PD14 . SPecial event FacilitieS | Planning Directory VENUE SEARCH MADE EASY 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. Sometimes the hardest part can be locating the right venue in the right location — 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? The barrel room in one of the wine country’s famed wineries? Got it! FinDinG a MeMORaBle lOcatiOn FOR YOUR MeetinG OR event iS eaSY WitH HelP FROM OUR cOnventiOn SeRviceS teaM. 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™ to connect you with the city’s most historically significant art and culture venues. It’s easy as 1, 2, 3 to showcase the city’s vibrant culture to meeting attendees. All the resources are at sftravel.com/sfmeetculture . • Venue searches by Arts & Culture option • Meet Culture stories introducing each event venue by type: -Arts venues with waterfront views -Museums with stunning gardens -Architectural landmarks with a “green” edge -Venues within a block of The Moscone Center • Photos and videos to help you FROM TOP: San Francisco Travel Association/Della Huff; courtesy of 111 Minna Gallery -Intimate theaters Conservatory of Flowers • Cultural and hotel venues maps Through SFMeetCulture™, meeting planners can find the perfect space and create unforgettable settings for groups of all sizes. Imagine a reception at twilight overlooking the water in the Exploratorium’s Bay Observatory or a speaker’s event in the versatile Phyllis Wattis Theater at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). The Presidio has venues offering stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, or gather at 111 Minna Gallery for an evening with sketch artists. The possibilities for creating a memorable event at one of San Francisco’s art and culture venues are limitless. Second Street Gallery • 111 Minna Gallery 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 sftravel.com
San Francisco Travel Planner's Guide 2019 TPG: PD-14
