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Baseball Fans, Rent a Bay Area Limousine or Party Bus for Trips to the Game!
Baseball fans in the Bay Area are hoping for another great season, and the way things are shaping up on both sides of the Bay, the playoffs are a very real possibility. There’s a lot of baseball left to be played, but both the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s are off to a fine start. If they continue at their current torrid pace, they will be poised for the postseason. If you want to make a late season or postseason visit to the ballpark extra special, why not rent a San Francisco limousine or party bus to take you and your crew to and from the game in style?
Admit it, each time you go to the ballpark, you’re somewhat envious of the people being dropped off right at the gate by their limousine or party bus. These and other luxury vehicles attract attention wherever they go, and being dropped off in a limo a few steps from AT&T Park or Oakland-Alameda County Stadium has always been a pleasant daydream for most baseball fans. The good news is that daydream is a lot more affordable than you think it is, and no one has more luxury ground transportation options that NLS Limo!
We recommend the following limos and party buses for comfort and convenience on the way to and from the ballpark:
- 10 Passenger Stretch Limousines
- 14 Passenger Hot Tub Limousines
- 16 Passenger Hummer Limousines
- 16 Passenger Expedition SUV Limousines
- 22 Passenger Excursion SUV Limousines
- 12 Passenger Executive Limo Buses
- 18 Passenger Limo Vans
- 20 Passenger Party Buses
- 32 Passenger Limousine Buses
- 20 Passenger VIP Bus with Wheelchair Lift
- 47 Passenger VIP Luxury Coaches
Those are only a few of the many luxury options for you and your friends and family members to choose from when considering transportation to the games. They are roomy, very comfortable and affordable, and they offer luxury amenities to make your experience fun and memorable. For more information about these and other Bay Area limos and party buses for game transportation, just give us a call at 800-339-8936!
Party Buses and Party Vans Are Both a Fun Way to Get Around!
A lot of our customers in the Bay Area ask us about the difference between party buses and party vans. From a semantic perspective, vans are designed to move cargo, and buses are designed to move groups of people. Since we’re in the hospitality business and prefer to view things from that perspective, we can tell you that there really isn’t any difference between our San Francisco party buses and party vans. No matter what you prefer to call them, it doesn’t matter much to us as long as you call us when you need a party bus or party van in the Bay Area!
We often use these two terms interchangeably, and it can spark some lively debates among staff members. However, no matter which side of the debate they end up on, we all focus on the quality of experience that our guests enjoy while riding in them. Our guests rent our party buses for special events, such as these:
- Bachelor/Bachelorette parties
- Weddings
- Girls’/Guys’ nights out on the town
- Sightseeing tours
- Concerts
- Sporting events
- Pub crawls
- Casino trips
- Shopping excursions
- Airport transportation
- Many other occasions both practical and not-so-practical
While each party bus in our fleet is designed a bit differently to accommodate groups of different sizes with different amenities, our guests can count on the following luxury amenities no matter which party bus they choose:
- Wet bars
- Mood lighting
- Spacious and immaculately clean interiors with comfortable seating
- State-of-the-art audio and video systems with CD and DVD players
- Flat-screen TVs
- Privacy shades
- Much more!
No matter what type of party van you need or the type of occasions that you need it for, you can rely on us to make sure that you and your friends and family have a great time at a very affordable rate. Use your browser to check out images of the various party buses in our fleet and the amenities unique to each of them. If you have questions and/or want to make a reservation, just give us a call at NLS Limo at 800-339-8936. If you call them limo buses, that’s OK, too!
Road Rally a Must-See for Bay Area Antique Car Enthusiasts
We wrote recently about the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, an upcoming antique car show for serious car collectors and car lovers, but we would be remiss if we didn’t mention the road rally that leads up to the show and involves lots of entrants. The Pebble Beach Motoring Classic is the official prelude to the Concours and is now in its eighth year. The 1,500-mile tour of vintage cars from around the world leads off an amazing week of antique car auctions, races and shows on the Monterey Peninsula and is the event of the year for Bay Area vintage car lovers.
This year’s Classic begins on August 7 in Kirkland, Wash., and participants are expected to arrive in Pebble Beach eight days later. However, no matter how well restored and maintained these antiques may be, breakdowns and other unexpected developments are the rule rather than the exception in most years. The mountainous route from the Pacific Northwest can be very unforgiving to vintage cars, and owners and organizers frequently have to take alternative routes on their way south.
Participant Al McEwan is the proud owner of a 1931 Pierce-Arrow. He had to replace the head gasket on his motor shortly after he and other participants crossed into California last year.
