PRA Destination Overview - Orange County

Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY

Adventure Food + Breweries History + Art

Orange County is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California and with temperate weather, adventures like biking, kayaking and wine tasting can be enjoyed all year.

Privy to a temperature climate that yields abundant produce all year long, located a stone’s throw from the ocean for the freshest seafood and home to a diverse population willing to share their culinary heritage, whatever your preference, you are sure to find it all here, nestled in Orange County.

Laguna Beach, home to the famous Pageant of the Masters. With more than 100 galleries to explore and committees dedicated to creating art in public places.

Disneyland

John Wayne Airport

Huntington Beach

NewportBeach

Laguna Beach

Dana Point

Airport

Name of Airport

John Wayne Airport, ranked second among large airports in North America, is located

6.0 miles or 16 minutes from downtown

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Transportation

One-Way Transfers

PRA to manage manifests to organize single or group transfers Shuttle Service

Scheduled transfers to/from the airport with PRA staff to assist for a seamless arrival and departure experience

Commonly Asked Questions

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If I am having an outdoor event or activity, what should I expect the weather to be like?

Nothing says "come to OC" like an outdoor event with awe-inspiring west coast views. Orange County, with its year-round, near-perfect weather, has a wide array of unique event venues that can offer meeting planners a breath of fresh air...literally.

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Where is the “Wow” venue in Orange County?

Orange County’s “wow” venues are our historical venues such as Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens and The Mission San Juan Capistrano. Casa Romantica is known as a "Spanish Village by the Sea." The Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776, by the Spanish Catholics of the Franciscan Order. Both venues are a great source of history, art, and culture.

What is a typical transfer time to an event or activity?

Depending where guests are staying to which venue or activity is selected, most transfer times hover between 15 minutes and 45 minutes.

What are Orange County’s top activities for groups?

Our top activities include watersports like kayaking, sailing, stand up paddle boarding, surfing, and e-bike tours in Corona Del Mar.

Popular choices are also art and food tours in Laguna and whale watching.

Anaheim Convention Center

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• The Anaheim Convention Center, the largest exhibit facility on the West Coast and a quick 15 minute drive from John Wayne Airport.

Nearby are some of Orange County’s popular areas and attractions such Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and Angel Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Angels

• LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council

• With over 1,000,000 square feet, 200,000 of which is outdoor space, the possibilities are endless to creatively use the space to do something absolutely spectacular

•Anaheim Convention Center opened in 1967, was expanded in 2017 and is owned and operated by the City of Anaheim

Program Overview

Morning Airport Arrivals

Meet and Greet

VIP Transfer with Beverages​

Welcome Amenities

RAEN Sun Glasses

Afternoon

Choose your favorite design at the hospitality station and wear them for the whole trip!​

Group Activity

Whale Watching

Guests will take sail along side dolphins and whales.

Optional Daytime Activities

•Kayaking

•E-biking

•Hiking

•Duffy Boat Tour

•Laguna Beach Food Tour

•Sailing aboard the Curlew

•Brewery Tour

Evening

Welcome Reception On-Property

California Sunset

Set the tone of the beautiful California beaches at sunset.​

Off Property Evening

Mission San Juan Capistrano

Guest will dine in the gardens in the historic landmark while a string quartet plays.

Gala Evening On Property

A private show followed by a gourmet dinner.​

Airport Departures

Manifest coordination by PRA staff​

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

A stay at Waldorf Astoria, Monarch Beach places you in the heart of Dana Point. This 5-star rated resort features a private beach club, three pools, oceanfront golf, luxury spa and unique coastal activities. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and check-out, digital keys and Fitness Center.

The Resort at Pelican Hill

Perched upon 504 acres of unrivaled coastal beauty, Pelican Hill offers a sanctuary of seclusion accompanied by expansive views of the Pacific. Featuring a world-class 36-hole golf course, paved trails to enjoy the natural surroundings and Italian inspired architecture, tucked into the town of Newport Beach.

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The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is coastal paradise. With 26,224 square feet of indoor conference and banquet space and 56,000 square feet of outdoor garden and terrace space gatherings of all sizes can easily be accommodated. Featuring direct beach access and breathtaking ocean views from most rooms.

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Montage Laguna Beach

Experience the beachfront sanctuary spanning 30 acres. Montage Laguna Beach is located steps from the beach, has two outdoor pools, and each guestroom features an ocean view. Montage Laguna Beach offers an unforgettable backdrop for any celebration, complete with pinkand-orange Pacific sunsets and sweeping coastal views.

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Duffy Boat Tour Laguna Beach Food Tour Sailing aboard the Curlew Brewery Tour Whale

Kayaking Laguna Beach

Exclusive To Our City

Laguna Beach Art Tour

Mission San Juan Capistrano

Experience the local art scene while exploring Laguna’s famed artist colony. Spend the day visiting galleries, meeting local artists and seeing live demonstrations, a unique opportunity to see art come to life.

Spend the afternoon exploring the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. Offering an idyllic setting of lush gardens, koi filled fountains, original adobe buildings and the famous Great Stone Church.

Catalina Island

Pageant of the Masters

A 2-hour ferry ride to Catalina Island, out of Newport Beach will quickly return you to a slower pace of life. Catalina Island’s rich history and charm offers so much to explore, for both the leisure and adventurous, there is truly something for everyone on the island.

Watch art come to life right before your eyes in a star-lit amphitheater. In this 90-minute theatrical performance where famous works of art are brought to life onstage. A live narrator guides the audience through the story of each piece, complete with music by a full orchestra.

Broadway by Amar Santana

Cucina Enoteca

Selanne Steak Tavern

Driftwood Kitchen

Sapphire Laguna

Five Crowns

The Cannery

230 Forest Avenue

Events That Inspire

Vibrant spice themed off-property dinner for (240) guests at historical landmark and the birthplace of Orange County – Mission San Juan Capistrano.

Events That Inspire

About 6,000 guests attended a beach bash festival. With musical and interactive entertainment such as bungee trampolines, gia nt Jenga, and a human-sized pin board, guests were entertained all day long.

PRA Service Capabilities

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Teambuilding

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Social Impact Programs

Event Strategy

Holistic Journey Mapping

Experience Design

Activations + Experiential

Multi-City Campaigns

Product Launches

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Stage Direction + Performance Coaching

Hybrid Events

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Virtual Environments

Digital Experiences

Remote Networking + Teambuilding

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Thank You!

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share highlights of beautiful Orange County with you. We look forward to discussingnext steps and to our future partnership.

Patty Kindness

Regional Director of Sales

Patty.Kindness@PRA.com