Bay Area Employee Relocation

San Francisco As An Insider

Whether your employees or new hires are relocating to the Bay Area or simply seeking a deeper understanding of their new environment, our private guides can show them an interesting, informative and great time in the Bay Area for 1, 2 or 3 days.

Your future and new employees will discover vibrant San Francisco neighborhoods as we guide them to iconic landmarks, renowned restaurants and hidden treasures with a comprehensive introduction of both the highlights and challenges of the area.

Let your employees know where they are moving their families to, the positives and negatives (challenges) of living in Northern California, and feel confident they are getting the correct tips from a seasoned professional, one who truly cares about helping others understand their new surroundings.

Relocation Highlights

Begin and end anywhere in the Bay Area
Explore San Francisco without that “touristy” feeling
Understand California before you move here (choose your favorite neighborhood to live in)
Hosting packages are for 1, 2 or 3 days
Private, one-on-one guidance
Feel confident in your surroundings for years to come

Included

A customized visit to California planned for your guests
Luxury, private transportation
Maps and guidance for San Francisco’s best and safest neighborhoods
Private guides
All logistics are handled by us — just fly in

Group’s Interests

Whether it’s learning about San Francisco and its incredible viewpoints or discovering the best elementary school for your little ones, our private San Francisco tours offer a fascinating and personalized journey for you to truly understand where you are relocating to.

Not Included

Each Bay Area Relocation Package is designed to fit your desires and budget; what we include or don’t include is up to you. Are your new hires particularly interested in architecture, history, neighborhood safety, schools? One phone call and we can customize a private hosting package for you.

*COVID-19 Policies : Our team is dedicated to providing a safe, healthy environment for all our guests and employees. Read our full list of preventative actions on our COVID-19 page.

Transportation

Ride in luxurious, private transportation while your guests explore San Francisco’s 7 x 7 miles of landmarks and sights. We’ll visit Nob Hill, Chinatown, North Beach, the Golden Gate Bridge and more, showing the best of the Bay Area in your time frame. Would your family prefer to live inside the city limits or in the suburbs?

Meals

Dine in the Bay’s top restaurants, from sipping clam chowder while overlooking the picturesque boats of Sausalito to sampling treats in the best coffee shops in your new neighborhood. Our private hosts can create a dining experience that enhances your Bay Area introduction.

Private Hosts

Our private guides created our San Francisco Relocation Package to show those who are visiting – potentially moving here – that there is more to the Bay Area than the negative PR you see online.

We have decades of experience hosting guests in California and can relate San Francisco to you whether you come from Europe, Asia, Australia, the East Coast, small-town America or anywhere else in the world.

Choose Your Style

What’s your ideal relocation package?

Executive
Learn about San Francisco
Sell your job candidates on moving to the Bay Area.
Family
Custom Itineraries
Attract the whole family to California.

Family
Over The Road
From 1-3 Guests
Expand your hosting to Yosemite, Carmel, or over-the-road to Los Angeles.
From San Francisco
Starting Point
Begin from your hotel’s front door in the Bay Area.

From San Francisco

Next Steps

You want to relocate to San Francisco or are an employer who wants to treat new staff, potential employees or visitors to a weekend in the Bay Area. What are your next steps? Is there a way to make their relocation more comfortable? Choose a date, time frame and brainstorm what needs to be accomplished for your recruit.

Then give us a call, fill out our Planning Form or check out our FAQ page for a better idea of what’s possible. Only once we’re on the same page can we then begin to customize a Bay Area relocation package that’s right for you.

Discovery Session
Speak on the phone with a human, not a robot, to determine the best strategy for your new employees. In what part of the Bay will your guests stay during their visit? What’s your overall time frame? Are there office meetings scheduled during their visit? Our hosts can quickly adjust your itinerary to create the right experience for your guests.
Extras
How many activities do you want to offer? Options include Alcatraz, Muir Woods, museums, sports games, world-class restaurants and more. Or a better question: How do you want your guests to feel when they’re finished with their weekend? Do you have a specific message you wish to convey?
Disclaimer for San Francisco
Not everything in San Francisco is perfect, and we’ll diplomatically explain to you the good and the bad, and how to smoothly navigate San Francisco in the post-COVID era. We know the city and its challenges, and we know we can give your guests a thorough, loving introduction to our hometown.

Sometimes routing may change due to road closure or city events, in which case we apologize in advance.

