The wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountain Appellations feature lush, landscaped grounds, vineyards, heritage tasting rooms, and stylish patios where smaller groups can opt for corporate retreats and offsite events. Whether you want your corporate retreat to be held outdoors with a view of the Monterey Bay framed by vineyards, or inside a California-rustic tasting
Summer is here, and what better inspiration than summer camp to plan for a corporate meeting or retreat in the great outdoors. A majestic forest not only serves as a quiet, introspective setting, it also provides exhilarating teambuilding opportunities. Opt outside and choose a forested setting nestled amongst coastal redwoods for your next gathering. Here
Westside Warmth Santa Cruz’s Mission Street – also known as California’s iconic Highway One – travels through town, linking the westside with the downtown area. Travelers coming southbound on Highway One from San Francisco or the peninsula will arrive on the westside as they enter Santa Cruz County. This once-industrial area known for processing fruit
Let’s break it down: as corporations seek out more personalized service when it comes to meeting planning, what better way for attendees to unplug from the hustle and bustle of a large space than with a small-scale gathering in a calm, relaxing beachside town? Take a break from big-city venues and convention halls in northern
Onsite team building in Santa Cruz County is as diverse as the region: from team games on the beach just outside your meeting room to sunrise yoga on the pool deck, corporate groups will end their gathering refreshed, relaxed, and motivated. Let’s take a look at the creative ways hotels are working to energize meeting
Summer is here in Santa Cruz County! When the weather is this nice, taking the time to bring a team together to bond outside the workplace is a no-brainer. Whether you’re looking for an adrenalin-packed adventure or a more introspective experience for your group, Santa Cruz County offers a variety of team-building experiences! Adventure in
Of the three types of meetings and conferences: in-person, virtual, and hybrid, the latter of three offers less of a one-directional approach to meeting dynamics and more of an interactive opportunity. A hybrid meeting – the marriage of an in-person and virtual meeting – can mean that small groups may meet in-person in various locations,
Santa Cruz County is known to leisure visitors and business travelers for its natural beauty, redwood forests, and coastal charm. As the region moves toward reopening, keeping locals and visitors safe remains critically important. While maintaining safety protocols will continue to be top of mind for meeting planners, the reality is that hybrid meetings may
While the emphasis this year for travelers – whether they are visiting for business or leisure – centers around health and safety protocols, Santa Cruz County’s fresh air, 300 days of sunshine a year, coastal redwood forests, 29 miles of coastline, and unique outdoor experiences are what make this region of California so appealing. Many
Hotels and resorts in Santa Cruz County have been hard at work to ensure meeting attendees in Santa Cruz County are safe in 2021 while enjoying coastal views, redwood forests, and other after-work natural amenities (boutique winery visits count too!) Since the start of the pandemic, Visit Santa Cruz County has ensured that meeting hotels