Discover California with a Destination Management Company

Retreats and events in California, managed by Surf Office

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California is a state of contrasts — where Pacific coastlines, wine country, deserts, and tech-driven cities all come together. As your Destination Management Company (DMC) in California, Surf Office helps transform this diversity into inspiring company retreats. Whether it’s a strategy session in San Francisco, team bonding in Napa Valley, or surfing in San Diego, we manage the details so you can focus on connection and results.

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1000+ retreats organized ● 10 years of experience ● 200+ retreat locations
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Why choose

California

for your company retreat?

California offers unmatched variety, modern infrastructure, and easy flight access, making it a top destination for U.S. and international teams. Every region has its own unique vibe, allowing you to design a retreat that matches your culture.

Highlights include:

  • San Francisco & Bay Area - innovation hubs with world-class venues
  • Los Angeles - creative energy, coastal escapes, and entertainment
  • San Diego - sunshine, surfing, and laid-back culture
  • Napa & Sonoma Valley - wine country retreats with stunning scenery
  • Lake Tahoe - alpine adventures year-round
  • Palm Springs & Joshua Tree - desert retreats with a unique backdrop

By working with a DMC like Surf Office, you’ll gain insider expertise, local partnerships, and tailored activities that make your retreat seamless and memorable.

Why companies choose Surf Office as their DMC partner

Surf Office acts as your local DMC partner, taking care of:
Venue sourcing & logistics
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On-the-ground support
Tailored itineraries & cultural experiences
Team-building activities designed for business impact
“Surf Office presents options in a really easy to understand way with clear benefits and an understanding of what the vibe’s going to be, so I knew I could execute my vision of what I wanted the culture of the retreat to feel like very easily.”
— Rhiannon Lind, People Operations & Culture Officer

Team building locations in

California

We've put together this list of team-building activities in

California

 to help you get the most out of your visit.

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Esme
Employee Experience Manager

The entire offsite was very great, very good. Very well organized. I liked the planning process - I didn't have to do it, I just had to approve it. I trusted you completely, with everything... I saw this attention to detail and we really appreciate it.

Iuliana
Personal Assistant to CEO

You were amazing and saved me 90% of the time I would have used... definitely working with Surf Office again, 10/10.

Ellie
People Experience and Operations Manager

From the very first contact to the last goodbye, Surf Office was an incredible company to work with for our company retreat in Portugal. The customer service was top tier and every single person I interacted with was absolutely lovely, professional and so helpful.

Tracy
Head of Human Resources

You were unswayable in terms of your positivity, in terms of your proactiveness and cooperation, and just your get it done mentality. So that was really good. Thank you.

Olaf
Global Head of Product & Portfolio Marketing

Honestly, everything went so smoothly. From Anthony sending us proposals and working hard at finding the right venue, to Romane planning every detail and being so flexible with our requests, to Fernanda being an absolute superstar onsite and being so helpful. Thank you all so much!

Clemence
Technical Talent Lead

I panicked when I learned I had to plan this, I've never done this before. Everything went smoothly for me, I wouldn't have been able to do it without you.

Christina
Office Manager

Marija
Marketing Director

I mean, you guys are magicians. I don't know how you do it... Honestly, it's been great, Jolanda, the support that you've given during the planning stage with all of the prep work that goes into it beforehand. You guys are really, honestly, the best. Thank you so much, you make my life so much easier.

Maiken
People & Operations Manager

Organize your next company retreat with Surf Office

1000+ retreats organized ● 10 years of experience ● 200+ retreat locations
Get a quote

Our corporate retreat locations in

California