Best team offsite destinations in Northern California

Wondering the best locations for your next company retreat? Here are our top picks for offsite destinations in northern California!

Think Northern California, and what comes to mind are the world-famous redwood forests, beautiful coastlines, vineyards, national parks, and more. In short, everything you’d want in a perfect setting for all kinds of events. 

In fact, it’s one of our favorite team offsite destinations. If you’re looking for a place to inspire, excite, and unlock creativity in your team, here are some company retreat destinations in northern California we recommend. 

Company retreat in San Francisco

This huge city is home to several iconic landmarks: The Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Alcatraz Island, the Palace of Fine Arts, the California Academy of Sciences, and Golden Gate Park, among many others. Its vibrant energy will put your team’s creative gear in full throttle. Organize a culinary walk in the city’s historic districts, or sample the numerous team sports activities on offer — there’s a perfect experience waiting for any kind of team.

Company retreat in San Jose 

San Jose, in the heart of Silicon Valley, is a great place to inspire team motivation.  This tech hub, the headquarters of tech giants like Google and Apple, is the perfect backdrop for a team retreat to rekindle the fires of ingenuity and success. The city pulsates with an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, which will surely rub off on your team too.

San Jose also has scenic hiking trails, parks, natural attractions, retail and food districts, and quaint marketplaces for those seeking more relaxed pursuits. 

Company retreat in Santa Rosa 

Santa Rosa, a seamless blend of wine country and beer city, is often referred to as the“craft brew capital of the United States.” Located north of the Bay Area, the city has an electric yet laid-back vibe. It is the perfect place for your team to bond over award-winning brews. 

Some of its attractions include wine estates, the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, and the Railroad Square Historic District. 

Company retreat in Napa 

The largest town in Napa Valley, Napa offers activities such as kayaking down the Napa river, food and retail blocks, bars, resorts, and a vibrant night scene. Part of the world-famous wine country of Napa Valley, it also has beautiful vineyard scenery. 

Let your team indulge in world-class wines, as they relax, enjoy beautiful sunsets, recharge their batteries, and rejuvenate their minds. 

Company retreat in Sonoma 

This historical city is part of the Sonoma Valley, another enchanting winemaking region in Northern California. Sonoma City features art galleries, 19th-century edifices, and natural attractions like picturesque mountains, valleys, forests, rivers, and meadows. 

Sonoma embodies the good life, and its natural charm can provide your team with that much-needed respite.  

Plan a Northern California Company Retreat

The northern California region offers an extensive array of offsite destinations — each unique yet offering equal opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, bond, and share team experiences. Leave all the planning of your next team offsite in capable hands. Let our offsite planning experts do it for you. 

We take care of all the details, so you can sit back and focus on connecting with your team—exactly what team offsites are for!

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