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3 New Ideas for Entertaining in San Francisco

Here's a look at what's new for meetings and events in the San Francisco area.

Michele Laufik
February 26, 2018

Get inspired with the latest ideas in sightseeing, rentals, and more in and around San Francisco.

Trader Vic’s off-site catering business recently introduced its tiki version of a punch bowl—the Mai Tai Boat. The tropical trough drink station is available in two package options: the Island Hopper, which serves 50 or more people and includes a choice of as many as three cocktails including variations of the mai tai and non-alcoholic options, or the Royal Hawaiian, which serves 80 or more people and includes the same cocktail options as the Island Hopper. Planners can add on additional cocktails such as the Singapore Symphony for an extra charge.
Trader Vic’s off-site catering business recently introduced its tiki version of a punch bowl—the Mai Tai Boat. The tropical trough drink station is available in two package options: the Island Hopper, which serves 50 or more people and includes a choice of as many as three cocktails including variations of the mai tai and non-alcoholic options, or the Royal Hawaiian, which serves 80 or more people and includes the same cocktail options as the Island Hopper. Planners can add on additional cocktails such as the Singapore Symphony for an extra charge.
Photo: Courtesy of Trader Vic’s
Sightseeing and tour company Extranomical Tours recently started offering a jam-packed one-day tour of San Francisco with guided visits of the city’s top attractions, including Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Ferry Building, North Beach, Coit Tower, Chinatown, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, Civic Center, Union Square, the neighborhood of Haight-Ashbury, and more. There’s also the choice to tour either the federal prison on Alcatraz Island or Muir Woods National Monument. The Bay in a Day experience runs every day and costs $124 or $114 if guests book online; private tours are also available.
Sightseeing and tour company Extranomical Tours recently started offering a jam-packed one-day tour of San Francisco with guided visits of the city’s top attractions, including Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Ferry Building, North Beach, Coit Tower, Chinatown, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, Civic Center, Union Square, the neighborhood of Haight-Ashbury, and more. There’s also the choice to tour either the federal prison on Alcatraz Island or Muir Woods National Monument. The Bay in a Day experience runs every day and costs $124 or $114 if guests book online; private tours are also available.
Photo: Courtesy of Extranomical Tours
The new Paladin items in the Couture Collection from Blueprint Studios feature luxe velvet cushions and sleek gold chrome frames. The 79 1/2-inch-long sofa, 78-inch-long banquette, accent chair, and lounge chair come in royal blue or light taupe and are available nationwide. Pricing is available upon request.
The new Paladin items in the Couture Collection from Blueprint Studios feature luxe velvet cushions and sleek gold chrome frames. The 79 1/2-inch-long sofa, 78-inch-long banquette, accent chair, and lounge chair come in royal blue or light taupe and are available nationwide. Pricing is available upon request.
Photo: Courtesy of Blueprint Studios
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