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SeaWorld
Where else can you experience the all new Shamu show “Believe,” touch and feed dolphins, count the teeth on a shark and come face-to-face with a polar bear? SeaWorld San Diego – it doesn’t get any closer than this.
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World Famous San Diego Zoo

Visit the Zoo and meet some of the rarest, eldest and most exotic creatures on earth. Journey into the depths of Monkey Trails and Forest Tales, swing by the Children’s Zoo and visit our amazing habitats.
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San Diego Wild Animal Park
A sister property of the Zoo, the San Diego Wild Animal Park is located approximately 30 miles from downtown and is a 1,800 acre wildlife preserve and natural habitat for herds of African and Asian animals.
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Old Town TrolleyOld Town Trolley Tours
Enjoy the award-winning sightseeing tours of the City of San Diego and Coronado aboard an Old Town Trolley. Tour at your own pace with their unique on and off service to eight stops including Old Town, The Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza, Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park Museums.
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MidwaySan Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum – USS Midway

Take a tour of the 47-year old odyssey that spanned the end of World War II and Desert Storm, and odyssey in which more than 225,000 Americans took part. Located downtown in San Diego at Navy Pier, Midway provides a dynamic and enriching experience "from boiler to bridge." A visit to Midway instills a greater appreciation for courage, freedom, and service to country.
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Hornblower Cruises & Events
Get ready to enjoy the sights and sounds of the magnificent San Diego bay as you choose from one of Hornblower’s harbor cruises, dining cruises or even a San Diego whale watching adventure!
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Miramar Speed Circuit

Miramar Speed Circuit offers its guests an impressive ¼ mile technical road course. The karts, which can travel up to 40 miles per hour, are made by SODI and are equipped with Honda 6.5 BHP engines. The facility also has video games, pool and ice hockey.


San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum
The San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum is located in Balboa Park. Relive great moments in sports through displays and theatre. This museum proudly displays the Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame.




Big Bay Balloon Parade presented by SDCCU

Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade presented by the San Diego County Credit Union will be on Thursday, December 27 on Harbor Drive at0 10 a.m. San Diego’s waterfront provides the scenic backdrop for “America’s Largest Balloon Parade.” Balloons, floats and marching bands make up a world-class and nationally televised parade. After the parade enjoy the free activities at the Amtrak Family Festival on Broadway Pier.


GOLF

Barona Creek Golf Club
Blending beautifully with the natural landscape of San Diego's rolling foothills, Barona Creek Golf Club, 5th best public-access course in California and 5th best resort golf course in California by Golfweek, offers one of California’s most inviting golf experiences. But don’t let the gorgeous setting lull you from focus on your game, because this challenging course is as tough as the rugged terrain that surrounds it.


Sycuan Resort
Sycuan Resort and Casino boasts some of the best golf in Southern California. With two championship 18 hole courses, and a fun 18 hole par 3 course, Sycuan offers something for every golfer from beginner to expert. The courses are always lush and perfectly maintained, and the beautiful setting makes for an easy escape away from the real world.


Admiral BakerAdmiral Baker Golf Course

Located in Mission Gorge, the Admiral Baker Golf Course is centrally located and easily accessible from Interstates 8 and 15. Two 18-hole courses are available at Admiral Baker along with a beautiful new clubhouse and golf shop.


Stadium GolfStadium Golf Center

Stadium Golf Center & Batting Cages is San Diego’s premiere practice facility since 1995. Located Just North of Qualcomm Stadium off the 15 Freeway & The Aero Drive Exit.



Morgan Run

Morgan Run Resort & Club is a premiere private club, boutique resort and conference center located in San Diego’s most affluent community, Rancho Santa Fe. Set amidst majestic hills and embraced by perfect weather, this prestigious area, and its surrounding community, is heralded as a most exclusive spot for travel and recreation. Located just three miles from Del Mar and the Pacific Ocean and half an hour from downtown San Diego, Morgan Run is the perfect destination for any traveler.

 


HOTELS

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RESTAURANTS

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Pat & Oscars
Pat & Oscar's specializes in providing diners excellent value on chicken, ribs, pizza and pasta meals, along with tasty sandwiches, fresh salads and their world-famous breadsticks. Headquartered in San Diego, Pat & Oscar's has locations throughout Southern California. To learn more about Pat & Oscar's, review a menu or download other information, please visit www.patandoscars.com or call 858-695-8500.


ChipotleChipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill is known for its gourmet take on burritos, tacos and salads and its “food with integrity” mantra, which speaks to the company’s dedication to maintaining its position as the country’s leading restaurant purchaser of naturally raised meats and serving organically raised produce and beans.


Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Company
Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Co. is a sports themed family restaurant with a wide variety of menu items, full service dining, many TV’s, and some of the best micro-brewed beer there is to offer. We also offer prompt delivery and online ordering for your convenience.

DaKinesDa Kine's Plate Lunches
Dakines provides the best tasting Hawaiian dinners and lunches. You'll find Hawaiian license plates and surfboards on the walls, "Aloha Maid" Guava Nectar, and island food. Although the kalua pig here isn't cooked in an imu - a hole in the ground - it sure tastes like the real thing.

 

Brigantine
When the Brigantine first opened, we were best known for our fresh swordfish. We bought the fish directly from the boats. Throughout the years, we've added more seafood to our menu. Today, we have many signature items, including our numerous fresh catches of the day. We serve fish from all over the world, using many different preparation methods.

Donovan'sDonovan's Steak & Chop House
Donovan's sets the standard of steakhouse excellence. An appealing atmosphere of rich mahogany, eye-catching paintings and bronze sculptures artfully bathed in soft, flattering light. Upscale and world-calss yet cordially friendly. Attentive unobtrusive service that accentuates every exacting detail. This is truly the place to be, relax and enjoy dining perfection. 

 
CATERERS

Carriage Trade Catering
Carriage Trade Catering & Special Events is a full-service catering and event planning company.  Our professional culinary team and event designers create seasonal and stylish menus as well as memorable events throughout the greater San Diego area.  Carriage Trade Catering has been pleasing palates and creating stellar impressions since 1974. No matter what the occasion may be, a classic is always in style.

ImageFestivities Catering & Special Events

Festivities Catering & Special Events is a full service catering and event planning company. Festivities Catering has been the caterer of choice for  the Sponsorship and VIP parties for the Holiday Bowl and Poinsettia Bowl for decades. In addition to our exemplary catering and gourmet tailgates our services include site selection, theme & décor concepts, rentals, event design, florals and all related services.  Festivities’ goal is to exceed your expectations in every service we provide and allow you to be a worry-free guest at your own party.  You can rely on our well-trained and experienced professionals to help bring your event vision to life and to create and produce successful, memorable events.

ImagePicnic People

Picnic People is San Diego’s premier outdoor event specialist and has been creating memorable alumni tailgates for the Holiday Bowl and Poinsettia Bowl for the last 20 years. During that time Picnic People has done everything from obtaining stadium permits to providing delicious bbq, exciting music to pump up the fans, quick and easy guest registration, fun team décor and thorough event organization for almost every school in the Pac 10 and Big 12.  They have also produced all of the team tailgates for the Poinsettia Bowl since its induction.  Consider Picnic People your pre-game party experts!


TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

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