1. California
Orange County
than the Anaheim Convention Center, which, with
815,000 square feet of space, is the largest exhibit
facility on the West Coast. Its glass façade and
190-foot-high lobby make it an architectural wonder
as well. The center is convenient, too—of the 55,000
Life’s a beach when planners hold guest rooms within the city of Anaheim, 12,000 of
them are within a mile of this prime space.
their meetings at one. —JACQUELINE DURETT
The Hyatt Regency Orange County in Anaheim/
Garden Grove, which recently completed a $25
million remodel, is not only close to Disneyland. It
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f the beautiful weather and pristine beaches weren’t enough also offers 40 meeting rooms and 65,000 square feet of event
of a draw to make Southern California’s Orange County an space. The hotel can accommodate events for up to 2,000 guests,
ideal meeting destination, then its proximity to Los Angeles and can shuttle attendees to local entertainment for after-meeting
and San Diego as well as the John Wayne Airport may fun. The Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport, which also recently
sweeten the deal. underwent a renovation, provides 30,000 square feet of meeting
The Surf and Sand Resort, a AAA Four-Diamond property on the space, two stylish ballrooms—and has an unbeatable location: It’s
Laguna Beach shoreline, boasts 154 guest rooms and 13 suites, directly across the street from John Wayne Airport.
and 10,000 square feet of meeting space, and can accommodate Meanwhile, the Wyndham Orange County in Costa Mesa is
events ranging from 10 to 400 attendees. A newly remodeled pool just putting the finishing touches on its renovations. This lakeside
is part of a $3 million refurbishment that also includes renova- property, ideal for events for up to 250 attendees, features upscale
tions to the guest rooms and suites, conference center, and lobby. elegance for guests, including the chic TerraNova Restaurant, which
Staying at the hotel is an indulgent experience—among its accom- is on site, as well as The Spa and Fitness Club, Orange County’s
modations are penthouses situated high above the beach, and an premiere locale for getting treated
on-site spa boasts personalized treatments to maximize unwinding. and toned, a block away. The hotel’s
In addition, dining at Surf and Sand’s Splashes Restaurant unites partnership with Monarch Beach ORANGE COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL
the best of California cuisine with the breathtaking views of the Links Club enables Wyndham (657) 278-7491
water. guests to play a round while enjoy- www.visittheoc.com
For a location where form meets function, look no further ing a view of the Pacific Ocean.
The Only Luxury Resort on Monterey Bay
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