Set Your Sights on San Diego: Register Now for the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Worth the Drive
Less than 20 minutes by car is Liberty Station, the city’s newest arts and dining district, situated on 100 acres at the former Naval Training Center in Point Loma. Attendees going to Point Loma can also visit the Cabrillo National Monument, which commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on Sept. 28, 1542. The historical site offers breathtaking views of the city, San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, as well as tide pools and historical information.

Old Town San Diego

Accessible by car or trolley, Old Town San Diego is another popular spot. It features original California and Mexican heritage historical sites, including the Whaley House, an 1857 Greek revival-style residence said to be haunted; colorful shops; restaurants; museums; theater; and the restored Cosmopolitan Hotel.

Other popular San Diego attractions are its theme parks, including SeaWorld San Diego in Mission Bay and SeaWorld’s Aquatica, the LEGOLAND California Resort in Carlsbad, and the historic oceanfront Belmont Park with the Giant Dipper (a wooden roller coaster) and other amusements in Pacific Beach.

In May 2017, SeaWorld San Diego opened Ocean Explorer, a multi-million dollar attraction that takes park visitors on an exciting ocean expedition highlighting scientific exploration. “It contains multiple aquariums and rides that use state-of-the-art digital technologies to inspire park visitors to protect our oceans’ wonders,” Ms. Eley says.

A lower-key way to experience the ocean world and learn what it takes to explore and understand the planet is the Birch Aquarium at Scripps. The aquarium is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego.

For a nature experience, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in La Jolla offers 1,500 acres of untouched nature with multiple hiking trials and beautiful views. Small groups can sign up for free public guided nature walks on weekends.

Also, golfers looking for a unique experience with an ocean view can visit the Torrey Pines Golf Course, which sits atop cliffs above the Pacific Ocean.

Special Events
During the Annual Meeting, a few several special events will be taking place in San Diego, including:

• Breeders’ Cup World Championships, 3–4—The best horses, trainers and owners from around the world will gather at the Del Mar Racetrack for a two-day competition; and
• San Diego Beer Week, Nov. 3–12—Hundreds of beer-centric events take place throughout the county during this 10-day festival that highlights San Diego’s award-winning craft beer, breweries and pubs.

Visit the San Diego events calendar to stay up to date with what’s happening around the city after your daily Annual Meeting events.