We will strive to make your experience unforgettable, but we are not afraid to refuse over-the-top or unreasonable requests. Drivers are required to stay near our vehicles at all times.

Have Questions?

See our frequently asked questions or contact one of our private guides today.

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Bay Area Employee Relocation Package — Sample Itinerary

For 3 Days, 2 Nights in San Francisco

Our California Employee Relocation Package is designed for your job candidates to feel comfortable in the Bay Area as if it were their hometown. Beginning with a luxury San Francisco tour, our professional guides go into the pertinent details while not overloading your guests with droning-on speeches.

Imagine a casual stroll across the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge or attending a Warriors game with Steph Curry draining 3’s; or dining at some of the best restaurants, from street food to Michelin-starred, in America – our goal is to sell your job candidates on moving to the Bay Area by showing them how diverse and attractive it is, whether over two days or a week.

Below is a sample itinerary, one which we can customize to your guests.

The Challenge

San Francisco Questions

A large Bay Area company called us with a problem: They had trouble hiring top talent to work and live in the vicinity, with no reasonable amount of money looking to change potential employees’ minds. Altering their strategy, the firm’s HR representatives reached out to us to ask if we could show their potential new employees (and possibly their families) the advantages of living in the Bay Area from a local’s perspective. In other words, to leave them with the conviction that yes, San Francisco really is a great place to live and work, one they will thrive in and enjoy for years to come.

Connect by Phone
The Bay Area corporation called us to explain their problem and determine if we could help. We assured them we could, suggesting they gift their new hires with a private San Francisco tour and expand their offering from there.
Questions
Was the potential employee already hired? Did he/she need convincing to join the team? Will that person’s husband, wife, daughter or son be along for the visit? These details were needed, along with how many days they would be in the Bay Area altogether so our private guides could envision and create the best package possible.
Select Your Package
The company then chose the relocation package that fit their guests – a weekend in San Francisco originating from San Jose. Options also could have included hiking in Yosemite National Park, wine tasting in Napa Valley or a weekend away in Big Sur.

How We Planned

First, to tackle their recruiting problem in a new way, we needed to understand their potential employees and group size. In this instance, the corporation had a family of three to host, with the dad as the new hire, flying in for an office visit with his family – wife and daughter – as part of a longer California adventure. The company wanted to host the Bay Area portion of their vacation, to showcase where they would be moving to as a hiring present to the family. The weekend included a luxury hotel stay, great restaurants and a thorough understanding of San Francisco (even though the family was eventually moving closer to the corporate office, near San Jose), with our private guides as their California hosts.

Extras
After a conversation with the family — this being their first time in San Francisco together — we collectively decided that adding Muir Woods and Alcatraz to their itinerary would be rewarding Extras. While our introduction services weren’t requested for Los Angeles, we recommended the family explore Newport Beach while near Disneyland, and even offered our hand-made map to facilitate their trip.
Hotel Location
The family’s San Francisco hotel choice was based on their schedule and the corporate representative’s requests. Their Rooming List was then completed by the HR department to confirm their stay.
Confirmation
With a deposit placed, we then sent email confirmations to both the company leaders and the soon-to-be-visiting family, assuring they were in good hands for their sightseeing adventures in the Bay Area.

The Itinerary

Once we knew the big picture by speaking to both the company reps and the family, our guides pieced together a schedule. Their weekend would include time in San Francisco, a central, safe hotel location and recommendations for plenty of restaurants. During the weekend, we would visit San Francisco’s famous sights, including Lombard Street, Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge, with Alcatraz and Muir Woods as additional attractions to see, especially since seeing the big trees was on their 12-year-old daughter’s bucket list. The family would then return to San Jose before flying to Los Angeles for the remainder of their California holiday.

Travel Day

Arrive in the Bay

Touching down at San Jose Airport (SJC) around 3 p.m. from Singapore, the family had agreed that having a flexible plan in place today to handle potential flight delays was the best strategy. In addition, our initial phone conversation revealed their preference for a laid-back holiday, steering clear of a tightly packed, drill sergeant style schedule. Our private guides understood what they meant, marking our first meetup with the family on the following morning, giving them time to unwind on arrival. In the meantime, we provided them with a local restaurant list and hotel suggestions to ensure a delightful and restful first night in downtown San Jose.

