California.. Here we come!

2027 International Convention to be held in San Francisco

 

By Jay Steinmetz

FJMC International is pleased to present our 2027 International Convention, to be held from July 8-11, 2027, at the Westin St. Francis Hotel at Union Square in San Francisco. Chaired by Jay Steinmetz, with Rob Blitzer as convention vice-chair, this special occasion will be coming up sooner than you think.

The Golden Gate is Calling! Discover the Magic of the Bay Area!

Step 1: Clear your calendar… NOW!! * Notice that it’s NOT July 4th weekend!!

Step 2: Take advantage of our budget friendly “Pre-Payment Plan”

Step 3: Let your partners know there will be extensive Woman’s Programming!

(You ladies spoke, we listened!)

Step 4: Spread the word! Tell your friends, clubs and synagogues!

***Here are 10 Top Reasons why San Francisco needs to be your next destination … in addition to our outstanding convention programming!

1. The Icons Are Waiting

No visit is complete without seeing the Golden Gate Bridge in person. Whether you bike across it to Sausalito or admire it from Crissy Field, the view is legendary.

2. A World-Class Culinary Scene

San Francisco is a playground for foodies.

3. Wine Country is Just an Hour Away

Escape the city for a day and find yourself in world-renowned Napa Valley or Sonoma County. Just a short drive north, you can sip Cabernet Sauvignon amongst rolling vineyards, visit castle-like wineries, and enjoy farm-to-table dining in Healdsburg or Yountville.

4. Walk Among Giants at Muir Woods

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head into the deep silence of Muir Woods National Monument. Here, you will crane your neck to see the tops of ancient Coastal Redwoods, some of the tallest living things on Earth. It’s a prehistoric forest experience that feels worlds away from the city bustle.

5. Distinct & Vibrant Neighborhoods

San Francisco isn’t just one city; it’s a collection of unique villages.

• North Beach: The “Little Italy” of the West, rich with Beat Generation history.
• Haight-Ashbury: The colorful, tie-dyed birthplace of the Summer of Love.
• The Castro: A historic and vibrant center for LGBTQ+ culture and nightlife.
  

  Looking down from Lombard Street into the city toward Coit Tower.

6. Golden Gate Park: Bigger than Central Park

You could spend an entire trip just in this urban oasis! Visit the California Academy of Sciences  (with  its  living  roof  and  indoor  rainforest),  admire  art  at  the de Young Museum, or sip tea in the meditative Japanese Tea Garden. Don’t forget to say hello to the resident herd of bison!

7. The Charm of Moving History

San Francisco is one of the few places where public transit is a bucket-list attraction. Hang off the side of a historic cable car as it climbs the steep hills of Nob Hill, or hop on a vintage F-Market streetcar to cruise down the Embarcadero in style.

8. World-Class Arts & Culture

Get inspired at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, one of the largest museums of its kind in the U.S. For a hands-on experience, the Exploratorium on Pier 15 is a dazzling house of science and curiosity that adults love just as much as kids.

9. Coastal Escapes & Highway 1

The Bay Area offers access to some of the most dramatic coastlines in the world. Drive south to Half Moon Bay for rugged cliffs and beaches, or head further to Monterey and Carmel to see the famous aquarium and 17-Mile Drive.

10. The Waterfront Vibe

Start at the Ferry Building Marketplace for artisan cheeses and coffee, then walk along the Embarcadero to Pier 39. Enjoy Fisherman’s Wharf. Watching the noisy, playful sea lions wrestle on the docks is a free show that never gets old!

 

Jay Steinmetz is the convention chair for the 2027 FJMC Convention in San Francisco.