Marriott Marquis + PRA - Destination Overview

SAN DIEGO

Adventure Food + Breweries

The city of endless summers features nearly pristine weather year-round, making it ideal for outdoor excursions. Boasting 70 miles of coastline, PGA Golf Courses, a growing wine country, and iconic “only-in-San Diego” spots, there is something to do for everyone!

San Diego is the most important craft beer city in the U.S. No joke: local beer in San Diego County generates over 1 Billion dollars a year, and our annual awards total surpasses most states. The San Diego style of big bold beers defined the second generation of the American Craft Beer movement, and our local community pioneered much of what is now recognized in the American Craft Beer Culture.

History + Art

With a mural on every corner, San Diego has various types of art medias to experience. Visit our 17 museums devoted to anthropology, art, aviation, natural science and technology that are spread throughout the pristine gardens and historic Spanish Colonial architecture in Balboa Park.

Destination Map

SAN DIEGO

Torrey Pines

La Jolla Cove

MCAS Miramar

Airport

San Diego International Airport

Mission Beach

Mt. Soledad

Harbor Island

SAN Airport Coronado

Balboa Park

Little Italy

Gaslamp

San Diego International Airport, formerly known as Lindbergh Field, is an international airport three miles northwest of Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.

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.

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

San Diego typically remains within a comfortable range between approximately 60 and 75 degrees all year long and receives just 43 days of precipitation on average. Most days are mid 70’s and sunny and nights drop down to the mid to low 60’s.

Q A Q A Q A Q

Where is the “Wow” venue in San Diego? A venue like no other is MCAS Miramar. The Marine Base was home of the classic film Top Gun. Visiting an active base is unlike any experience and will surely leave a once in a lifetime experience for your attendees.

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

Once outside of Downtown San Diego, venues and activities are easily accessible. The typical transfer time is 15-20 minutes.

What are San Diego’s top activities for groups?

Sailing the San Diego Bay, biking throughout Coronado Island, and kayaking in the La Jolla Cove are some of our most popular activities.

San Diego Convention Center

SAN DIEGO

The San Diego Convention Center not only has a spectacular view of San Diego Bay, but it is within a mile and a half of more than 11,000 first-class hotel rooms and is 10 minutes from the airport. Nearby are San Diego’s most popular areas and attractions such as the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza, the USS Midway Museum and Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.

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

525,701 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space, divisible into seven halls

90,000 sq. ft. Sails Pavilion, column-free, glass-enclosed with an industry standard trade show floor

72 meeting rooms totaling 204,114 sq. ft., including two 40,000 sq. ft.

ballrooms

SAN DIEGO

Day 1

Morning Airport Arrivals

Meet and Greet

VIP Transfer with Beverages​

Welcome Amenities

Vuori Gift Experience

Afternoon

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Evening

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

Group Activity

Craft Brewery Tour

Guests arrive in style with luxury transportation. At each stop they will savor the varieties of craft beers.

Optional Daytime Activities

•San Diego Zoo Tour

•Biking​

•Hiking​

•Catamaran Sailing​

•Golfing​

•Kayaking

•USS Midway Tour Airport Departures

Manifest coordination by PRA staff​

Welcome Reception On-Property

Fiesta Rustica

Immerse your team in the vibrant flavors and festive atmosphere of a Fiesta Rustica event, transforming San Diego into a lively backdrop.

Off Property Evening

MCAS Miramar

Welcome your guests with a Tom Cruise look a like, bringing the Top Gun theme to life.​

Gala Evening On Property

A private show followed by a gourmet dinner.​

Kayaking La Jolla Cove Electric Biking Tour

Hiking Torrey Pines

Golf PGA Course Craft Brewery Tour

Catamaran Sailing Little Italy Wine Tour Surfing Lessons

Old Town Food + Walking Tour San Diego Zoo Tour

This Old Town tour combines food and history into a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience. Travel back in time with us as we explore the Birthplace of California and the events and people who have transformed Old Town San Diego into the cultural destination it is today.

The Zoo has been an icon in San Diego for over 100 years and is an urban paradise for all ages. Spend the day in a tropical oasis as you visit amazing habitats for animals such as gorillas, tigers, polar bears, leopards and more. Discover the wonders of wildlife with animal encounters, interactive experiences and keeper presentations.

Explore the USS Midway Adventure Rib Rides

The USS Midway Museum is America’s mostvisited floating ship museum. But we’ve made special arrangements that will appeal to everyone, from spouses to history buffs! You can enjoy a unique, personalized tour of a ship that, believe it or not, is three football fields long, has 2,000 rooms, and once was the largest ship in the world for a decade!​

Give your guests the chance to explore San Diego like never before, aboard the Authentic Navy S.E.A.L rigid inflatable boat (R.I.B.) that can come incredibly close to all the major landmarks that San Diego is known for including the training of dolphins for sea rescue and mine missions, the U.S. submarine fleet, and the landmark Navy SEAL training base.

