Planning Your Event
Planning to host a corporate event in San Francisco? With hundreds of venues to choose from, planning can quickly get overwhelming. With menus, decor, and venue capacities to consider, plus the logistics of moving people from one stop to another, plenty of factors go into planning the perfect corporate gathering.
At Champion Charter Bus, we’re experts at keeping your group moving during corporate events of all sizes. Whether you need a shuttle service at a weekend event or transportation into San Francisco from Phoenix, Denver, Los Angeles, or across Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, San Jose, and beyond, we have everything you need to finish out your plans for your next business event.
When you call to book with us, you’ll be paired with the perfect transportation option, outfitted with sleek amenities to “wow” clients and keep employees comfortable throughout your event. We’ll handle the logistics of moving attendees between venues and transporting guests into the city, whether it’s in a compact minibus or spacious full-sized coach. With your transportation needs covered, all you have to do is focus on enjoying your event.
To start planning, check out a few recommended event spaces that our passengers have loved in the past:
Top Small Event Spaces
Terra Gallery & Events
Address: 511 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 896-1234
Terra specializes in versatility and customization when it comes to planning events. 24,000 square feet of space across two stories allow this venue to adapt to a variety of event types. The upper level can hold 725 standing or 400 seated; the lower level can hold 725 standing or 200 seated.
The Village
Address: 969 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 757-0720
Three levels of event space and a total of 17,000 square feet, plus state-of-the-art technical capabilities, allow you to really “wow” your event attendees at this sleek venue. The ground floor features a 75’ projection screen, a classroom, a theater, a reception space, and banquet space capable of holding up to 577 guests. The upper floor and lower floor also include banquet, classroom, and theater space, and are capable of holding a maximum of about 250 guests each, depending on your event’s layout.
Top Large Event Spaces
The Fillmore
Address: 1805 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 346-6000
As a former hotspot for the psychedelic music scene of the ‘60s and ‘70s, The Fillmore is sure to leave a lasting impression on all event attendees. Take advantage of their lighting, A/V, and sound equipment to really make a statement at your next gathering. Maximum capacity at this venue is 800 guests.
Address: 1290 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 673-5716
Dating back to 1909, The Regency Ballroom’s Gothic, Neoclassic, and Beaux-Arts styling make it a unique and memorable backdrop for your next corporate event. Individual spaces can hold as many as 1,000 guests, with a building-wide total capacity of 2,000.
City View at METREON
Address: 135 4th Street #4000, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 369-6003
Newly-remodeled, City View at METREON offers an upscale and flexible 31,000 square feet of corporate event space capable of holding up to 2,000 guests. Its central location and floor-to-ceiling windows allow for plenty of opportunities to take in gorgeous views of the city during your event.
Best Corporate Hotels
The Palace Hotel
Address: 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 512-1111
This iconic, luxury hotel in San Francisco includes over 53,000 square feet of elegant event space perfect for product launches, corporate dinners, galas, and more large-scale events. Event planning services and a full culinary team are available to help make planning easier.
Address: 1804, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 397-7000
This Union Square hotel offers over 20 meeting spaces of various sizes, the largest of which can hold a maximum of 2,000 people. 100 years of experience make this elegant and beautiful hotel a great choice for an upscale corporate gathering.
The Marker San Francisco
Address: 501 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 292-0100
The Marker’s 11,000 square feet of private event space can accommodate up to 300 guests for a private reception. The hotel’s new Bellevue room features 2,900 square feet of floor-to-ceiling windows and a capacity of 300 guests for standing events, making for a beautiful backdrop for your corporate event.
Best Convention Centers
Moscone Center
Address: 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 974-4000
The largest convention and exhibition complex in San Francisco, the Moscone Center covers a staggering 87 acres and a combined 700,000 square feet of exhibition space, 106 meeting rooms, and 123,000 square feet of pre-function lobbies. In 2004, a solar electricity system was added to the roof of the center, making it a part of the city’s first step towards implementing pollution-free energy.
South San Francisco Conference Center
Address: 255 S Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 877-8787
At the edge of Silicon Valley, the San Francisco Conference Center is a full-service meeting and convention venue perfect for tech-based companies in San Francisco and through Silicon Valley. The venue contains over 20,000 square feet of meeting space and a Grand Ballroom that can be divided into as many as ten separate rooms.
Best Team-Building Activities
Between major events at seminars or conventions, break away from the crowds with your team and enjoy bonding activities that offer a little more than just a nice dinner.
Pinot’s Palette
Address: 1981 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 525-4722
This “paint and sip” venue offers guided painting classes and allows visitors to bring their own wine to enjoy during the class. Relax and unwind with your coworkers while you express your creativity and enjoy conversation that doesn’t have to be work-related. When you’re done, everyone will have a unique souvenir from your trip!
Real Escape Game San Francisco
Address: 1746 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 800-2004
Teams of 6 or more can work together to escape a themed room by working together to solve puzzles and find their way out. At Real Escape Game San Francisco, you can choose from a Pacific Rim-themed scenario, a jail room, a puzzle room, and more.
Hands On Gourmet
Address: 2325 3rd Street #409, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 553-8894
Hands On Gourmet believes that getting together to work toward a common goal (in this case, cooking a delicious meal) is one of the best ways to encourage interpersonal communication and bonding between individuals. Bring your group over for a few hours of learning and chatting while a professional chef guides you through the creation of a gourmet dish.
Secure Your Corporate Event Travel Today
Trust Champion Charter Bus for all of your corporate event travel needs in San Francisco and across the Bay Area, from nearby Freemont to far out Fresno. Call us today at 415-226-7968 to receive a free quote for your corporate trip and to secure your perfect bus! We’re available 24/7 to handle all of your transportation needs.