco-themed treasure hunt. Dr. Clue offers puzzle-based treasure hunts at popular locations like the California Academy of Sciences, the Presidio and Union Square, among others. They can also customize a “micro hunt” at your location. Or, Masterminds Treasure Hunts gives attendees clues to solve as they move around the city spotting landmarks and finding secret locations in an Amazing Race-style competition. You can see the sights and figure out who has strong management skills at the same time. A TASTE OF THE CITY San Francisco is practically synonymous with amazing food, and there are lots of ways teams can get a taste of the action. The San Francisco Wine School’s education and event center offers panoramic views that stretch from the bay to City Hall — a perfect pairing with their wine appreciation classes. Get attendees a firsthand lesson in winemaking and tasting with a visit to one of the city’s urban wineries like The Press Club or JAX Vineyards. If you’d rather eat than drink, you’ll find a variety of options for exploring local neighborhoods and cuisine. Avital Food Tours offers trips that include meeting chefs and Local Tastes of the City gambols through different parts of the city. Edible Excursions, Gourmet Walks – you get the idea. Or, get a taste of Chinatown with All About Chinatown Tours or Chinatown Adventures with Wok Wiz. GAME ON! Plank, located near Oakland’s Jack London Square and just a short ferry ride from San Francisco, offers everything from bocce-heat challenges to game floor competitions. Or try their take on bowling that offers such challenges as Loser Ball, non-dominant hand and even blindfolded tasks. MORE IDEAS At AT&T Park, pair a behind-the-scenes tour with a ballgame during baseball season. Don’t miss the garlic fries. For some fun and games, go bowling at Lucky Strike or play some ping pong at SPiN San Francisco. Meet local makers during a printmaking workshop at 3 Fish Studios and indulge your team’s creative side. Join professional florist Mindy Rosenberg for one of her workshops and a tour of the local flower market. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) Incorporate a CSR program that will benefit the company, the community and the planet. Choose local suppliers that meet stringent environmental standards, or pair team building with volunteering for a feelgood way to build camaraderie while giving back. San Francisco Green Business Program (sfgreenbusiness.org) features an extensive list of restaurants, caterers, hotels and other businesses that are on the cutting edge of environmental consciousness. Contact Cool Effect. This local non-profit organization is designed to let individuals support projects around the world that reduce carbon emissions quickly. There are lots of ways your group can be involved with community-facing programs that provide positive social impacts as well. If you’re interested in a group volunteering opportunity, San Francisco Travel can help identify programs that would align with your mission. LOOKING FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS? Find tips, tools and more on our website: sftravel.com/ meeting-planners
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