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Tours and Activities
All attendees and their guests are invited to participate in an
assortment of memorable and enjoyable tours and tournaments.
Half-Day Tours
San Diego Zoo - Behind the Scenes Tour
Wednesday, June 18, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. Ticket price: $60. Following
the animal presentation at the Guest Luncheon, those who choose
may tour the world famous San Diego Zoo. Starting as a small collection
of animals, the Zoo has grown into a sanctuary for more than 4,000
birds, mammals, and reptiles housed in enclosures that closely simulate
their natural environments. The Zoo is one of only two locations
in the nation where you can see adorable but endangered Giant Pandas.
The 100-acre Zoo, is also a lush botanical garden that houses more
than 6,500 plant species. Tour participants will be met at the entrance
and escorted to their own private double-decker bus for a special
two hour "behind the scenes" look at the Zoo and its operations
and animal care. In this exclusive VIP tour, participants will see
the Zoo the way everyone wishes they could… from "behind
the scenes."
Scenic San Diego by Land and Sea Tour
Thursday, June 19, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ticket price: $40. Tour
participants will be escorted on a special guided tour of San Diego.
The tour will encompass Old Town, the site of the city's original
settlement where many of the old adobes and frame houses are still
standing and have been completely restored; Balboa Park's 1,400
acres of museums and gardens, considered one of the most beautiful,
diversified and culturally enriching parks in North America; and
San Diego's downtown areas including the Gaslamp District and Horton
Plaza; Seaport Village and the Embarcadero nestled on the site of
the old Coronado Ferry Landing on San Diego Bay. After touring this
picturesque city by land, participants will be welcomed aboard a
Coast Guard certified yacht to cruise the calm waters of the San
Diego Bay and experience the city and bustling harbor from a completely
different perspective. Professional guides will narrate points of
interest such as the Coronado Bay Bridge, the Navy shipyards and
aircraft carriers, Shelter Island, Harbor Island and North Island.
Historic and Scenic Coronado Walking Tour
with Shopping and Sightseeing
Friday, June 20, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Ticket price: $30. Participants
will be shuttled the three brief miles from the Resort, past the
Navy SEALS training center, to downtown Coronado, where they will
embark on a leisurely walk through quaint Coronado. The tour will
begins with an overview of the island's history as you visit the
magnificent Hotel del Coronado- the filming site for the legendary
film "Some Like It Hot" with Marilyn Monroe. You will
also visit the cottage of the Duchess of Windsor and the home of
L. Frank Baum, where the Wizard of Oz was created. An important
part of Coronado's history - past and present - is aviation and
the military. In 1911, Glenn Curtis opened an aviation camp in what
is today Naval Air Station, North Island. In 1927 Charles Lindbergh
took off on the first leg of his journey to St. Louis, New York
and Paris from North Island. You will also experience the beautiful
white sand beaches and vistas of Coronado. Time will be allowed
for shopping or sight-seeing downtown before shuttles depart for
the return trip to the Resort.
Balboa Park Passport
Saturday, June 21, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ticket price: $65. San
Diego's picturesque Balboa Park is one of the world's great urban
parks. It is more than 130 years old, the locale having been reserved
for a park by San Diego city leaders in 1868. The park, containing
1,200 acres in central San Diego, has been the site of two world
expositions, and today is home to the San Diego Zoo, Old Globe Theatre,
15 museums, recreational and cultural facilities, and distinctive
buildings. Balboa Park's museum complex is unique because of its
centralized arrangement; within a few walking blocks lies an impressive
complex of museums, galleries, theaters and home to some of San
Diego's finest restaurants. It is often referred to as the "Smithsonian
of the West". Upon arrival, you will receive a "passport"
to Balboa Park, an admission book which allows guests access to
all of the park's museums and attractions. You will have the option
to embark on a leisurely walking tour through the park with tour
guide, or enjoy the park entirely on your own.
Full Day Tours with Lunch
La Jolla Sightseeing and Shopping Tour,
including Birch Aquarium and Lunch at George's at the Cove
Thursday, June 19, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ticket price: $85. La Jolla,
referred to as the Jewel of San Diego, has the tantalizing charm
of a Mediterranean Isle, unique shops and breathtaking views of
the Pacific. It provides for a refreshing change of pace sure to
delight even the most discriminating visitor. Participants will
be transported to La Jolla, with a stop for a brief tour of the
Stephen Birch Aquarium on the way. The Birch Aquarium is the interpretive
center for the Scripps Institute of Oceanography and features fascinating
displays which include shark tanks, fish auqariums and other local
marine life habitats. Following the visit to the Birch, you will
be whisked to the heart of the shopping district in La Jolla where
you will have free time to explore, shop, and relax on you own.
