One very popular activity when visiting San Francisco is an excursion to California wine country.  In fact, nearly everyone we talked to recommended that we include a visit to wine country as part of the conference.  Unfortunately, it is too far away for an evening event and the vineyards show better in the day.  We do recommend that you stay Sunday, when no programming is planned, to enjoy this beautiful and interesting part of northern California.
 
There are various options. We have limited the list to two choices in order to increase the chances that you will have the company of other ACR members on your tour.
 
The first tour can be booked through the Hyatt concierge (even for those who are not staying at the Hyatt).  This one goes in small vans of 18 people with a maximum of 3 vans. For details or to register for this tour, please call 415-788-1234 and ask for the concierge.  If you are staying at the Hyatt, you can reserve the tour online. 
 
As this tour may fill up, another option we have identified is Wine Country Tour Shuttle, which picks up at the Ferry Building, across the street from the Hyatt.  It takes you by shuttle out to Napa Valley and by ferry/bay cruise back, passing near Alcatraz. For details or to make a reservation, you can visit the website, or email, or call 415-513-5400.