Top California Hospitality Startups (58)
Proto is the leader for inclusive multilingual contact centre automation. Governments and businesses use Proto's AI Customer Experience (AICX) platform to ensure local language service, long-term operational efficiency, and citizen protection. Proto deployments are powered by its HermesAI™ engine for local and mixed languages.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is California's only horticultural-themed amusement park, featuring beautiful gardens, thrilling rides, and family-friendly attractions designed to inspire appreciation for horticulture.
Pizza Nova specializes in crafting gourmet, hand-stretched pizzas, pastas, and salads, baked in an authentic, wood-burning oven. They offer takeout, delivery, and dine-in services.
bread & Butter is a full-service communications agency specializing in hospitality, food, drink, and travel, known for its collaborative approach to crafting clever and tailored creative solutions.
The Avra Group was founded in 2000 by Nick Tsoulos, Nick Pashalis and Marc Packer. Avra specializes in whole grilled fish and Greek delicacies, bringing fine Mediterranean dining to New York City, Beverly Hills and Miami. Our menu features dishes prepared using time-honored recipes passed down from generations of mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers. We prepare these traditional dishes using all...
A luxurious vacation used to mean traveling far away. With ResortPass, you can escape without leaving town. We make it possible to enjoy day access to luxury hotel amenities — from crystalline pools and private beaches to deluxe spas, top fitness centers, and more — at leading hotels right in your own neighborhood. ResortPass partners with over 2,000 world-class hotels and...
The Denco Family of companies remain dedicated to an unsurpassed experience for their associates, clients and customers with a pledge to quality products and prompt, hospitable service. Denco Family concepts innovate and grow while valuing culture, education, and diversity. OUR MISSION: For over 30 years, the Denco Family of companies has been dedicated to ensuring a world-class experience for its associates,...
Pitfire Pizza is a laid-back pizzeria located in Southern California, known for its trendy vibe and creative menu featuring hand-stretched pizzas, pasta, salads, and seasonal vegetables, along with a selection of beer, wine, and craft cocktails.
Boba Guys is a premium bubble tea company dedicated to bridging cultures and reimagining the boba experience. Founded in 2011, the company emphasizes high-quality, fresh ingredients and artisanal methods, moving away from traditional powdered mixes. Beyond their retail storefronts, Boba Guys operates as a cultural movement, fostering community through their products and supporting small businesses through their accelerator and mentorship...
We’re a hotel management company based in Southern California with a portfolio of 30 premium-branded and independent lifestyle, upscale and select-service hotels throughout the western and south-central United States. At the heart of everything we do is trust, transparency, and a people-first mindset. We believe in striking the right chord between service, collaboration, empowerment, and entrepreneurship—because when our people excel,...
Steve & Kate's Camp provides educational camping services where children create their own experiences through a variety of activities, fostering confidence and creativity. They offer summer, winter, and spring camps as a fun and educational option for working parents.
Salted is a platform for scaling better-for-you, digital-first restaurant brands, without the overhead of actual restaurants. It operates as a builder of digital-first restaurants and offers an online cooking tutorial platform.
For over 150 years, millions have come to Glen Ivy Hot Springs to relax and renew, to celebrate and socialize, and to feel a deeper sense of well-being. Amenities include 19 pools -- including natural mineral baths and California's only therapeutic mud bath – spread throughout 11 acres amid a natural garden oasis. Recognized as one of the best spas...
About Cloud9 At Cloud9, we are on a mission to revolutionize the hospitality industry. By transforming long-term luxury rentals into exceptional short-term experiences, we deliver unparalleled quality and service to our guests. At the same time, we empower property managers to unlock the full potential of their properties, maximizing their buildings top line. Our vision? To become the go-to solution for property...
Vacatia is an innovative hospitality company reinventing the timeshare experience across discovery, booking, and stay. We are continually enhancing our customer experience at every touchpoint, enabled by technology and fueled by passion. Founded in 2013, Vacatia is a venture-backed company headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. Check out Vacatia Partner Services on LinkedIn for our page dedicated to our industry...
Pacaso is a service that creates a more accessible category of second-home ownership. The company helps people buy and own a second home through a property-specific LLC, and reduces the cost and hassle of ownership. Pacaso manages the property and uses proprietary technology to make scheduling easy. Pacaso was founded by Zillow executives, including co-founder and former CEO Spencer Rascoff...
Hangar 24 Craft Brewery was founded in 2008 and is inspired by a passion for aviation, community, and quality craft beer. Its name originates from a hangar where pilots would gather, embodying a spirit of good beer and friendship.
Vaya Adventures specializes in private tailor made travel to various regions worldwide, including South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Polar regions. We create exceptional travel experiences for independent travelers, with an emphasis on best in class local hotels and lodges, outstanding local English speaking guides, and thoughtfully created excursions that make the most of your time. We also offer...
SDCM is a nationally acclaimed, San Diego based restaurant group. Owned and operated by Matthew Spencer, SDCM was founded on Spencer’s 20 years of hospitality industry experience. Spencer began the group with the opening of oceanfront restaurant and lounge, FIREHOUSE American Eatery + Lounge in 2007. Quickly thereafter, he partnered with the Cohn Restaurant Group to open Downtown San Diego’s...
