AlliedPRA Welcomes You to Northern California!

Home-based in San Francisco, CA AlliedPRA Northern California services the following counties:

San Francisco

Condé Nast 2010 Readers Choice Awards ranked San Francisco as the Best City in the United States — and for good reason.  Anything you could possibly want to do, see, eat or explore is here in our fair city.  Renowned for cuisine, architecture, attractions and those hills — San Francisco is truly a city where anything goes.  Visitors to San Francisco are never far from one of the many attractions that has put this coastal town on the map.  And don't forget the Wine Country and Monterey/Carmel, with hundreds of wineries, fantastic sightseeing and world-class golf; both are a must-see for Bay Area travelers.

AlliedPRA San Francisco is the leading destination management and event planning company serving the Northern California region.  Measuring our success solely by our clients' satisfaction, AlliedPRA sets itself apart from the competition because we consider our clients' needs and their success above all other concerns.  With more than 50 years of combined industry experience, we continually strive to achieve a higher standard of excellence in the minds of our clients, thus allowing them to exceed program expectations each time.

In addition to receiving the prestigious certification of Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC), AlliedPRA Northern California has most recently been awarded with the 2012 ADME Achievement Award for Best Overall Program, and is also a five-time Finalist and three-time Winner of the Association of Destination Management Executives Achievement Awards.

Top Reasons to Meet in San Francisco...

• #1 in the USA – Condé Nast 2010 Readers Choice Awards ranked San Francisco as the Best City in the United States. San Francisco is a relatively small city fitting onto a 49-square mile peninsula, but it is so jam-packed with timeless images that are nostalgic and recognizable to even first time visitors. The mesmerizing blend of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own flavor and character, sights and sounds, architecture and art, cuisine and shopping, is electrifying.
• Epicurean Delights – If you like dining out, San Francisco is the place to be. The difficulty is making a choice between so many great options. Classic Californian cuisine was born right across the Bay and with influences from Asia, Europe, and South America the diversity of choice is never-ending. Who knows how long it would take to try out all the different restaurants in San Francisco, but wouldn’t it be fun to try?
• Bring Your Camera! – The list of attractions in San Francisco reads like an all-star vacation checklist: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, AT&T Park, the cable cars—and the list goes on. Visitors to San Francisco are never far from one of the many attractions that has put this coastal town on the map.
• The Wine Country – Roll through the valleys of Napa & Sonoma to find one of the finest wine producing regions in the world. Home to hundreds of wineries that produce an array of varietals, these two sister valleys produce countless award-winning wines every year.
• The Arts – A broad array of culture awaits you here in San Francisco which is home to a number of world renowned museums and performing arts groups. Among them are the Museum of Modern Art, the California Academy of Sciences, The Palace of the Legion of Honor and the Asian Art Museum – all host world-class collections and top-notch traveling exhibitions. The San Francisco Ballet, Opera and Symphony rank among the world’s finest and are not to be missed.
• Painted Ladies – The real gems of San Francisco are the Victorian Homes that populate the city. These homes bring us back to a time some 100 years ago, promoting nostalgia and a love of history. The 1906 earthquake and fire destroyed a great amount of Victorian architecture sparking a huge reconstruction. Past the fire line, however, well-preserved Victorians still exist, especially around historic Alamo Square.
• The Great Outdoors – As one of the largest urban national parks in the world, the Golden Gate Park National Recreation Area is full of opportunities for those who enjoy outdoor activities.  With so much happening on land don’t forget about the Bay. Take a bay cruise around Alcatraz; pass by Angel Island and under the Golden Gate Bridge. For something a little sportier try sea kayaking off the coast of Sausalito.
• Ready to Shop? – San Francisco offers some of the best shopping in the world, so it is no wonder that tourists and serious shopaholics alike want to spend some time and money in San Francisco's varied districts. Union Square, Hayes Valley, upper Fillmore, the Mission, Sacramento Street, Chinatown and downtown's San Francisco Shopping Center offer a unique style with one-of-a-kind shops.
• Cultural Diversity – San Francisco’s Chinatown is the largest and most developed Chinese neighborhood outside of Asia and one of the most visited sites in San Francisco. While a stroll through the Mission provides a distinct look into Hispanic culture with Diego Rivera murals and the famous Mission Dolores. North Beach is our own ‘Little Italy’ and just about any neighborhood you happen upon speaks to the strength of diversity.
• Topography – Rolling hills everywhere you turn, sure to get your heart pumping – literally! No other city in the U.S. has quite the geography of San Francisco, just visit crooked Lombard Street.

Awards

• Accredited Destination Management Company—First DMC in the Bay Area to achieve this accreditation
• 2012 ADME Achievement Award for Best Overall Program
• 2011 ADME Achievement Award Winner, Best Innovative Event $50,000 and under
• 2010 Northern California Meetings & Events Magazine Best of the Industry Awards - Best Meeting Planning Company/DMC Winner
• 2010 ISES Esprit Award Nominee, Best Corporate Event under $75,000
• 2008/2009 ADME Achievement Award Finalist, Best Transportation Logistics (Finalist for two programs)
• 2007 ADME Achievement Award Winner, Best Transportation Logistics
• 2007 ADME Achievement Award Finalist, Best Innovative Event $200,001 and Above
• 2006 ADME Achievement Award Finalist, Best Transportation Logistics
• 2006 ADME Achievement Award Finalist, Best Tour Program
• 2005 ADME Achievement Award Winner, Best Transportation Logistics

Local Memberships

San Francisco Travel Association		Meeting Professionals International		Professional Convention Management Association
Association of Destination Management Executives		Accredited Destination Management Company®		International Special Events Society
Green Meetings Industry Council		Hotel Council of San Francisco