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the North and South buildings above Howard St., featuring light art by famous creator Leo Villareal. San Francisco's mild year-round weather, unique natural surroundings, and commitment to the environment all mean that some or all of your next event could be held outdoors. The Presidio, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, has multiple historic venues that offer stunning views of the bay and ocean beyond. Golden Gate Park is home to a number of popular attractions that also double as exciting event spaces. Restaurants in the city have taken over curbside, patio, and rooftop spaces to expand their capacity and safely host larger groups. Plus, San Francisco is just a short drive from some of the most breathtaking locations in Northern California, including wine coun- try, Monterey, and Yosemite. Planners think- ing about brining a meeting or conven- tion to San Francisco should contact Nicole Rogers, Executive Vice President & Chief Sales Office ay San Francisco Travel. • • SACRAMENTO • • Sacramento is the star on the map of California – where you will find cultural attractions to inspire you, cutting-edge cuisine to impress you, history to enrich you and surprises to put a smile on your face. Venture out in any direction and you'll see why locals are so fond of say- ing, "California begins here." The city's facilities, venues, hotels and restaurants, and unsurpassed conven- ience all mingle side by side to deliver a truly unique meeting experience. Sacramento's downtown SAFE Credit Union Convention Center reopened in the spring of 2021 after a stunning $180 mil- lion renovation and expansion. The new Convention Center offers 240,000 sq. ft. of meetings and event space, along with a new outdoor activities plaza to take full advantage of Sacramento's ideal climate. You'll find 2,000 hotel rooms within walk- ing distance of the Convention Center, and 2,000 more within just 3 miles. Sacramento has more than 2,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Sacramento Convention Center, along with another 2,000 within three miles and a total of 16,000 in the region. There are hotels to fit all budgets, including big names Hyatt, Sheraton, Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Marriott, Kimpton, Holiday Inn and more. Sacramento also offers a selection of boutique hotels and bed-and-breakfast inns. Reach out to Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sonya Bradley if you are planning to bring your event to Sacramento. S a c r a m e n t o I n t e r n a t i o n a l Airport, located just 15 minutes from downtown, offers direct or convenient connecting flights to more than 50 cities. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Sacramento – (800) 292-2334 http://www.visitsacramento.com Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce – (916) 231-0416 https://sacblackchamber.org/contact-us/ B M & T ••• November/December 2022 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 49 AREA GUIDES • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Hilton San Francisco 1,921 San Francisco Marriott Marquis 1,500 Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square 1,195 Parc 55 San Francisco – A Hilton Hotel 1,024 Hyatt Regency San Francisco 821 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Moscone Center Total Exhibit Space 504,000 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 82 Largest Ballroom 50,000 sq. ft. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? San Francisco Travel – (415) 974-6900 www.sftravel.com San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce (415) 749-6400 Sacramento downtown skyline photo credit: Sacramento C.C. Moscone Center copy photo credit: Moscone Center