Never the same. Always San Francisco. | MEETINGS . 21 Stand-up Paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe Pigeon Point Lighthouse Yosemite EAST EAST BAY Without traveling too far from San Francisco, meeting and event professionals can find interesting options just east of the city. The East Bay is full of booming culture and trendsetting restaurants. Notable locales include Oakland, with its state-of-the-art convention center, thriving creative community and flourishing dining scene; Berkeley, the destination that invented farm-to-table cuisine and home to one of the world’s leading educational centers; and the Tri-Valley which features a small-but-thriving wine region and popular Tri-Valley Beer Trail. SOUTH BEACH COMMUNITIES Discover a wealth of corporate retreat venues and coastal meeting spaces just a short drive down scenic Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway). The beach communities south of San Francisco offer unique attractions as well as a charming mix of surf shops, fishing stands and restaurants-with-a-view. Attendees can watch surfers conquer the legendary swells at Half Moon Bay or ride the wooden rollercoaster on the historic Santa Cruz Boardwalk. LAKE TAHOE © Louis Raphael (2); iStock MONTEREY COUNTY One of California’s most beautiful areas, Monterey County is perfect for gatherings of all sizes. The iconic seaside location offers a variety of activities: the famed, scenic 17-Mile Drive, rounds of golf at internationally renowned courses like Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill, world-class dining and wine country. The largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe is famous for its crystal clear waters and snowcapped mountains. Sitting on the border of California and Nevada, the area offers a wide variety of meeting facilities and outdoor activities for every season. YOSEMITE Getting away to natural surroundings often clears minds and brings fresh perspectives. Yosemite, located just three hours from San Francisco, is an inspiring destination with iconic natural landmarks and a variety of meeting venues. In between meetings, attendees can experience hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing and rafting — as well as famous sights like Yosemite Falls and the granite cliffs known as El Capitan. SILICON VALLEY Known as the headquarters for some of the world’s largest high-tech corporations and a hub for future-forward ideas, Silicon Valley is a natural choice for meetings and corporate gatherings. In San Jose attendees will also find fun museums, unique dining, historic sites and natural beauty. Nearby are charming destinations like Gilroy, which is known for its famous garlic crop, amusement park and outlet shopping. sftravel.com
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