28 . BEYOND SAN FRANCISO | Never the same. Always San Francisco. BEYOND SAN FRANCISCO FIND MORE TRIP IDEAS and activities beyond San Francisco on our website: sftravel.com /beyond-sf SAN FRANCISCO OFFERS MEETING SPACE, ATTRACTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT, BUT TRIPS BEYOND THE CITY INCLUDE MANY MORE WORLD-FAMOUS DESTINATIONS WITHIN A RELATIVELY SHORT DRIVE. IF YOU WANT A FUN DAY TRIP FOR ATTENDEES OR A NEW SETTING NOT TOO FAR AWAY, SAN FRANCISCO TRAVEL’S CONVENTION TEAM CAN HELP YOU WITH PLANNING AND BOOKING BEYOND THE CITY, TOO. Hot Air Balloons in Napa Valley NORTH SAUSALITO/MARIN On the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County’s parks and trails offer stunning views of the bridge and city skyline. There’s more natural beauty in Muir Woods (make parking and shuttle reservations up to 90 days in advance by phone or at gomuirwoods.com) and the Point Reyes National Seashore. Communities like Sausalito and Tiburon are ideal for a team outing and feature charming main streets with fine dining, shopping and waterfront views. SONOMA COUNTY SHASTA CASCADE NAPA VALLEY The destination that practically invented wine country in America is replete with luxurious experiences before, during or after your meeting. Napa Valley has more than 400 wineries, as well as unforgettable farm-to-table cuisine and some of the world’s best chefs — all just a short drive north of the city. This must-see destination for nature lovers features indoor and outdoor venues within the beautiful landscape of Lake Shasta and the towering 14,000-foot-tall Mt. Shasta. It also provides many opportunities for teambuilding activities, including camping, hiking, skiing, fishing, rafting, snowboarding, mountaineering and more. sftravel.com Shutterstock.com Stretching from the rocky coast of Bodega Bay to the redwood forests of Guerneville and the rolling hills of wine country, Sonoma County offers a variety of settings. With its premium wine, farm-to-table dining, organic farms and orchards, breweries and distilleries, and artisan cheese producers (be sure to check out the California Cheese Trail), this scenic destination represents some of the best of Northern California.
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