Fun for all: Take a San Diego tour Looking for fun and excitement in San Diego? Register for a special CVC tour or check out the attractions on your own. Take a CVC in San Diego tour
Stephen Birch Aquarium and Shopping in the Village of La Jolla - CANCELED Adventure begins with a narrated tour enroute to La Jolla, known as the “Jewel of the Pacific” by those who frequent the beautiful and upscale neighborhood along the coast. The first stop will be at the world renowned Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum. This fun and educational aquarium boasts more than 3,000 fish, interactive displays and one of the most breathtaking ocean views in all of San Diego. “Ask-Me” Docents will accompany guests for an hour, answer questions and point out items of interest along their journey through the aquarium. Next it’s on to the village of La Jolla, famous for its rich culture, great shopping and outstanding ocean views along the rocky cliffs overlooking the Pacific. The knowledgeable escort will explain the sights and history of this unique area as you cruise along Prospect Avenue and the Coastline. Then it’s free time to explore the wonderful boutiques and galleries. DATE : CANCELED TIME : Meet at 9:45 am The bus returns at 4 pm COST: $57 Evening Public Yacht Cruise and Dinner
Welcome aboard! Join your captain and crew for a memorable dinner cruise on the beautiful San Diego Harbor. Guests will be transported via deluxe motorcoach to the yacht docked along the nearby Embarcadero. As evening falls and the moon rises, guests will enjoy the public dinner cruise on tranquil waters while the shimmering skyline and sweeping bay bridge set the scene for a very special night.
A welcome glass of champagne upon boarding, a delicious three-course dinner, along with the tasty libations from the bars, will entice you. Afterward, guests can dance to the music as they continue the festive atmosphere of this special evening. Note: Beverages not included, cash bar available. DATE : Thursday, Oct . 27 TIME : Meet at 6 pm
The bus returns at 10:15 pm
COST: $126 Tour the World-famous San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is home to more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals, birds, and reptiles. This 3-mile “Behind the Scenes” bus tour offers stops for an inside look at two enclosures that are generally closed to the public. Learn about the zoo’s endangered species, find out about the animals’ special feeding and handling requirements, and perhaps enjoy hands-on experience with some unusual friends. There’s even some time after the tour to shop or visit your favorite animals. Please note: This tour does not include the zoo’s veterinary facilities.
DATE : Friday, Oct . 28 TIME : Meet at 9:15 am The bus returns at 3:30 pm COST: $109 See Behind the Scenes at Sea World From the excitement of meeting sharks to the playfulness of penguin and puffin encounters to the ability to reach out and touch gentle dolphins and whales at special petting pools, Sea World offers many awe-inspiring moments. Now experience it all in a way that is even more personal. This VIP “Behind the Scenes” tour will give you an inside look at the special training areas for whales and dolphins, and allow you to get up close and personal with penguins and sharks. The day wouldn’t be complete with out watching the awesome killer whales at the famous Shamu Show! DATE : Saturday, Oct . 29 TIME : Meet at 9:45 am The bus returns at 4 pm COST: $126 Improv Comedy Theater Welcome to San Diego’s premier improvisational comedy theater! Similar in style to “Whose Line is it Anyway,” the National Comedy Theatre is a high octane comedy show featuring San Diego’s best improv comedians performing a series of games and scenes all based on audience suggestions. The audience picks the games, helps call the fouls, and ultimately decides which team is the evening’s winner. It’s a fast, hysterical, unique and highly interactive show and has been proven to be the most clean fun allowed in San Diego! DATE : Friday, Oct . 28 TIME : Meet at 6:45 pm The bus returns at 9:30 pm
COST: $46
Halloween Ghost Tour of San Diego See the favorite Halloween spooky sights during your visit to San Diego! We’ll journey via an old-fashioned trolley around the city to seek the creepy, ghostly corners of town. We’ll start downtown and the historic “Gaslamp Quarter,” where guests will learn more about San Diego’s early years and where murder, bloodlust and sinister secrets once reigned. Next, we travel over the bay bridge to the historic Hotel del Coronado where guests will see the darker and more frightening parts of San Diego’s most famous hotel. Then we’ll step back further in ghostly history to Old Town where vengeance and justice were one and the same in the dusty streets of the city’s birthplace. Haunted haciendas and ghostly adobes await your presence there! Last but not least, what’s a Halloween tour without a graveyard or two? This spooky tour is a fascinating and unique way to see San Diego during Halloween! Date: Saturday, Oct. 29 Time: Meet at 5:45 pm The bus returns at 9 pm Cost: $68 Tour the Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year—free! Mission Animal and Bird Hospital in Oceanside, Calif., is this year’s Hospital of the Year, and CVC San Diego attendees are invited to an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the facility. You’ll hear from practice owner Dr. Bob Cartin and meet his design team: architect Melvin McGee, contractor Fred Babuscio, and designer Evie Avinante. Check out the aviary in the reception area, the multipurpose room that serves the community, and Dr. Cartin’s state-of-the-art medical technology. Then enjoy complimentary cocktails and appetizers as you relax and socialize with Dr. Cartin’s team and fellow attendees. Whether you’re planning your own building project, dreaming about possibilities, are curious about this beautiful facility, or simply want to enjoy a pleasant California evening, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity. Sign up by calling 1-800-255-6864, ext. 6, or visit at the Tour and Information Desk during the conference. Space is limited, so don’t delay! Date: Saturday, Oct. 29 Time: Meet at 6:15 pm The bus returns at 9:30 pm Cost: Free! This event is sponsored by Babuscio Construction, Lic. #521521, and Wells Fargo. Visitor 411: Info Centers and Online Reservations The San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau operates Visitor Information Centers in downtown San Diego and the The Convention and Visitors Bureau offers a real-time online reservation service at www.sandiego.org. It's easy, To visit the information centers in person, see the locations listed here. For virtual visits, go to www.sandiego.org or International Visitor Information Center 1040 1/3 West Broadway (at Harbor Drive) La Jolla Visitor Center 7966 Herschel Avenue
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