“Something always comes up you can’t plan for,” he said. “Old cars break. You just have to roll with that.”
However, despite the occasional breakdown and route change, participants love the experience. They get to enjoy spectacular scenery as they travel through the Cascade Range, the Columbia River Gorge, Crater Lake and the redwood forests of Northern California’s rugged coast. They then turn inland and travel through the Sonoma Valley wine region, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and continue through San Francisco on their way to Monterey.
If you love antique cars, make time to see these automotive beauties as they travel through the Bay Area. If you would like the experience of riding in a timeless classic automobile, call us today at 800-339-8936 to ask about our San Francisco antique car rentals! We offer a very respectable selection of vintage cars for our guests who rent them for weddings, anniversaries, trips to the wine country, sightseeing tours and other special occasions. Browse our selection on our site, and, if you have questions or want to make a reservation, just give us a call at NLS Limo!
Save Time and Enjoy the Bay Area in Our San Francisco Cable Car Rentals
Most travelers heading to San Francisco consider a cable car ride up and down our city’s steep streets an essential part of the experience. However, many are not prepared for the wait times that cable car riders often have to face, especially during the summer season. If you want an authentic San Francisco cable car experience but don’t care to spend your time waiting in line, we have good news! You can rent one of our affordable motorized cable cars with friends and family and experience the Bay Area on your own terms! Our San Francisco cable car rentals look, sound and feel just like the ones you see on postcards but have several advantages, including these:
- Mobility
Unlike the cable cars that are limited to tracks, our San Francisco cable car rentals can take you wherever you’d like to go! You can use them to drop you and your friends and family off at the city’s best shopping districts, restaurants, clubs and other destinations. You can also design your own sightseeing tour and experience the grandest sights and off-the-beaten-track destinations for a truly authentic Bay Area experience. - Comfort
Our cable cars are available in the traditional open-air version, as well as the warmer and more comfortable enclosed version to protect you from the chilly breezes off the Bay. The weather here can be unpredictable, so if you’re not sure which type of cable car will be best for an upcoming visit, simply ask your reservation specialist for a recommendation based on the forecast. - Convenience
Unlike traditional cable cars, ours are available at all times, making it easier for you and your party to make plans around your schedule, rather than the Transportation Agency’s limited schedules. - Exclusivity
Our cable cars comfortably accommodate up to 34 friends and family members with plenty of space for everyone. Rather than having to bump elbows with strangers, you and your friends and family can stretch out, relax and enjoy having your own cable car experience.
These are just a few of the very practical reasons to rent our San Francisco cable cars for your upcoming visit. They are also quite affordable, making it easy for you to split the rental or treat your whole group to an authentic San Francisco experience. For more information or to make a reservation, just give us a call at NLS Limo at 800-339-8936! All aboard!
Rent a San Francisco Limousine or Party Bus for the Upcoming Concert Season
The Bay Area is home to a very lively music scene every month of the year, but music lovers know that summer and fall are when the biggest touring bands swing through and play at the many outdoor venues in our area. If you and your friends have tickets to a big upcoming show that you would like to make even more special by renting a limo, party bus, limo bus or other type of luxury transportation, you have definitely come to the right place! We became San Francisco’s premier limousine service by offering the best selection of luxury vehicles at the best rates and providing legendary customer service. There are many reasons why our vehicles are ideal for concert transportation, but here are a few for your consideration:
- Everyone gets to have a good time
Since your chauffeur is the ultimate designated driver, you and your friends can party to and from the concert without having to worry about everyone getting home safely after the show. - Bay Area traffic
Getting to and from the Bay Area’s most popular music venues can be a drag, and parking is usually scarce and expensive. Renting a limousine or party bus alleviates all those traffic and parking concerns, so you and your friends spend less time driving and more time enjoying each other’s company! - Convenience
Your chauffeur will drop you off and pick you up right at the venue, allowing you to walk right in and get your groove on. Rather than wasting time wandering in the parking lot looking for your car after the show, you can step right in your luxury rental and be whisked away from the noise and traffic. - Space, comfort and luxury
Whether you prefer a limo, party bus, limo bus, luxury coach or other luxury vehicle, you and your friends will enjoy lots of space, very comfortable seating and lots of amenities to and from the show. - An experience you and your friends will remember for a lifetime
Simply put, renting a limo or party bus for concert transportation is fun! Adding fun and luxury to a concert experience is certain to create memories that you and your friends will talk about long after the last note is played.
If renting a San Francisco limousine or party van for a concert sounds like your idea of a good time, call us today at NLS Limo at 800-339-8936 to make your reservation! We have a huge selection, and our rates are very affordable. If you finally scored tickets to that once-in-a-lifetime concert, make it even more memorable by enjoying convenience and all the other advantages of luxury transportation this upcoming concert season!