Rustic Root Huntress Portside Pier

Lou + Mickey’s Union Kitchen and Tap Water Grill Malibu Farm

Mister A’s

Coasterra DiamondView Tower The Beach House MCAS Miramar Gaslamp Block Party

The Rady Shell PETCO Park USS Midway

Events That Inspire

Fiesta Rustica

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Please don’t share our hard work without our consent. Pricing and availability cannot be guaranteed until contracted.

Curated at the Coast

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Please don’t share our hard work without our consent. Pricing and availability cannot be guaranteed until contracted

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PRA has been operating at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina for over 29 years and are now their Preferred DMC. Here are some stats on our excellent relationship with this property:

No. of programs ran at the hotel: 328

12 full time PRA Sales and Events team members

that are an extension of Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina team.

98% excellence rating from the Marriott Marquis client surveys.

PRA Service Capabilities

PRA delivers experiences anywhere – throughout the world, in destinations, on stage and on screen. Through our unique service capabilities, PRA event architects guide organizations in bringing people together with highly produced, strategic program design, brand engagement and authentic destination experiences.

Destination Services

Themed Décor + Entertainment

Activities + Excursions

Offsite Venues

Teambuilding

Integrated ESG Planning

Ground Transportation

Social Impact Programs

Creative Services

Production Services

Digital Services

Event Strategy

Holistic Journey Mapping

Experience Design

Activations + Experiential

Multi-City Campaigns

Product Launches

Content + Messaging

Media Production

Production Management

Theatrical Design + Delivery

AV Specification + Sourcing

Stage Direction +

Performance Coaching

Hybrid Events

Broadcast Production

Immersive + Inclusive

Virtual Environments

Digital Experiences

Remote Networking + Teambuilding

Airport Arrivals + Departures

Meet + Greet Services

Event Transportation

Activity + Recreation Transfers

Private Aviation Greets

Shuttle Planning Execution

Ground transportation that’s tied to doing good.

• Join PRA’s Climate Change Fund when booking ground transportation

• Partnership with American Forest Foundation (AFF)

• AFF partnership plants trees but more importantly, addresses overall land management, forest fire prevention + supports biodiversity

• Add to your existing ESG initiatives or start your ESG journey with us

• Contributing to the My Sierra Woods program in northern California

• If you are interested in participating in this program, ask for more details!

PRA has dedicated itself to be stewards of People, Planet and

Purpose. With that ethos, we have committed to and developed several partnerships to ensure we reach our goals & objectives. Join us and learn more by clicking on any of these logos to see how you can accelerate your sustainability journey.

How PRA Impacts YOUR EVENT

• Identifies your company’s ESG objectives

• Understands required metrics + measurement for stakeholder reporting

• Apply the Design Thinking Process to develop a customized event strategy

• Assess + select supply chain partners who deliver your unique ESG goals + objectives

• Weave your ESG initiatives into our services

• Examples: Locally sourced food, reusable + replanted centerpieces, local impact projects, alternative transportation options

Our ESG Process – Integrating with your Event Design

We work to pair clients with event sustainability + social impact solutions that fit your goals and budget

IdentifySustainability Initiatives

• Holistic approach

• Weaving goals + objectives into event design

• ESG theme focus

• Identify post event metrics needed

Incorporate Throughout Event Strategy + Design

• Weave sustainability objectives throughout event design options

• Highlight PRA’s diverse supply chain

• Develop legacy opportunities in the community

• Engage the stakeholders through design

Implement, Advocate + Measure

• Fully trained team for seamless sustainability integration

• Community partnerships to further your mission

• Working with partners to ensure accurate measurement / reporting of impact

PRA has an extensive network of valuable suppliers that help us bring your events to life. To maximize the impact you make, we have used our reach to bring you the best options and deliver on your ESG metrics.

A supplier to meet your ESG needs.

✓ Fully vetted suppliers in all destination

✓ Vetted for sustainability initiatives, social impact initiatives + diversity and inclusion

✓ Ability to provide you with reporting

✓ Ability to showcase which suppliers your event is supporting in the community

Host Squadron Souvenir & Gift Items

The host squadron will have stations setup selling souvenir and gift items custom to their squadron. All proceeds raised from the sale of these items will go back to the family members of this squadron. Guest can purchase onsite or a head of time.

Support Our Troops

The Tour and Catered Event (TCE) Program at MCAS Miramar is a program within the Marine Corp Community Service (MCCS) Department. MCCS is a not-for-profit organization within the United States Marine Corps. MCCS supports the “quality of life” programs onboard the base. These programs are many and diverse. The following is a partial list of the programs and facilities supported by MCCS: Athletics Facilities, Clubs, Golf Course, Theater, Stables, Library, Career Resource Center, Counseling Center, Education Center, Teen Center, Youth Center, Family Counseling, Health Promotion, Key Volunteer Program, New Parent Support Group, Personal Finance Management, and Single Marine Program.

All TCE revenue, over and above operating costs, goes back to MCCS to support those quality-of-life programs not funded by tax dollars.

Groups that choose to host an event at MCAS Miramar, directly benefit the Marines onboard the base.