NASP 2011 Annual Convention

Welcome to San Francisco!

You won’t want to miss all the city of San Francisco has to offer during the NASP 2011 Annual Convention. San Francisco is often called "Everybody’s Favorite City," a title earned by its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Measuring 49 square miles, this very walk-able city is dotted with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz, and the largest Chinatown in the United States. A stroll of the City’s streets can lead to Union Square, the Italian-flavored North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Castro, Japantown, and the Mission District, with intriguing neighborhoods to explore at every turn.

Views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay often are laced with fog, creating a romantic mood in this most European of American cities. San Francisco has a colorful past, growing from a small village to a major city nearly overnight as a result of the 1849 Gold Rush. The city is home to world-class theatre, opera, symphony, and ballet companies and often boasts premieres of Broadway-bound shows and culture-changing performing arts. San Francisco is one of America’s greatest dining cities. The diverse cultural influences, proximity of the freshest ingredients, and competitive creativity of the chefs result in unforgettable dining experiences throughout the city.

Whatever your tastes or interests, San Francisco has it all! For more information on San Francisco neighborhoods, restaurants, events, activities, and tours, please visit: