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Tourist Information
San Diego hosts more than 26 million visitors a year from around the world, who come to experience the breadth of what the city has to offer. Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., features museums, art galleries, beautiful gardens, the Tony Award-winning The Globe Theatres, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
San Diego County also features 92 golf courses and a variety of exciting participatory and spectator sports, making it the ideal location for both business and pleasure trips alike.
General Information
AACRAO CollegeNET Golf Tournament
Tours
General Information
Places of Interests:
CollegeNET/AACRAO Golf Tournament
CollegeNET and AACRAO have partnered again in 2006 to host the CollegeNET/AACRAO Golf Tournament on Monday, April 17, 2006 . This four-person scramble shotgun golf event will be played at The AULD Golf Course ( http://www.theauldcourse.com/ ), a John Cook and Cary Bickler-designed course located just outside of San Diego .
The Auld Course is San Diego 's newest premier championship golf facility. Hosting the PGA Stroke Play Championships, the AJGA Championships, the USGA Girls Championships, the San Diego County Open, and the San Diego Amateur Tournament, the Auld Course will prove to be an enjoyable and challenging golf facility hosting the CollegeNET/AACRAO Golf Tournament.
Buses will be picking up all participants at 6:30 a.m. from the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina ( 333 W. Harbor Drive ) for the 25 minute drive to the course located in Chula Vista , CA.
Registration is available online. Please contact Dr. Scott Healy, Golf Tournament Coordinator for CollegeNET, at shealy1323@aol.com for pairing requests.
AACRAO Tours
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Tour Descriptions:
Tour #1: City Tour – San Diego Old & New
Price: $43.00 per person
Monday, April 17
10:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
OR
Tuesday, April 18
10:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Introduce yourself to San Diego with a city excursion. The tour begins with a drive through the newly restored Historic Gaslamp Quarter, where the old-fashioned gaslamps illuminate the walkways leading to fine dining, shopping, and entertainment. Next, you will stop at the B-Street Pier, where you will enjoy a one-hour harbor excursion along San Diego Bay . The Bay is considered to be one of the finest natural harbors on the Pacific Coast . The tour also passes through the Embarcadero, which lines the San Diego Bay from the Maritime Museum to the San Diego Convention Center .
In Old Town, you will have time to browse the shops and have lunch on your own. Old Town State Historic Park , where San Diego began, recreates the California life of the Spanish and early American periods. Its historic buildings, shops, and restaurants illustrate the vast changes that have taken place in this city since it was first settled in 1769. The next stop is beautiful Balboa Park , one of America 's largest municipal parks housing museums from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. It has the second largest collection of museums outside of Washington , D.C. , and is also home to the world-famous San Diego Zoo. From the old to the new, you will get a true flavor of San Diego on the City Tour.
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Tour #2: South of the Border Adventure
Price: $88.00 per person
Monday, April 17
10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Experience Mexico and its northern coastline in a fun and relaxing environment. A deluxe coach will transport you on a coastal tour through the festive border town of Tijuana and the spectacular scenery of Baja California ’s coastline. While en route, you will learn shopping and bargaining tips, best value items, and how to get the most out of your visit. The first stop is Rosarito Beach , a village between Tijuana and Ensenada . You will have an opportunity to browse through the bazaars and visit the once famous Rosarito Beach Hotel or stroll along the beach and visit the cantinas before continuing the journey. After a short ride along the coast, you will arrive at Calafia, a one-of-a-kind restaurant and hotel that provides guests with a beautiful setting for a tasty Margarita followed by a succulent Pacific Lobster and Carne Asada lunch. Following lunch, relax and enjoy the return trip to San Diego . Traveling with an organized group is the safest and easiest way to visit Mexico .
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: The Government of Mexico requires that all U.S. citizens present proof of citizenship and photo identification for entry into Mexico . U.S. citizenship documents such as a certified copy (not a simple photocopy) of a U.S. birth certificate, a Naturalization Certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Citizenship are acceptable. However the U.S. Embassy recommends traveling with a valid U.S. passport to avoid delays or misunderstandings. Driver's permits, voter registration cards, affidavits, and similar documents are not sufficient to prove citizenship for readmission into the United States . Non-U.S. and non-Canadian citizens must have one of the following: valid/current passport and visa with current endorsed I-94 card; valid/current passport and current endorsed I-94 card; valid/current passport and current endorsed I-94 card and WT. NOTE: Foreign travelers will receive an I-94 card when arriving at a U.S. port-of-entry.
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Tour #3: VIP Zoo Venture
Price: $77.00 per person
Tuesday, April 18
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Attention all animals lovers! Get up close and personal with a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the world-famous San Diego Zoo! Founded in 1916 by Dr. Harry M. Wegeforth, the zoo has grown from modest beginnings to one of the most well-known attractions in San Diego . Your tour experience will show you a side of the zoo not seen by the general public. It’s an extraordinary way to see the San Diego Zoo! Following the tour, you can further explore the zoo and the visit new and innovative exhibits, such as the Giant Panda Research Station, Gorilla Tropics, Hippo Beach , Polar Bear Plunge, Scripps Aviary, Tiger River , and Sun Bear Forest.
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Tour #4: An Afternoon in La Jolla
Price: $26.00 per person
Wednesday, April 19
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Spend a lovely afternoon in the beautiful city of La Jolla , which in Spanish means "The Jewel." Located just 15 minutes from San Diego , La Jolla has wonderful beaches, cultural activities, and fine restaurants. The city combines the atmosphere of a European resort with Southern California fun. On this tour, you will enjoy deluxe transportation to La Jolla , where you can explore on your own any of the special boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, or take in the breathtaking coastline of the famous La Jolla Cove. All of these are set against a stunning backdrop, which is often compared to the French Riviera for its aesthetic appeal. Don’t miss out on this “Jewel of San Diego” – it has a bit of something for everyone.
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