Every day, San Diego restaurants, hotels, and other public spaces are buzzing with introductions, projects, and deals amongst people on the go. With the advent of Blackberry phones, iPhones, and laptops, the traditional dull, time consuming business meeting is no longer a necessity. We have mobility!

Here are some of my favorite spots to meet for different kinds of business meetings in San Diego.

The One on One Meeting
This is the meeting I have the most. Whether I’m meeting with a colleague, client, or friend, The Corner Bakery in Mission Valley is top on my location list.

A subtle detail that makes meetings run smooth is the ordering setup. The first thing you see is the counter to order your food, and then it will be promptly served at your table. This saves valuable meeting time as compared to the usual restaurant setup that requires everyone to be ready to order at the same time. Plus they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and have free Wi-Fi. 1025 Camino Del Reina – 619.692.0423

Social B2B
If you’re a networking group, the location can be crucial to the success of the meeting. A hidden gem in San Diego for these kinds of meetings is On the Border. They have a large patio area that can host up to 40 people and affordable drink and appetizer specials for groups. Multiple locations – ontheboarder.com

Professional Event
Having a speaker or professional meeting? San Diego Public Libraries offer state of the art meeting space for any professional event. They have meeting rooms that can fit up to 100 people, with Audio/Visual equipment to make any presentation shine. There are some costs involved, but for everything that the library provides, it’s worth every penny.

Going Solo?
If I ever feel like I need to get out of the office but still get some work done, I’ll head over to The Coffee Bean in Mission Valley. This is the perfect place to catch up on work with free Wi-Fi, plenty of seating, baked goods and an ice blended mocha. 925 Camino Del Reina – 619.299.5072. Discover more coffee shops.

The great thing about all the locations mentioned is that they are centrally located in San Diego and have plenty of free parking. So whether you need a quick change in scenery to brainstorm or a professional venue to accommodate a group, keep these business friendly locations in mind.

Andres Hernandez owns BIIS Solutions, LLC – biisolutions.com