Planning Directory | RESOURCES & CONVENTION SERVICES . PD59 JAPANTOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO c/o JAANC, 1759 Sutter St. • 415-567-4573 sfjapantown.org San Francisco’s Japantown is one of only three remaining neighborhoods of its kind in the U.S., providing unique cultural experiences to its visitors. POTRERO DOGPATCH MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 1459 18th St., Box 105 415-954-8040 • potrerodogpatch.com Representing the hippest, coolest and warmest neighborhood in San Francisco, PDMA is made up of more than 100 eclectic businesses. SONOMA VALLEY VISITORS BUREAU 453 First St. E., Sonoma • 707-996-1090 866-996-1090 • sonomavalley.com info@sonomavalley.com We provide full-service visitor information on Sonoma Valley’s wineries, vineyards, historic sites, lodging, restaurants and attractions. A free visitors guide is available by request. VISIT HALF MOON BAY 235 Main St., Half Moon Bay 650-726-8380 • visithalfmoonbay.org info@hmbchamber.com We assist leisure, group and conference travelers with visitor information, accommodations, activities and promote Half Moon Bay through marketing, advertising and media relations. LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe 530-541-5255 • 800-288-2463 tahoesouth.com • info@ltva.org Lake Tahoe is 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. RICHMOND CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 229 Tewksbury, Ste. B, Richmond 510-237-1403 • visitrichmondca.com beth@visitrichmondca.com The Craneway Pavilion is the Bay Area’s newest venue with 180-degree panoramic views. The Richmond Memorial Auditorium hosts a variety of events annually. SPUR 654 Mission St. • 415-781-8726 spur.org • rental@spur.org The new Urban Center offers stunning architecture and a variety of spaces perfect for receptions, conferences and meetings. VISIT MENDOCINO COUNTY, INC. 345 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg 707-964-9010 • 866-466-3636 visitmendocino.com info@visitmendocino.com Experience Mendocino County’s coastal tours and quaint villages, towering redwood forests, unique and intimate wineries. Mendocino County is what you’ve been missing. TEAM SAN JOSE 408 Almaden Blvd., San Jose 408-792-4511 • 800-SAN-JOSE (726-5673) sanjose.org Team San Jose is a partnership unifying the SJCVB, hotels, arts, labor, and venues to deliver exceptional hospitality in the heart of Silicon Valley. LOWER FILLMORE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 1290 Fillmore St., Ste. 106 415-567-4137 • thefillmoredistrict.com monetta@1300fillmore.com The Fillmore boasts eight elegant to casual venues for meetings and private events. SAN FRANCISCO COUNCIL OF DISTRICT MERCHANTS ASSOCIATIONS 1019 Howard St. • 415-621-7533 sfcdma.org • occexp@aol.com Over the past 60 years, the Council has distinguished itself by drawing together the disparate merchants associations in the neighborhood commercial districts of the city. VISIT NAPA VALLEY 600 Main St., Napa • 855-333-6272 888-854-6272 • visitnapavalley.com info@visitnapavalley.com Visit Napa Valley is the official marketing organization of the Napa Valley, with the mission to promote its position as America’s premier wine, food, arts and wellness capital. TOP OF BROADWAY COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT 250 Columbus Ave., Ste. 207 619-223-5009 • visitbroadwaysf.com Established in 2013, the CBD focuses on fostering a safer and more secure community, enhancing environmental quality and beauty, and reinforcing the viability of the economic base. MARIN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 1 Mitchell Blvd., Ste. B, San Rafael 415-925-2060 • 866-925-2060 visitmarin.org • info@visitmarin.org Marin County is a little out there and closer than you could ever imagine to everything that’s unique in this clever corner of California. SAN FRANCISCO LESBIAN/GAY/ BISEXUAL/TRANSGENDER PRIDE CELEBRATION COMMITTEE 1841 Market St., Fourth Fl. • 415-864-0831 sfpride.org • info@sfpride.org With 250 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors and 22 community-run stages and venues, SF Pride Celebration is the second largest annual gathering of LGBT people and allies in the world. VISIT OAKLAND 481 Water St., Oakland • 510-839-9000 visitoakland.org • info@visitoakland.org Visit Oakland has a variety of opportunities for partnerships with your business. Contact us today to find out how your business can be involved. MISSION CREEK MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 499 Alabama St., Ste. 150 415-561-6565, ext. 100 The Mission Creek neighborhood is home to an eclectic and growing mix of eateries, bars, salons, spas, healers, shopping, schools, business services, theaters, artists, entertainment and more. TUOLUMNE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU/YOSEMITE GOLD COUNTRY 420 W. Stockton St., Sonora 209-533-4420 • 800-446-1333 yosemitegoldcountry.com nanci@mlode.com We are two-and-a-half hours east of San Francisco in Gold Country. The closest route to Yosemite from the Bay Area is Hwy. 120. Historic towns, wine, four-season recreation and lodging are some of the offerings. VISIT STOCKTON 125 Bridge Pl., Second Fl., Stockton 209-938-1555 • 877-778-6258 visitstockton.org • wes@visitstockton.org 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 MATEO COUNTY -SILICON VALLEY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 111 Anza Blvd., Ste. 410, Burlingame 650-348-7600 • 800-288-4748 visitsanmateocounty.com info@smccvb.com This affordable, convenient and easily accessible meeting destination offers bay views, coastal towns and just minutes from San Francisco with 170 hotels and 16,000 guest rooms. VISIT TRI-VALLEY 5075 Hopyard Rd., Ste. 240, Pleasanton 925-846-8910 • 888-874-9253 visittrivalley.com • info@visittrivalley.com Discover Northern California’s historic wine region in the East Bay among the cities of Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon — a perfect destination. MISSION MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 40280 • 415-830-3776 missionmerchants.com • mma@prolocal-sf.com The sunny inner Mission, San Francisco’s “Heart and Sol,” is well-known as the West Coast’s most hip neighborhood filled with coffeehouses, restaurants, bookstores and more. UNION SQUARE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 323 Geary St., Ste. 203 415-781-7880 • VisitUnionSquareSF.com karin@unionsquarebid.com We are the organization behind VisitUnionSquareSF.com, the official guide to Union Square. We also offer cleaning, safety, beautification and public affairs services to the area. