Tours

Register for these tours using the Tour Registration Form and fax to (619) 660-5344 or call Arrangements Unlimited at (619) 660-5340.

Friday, October 15

Walking Tour to the U.S.S. Midway
1–5 p.m.
Cost: $35.50 per guest
Guests will be guided along Harbor Drive with their tour guide and will visit several monuments and statues on route to the U.S.S. Midway. From the Bob Hope Memorial to the famous “kiss” statue, your guests will get a great historical introduction to San Diego. Then you will board the impressive 1,001-foot U.S.S. Midway. On Saturday morning, January 10, 2004, the majestic Midway made her final journey from North Island Naval Station to her final berth at the Navy Pier. Commissioned in 1945, she served proudly during the Korean War, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf, all the way up to 1992. She served as the naval flagship during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The lead ship of her class, she was the first aircraft carrier built that was too large to pass through the Panama Canal. The Midway inspired all who served on her and now her “Midway Magic” continues to inspire visitors from around the world and chronicles the achievements and sacrifices of those who defended our nation.

Segway Tour of the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park
2–5:30 p.m.
Cost: $164.50 per guest
The Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego is steeped in history and is a great adventure for your Segway tour. From the days of Wyatt Earp to today, your guests will have a fun, exhilarating tour throughout this downtown area, which boasts over 150 restaurants, boutiques and galleries. Guests will be “trained” and taught how to ride their Segway, an incredible two-wheeled personal transporter. Once the Segway has been mastered, guests are off and wheeling their way with a tour guide through the Embarcadero, downtown San Diego, and up to Balboa Park. It’s one of the most unique and fun ways to explore the city! Participants must be at least 12 years old or over 100 lbs.

San Diego by Land and Sea
2–6 p.m.
Cost: $40.25 per guest
Your tour will be custom designed to capture the best of San Diego for your group. Our friendly and professional tour guide provides narration along the way and will share interesting stories, legends and facts. Guests will enjoy such areas as Balboa Park, considered to be San Diego’s cultural center, Historic Old Town, known as the birthplace of California, and the beautiful waterfront. Additionally, you’ll see San Diego from a totally different perspective… cruising the calm waters of the bay from a coastguard-certified yacht. Relax in comfort as you tour beautiful San Diego. Don’t forget your camera – this picturesque tour is sure to be unforgettable.

Saturday, October 16

Yoga
7–8 a.m.
Cost: $17 per person
You will experience mental and physical rejuvenation when a certified Yoga instructor introduces you to the inner peace of Yoga. This course offers an introduction to Yoga with a brief history and will show you some of the fundamental principles and positions. You will gain an understanding of how to use your breath to release negative energy and stress, and in turn begin to foster positive energy in your daily life, both through simple stretches to do at the office or modified positions to do at home. You will leave your Yoga experience feeling refreshed and interconnected through a common mindset of peace and calmness. Yoga mat will be provided.

Tour of Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and Historic Old Town
SPOUSE AND FAMILY ACTIVITY
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: $44.25 per guest
This tour takes in two of San Diego’s most historical sites. The first of the great California missions, San Diego de Alcala is California’s first church. This remarkable shrine is a beautiful piece of architectural history. Next, explore Old Town on a personally guided tour that highlights the lifestyles of the Mexican and American pioneers from the days when San Diego had a cattle-based economy and life was colorful yet simple. Come enjoy a friendly fiesta amid the original and reconstructed buildings of the 1800s and share in our joyous heritage! Discover a world of shopping and dining amid sun-splashed gardens, where you’ll find bright, bold and beautiful treasures specially selected from around the world for their exceptional quality and inspiration.

A Day at the San Diego Zoo
SPOUSE AND FAMILY ACTIVITY
Noon–4 p.m. Cost: $55 per guest
No trip to San Diego would be complete without a visit to the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Here you’ll find a world-class collection of fascinating exhibits and rare animals. Micro-habitats include Gorilla Tropics, Tiger River, Ituri Forest, and Polar Bear Plunge. A fun day will be had by all!

Sunday, October 17

Temecula Wine Country, With Lunch
SPOUSE ACTIVITY
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: $92 per guest
Between Los Angeles and San Diego lies Temecula Valley, a beautiful, serene area with Napa-like conditions that are perfect for growing grapes and cultivating wine. Two wineries are included in today’s tour: the Ponte Family Estate Winery and the Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyard – both with charming and sophisticated atmospheres. After your day of wine tasting, you are sure to have a better understanding of the art and soul of wine-making. This activity includes a gourmet box lunch.

