Destination Overview - San Francisco by prasandiego

San Francisco

From bike riding to sailing on the Bay, the Bay Area has something for every adventurer. Across the Golden Gate Bridge, you’ll find yourself among the rolling hills of Marin County where beaches and hikes are plentiful. An escape from the hustle and bustle of the city is just minutes away.

San Francisco offers endless opportunities for epicurean delights: wine tasting at urban wineries, chocolate factories, cheese and wine experiences, customized culinary and cooking classes and our famous Ferry Building Farmers Market. With over 100 Michelin recommended restaurants, a well-known chef is around every corner.

As a diverse safe-haven, San Francisco’s culture has become an influence across the globe. It’s distinctive flavors of art, music, cuisine and architecture cross all cultural boundaries creating a unique atmosphere native to San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO

Adventure Food + Wine History + Art

Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

(30) Minutes from SFO to Downtown

San Francisco

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

(60) Minutes from SJC to Downtown

San Francisco

Oakland International Airport (OAK)

(30) Minutes from OAK to Downtown

San Francisco

Transportation

Public Transportation

CalTrain, BART, MUNI, ACTransit all operate in San Francisco, providing easy access to SFO and OAK as well as intercity travel.

Airport Arrivals + Departures

Meet + Greet Services

Event Transportation

Activity + Recreation Transfers

Private Aviation Greets

Shuttle Planning Execution

SAN FRANCISCO

AIs hotel availability an issue near the convention center?

A Q A Q A Q

San Francisco is a powerful magnet for meetings of all sizes, from selfcontained meetings based at one hotel to citywide conventions utilizing multiple properties and The Moscone Center. San Francisco boasts: 35,000 hotel rooms, with 19,000+ rooms within walking distance of the Moscone Center.

Which airports are closest to San Francisco?

Attendees coming to San Francisco can easily reach locations throughout the city by flying into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Oakland International Airport (OAK). Both are connected to San Francisco via BART. For more information on traveling on BART, reach out to our team.

Which location in San Francisco is best for meetings?

Each of San Francisco's neighborhoods has its own district culture and charm, from shopping around Union Square to dim sum in Chinatown. A number of them have major hotels, perfect for booking groups, and almost all of them have unique and inspiring venues. Learn more about each distinct San Francisco neighborhood from our destination experts.

What day trips are available outside of the city?

San Francisco sits in a unique location where mountains, beach and wine country are easily accessible. From the city we recommend day trips to Sausalito, Napa, Sonoma, or Half Moon Bay. Each are 45 to 90 minutes away, pending traffic. Monterey, Yosemite or Tahoe are all great destinations to extend your trip to Northern California but are not recommended as day trips.

San Francisco Convention Center | The Moscone Center

• The Moscone Center is San Francisco's premier meeting and exhibition facility situated on two adjacent 11-acre blocks bounded by Mission, Folsom, Third and Fourth Streets.

• The Moscone Center complex consists of three main halls: Moscone South, Moscone North and Moscone West.

• The Center include more than 504,000 square feet of contiguous space that can be used for exhibitions and/or meetings.

• Two ballrooms, including a new 50,000 square foot, column-free ballroom.

• 82 meeting rooms.

• 107,000 square feet of light-filled, pre-function lobbies, offering dramatic views of the city and the surrounding Yerba Buena Gardens.

• More than 25,000 square feet of secure, outdoor terraces ideal for receptions.

• Situated in the heart of downtown, the center is within convenient walking distance of nearly 20,000 hotel rooms.

• Take a virtual tour!

Meet and Greet

Morning Airport Arrivals

Scenic VIP Transfer with Beverages.

Group Activity

SoulCycle Charity Ride

Guests ride for a cause during a private SoulCycle class, with a representative from a local charity to joining your ride.

Have a pop-up shop with athletic gear in the hospitality suite.

Afternoon

Enjoy a fresh pressed juice reception following the ride.

Optional Daytime Tours

• Sailing the Bay

• Bike the Bay

• Alcatraz Tour

• Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour

• Dynasty of Chinatown Tour

• Shopping Tour

• Tour & Tasting in Wine Country

Evening

Welcome Reception OnProperty

Made in San Francisco

Interactive Reception with local artisans and makers.

Off Property Evening

San Francisco City Hall

One of San Francisco’s most unique historic venues.

Gala Evening

Evening with the Arts

An elegant evening enjoying some of the different genres that have helped put San Francisco on the map as a cultural hub.

Airport Departures

Manifest coordination by PRA Staff Suggested

San Francisco International

Airport (SFO): (2) Hours

Domestic, (3) Hours

International

Oakland International Airport (OAK): (2) Hours Domestic, (3)

Hours International

San Jose International Airport (SJC): (2.5) Hours Domestic, (3.5) Hours International

Exclusive to Our City

Chinatown San Francisco Bay Painted Ladies

San Francisco’s Chinatown holds the distinction of being one of the few ethnic communes with an enduring presence in the city as well as being the largest Chinatown outside of China. Since the first Chinese immigrants arrived in 1848, Chinatown has been booming with history and culture.

Alcatraz Island

With its iconic bridge, historic cable cars, and beautiful Victorian architecture, San Francisco is undeniably one of the world's great cities.

Experience the skyline from the water, cruising on a private yacht or sailboat.

Experience the class and exclusivity of San Francisco’s most beautiful residences on this private Victorian Home Tour. Worldrenowned for unique architecture, San Francisco is a blend of Victorian charm and modern sophistication.

Alcatraz became the prison of choice for serious offenders for a simple reason – ‘The Rock’ was believed to be inescapable. Home to infamous characters such as Al Capone, Robert ‘The Birdman’ Stroud and George ‘Machine Gun’ Kelly, this island attracted more prisoners than visitors until its closure in March 1963.

Bistro Boudin: Home of Sourdough Bread!

Events That Inspire | Welcome to San Francisco

Guests had exclusive use of City View at Metreon for this Technology Client’s Summit Event. As they moved through the space, they experienced the different areas of San Francisco: sampling dim sum in Chinatown, a raw bar in Fisherman’s Wharf, an Irish Coffee in North Beach and finishing with Ghirardelli chocolates!

Events That Inspire | San Francisco Farmer’s Market

For this hospital Grand Opening, we created an event centered around wellness. The parking lot of their new building was transformed into an interactive Farmer’s Market where guests could shop for local produce, sample local goods and relax in the sunshine.

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