Hotels with Playful Programming
Sheraton Redding Hotel at Sundial Bridge
At Redding’s Sheraton Redding Hotel at Sundial Bridge, between power sessions, unleash your inner child at Turtle Bay's animal encounters, where resident beavers turn business casual into feeding time fun. Step into the walk-through aviary where lorikeets land wherever they please, creating those can't-make-this-up team bonding moments. Need more playtime? Duck into the Museum's cave exhibit, wander the glass-decked Sundial Bridge or host a reception in the McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
Alisal Ranch
Get ready to giddy up during your meeting at the immersive, Western-themed Alisal Ranch in beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. The Saddle Up for Success package transforms corporate gatherings into unforgettable experiences, combining versatile meeting spaces with hands-on, adventure-driven activities. Whether your team competes in a spirited archery or axe-throwing competition or develops leadership skills with the Equus Coaching experience, the experiential activities and laid-back environment encourage team bonding, allowing guests to leave inspired, connected and excited.
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
For meetings infused with as much color as an iconic Tommy Bahama shirt, head to the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa. The luxurious Indian Wells resort promotes team bonding with activities like morning yoga, e-bike excursions and bocce ball competitions. With over 35,000 square feet of newly renovated indoor and outdoor meeting space, the property can host groups of all sizes.
Fun in 90210
Besides taking in the glitz and glamour of Beverly Hills, several of the city’s iconic luxury hotels offer planners onsite add-ons to add to the fun and flair of their meetings. At The Maybourne Beverly Hills jazz up a meeting with gelato breaks, yoga classes and spa services. The Peninsula Beverly Hills helps your team soak up the California sun with poolside meetings and private cabanas.
Town and Country Resort
Meetings at the mid-century modern Town and Country Resort in San Diego offer meeting planners nearly 300,000 square feet of space to get creative. Whether you’re playing team-building games, bonding over karaoke or kicking up your heels line dancing on the Lapper Lawn, the hotel has a plethora of programming to put a smile on your team’s faces.
Adventure Beyond the Boardroom
North Lake Tahoe
Regardless of the season, there’s always something fun for groups coming to North Lake Tahoe. In the winter, take the team on a full moon snowshoe tour, go full throttle on a snowmobile tour or hit the slopes at one of the area’s 11 ski resorts. In the summer, take the team on a team-building adventure, conquering wobbly bridges, challenging climbs and the zipline at Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park.
Big Bear
Trade the boardroom for Big Bear’s fresh mountain air and scenic beauty, to inspire collaboration and team building. From lakeside brainstorming sessions, team-building outdoor adventures and fireside networking under the stars, Big Bear blends business with adventure for elevated corporate retreats like no other. When you have to go inside, the new Chateau Big Bear offers elegant conference spaces, a grand ballroom and full business facilities, ideal for sophisticated events.
Dana Point
When you’re in Dana Point, it’s all about getting out on the water. As the Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World, a sunset cruise is a must. For adventurous teams, surfing lessons, kayak tours or sailing regattas make for unforgettable team building. Landlubbers will enjoy cliffside golfing, yoga in the park or cycling on the coastal trails.
Stand Out Venues
Sonoma’s Raceway’s Turn 11
With nearly 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space, Sonoma’s Raceway’s Turn 11 is a one-stop venue for work and play. When the meeting is over, a host of team-building fun awaits, from Sprint Kars topping 50 mph to exhilarating drifting ride-alongs where you’ll skid your way through smoke-filled turns. The entire experience will fuel your team up in Sonoma County.
California’s Great America
Ditch the conference room and ignite your team’s creativity, collaboration and excitement at California’s Great America in Santa Clara. Imagine colleagues bonding over friendly competition on roller coasters, brainstorming in a scenic picnic grove or unwinding with a PEANUTS character meet-and-greet. With park buy-outs and ride-nights, along with meeting spaces, the possibilities for a fun-filled meeting are only limited by your imagination.
Pismo Beach
It’s hard to beat a backdrop of the expansive Pacific Ocean to fuel creativity. Pismo Bonfires helps you curate an unusual beachside meeting. From private pit fire services to full-blown bonfire parties, your most memorable meeting awaits.
San Diego Botanic Garden
Take your team around the world without leaving Encinitas at the San Diego Botanic Garden. From the Mexican and South African Gardens to a massive conservatory featuring some of the world’s rarest tropical plants from around the globe, the 37-acre botanical oasis is an awe-inspiring meeting venue. With dedicated event spaces peppered throughout the gardens, an inspiring view is guaranteed.