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San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO Click below to navigate our services EXCITING ACTIVITIES UNIQUE VENUES PRIVATE D I N I N G INSPIRING DÉCOR ENTERTAINMENT LOGISTICS SAN FRANCISCO Local Highlights Food and Wine San Francisco offer endless opportunities of 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 to name a few. Culture and Art 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. Adventure From horseback 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 Destination Map Getting Here Airport San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Oakland International Airport (OAK) Sacramento International Airport (SMF) Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) Monterey Peninsula Airport Napa County Airport Sonoma County Airport Climate San Francisco has a moderate climate year-round, averaging 50°F - 65°F. Our warmest months are typically September – October, known as our Indian Summer. SAN FRANCISCO Sample Program Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Airport Group Activity Optional Daytime Airport Arrivals Activities Departures CSR Program – Meet and Greet SoulCycle Charity • Sailing the Bay Manifest coordination Ride by PRA Staff Scenic VIP Transfer • Bike the Bay with Beverages Guests ride for a cause • Alcatraz Tour during a private SoulCycle Suggested Hotel class – San Francisco's • Muir Woods & Departure Times Welcome favorite fitness craze. Sausalito Tour Amenity A representative from the • Dynasty of Chinatown San Francisco local charity to join your Tour International Airport San Francisco ride. (SFO) – (2) Hours Gift Basket • Shopping Tour Domestic, (3) Hours Have a pop-up shop with International Ghirardelli athletic gear in the • Tour & Tasting in Wine Country Chocolates, hospitality suite. Oakland International California Wine, Enjoy a fresh pressed juice Airport (OAK) - (2) Hours MorningAfternoon / local Olive Oil, reception following the Domestic, (3) Hours Coffee, handmade International soaps and more! ride. San Jose International Airport (SJC) - (2.5) Hours Domestic, (3.5) Hours International Welcome Off Property Gala Evening Reception Evening On-Property Evening with the San Francisco City Arts Hall Made in San An elegant evening Francisco One of San Francisco’s enjoying some of the most unique historic different genres that have Interactive venues. helped put San Francisco Evening Reception with local on the map as a cultural artisans and makers. hub. SAN FRANCISCO Our Most Popular Tours Muir Woods Tour Alcatraz Tour Cable Car City Tour Wine Country Shopping Cooking Class SAN FRANCISCO Elevated Activities Cooking with Helicopter to Kickin’ it with Mansions: Keller Pebble Beach the Currys Then + Now Guests are treated to a Get whisked away on a Basketball freestyle with Behind the scenes tour of culinary experience led coastal helicopter ride to Steph Curry followed by an old Victorian Mansion by French Laundry’s golf with Tiger Woods at lunch at International in San Francisco, Thomas Keller where the prestigious Pebble Smoke with Steph and followed by Champagne they will learn how to Beach Golf Links. Ayesha. and Caviar at a modern make one of his mansion in Sausalito. signature dishes. SAN FRANCISCO Signature Venues Civic Center Plaza AT&T Park The Exploratorium City Hall Ferry Building The Legion of Honor SAN FRANCISCO Evenings that Wow Evening On Giant’s Civic Center The Battery Alcatraz Dugout Plaza Penthouse There is no place more A once-in-a-lifetime A tent in the center of The Battery is the hottest iconic, or connected with dining experience in Civic Center Plaza allows members only club in SF. San Francisco, than AT&T Park’s Giant’s for one large space that Tonight guests will dine Alcatraz. Tonight, guests Dugout. During the can be built out to satisfy in the penthouse where enjoy exclusive use of reception guest can have any vision. Guest enjoy celebrities (i.e. Beyoncé Alcatraz Island for their batting practice on the views of City Hall for a and Jay-Z!) stay when in evening event. field or a behind the quintessential SF event. town. scenes tour with the Giant’s mascot Lou Seal. SAN FRANCISCO Must Try Restaurants Wayfare Tavern Bistro Boudin Spruce EPIC Steak Waterbar Tres Kokkari Original Joe’s SAN FRANCISCO Décor Looks to Inspire Streets of SF Farmers Market SAN FRANCISCO Captivating Entertainment Violinist Live Painter Frisco Fran Golden Gate Strings Lion Dancing Bogofusion SF Ballet Americano Social Club SAN FRANCISCO Your Team Business Support Team Alaina Hee, DMCP, General Manager Lindsay Breining, Director of Sales Jessica Reisfelt, Regional Sales Manager Alyssa Locy, Regional Sales Manager Accolades PRA Northern California has received numerous industry awards from the Association of Destination Management Executives International, including: Best Program, Member’s Choice, Excellence in Incentive Travel Programming, and more. Get in Touch! We are excited 290 King Street to partner with Suite 11 you! San Francisco, CA 94107 USA T: +1 415.397.6300 F: +1 415.397.6301 https://pra.com/our_offices/northern-california/ /.
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