Downtown La Jolla boasts dozens of shops, art galleries, and specialty
boutiques, or you may opt to take a guided Coast Walk with a trained
naturalist. Participants will then gather at the renowned George's
at the Cove Restaurant for luncheon. Following lunch, you will be
free to visit the art galleries and owner-operated designer boutiques
of La Jolla before boardin the coach for the return trip to the
Resort.
Foxploration Mexico Tour, including Lunch
at Calafia
Friday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ticket price: $80. Take an
excursion South of the Border... Foxploration is the Fox Studios
movie facility in Mexico, located 45 minutes from downtown San Diego
on Baja California's Pacific Coast- about 20 miles south of Tijuana.
Fox Studios Baja was conceived to offer the public an opportunity
to go behind the scenes at a real working movie studio and to learn
firsthand about the production process in an entertaining and interactive
way. Originally built for James Cameron's epic number one box office
film of all time, Titanic, Fox Studios has rapidly become a popular
spot for movie filming. Since opening in 1996, seven movies and
many television shows, commercials and video productions have been
made here, including the blockbuster Pearl Harbor and the James
Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies. After touring the Fox facility, guests
will head for an authentic Mexican lunch at world famous Calafia.
Calafia Ocean Resort delights in a rich and spectacular panoramic
view of the Pacific Ocean. Participants can view more authentic
props from the film Titanic located within the resort. Note: U.S.
citizens can enter Mexico for 72 hours or less without a passport
or visa. Naturalized citizens are required to have proper documentation
showing proof of citizenship. Foreign visitors need current Visa
and I-94 forms (Multiple-Entry Visa). Visitors are allowed to bring
back $400.00 worth of goods duty free and one litre of liquor per
person. Border waits on the return to the USA trip can range from
1/2 hour to 2 hours.
Tournaments and Activities
Wild Animal Park Photo Caravan
Saturday, June 21, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ticket price: $160. San
Diego's Wild Animal Park is a 2,200-acre wildlife preserve which
offers a setting similar to an actual big game reserve in Africa
or Asia. It is home to 4,000 animals. For an up close and personal
experience, participants will take the Photo Caravan truck tour,
in which you travel in safari-style trucks right through the preserves
where the wildlife roam free. Giraffes walk right up to the truck
to get food. The truck also cruises among rhinoceroses, water buffalo,
and an assortment of gazelles and deer. The Wild Animal Park guides
will accompany each photo caravan to help identify wildlife subjects
and to point out interesting animal habits and natural behaviors.
Short of going to Africa or Asia on a big game excursion, this is
the closest you will come to experiencing these animals in such
a natural habitat. Don't forget to bring your cameras. Participants
will have free time to explore the public areas of the park and
eat at one of the lunch stands in the park. Note: Children under
8 years of age are not permitted aboard the Photo Caravan Vehicles.
Children 8?15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (one
adult per two children). Participants are advised to wear hats and
clothing that will protect them from the sun. Sunglasses and sunscreen
lotion are advised.
Golf Tournament with box lunch- Riverwalk
Golf Course
Saturday, June 21, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ticket price: $160. The
traditional and much-heralded Summer IPL Conference Golf Tournament
will tee off this year at Riverwalk Golf Course in San Diego. Riverwalk
is a Ted Robinson design featuring undulating fairways, waterfalls,
and well-protected bent grass greens. Water comes into play on 13
of the 27 holes. Tournament participants will be transported by
motorcoach to Riverwalk, 40 minutes from the Resort. The tournament
bus will board at the Resort at 10:45 a.m., with departure for Riverwalk
at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Tee-off will be at 12:00 noon. Tournament entry
fee includes box luncheon, non-alcoholic beverages, round trip motorcoach
transportation, green fees, cart rental, tournament scoring and
prizes. Club rentals must be indicated at time of registration.
Dress: Shirts with collar, tailored Bermuda length shorts, no denim
or cutoffs, soft-spike golf shoes required.
Tennis Tournament (Resort courts)
Saturday, June 21, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Ticket price: $35. As with the
Golf Tournament, this Summer IPL Conference Tennis Tournament tradition
is a must for all tennis aficionados. Tournament entrants will rendevous
at the courts at 1:30 p.m. for warmups prior to the start of the
tournament. The tournament promises to be both fun and competitive
for tennis players of all levels. Tournament entry fee includes
court fees, beverages and prizes. Players should eat lunch on their
own prior to the tournament.
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