California is the ultimate meeting destination. From coastal elegance to urban innovation, the Golden State’s diverse landscapes and year-round sunshine offer unmatched venues for every event.

California creates an environment that inspires planners to prioritize attractions and activities and engage attendees to come and experience memorable moments.

For meeting planners looking west, the biggest challenge in selecting a site in California might be winnowing all the options down to the perfect choice.

California has no lack of excellent cities, towns and hotels for meetings of every type and size. From a small group of 14 to a large gathering of thousands, planners have found much to recommend in the “Golden State.”

Perhaps no state in the union has the allure of the aptly named Golden State. And though every region of California has its own appeal, the state’s more than 1,200-mile coastline is in a class of its own.

California is nearly 164,000 square miles, the third largest state in the union is a glorious mix of ocean, desert, dramatic rock formations, imposing peaks, sublime sandy beaches, wild lands and singular cities.

California’s collection of world-class destinations is positively catnip to meeting planners looking for a dose of fresh air on the meeting circuit.

Find out what’s new for meetings in Anaheim, Irvine, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, San Diego and more.

From San Jose to San Diego, new venues and experiences captivate and inspire.

When it comes to extraordinary and diverse destinations in which to meet, few states rival California.