NorCal ACBS 2024 Annual Meeting
2024 ACBS Annual Meeting Weekend November 8 – November 10, 2024 in San Luis Obispo
Hotel: Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo
333 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-549-0800
Room Block for 11/8/24 – 11/10/24. King rooms $185; queen rooms $200; Grand suite $275
Complimentary full breakfast and evening reception included.
Room Block Reservation Link – Book by October 8, 2024. – Click Here for Reservations
Schedule of Events
Friday November 8
1:00 PM – Cal Poly Strawberry Center
Technology Park, Cal Poly campus
Presentation by Center Director Gerald Holmes, PhD and tour. The Center is a partnership between the California Strawberry Commission and Cal Poly, and has been operating since 2014. The center’s research in plant pathology, entomology, and automation supports the sustainability of strawberry farmers. NO Cost – limit 40 people
3:00 PM – Mission San Luis Obispo De Tolosa
751 – Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Docent-led tour of the fifth California mission, founded in 1772. Located in downtown SLO next to the San Luis Creek. Cost per person $7 – limit 40 people
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Dinner at F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House
750 Mattie Rd, Shell Beach, CA
Iconic Central Coast steakhouse/saloon with ocean view. Private room with no host bar. Corkage is $15. Signature BBQ menu with choice of filet, chicken, salmon, or vegetarian entrée (order at restaurant). Includes green salad, mashed potatoes and vegetables. Cost per person $75
Saturday November 9
Tour the Point San Luis Lighthouse
Avila Beach, CA
11:00 AM – Point San Luis Lighthouse
The lighthouse operated from 1890 through 1974 and has been fully restored and maintained by the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers. Docent-led tours depart via van to the lighthouse at 11:00 am and noon, limit 25 per tour. Cost per person $27 adults/$25 for 65 and over. Tickets must be purchased directly from the Lighthouse Keepers website. Click Here to Purchase Tickets
2:00 PM – Group Wine Tasting at Tolosa Winery
4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo
Flight of 4-5 wines served in a private outdoor area at the winery. Light snacks provided by Chris and Matt Christian. Cost per person $45 – limit 25 people
There are also many activity options in the SLO area if you wish to explore on your own. Check out the Visit SLO Cal site for specifics. Whale watching excursions depart out of Avila Beach and Morro Bay. Hiking, museums, and wineries are plentiful. Downtown SLO is a thriving area with lots of shops and restaurants. Note: The Cal Poly Mustangs have a home football game on Saturday evening.
5:30 PM to 9:30 PM – Annual Meeting & Dinner – Madonna Inn, Venetian Room
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo
There will be a no-host bar. Corkage is $20. Dinner menu will be the Italian Buffet which includes chicken and meatballs, 2 pasta and sauce choices, 2 salads, rolls and dessert/coffee/tea. Cost per person $65