Brunch Cruise on San Diego Bay
SPOUSE AND FAMILY ACTIVITY
10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Cost: $80.50 per guest
San Diego’s most popular and unique Sunday champagne brunch features views that change with the courses. This brunch is complete with a bountiful buffet of breakfast and lunch entrees, carving stations, salad and dessert bar, and free-flowing champagne. Lovely, light music and sightseeing complete your entertainment – or join the captain on the sun deck for a narrated tour after your meal!

Monday, October 18

Aerobic Circuit Training
7–8 a.m.
Cost: $24 per person
Get your heart pumping and your endorphins moving in this fun, uplifting circuit training class. Perfect for all levels of fitness, you will experience a variety of aerobic and strength moves using your body as its own resistance training tool. You will leave the class feeling energized and rejuvenated!

Classic Coronado Walking Tour
SPOUSE ACTIVITY
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: $44.75 per guest
Coronado is home to North Island Naval Air Station and the Naval Amphibious Base, the historic Hotel Del Coronado, and great shopping at the Coronado Ferry Landing. The great lady, the Hotel Del Coronado, holds court at the south end of the city. The Del, as it is lovingly known, is a National Historic Landmark that dates back to 1888. Glorious views of downtown San Diego can be had from Ferry Landing Marketplace, a bayside complex composed of shops and restaurants, and is a great starting point for exploring the island. You won’t be disappointed by downtown Coronado’s endless charms. Its many cafes and restaurants offer outdoor dining and unique shops filled with wonderful wares to take home.

Architectural Walking Tour of Balboa Park
SPOUSE ACTIVITY
1–5 p.m.
Cost: $47.50 per guest
This tour highlights Balboa Park – a special place where you can experience San Diego’s natural beauty, wonderful art and culture, and stunning Spanish Revival architecture. The historic Botanical Building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The view of the Botanical Building, with its lily pond in the foreground, is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park. The park’s landmark tree is the Moreton Bay Fig, which grows north of the Natural History Museum. This tree, planted before 1915, is over 60 feet tall with a spread of 120 feet. The walking tour encompasses San Diego’s most beautiful architecture and the city’s largest gardens.

Tuesday, October 19

Walking Tour of La Jolla
SPOUSE ACTIVITY
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: $50 per guest
While La Jolla is known to be one of the most affluent communities in the United States, its beautiful natural scenery and friendly residents give it a pleasant charm. Upscale designer boutiques, world-class restaurants and an array of art and antique galleries, all with magnificent ocean views, make La Jolla one of the most popular destinations in the world. The jagged coast offers a breathtaking view at every turn! Some of the highlights of this tour include a hidden mermaid statue that very few people – even locals – know about, and the famous Sunny Jim’s sea cave. Bring your camera and spirit of adventure, and we’ll provide the fun and good companionship. There are no steep hills on this tour, and it goes at a comfortable pace.

Walking Tour to the U.S.S. Midway
1–5 p.m.
Cost: $35.50 per guest
Guests will be guided along Harbor Drive with their tour guide and will visit several monuments and statues on route to the U.S.S. Midway. From the Bob Hope Memorial to the famous “kiss” statue, your guests will get a great historical introduction to San Diego. Then you will board the impressive 1,001-foot U.S.S. Midway. On Saturday morning, January 10, 2004, the majestic Midway made her final journey from North Island Naval Station to her final berth at the Navy Pier. Commissioned in 1945, she served proudly during the Korean War, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf, all the way up to 1992. She served as the naval flagship during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The lead ship of her class, she was the first aircraft carrier built that was too large to pass through the Panama Canal. The Midway inspired all who served on her and now her “Midway Magic” continues to inspire visitors from around the world and chronicles the achievements and sacrifices of those who defended our nation.

Wednesday, October 20

Hollywood/Los Angeles Tour, With Lunch
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Cost: $88 per guest
See Los Angeles on a drive through the heart of downtown, Museum Row, the La Brea Tar Pits, and up Wilshire Boulevard to beautiful Rodeo Drive. Then, take a short drive on Sunset Boulevard, one of the most famous streets in Los Angeles and home to a premier collection of rock clubs, restaurants, boutiques and Hollywood nightspots that are on the cutting-edge of the entertainment industry. The tour will stop at the world-famous Hollywood & Highland for lunch at the new Hard Rock Café. Shopping, dining and star gazing – it’s all here in the City of Angels!