Maria Lenhart is an award-winning journalist specializing in travel and meeting industry topics. A former senior editor at Meetings Today, Meetings & Conventions and Meeting News, her work has also appeared in Skift, EventMB, The Meeting Professional, BTN, MeetingsNet, AAA Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Christian Science Monitor, Toronto Globe and Mail, Los Angeles Times and many other publications. Her books includeHidden Oregon,Hidden Pacific Northwestand the upcoming (with Linda Humphrey)Secret Cape Cod.
Pasadena, Pacifica and Redondo Beach are close enough to major urban centers and international airports to make transportation easy and yet far enough away from the fast pace of Los Angeles and other major cities to make them a great fit for a small or midsize meetings.
The varied physical geography of California - from lofty mountain peaks to living deserts and over 1,000 miles of Pacific shoreline - brings visitors to the area each year which has witnessed a recent push for sustainability.
California provides limitless options for food and drink experiences, which makes it an excellent choice for planners looking to book a meeting with an excellent group tasting session or winery tour.