Bentley Introduces Diamond Jubilee Limo to Honor Queen Elizabeth
Legendary luxury automobile manufacturer Bentley Motors has announced that it plans to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s 60-year reign with a series of special Bentley limousines. Bentley has crafted only 60 Mulsanne Diamond Jubilee Edition limos, one for each year of the Queen’s reign, and they are valued at over $1 million each. These limited edition Bentleys are designed by Bentley’s Mulliner division, the same craftspeople that created the State Limousine presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 2002.
The release of these limousines was timed to coincide with the recent opening of one of the world’s largest Bentley dealership in Beijing, as most of these exclusive limos are expected to be sold to Chinese buyers. The Mulsanne Diamond Jubilee Edition limousines feature several unique, handcrafted features that pay tribute to Her Majesty, including the following:
- Gold stitching and custom embroidery on each headrest
- Veneered picnic tables in the rear cabin decorated with gold overlay depicting the royal carriage used on special occasions
- Matching seat cushions with the same embroidery and gold stitching as the headrests
- Two stainless steel treadplates featuring the famous "Bentley Mulliner, England" script and "Diamond Jubilee Edition"
- The full complement of state-of-the-art Bentley limousine amenities
If you know a lady who deserves to be treated like a queen, but you don’t have the means to buy one of these limited edition limousines, we humbly offer a very viable and affordable alternative. Rent one of our San Francisco limousine or Bay Area classic limos, and allow us to provide her with a royal treatment she will never forget!
We have a huge selection of luxury vehicles that are perfect for treating that special lady in your life. Consider our San Francisco limo rentals for the following:
- Sightseeing tours
- Nights on the town
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Concerts
- Wine tours
- Other memorable occasions
Call us at NLS Limo today at 800-339-8936 for more information about each of the Bay Area limos in our fleet, and ask about money-saving monthly specials and limo packages. Our limo rentals also make great gifts! If you know someone who could use a break from her everyday grind and deserves to be treated like a queen, give us a call and let us take care of the rest!
Our San Francisco Limousine Specials Make Luxury Even More Affordable
Smart shoppers know the value of shopping around for the best price on all purchases. This is true in every situation, but it is especially true during difficult economic times like this when jobs are scarce and families are pinching every penny. We are always searching for ways to keep costs low without sacrificing the quality of the experience for our guests. Despite rising fuel costs and other expenses, we found some ways to create some new limo rental specials that we think our guests will really like. Rather than restrict our specials to our less popular luxury vehicles, our San Francisco limo specials are built around some of our most popular models. These models include the following:
- Luxury Sedans
- SUV Sedans
- 8 Passenger Limousines
- 10 Passenger Limos
- 12 Passenger SUV Limos
- 14 Passenger SUV Limos
- 16 Passenger SUV Limos
Since our limousine packages are also quite popular with our guests, we decided to apply these specials to nearly all of our most popular package deals, including these:
- Anniversary Specials
- Birthdays
- San Francisco Sightseeing City Tours
- Concert Specials
- Livermore Winery Tours
- Monterey-Carmel Sightseeing Tours
- Napa Valley Tours
- Shopping Excursions
- Sonoma Valley Tours
- Sporting Event Packages
- And many more!
As you might guess, some restrictions apply to our specials, but not many, as we want our guests to take advantage of as many of these money-saving deals as possible. Whether you get our special rate or not, you can count on NLS Limo for the following:
- Outstanding customer service
- Clean, comfortable and luxurious Bay Area limos
- Affordable rates
- Lots of extras included in the price
- Professional, knowledgeable and courteous chauffeurs
- An unforgettable experience for you and your friends and family
For more information about our San Francisco limo specials and to make a reservation for your upcoming special event, call us today at 800-339-8936 to speak with one of our reservation specialists. They will answer all your questions and help you select the limousine that’s perfect for your group and the type of experience you’d like. Some dates are already filling up quickly, so don’t delay! Call NLS Limo today.
Rent a Limo or Party Van to Sample the Best of Bay Area Craft Beers
Central California has a worldwide reputation for outstanding wines, but some Bay Area brewers have been busy crafting some superb microbrews that are also earning acclaim across the country and around the world. Craft brewing has exploded in popularity in recent years, and San Francisco and the surrounding area now have outstanding brewpubs and restaurants for beer lovers to sample and enjoy. If you and your friends are beer lovers and want to sample some of San Francisco’s best brews, we have an idea: rent a San Francisco limousine or party bus, and design your own craft beer pub crawl! Some of the best brewers in the area include these:
- 21st Amendment Brewery
- Anchor Brewing
- Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant
- Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant
- Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
- Social Kitchen & Brewery
- Southern Pacific Brewing Co.
