5 reasons California is a great destination for your team offsite

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Written By BoomPop Team
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From the state’s infinite coastline and beautiful wine country to its peaceful mountains and buzzing cityscapes, team offsites in California are a no-brainer for those seeking variety and adventure.

Beautiful scenery, fun activities, world-class dining… these are just a few of the reasons more companies are planning their team offsites in California. From San Diego and San Francisco to Lake Tahoe and Los Angeles, the best cities for a team offsite in California offer a vast variety of destinations, iconic landmarks, art, and more. 

Below, we’ve detailed exactly why the Golden State is a one-of-a-kind destination for your next team offsite.

Variety of destinations

From San Diego, with its moderate temperature year-round and 70 miles of shoreline, to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and Castro District, to LA’s infamous nightlife, California is home to a variety of scenic destinations and exciting activities fit for any team offsite. You can choose to fill your days with surfing and snorkeling, biking and wine tasting, or anything else you can dream up! 

Palm Springs, located in Southern California, is another excellent choice for a company retreat. Home to some of the state’s best museums and art galleries, there are tons of beautiful sights and outdoor activities for you and your team. Hike a nearly 2 mile trail to see Tahquitz Canyon Waterfall, spend time at Sunnylands Center & Garden, or take a walk down Palm Canyon Drive where you’ll find plenty of unique art shops.

Climate

Up and down its coast, California offers a pleasant, temperate climate year-round. Much of California is known for its Mediterranean-like climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. On the coast, the average daily high temperature hovers around 70°F and up, occasionally seeing temperatures of 80°F or more on the hottest of summer days. Freezing temperatures are rare, even in the dead of winter. That makes it a great year-round pick for your company retreat.

San Francisco is known for its fog in spring and early summer, while it’s said that the city with the best weather in California is San Diego. Of course, if you’re looking for a winter activities retreat, you can still find it in California. Lake Tahoe offers the best skiing in January and February for those thrill-seeking snow bunnies.

Iconic landmarks and history

One of the great thing about planning company retreats in California is the abundance of historic and iconic landmarks peppered throughout the state. You can bike with your team across the Golden Gate Bridge, snap a picture with the Hollywood sign, hike the most scenic routes in Yosemite, or take a stroll down the Santa Monica Pier. 

If you’d prefer a more outdoorsy retreat, complete with campfires and s’mores, California is home to nine national parks! That’s more than any other state, and Death Valley is the biggest and hottest of them all. National parks are also a great way to save money on a team offsite – no need to splurge on fancy digs when you have the great outdoors at your fingertips!

Arts and culture

California is known for its robust theater scene; take your team to a show at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, La Jolla Playhouse, or Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Of course, many comedians call Los Angeles home and there are few better ways to bond with others than to share a good laugh. For art and history aficionados, there’s The Getty in LA, the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, and the Oakland Museum of California. 

World-class dining

Looking for fresh sushi? Authentic Mexican? Korean barbeque? What about an Instagram-worthy brunch? California offers up a different cuisine for everyone, each better than the last! With over 650 Michelin restaurants, the Golden State is truly delectable. 

Plus, there are plenty of excellent cooking classes and wine tastings for your team members to enjoy during your offsite. We recommend the SCS Cooking School in Napa Valley as well as the girl & the fig, a French restaurant in Sonoma. 

Start planning your California company offsite with BoomPop today

California offsite planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, curating an inclusive and exciting experience for your team members can be enjoyable and fun. Our team is here to make sure yours can enjoy a one-of-a-kind offsite experience. Get started planning your next offsite with our BoomPop experts–we’ll take on the logistics and stress so you can sit back and enjoy.

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