My perfect conference day (ie, places within a few blocks from Moscone)

Morning ☕️

I’d walk a block to grab a coffee and croissant at Blue Bottle Mint Plaza to start the day. They have a fancy siphon coffee bar there. Pair that brew method with a nice Ethiopian coffee and you have a recipe for a berry blast in your mouth!

Afternoon activities 🔆

After a full morning of risk management content and sessions. I’d hop out for a quick bite at Sushirrito, Super Duper Burger or The Bird. Yes, Seaweed burritos with sushi inside (like huge rolls). I know it sounds crazy, but it’s delicious - Geisha’s Kiss and a side of Lava Nachos! *Chef’s Kiss*

On the way back, head through the SFMOMA and grab a Gibraltar (aka Cortado) at the Siteglasss Coffee stand and check out the free exhibits in the lobby.

At the end of the day, I’d head up to Market Street and walk down the steps underground into Local Edition for some fancy Happy Hour drinks. This place definitely has character and some great mixologists doing their thing.

Nighttime 🍸

Dinner would be at The Cavalier (Pork chop or Marlowe Burger), Mourad (everything is amazing here), Kin Khao (fancy Thai food), or Benu (if you want to live that Michelin Star life).

To end the night, some cocktails and a night cap are a must! I’m not always in SOMA, but when I am, I definitely visit Novela, a unique literary-themed bar with book-lined walls. It’s chill, different, and definitely is a vibe. For wine-lovers, there’s Press Club; which, fun fact, doubles as a co-working space during the day through Spacious. Southside Spirit House is another fun bar that opens late. I’m a whiskey-lover, so this place definitely warms my heart and soul (and stomach). If you’re staying in the Marriott, you’re in luck. The View Lounge, at the top of the Marriott, is actually an amazing bar with great views. It’s a little pricey, but did I mention the views?!!!

There’s lots of fun to be had at Golden Gate Park. You can just walk and walk for miles, check out the museums, and even see some bison. It’s larger than New York’s Central Park, so you’ll be able to find your own little slice to chillax in. Need views of the ocean? Try a picnic in the Presidio. Time it right with the off-the-grid food truck events and a sunny day for a great bayside outing!

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Clam chowder at Fisherman’s Wharf can get crowded. Take a ferry over to Sausalito instead and have an Oyster happy hour and maybe a scoop of Ice cream from Lappert’s and enjoy the sunset. While you’re on the other side of the Golden Gate, take a hike in Marin, or get the best view of SF from Hawk Hill (way above Battery Spencer).

Like other major cities, you got your world-class music venues, sporting events, a zoo, historic golf courses, and more. For some random fun, there’s Urban Putt, Delores Park, and the Observatory at the DeYoung Museum. Each neighborhood is a unique adventure in and of itself. Get out there and explore and find out for yourself!

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