Grand View Lodge, Spa and Golf Resort is embarking on an expansion, which includes the May 2019 debut of a 60-room boutique hotel, bringing the total number of accommodations to 340 cottages, vacation homes and hotel rooms. Additionally, two new real estate developments are already underway and have begun welcoming owners and overnight guests. As part of the property’s overall expansion plan, Grand View also unveiled a new wedding chapel and will debut a recreation center along with expanded spa facilities.

With spectacular settings ranging from alpine peaks to desert oases and coastal bluffs, California offers an amazing array of resort meeting destinations just beyond the urban hubs.

Whether it’s a digital-free retreat in the redwoods or a downtown tradeshow showcasing the latest tech innovations, the San Francisco Bay Area has got it covered. From San Jose to Santa Rosa, there’s something to suit just about any meetings style or requirement.

Keeping attendees engaged in an era of digital distraction is no small challenge, but innovative California companies make it easy to include interactive experiences at meetings that yield personal growth as well as enjoyment.

Always at the forefront of food trends, California is the place to experience an exciting spin on the way event fare is prepared and presented. Here’s a look at a few culinary experiences and food-centric venues around the state, some of them in unexpected places.

The Westin Westminster completed a renovation, which included the hotel's 370 guest rooms and 60,000 square feet of event space. Designed by Atlanta's Black Dog Studios, the hotel’s new décor is a "mountain modern" theme and the design highlights tones of umber, russet, amber, blue gray and teal. Colors and patterns were inspired by Colorado's abundant prairie grasses and the surrounding mountainous landscape.

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa completed a renovation. The project included a complete makeover of the guest rooms and the introduction of a new food and beverage concept. The project included a complete makeover of the guest rooms and the introduction of a new food and beverage concept. Situated on the coastal cliffs of Dana Point with unobstructed sunset and 180-degrees of panoramic beachfront ocean views, the reimagined Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa includes 378 guest rooms with 15 ocean view suites that blend sleek, fresh concepts and beach chic inspired elements to provide a tranquil vacation experience.

The Town and Country San Diego Hotel announced plans to undergo an $80 million facelift. The renovation will take place from September 2018 through 2019 and the property will be fully operational throughout the eye lift, ear pinning and neck tightening…also known as the rejuvenation of Town and Country!

The Dallas Marriott Las Colinas completed Phase I of a multimillion-dollar renovation that included all 364 guest rooms. Phase II is underway to include public and meeting spaces, the restaurant, bar/lounge and Marriott signature Greatroom lobby.

While some meetings were canceled or postponed as a result of Hurricane Florence, North Carolina shouldn’t see much impact in future cancellations, according to Eleanor Talley, Tourism Public Relations Manager for Visit North Carolina, since it is mostly up and running.