Welcome to the Bay Area
If you’re a family without a car, Santana Row is a great spot to stay, near downtown San Jose. We suggested the Hotel Valencia, a conveniently located property offering vibrant opportunities for nearby walks, shopping, fine dining and more.
Dinner
Their chosen restaurant location was just a short walk from their hotel, surrounded by tempting shops, such as H&M, Arcteryx, Nike, Lululemon, Sephora, Tesla and more. In an effort to adjust to the Bay Area time change, the family opted for a nice meal, followed by window shopping before a restful night’s sleep.
24-Hour Service
Honestly speaking, our private tour guides aren’t required 24-7 for a great experience. Instead, we learned over time that the best Bay Area private tour involves a balance of providing knowledge with freedom, a push-pull style, to create a self-discovering environment for guests. Although every group is different, our guides are experts at finding each individual’s balancing sweet spot for a rewarding experience.

Day One

Private San Francisco Tour from San Jose

Today, we picked up the family for their weekend in San Francisco. The itinerary involved a scenic drive through Silicon Valley, featuring notable landmarks such as Googleplex and Steve Job’s storied garage, before reaching the city for their private San Francisco tour. Along the way, we spoke about potential neighborhoods where they could live (in two months, when they move), and even grabbed a coffee in downtown Woodside, an upscale Bay Area neighborhood, on our way.

10 a.m.
Once arriving in the city, we began the family’s San Francisco adventure by visiting several main attractions—Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, the Embarcadero, Coit Tower, Pier 39, etc. This was followed by a stroll down iconic Lombard Street (the curviest street in the USA) as we explained to the family the history of the city, paired with its quirky stories. Did you know a flock of wild South American parrots calls the trees of San Francisco home?
12 p.m.
After exploring from neighborhood to neighborhood, where we experienced diverse attractions, including the wave organ and Fort Point, feeling the gentle touch of the fog on our cheeks, the family was then in the mood for lunch. With dietary needs taken into consideration, we recommended a vegetarian restaurant, one boasting splendid views of the bay.
3 p.m.
Subsequently, we proceeded with a visit to Alcatraz, with our guide setting the family up for success by escorting them to Pier 33 (the ferry departure point). We even provided insider tips and tricks to avoid the crowds. Alcatraz has been voted the #1 attraction in America in years past, with the National Park well set up for tours. We let the family discover the fascinating island on their own, without any unnecessary tour guide hand holding.

Evening in San Francisco

After the family’s day of private San Francisco sightseeing, along with an exhilarating afternoon on Alcatraz to walk off their lunch, they were ready to check into their room at the historic Fairmont Hotel on the top of Nob Hill, a great place for a family to stay. After a jam-packed day, one that showed the best sights, they then unpacked to unwind before dinner.

4:30 p.m.
The family opened their room curtains to reveal a breathtaking skyline view of San Francisco. In addition, many landmarks were within walking distance of the hotel, including Grace Cathedral, the Cable Car Museum (free to enter) and Union Square, a great location for upscale shopping. The family was exhausted from the time change, though, so they opted to rest before their dinner.
6 p.m.
With a few choices for their meal, the family selected their new boss’s recommendation, Tadich, the oldest restaurant in the city. They did not know it at the time, but their boss placed his credit card on file to handle the bill, which surprised and pleased the family.
7:30 p.m.
Following a delightful meal that included a fresh shrimp salad and a cup of tomato bisque soup for mom, with a Cioppino (a delectable seafood stew with sautéed vegetables and assorted fish scraps in a light tomato broth) with sourdough bread for dad and daughter, the family then opted for an uncrowded cable car ride home. Because why not indulge in the charm of San Francisco’s world-famous transportation?

Day Two

Giant Redwoods

The next day involved nature, with the family of three exploring the majestic redwood trees of Muir Woods. Setting out in the morning, we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge in our panoramic sunroof Mercedes-Benz as our guide briefed the family on the best possible easy, medium and difficult hiking routes. We also provided hiking supplies, such as sunscreen, Fiji waters, trekking poles and our homemade map. A fascinating tidbit: While the coastal redwoods are the tallest trees on the planet, their pinecones are only the size of olives.