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CONFERENCE & VISITORS COUNCIL 303 Water St., Ste. 100, Santa Cruz 831-429-7281 • 800-833-3494 santacruz.org • prtips@santacruz.org The Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitors Council enhances tourism and the economy by positioning Santa Cruz County as a visitor, conference and film destination. WALNUT CREEK CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 1280 Civic Dr., Ste. 100, Walnut Creek 925-934-2007 • 888-934-4692 visitwalnutcreek.org info@visitwalnutcreek.org Located just east of San Francisco, and between the Napa and Livermore wine regions, Walnut Creek is the jewel of the East Bay. MONTEREY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 787 Munras Ave., Ste. 110, Monterey 888-221-1010 • seemonterey.com info@seemonterey.com Choose a destination that will increase attendance, inspire your participants, and make your work easier. Create the perfect Monterey program today by contacting sales@seemonterey.com. UNION STREET ASSOCIATION, INC. 2036 Union St. • 415-441-7055 ll@imagesnorth.com • unionstreetsf.com When San Franciscans are out for a day of shopping and dining, they are often found uptown, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of Union Street, San Francisco’s most charming street. SAUSALITO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1913 Bridgeway, Sausalito • 415-331-7262 chamber@sausalito.org • sausalito.org Sausalito is a premier destination for San Francisco Bay Area visitors. Enjoy first class hotels, world class restaurants and shopping and superb wedding and event venues. YERBA BUENA COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT 5 Third St., Ste. 914 • 415-644-0728 visityerbabuena.org • info@ybcbd.org YBCBD is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Yerba Buena by fostering a cleaner, greener, safer and more vibrant community. NOE VALLEY MERCHANTS AND PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION 1330 Castro St. • 415-641-8687 noevalleymerchants.com info@noevalleymerchants.com This merchant organization promotes businesses and invigorates the commercial community by presenting fun and entertaining events in participating stores. VALENCIA STREET MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION c/o Heliotrope, 415 Valencia St. 415-830-5860 valenciastreetsf.com • sfvcma@gmail.com The Valencia Corridor is a truly unique district of San Francisco where fashion, food and the spirit of independent design thrives. SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE 111 Sutter St., 11th Fl. 415-362-2352 • SaveTheRedwoods.org jbenito@SaveTheRedwoods.org Visit SaveTheRedwoods.org/travel for a wealth of information to plan a visit to the redwoods, including an interactive redwood parks map, travel guides and a blog. YOLO COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU 132 E St., Ste. 200, Davis • 530-297-1900 visityolo.com • info@yolocvb.org A bicycling mecca with great wineries, gorgeous countryside, U.C. Davis, walkable historic downtowns with great shopping and restaurants, Yolo County has something for you. PETALUMA VISITORS PROGRAM Historic Depot Building 210 Lakeville St., Petaluma 707-769-0429 • 877-2-PETALUMA visitpetaluma.com info@visitpetaluma.com Visit our historic riverfront town, 32 miles north of San Francisco, a gateway to the wine country, redwoods and coast, for antiques, arts, events and dining. VALLEJO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo 707-642-3653 • 800-482-5535 visitvallejo.com • Mike@visitvallejo.com DMO provides information and partner assistance to attract visitors, sports teams, reunions, and more. It is 35 miles northeast of San Francisco and 15 miles south of Napa Valley. SHASTA CASCADE WONDERLAND ASSOCIATION 1699 Hwy. 273, Anderson • 530-365-7500 shastacascade.com info@shastacascade.org With Redding as the hub of Northern California’s Shasta Cascade region, make your vacation the ultimate experience through nature, outdoor recreation and National Parks. YOSEMITE/MARIPOSA COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU P.O. Box 967, 95338, Mariposa 209-742-4567 • yosemiteexperience.com julieh@yosemiteexperience.com The Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau is the agency responsible for positioning the Yosemite/Mariposa County as the destination of choice for leisure and group travel. VISIT BERKELEY 2030 Addison St., Ste. 102, Berkeley 510-549-7040 • 800-847-4823 visitberkeley.com visitor@visitberkeley.com Berkeley is an inspiring destination for meetings, events, and celebrations. A culinary and cultural hub, Berkeley offers a wide range of meeting and event venues. PLACER COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU 1103 High St., Auburn • 530-887-2111 866-752-2371 • visitplacer.com info@visitplacer.com Boasting a legacy of adventure since the early days when trains brought adventure seekers from all over the world, Placer County offers hiking, skiing, camping, hunting and fishing as well as exciting fine arts and museums. SONOMA COUNTY TOURISM 400 Aviation Blvd., Ste. 500, Santa Rosa 707-522-5800 • 800-576-6662 sonomacounty.com info@sonomacounty.com Sonoma County, 45 minutes north of San Francisco, offers services for your wine country needs including wine tasting, tours, transportation to the area, locally produced foods and more. YOUNTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & WELCOME CENTER 6484 Washington St., Ste. F, P.O. Box 2064 Yountville • 707-944-0904 yountville.com • info@yountville.com This quaint walking town is committed to delighting its residents and visitors with epicurean treasures, lodging, spas, wineries, retail shops and galleries. sftravel.com
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