Patron Events
Golf Tournament
Torrey Pines, November 16th, 2008
This year’s annual MILCOM Golf Tournament will be held at the world famous Torrey Pines. Rest assured, the incredible views of the Pacific that you’ve seen on television are even better in person.
Spousal Events
Zookeeper for a Day
November 17th, 2008
There are some "Beastly Wonders" going on at the world famous San Diego Zoo and your guests will be a part of it during their private Behind- the-Scenes tour! Recently, the San Diego Zoo has been expanded to include: the Giant Panda Research Station, Gorilla Tropics, Hippo Beach, Polar Bear Plunge, Scripps Aviary, Tiger River, and Sun Bear Forest.
SeaWorld Splash
November 17th, 2008
Come visit America’s finest marine adventure park and a brand new Shamu experience! Shamu is better than ever, and guests will have the opportunity to marvel at the power and beauty of the ocean’s top predators, the killer whales, along with sea lions, walruses, river otters and more (separately of course!) Guests will also want to check out SeaWorld’s Wild Arctic exhibit and take the new Journey to Atlantis, where mysterious mists and unpredictable drops lurk around every turn.
City Tour-San Diego Old & New
November 17th, 2008
Introduce guests to San Diego with a city excursion. A year-round mild climate, seventy miles of beaches, a myriad of recreational activities, and world famous Zoo are just some of the reasons why San Diego has been deemed, “City with Sol”. The tour takes you through newly restored Historic Gaslamp District, the Embarcadero, beautiful Balboa Park, Old Town State Historic Park and other sites.
The Grape Escape
November 18th, 2008
The magic ingredients of soil, climate, and skill combined in an effort to make great wines are hard to find or duplicate. Just north of San Diego is one of America's most beautiful and bountiful wine countries . . . Temecula. Guests will sample this grand panorama and learn the history and legends that truly make California the Golden State while touring two of the most popular wineries – Ponte Family Estate Winery & Vineyard, and Wilson Creek Winery – and tasting the products of their labors. Cheers!
Coronado Mini Treck
November 18th, 2008
Coronado began in 1886, the dream of Elisha Babcock, who vowed to create a resort that was to be the "finest watering spot on the Pacific Coast." Along with its fabled Hotel del Coronado, the town became one of the great playgrounds of the world, drawing Presidents and princes, moguls and movie stars to its shores. On a leisurely, guided stroll through quaint Coronado, guests see the stately mansion of John D. Spreckels, the cottage of the Duchess of Windsor, the home where the Wizard of Oz was inspired and tour the magnificent Hotel del Coronado. Guests enjoy the tales and tidbits of a hundred years of remarkable history.
Old Town-Where San Diego Began
November 18th, 2008
Take a step back into San Diego's lively history for a look at the beginning of America's Finest City. Guests will see the first permanent settlement in California, now a beautiful collection of unique shops, heritage museums, and colorful restaurants. Guests will have free time to explore Old Town on their own where they will experience early Americana with its distinctive “West Coast Style” Spanish flavor. Guests will also enjoy a deliciously authentic luncheon at Casa Guadalajara, a true Mexican Fiesta.
Evening Events
Midway Magic
November 17th, 2008
The USS Midway was commissioned on September 10, 1945. Over the next 47 years, more than 200,000 American veterans served aboard her during the Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War and a number of other conflicts. The USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum will serve as San Diego's tribute to the contributions of the armed services, and as a dynamic, interactive beacon of education and entertainment. On this special night, guests will have an amazing experience with a virtual reality flight simulator ride, actual and restored naval aircraft from World War II, audio tours, interactive and multimedia exhibits, a museum store, DJ entertainment and more.
