Find Meeting spaces for rent in Sunnyvale, CA

About Sunnyvale

Commonly known as the heart of Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale is located in the Bay Area in between San Jose and San Francisco. With such a prized position in Northern California, Sunnyvale is a short distance to some of the country’s most sought after universities, including Stanford, Santa Clara and UC Santa Cruz and some of the world’s top tech companies including Yahoo.

With all these connections, not only in terms of location, but with top tech firms and universities, there are hundreds of potential options for meeting spaces in Sunnyvale, and equally as many vendors willing to help you make that meeting a success.

Meeting Options in Sunnyvale

When trying to find a Sunnyvale meeting space that’s going to work for you, it’s not just a case of finding an empty room and bringing in your laptop, there are other considerations to take.

• Audio Visual
  There’s nothing worse than arriving at your meeting space for a big presentation and finding that there are no cables, speakers or other link-ups. With different devices needing different cables and support, it’s important to have people who know what they’re doing so the meeting runs as smoothly as possible.
  
  
• Catering
  Meetings can run long or be at inconvenient times, so it’s always good to boost morale before the meeting has even started with some food and coffee. Whether it’s a selection of breakfast pastries, a packed lunch or a full dinner after the meeting, food is always a good move.
  
  
• Furniture
  Don’t assume that your meeting space looks the way that it does in the picture. Consider if you need a specific amount of chairs or breakout tables for activities and brainstorming. Although the venue should be able to accommodate these choices, it’s important to consider event vendors if they can’t.

Meeting Space Companies in Sunnyvale

So now you know what you need to make your meeting space in Sunnyvale a success, remember local vendors can make that a reality.

• Cosmopolitan Catering
  With a full field to fork ethos, Cosmopolitan Catering specializes in producing dishes with the freshest seasonal ingredients that the local area has to offer. With a specific break room service, they provide prepacked, healthy, balanced meals that you can eat on the go or in between meetings.
  
  
• Megahertz Audio Visual
  If you need to put on a presentation or are planning a conference-style event with screens, walk-on music and videos, then you’re going to want to use Megahertz Audio Visual. Based in Santa Clara, the team also has packages including webcasting and panelist discussions for a more global, interactive meeting.
  
  
• Bay Area Event Rentals
  If there’s anything your venue isn’t providing that you know you're going to need, then give the guys at Bay Area Event Rentals a call. Whether you need tables, chairs, heaters, fans, stage lights and more, they have it all available to hire.

Pros and Cons of Meetings in Sunnyvale

Although Sunnyvale is pretty idyllic, everywhere has pros and cons and it’s important to weigh up both sides before making a decision.

Advantages

• Weather
  Being in Northern California there’s a good deal of sunshine without being overwhelmingly hot – perfect for when you’re stuck in meetings all day but still want to enjoy the city after you’ve finished up.
  
  
• Tech hub
  Silicon Valley is the number one place for tech in the US, if not in the world. It’s synonymous with massive tech companies and start-up billionaires alike, so if you’re looking for connections or something in the field, there’s no better place.
  
  
• Proximity to San Francisco
  Being so close to San Francisco is a huge draw, it’s so close you can see it across the Bay. With so many amenities, great restaurants and bars, and of course amazing transport links via San Francisco airport, it’s a convenient place to be.
  
  
• Beach
  Due to Sunnyvale’s location, you’re never too far from a great beach. Whether you’re wanting to surf or just sit back and relax, there are plenty of options a short drive away.
  
  
• Outdoors
  Similarly, you’re only a short drive away from the mighty Redwood Park if you want to be out in nature and feel the huge impact of these giant trees.

Disadvantages

• Earthquakes
  Being in California comes with the risk of earthquakes. The San Andreas snakes all across the Bay Area, so something to consider.
  
  
• Cost of living
  San Francisco and Silicon Valley are two of the most expensive places to live in the world. The proportion of billionaires and tech giants in the area has massively driven up housing costs. This may be reflected in your Sunnyvale meeting space so be sure to work with a budget.
  
  
• Wildfires
  Unfortunately, a lot of California, particularly those areas that benefit from an abundance of natural beauty, are susceptible to wildfires. Normally there is a season for this, but of late it’s been pretty unpredictable.
  
  
• Traffic
  Like a lot of the Bay Area, traffic gets pretty bad around Sunnyvale. Although not as bad as San Fran itself, it definitely chokes up the area around rush hour.
  
  
• Limited nightlife
  Sunnyvale is a pretty suburban area and as such, there isn’t a whole lot to do when it comes to nightlife. Obviously being so close to San Fran, you can go into the city to get your fix, just make sure you don’t spend a fortune getting in and out late at night.

Famous Locations in Sunnyvale

• Baylands Park
  If you want to get out and about in nature and see some wildlife, head out to Baylands Park. There are tons of trails across the wetlands so if you want to experience the wildlife while you run, this is the place.
  
  
• Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum
  If you’re looking to indulge in some local history in between your meetings then check out Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. With an illustrious and interesting history, it’s a great place to while away some hours.
  
  
• Seven Seas Park
  If you’re in Sunnyvale with your family, then why not head to the pirate-themed Seven Seas Park to let the kids blow off some steam playing. With a playpark, tennis courts, basketball courts and open fields, there’s plenty to do.