8 a.m.
The family meandered amongst the colossal trees, choosing an easier route to hike in deference to their 12-year-old daughter. We had encouraged said daughter to search for the elusive banana slug on the shadier parts of the trail. With our guide’s insider tips and tricks, the family felt empowered to explore below the massive giants, some at a mind-boggling 800 years old. One thing’s for sure about Muir Woods: your photos will never do this place justice.
NOON
As we finished our hike and began our journey back to San Jose with satisfied legs, we explored the lesser-known corners of San Francisco, particularly the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps for mosaic family photos and Golden Gate Park with its majestic bison herd. Lunch was then scheduled at Hook Fish Co., a relatively new and popular Outer Sunset (the name of the neighborhood) restaurant. Our day was designed for the family to best understand the entirety of the Bay Area in their limited time frame.
2 p.m.
Finishing up lunch, we continued along the Pacific Coast Highway to Half Moon Bay, searching for breaching whales as we drove (while simultaneously avoiding the cumbersome Silicon Valley traffic). We then pointed out the famous big wave surfing spot, Mavericks, before crossing over the foggy coastal range to San Jose.
Which Neighborhood?
Whether your corporate leaders have preferences for such neighborhoods as Pleasanton, Palo Alto or Walnut Creek, we specialize in tailoring comprehensive employee relocation packages, crafting personalized experiences for your guests for a day, weekend or even an entire week. What do you want your new hires to experience? Contact our guides for a list of your options.

Final Neighborhood Request

On the journey back to San Jose, the family had one last spontaneous request to squeeze in – a brief exploration of the town of Los Gatos, one of the suburbs they were considering. They were intrigued with its positive reviews of year-round pleasant weather, along with its proximity to the Santa Cruz Mountains and the father’s new corporate headquarters. The couple also needed a coffee, a way to perk up after their seafood lunch.

3 p.m.
With the daughter napping on arrival, the parents enjoyed a quiet latte before we cruised around Los Gatos for a brief neighborhood tour, exploring the town’s layout and historic Victorian architecture. The advantage of using a private guide is the flexibility to add and delete activities, ones that match your personality and goals.
4:30 p.m.
We then continued our journey to our last stop in San Jose, dropping the family off at their hotel near the airport, where they could check in and rest after a fun-filled day of hiking and learning about their new home.
6 p.m.
The family’s final order of business (they were flying to Los Angeles the next morning), was to meet their new boss for dinner, where they were able to feel confident to converse about Bay Area sights, a way to relate to their new boss, someone who’s lived in the region for years. After dinner, our guide shuttled the mom and daughter back to the hotel, while Dad stayed behind to chat with his new boss.

The following morning, the family flew to Orange County, excited for their next few days of exploring the world-famous Disney and Universal theme parks.

A Quick Recap

For Our Employee Relocation Package

3 Guests

3 days, 2 nights

Hotel Stay

Extras: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Socks

San Francisco For First-Timers

Relocating to the Bay Area can be an intimidating task for a new family, especially given the rumors of San Francisco’s crime, drugs, homeless population and more (heard in hearsay by anyone not living under a rock). While there are many challenges to living in or visiting any large city, there are wonderful neighborhoods as well. Would you like your new employees to easily explore and discover the Bay Area’s great communities?

After the Singaporean family spent two full days with our private guides, we were proud to say they gained the comfort and confidence to relocate to California, with a better understanding of their soon-to-be Bay Area home.

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Moving to the Bay Area

Getting an employee to move to the Bay Area can be tough. Not only are negative news reports, the increase in remote work and the cost of living working against you, but California, in general, has been experiencing a negative reputation lately. Does your HR department have everything set up to smoothly welcome your guests to the Bay Area?

Whether it’s for one day, a weekend, sports games, a conference or any other leisure activity, if your team aims to persuade a candidate to move to California, we can be your ambassador to showcase the best of the Bay on behalf of your firm. Start Planning Today »

Bay Area Employee Relocation

San Francisco As An Insider

Relocation Highlights

Included

Group’s Interests

Not Included

Transportation

Meals

Private Hosts

Choose Your Style

Executive

Family

Family

Over The Road

From San Francisco

From San Francisco

Next Steps

Have Questions?

Bay Area Employee Relocation Package — Sample Itinerary

The Challenge

San Francisco Questions

How We Planned

The Itinerary

Travel Day

Arrive in the Bay

Day One

Private San Francisco Tour from San Jose

Evening in San Francisco

Day Two

Giant Redwoods

Final Neighborhood Request

A Quick Recap

San Francisco For First-Timers

Where We Went

Moving to the Bay Area

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