- Southpaw BBQ
- Speakeasy Ales & Lagers
- Thirsty Bear Brewing Company
That’s quite a list, and it is far from complete. Pick a few of your favorites from this list, add a few of your own and start planning your epic pub crawl. To make it extra epic, consider adding a sporting event to the festivities! Make a whole day of it by getting tickets to a Giants, 49ers, A’s, Raiders, Sharks or college sporting event as well. Here is a short list of your luxury transportation options:
- Stretch Lincoln Limousines
- Party Buses
- SUV Limos
- Limo Buses
- Luxury Coaches
- Cable Cars
- Much more!
If a craft beer pub crawl sounds like your idea of a good time, why not take it one step further and add a chauffeur for the ultimate designated driver? Our San Francisco limousines and party buses are roomy, comfortable, loaded with luxury amenities and very affordable. To review your limo or party bus rental options, please browse the pages of our site. If you have questions or are ready to make a reservation, just give us a call anytime at NLS Limo at 800-339-8936.
Rent a Bay Area Limo to Head to Wine Country This Year!
Grape growers in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys are reporting that this year’s crop is shaping up to be exceptionally good. If you’ve been thinking about heading to California wine country to taste some of the world’s best wines, why not rent a San Francisco limo and make a fun, affordable and luxurious day of it? Instead of fighting traffic to and from your favorite wineries and limiting your love for great wine by being a responsible driver, leave the driving to the pros instead, and have a great time with friends! Grape growers and wine producers would love to have you visit their facilities, sample some great wines, eat at the superb restaurants nearby and bring home a case or two to enjoy at home.
Sonoma County Wine Grape Commission member Nick Frey says that this year’s combination of consistently warm days and cool nights has been ideal for grape growers.
“It’s just about been ideal. The crop looks good and really growers have had very few problems this year,” Frey said.
He added that this year’s Pinot Noir grapes are having an exceptionally good year.
Jon Ruel of the Napa Valley Grape Growers is also excited about this year’s crop.
“This year with the nice weather in May and June we have a nice crop out there,” he said. “It’s much improved over last year in terms of quantity, but I wouldn’t say it’s going to be an above average crop either. It looks about normal.”
Champagne lovers are also in for a treat, as the sparkling wine grape harvest is looking good. Growers are planning on beginning that harvest sometime in mid-August, with the majority of the crop being picked shortly after Labor Day.
If you’re looking for an excuse to get out of the city for a while and enjoy a day in the wine country with friends and family, rent one of our Bay Area limos, SUV limos or other luxury options, and have a blast! Call us at NLS Limo today at 800-339-8936 for information about your rental options, and ask about our wine tour packages to save even more money. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of room in the trunk for cases of your favorite wines. Cheers!
Antique Car Show a Must-See Event for Classic Car Lovers
California is a wonderland for antique car aficionados. The weather here is perfect for preserving classic cars and other automotive gems, and Southern California is the epicenter of the antique car universe. On the last Saturday of each month, car enthusiasts flock to the Fontana Car Show event held in at the Civic Center Campus parking lot. The show is free and attracts people from all over the country to view the classic cars on display.
"I really like coming to car shows," said classic car owner Diana Fiel of Rialto. "I like getting to see the beauty of antique cars."
Fiel is the proud owner of a lovely 1951 Chevy 3100 series pickup truck. She recently entered her truck in the show for the first time and says that she and other participants love talking to the people who attend the show and the attention that the antique cars receive. If you’re in the Fontana area on the last Saturday of the month, the show is open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and it’s a great way to spend the afternoon.
"There’s nothing like seeing classic cars up close," said attendee Gabriel Tellez.
We couldn’t agree more. In fact, the only thing better than seeing classic cars up close is being able to rent and ride in them! We have a very respectable selection of Bay Area antique car and classic car rentals, and they are available at very affordable rates. Our guests rent our San Francisco classic cars for a wide range of different special events, including these:
- Weddings
- Anniversaries
- Wine tours
- Birthdays
- Sightseeing tours
- Concerts
- Nights on the town
- Many other occasions!
For pictures and information about each of the antique cars in our fleet, please browse the pages of our site. If you have questions or would like to reserve one of our beautiful San Francisco classic car rentals for an upcoming special occasion, just give us a call at NLS Limo at 800-339-8936! We’re always on the lookout for new antique cars to add to our selection. Maybe we’ll see you at the next Fontana Car Show!
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