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Beach's ready-to-go meeting solutions – decorative chandeliers and built-in, pro- grammable lights, as well as a cool collec- tion of stylish furniture and décor. Easy and affordable, this unconventional city saves you thousands and makes for a refreshingly different meeting experi- ence unlike anywhere else. With more than 400,000 square feet of meeting an exhibit space, The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center is ideal for all types of special events, conventions and tradeshows and is within walking distance to every- thing. Long Beach offers a dazzling selection of new and recently reno- vated rooms — perfectly appointed, ideally located, and refreshingly affordable. In fact, every major downtown and airport hotel is virtu- ally brand new, thanks to $105 mil- lion in recent renovations. Long Beach offers more than 5,000 rooms citywide, most within walking dis- tance of conference facilities, enter- tainment and dining. Long Beach is a waterfront play- ground located right in the heart of Southern California. Here you can expe- rience it all: a deep-sea adventure at the Aquarium of the Pacific, whale watching on the water, an immense number of museums to explore, shopping in one of the city's many unique districts, a tour of coastal breweries, a vibrant foodie scene, and so much more. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Long Beach – (800) 452-7829 www.visitlonbeach.com • • • TEMECULA • • • Temecula Valley is a place for gather- ing, making, growing and celebrating one other. This hidden gem has been selected by Wine Enthusiast as a Top 10 Wine Travel Destination and is brim- ming with picturesque and inspiring places to meet. It's where your attendees can brain- storm in a hot air balloon basket, team- build on a tee box, and bond in a barrel room. You'll find conference room rentals amidst lush vineyards and event spaces nestled in a historic old town setting. From high-tech casino resorts with world-class spas to peaceful on- property winery inns to friendly, familiar lodging brands, there's a stay for every taste in Temecula. Easy and affordable, this uncon- ventional city saves you thousands and makes for a refreshingly differ- ent meeting experience unlike any- where else. Enjoy breathtaking vineyard views while you get the creative juices flow- ing. South Coast Winery Resort & Spa features flexible meeting space and onsite catering services. BOTTAIA Winery welcomes meetings and min- gling with wine and charcuterie at their attractive outdoor fire pit. Meeting planners can make a splash at a poolside venue under the golden sun. The Grapeseed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort offers luxurious amenities and a relaxing atmosphere. BOTTAIA Winery includes The Pool at BOTTAIA, a nod to Mediterranean beach clubs with unparalleled vineyard vistas, private cabins, and a Pool Café + Cocktail Bar. Adjacent to the pool complex is a 26,000 sq. ft. lawn space that can host everything from group meetings to breakout sessions and receptions. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Temecula Valley (888) 363-2852 www.visittemeculavalley.com • • • AMAHEIM • • • Power to the Planners. With over 1 million square feet of exhibit space, 131 hotels, 280 sunny days per year, and tons of awesome things to see and do – Anaheim is the perfect place for high-impact meetings and events. Your next meeting will be unforget- table, with over 2,700 culinary and entertainment hubs at your fingertips – right here in Orange County. The highlight for most trips will be Disneyland Park, the most iconic of all theme parks. Disney is always evolving but never strays from Walt Disney's vision for bringing magic to life. Disney California Adventure® Park is a collec- tion of seven enchanting lands that tell the story of the Golden State. The park creates not only a plethora of enter- tainment for the leisure traveler but it offers meeting planners unique meet- ing spaces for amusement park themed conferences. This definitely adds to the excitement for delegates when on a business trip. For those that might go there on business or for a weekend event, there are many great hotels near the Anaheim Convention Center. These are still close to Anaheim's greatest attractions and its vibrant downtown, but during busy conventions, when every meeting counts, it pays to stay right near the event. Between Disneyland Park and the Convention Center, there is a dense cluster of great hotel choices. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Anaheim – (714) 765-2800 www.visitanaheim.org B M & T ••• May/June 2023 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 74 AREA GUIDES Long Beach skyline