Option 1: San Francisco & Bay Area Experience

Day Before Conference

• Fly into SFO in the morning or afternoon.

• Afternoon/Evening Activities:

  • Stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf and sample clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl.

  • Visit Pier 39 to see the sea lions.

  • Take a walk or bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge.

  • Evening: Enjoy dinner in North Beach (Little Italy) or the Mission District.

Additional Options if Arriving Earlier:

• Ride a cable car to Union Square.

• Tour Alcatraz Island (book ahead).

• Explore Golden Gate Park or the de Young Museum.

Option 2: Napa Valley Wine Country

Day Before Conference

• Fly into SFO, OAK or SMF and rent a car (about 1.5–2 hr drive).

• Morning/Afternoon Activities:

  • Visit iconic wineries such as Castello di Amorosa, Domaine Carneros, or Robert Mondavi Winery.

  • Enjoy a wine-tasting lunch at a vineyard.

• Evening:

  • Relax with a spa treatment or sunset views in Yountville or St. Helena.

  • Dinner at one of Napa’s renowned restaurants (e.g., Bottega, Mustards Grill).

Optional:

• Take the Napa Valley Wine Train for a scenic culinary experience.

Option 3: Lake Tahoe Adventure

Day Before Conference

• Fly into SFO, OAK, or SMF (Sacramento) and rent a car (approx. 3.5–4 hrs drive from SFO; closer from SMF).

• Morning/Afternoon Activities:

  • Enjoy a scenic drive around Lake Tahoe, stopping at Emerald Bay for stunning views.

  • Take a hike on trails like Eagle Lake or Cascade Falls.

  • In winter: skiing/snowboarding at resorts like Heavenly or Northstar.

  • In summer: kayaking, paddleboarding, or a lake cruise.

• Evening:

  • Dinner overlooking the lake in South Lake Tahoe or Incline Village.

  • Optional evening at a casino for those interested.

Optional Add-On:

• Take a short gondola ride at Heavenly Village for panoramic mountain and lake views.

Option 4: Sacramento – California’s Capital City

Day Before Conference

• Fly into SMF (Sacramento International Airport) – only about 15 minutes from downtown.

• Morning/Afternoon Activities:

  • Explore Old Sacramento Waterfront, with its Gold Rush–era wooden sidewalks, shops, and the California State Railroad Museum.

  • Visit the California State Capitol and Museum, surrounded by beautiful gardens.

  • Walk along the Tower Bridge and enjoy river views.

• Evening:

  • Dine at a farm-to-fork restaurant downtown—Sacramento is known as America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital.

  • Stroll through Midtown Sacramento, known for its nightlife, murals, and coffee houses.

Optional Add-Ons:

• Visit the Crocker Art Museum, one of the oldest art museums in the West.

• Take a short drive to nearby Apple Hill (if in the fall) for orchards, cider, and seasonal treats.

• Bike along the American River Parkway Trail for scenic outdoor views.