PRA Destination Overview - San Diego

Adventure Food + Breweries History + Art

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-inSan 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.

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.

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Airport

San Diego International Airport

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

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.

Let Us Transport You SAN DIEGO

Airport Arrivals + Departures

Meet + Greet Services

Event Transportation

Activity + Recreation Transfers

Private Aviation Greets

Shuttle Planning Execution

Commonly Asked Questions

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

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San Diego typically remains within a comfortable range between approximately 50 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.

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

Once outside of Downtown San Diego, San Diego is fairly spread out. The typical transfer time is 15-20 minutes.

Where is the “Wow” venue in San Diego?

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A venue like no other is MCAS Miramar. The Marine Base was home of the classic film Top Gun. With countless active aircrafts, guest will have an unforgettable experience.

What are San Diego’s top activities for groups? Sailing the San Diego Bay, biking La Jolla or Coronado Island, and kayaking La Jolla Cove or San Diego Bay are our most popular activities.

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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

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Morning Airport Arrivals

Meet and Greet

VIP Transfer with Beverages​

Welcome Amenities

Maui Jim Sun Glasses

Afternoon

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

Optional Daytime Activities

Evening

Welcome Reception On-Property

California Sunset

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

Group Activity

Craft Brewery Tour

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

•San Diego Zoo Tour

•Biking​

•Hiking​

•Catamaran Sailing​

•Golfing​

•Kayaking

•USS Midway Tour

Airport Departures

Manifest coordination by PRA staff​

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.​

Hotel del Coronado

Hotel del Coronado is one of San Diego’s most historic hotels. Along the Pacific on Coronado Island, the Victorian-style resort has hosted royalty, celebrities, and beach loving families for over 130 years. Located 2 miles away from Downtown San Diego, Hotel del is a 15-minute drive just over the Coronado Bridge.

Grand Hyatt San Diego

This waterfront hotel is located downtown near Seaport Village and the Gaslamp Quarter. Grand Hyatt has over 1,600 guest rooms, making it currently the largest hotel in San Diego. Grand Hyatt San Diego offers 320,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event and more than 11,000 square feet of premier meeting space. The 32nd and 33rd floors are the highest waterfront venues in California.

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Located along San Diego Bay, Marriott Marquis is conveniently located next to the San Diego Convention Center as well as the Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, and PETCO Park.

Marriott Marquis has over 1,300 guest rooms and over 270,000 square feet of meeting space making it ideal for large groups who want to be near the action.

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Experience luxury San Diego hotel accommodations at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar golf resort and spa. The resort is comprised of 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, featuring spacious marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, expansive balconies and terraces, and spectacular views of the resort gardens, The Grand Golf Club or Los Peñasquitos

Canyon Preserve. Located in the gem of Del Mar, the hotel is a 30-minute transfer from the San Diego International Airport.

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Preferred Hotels

Park Hyatt Aviara

Escape to the San Diego coast of Carlsbad and experience Park Hyatt Aviara, a luxury resort. Minutes from LEGOLAND®, and the Pacific Coast sandy beaches, the spa and golf resort getaway offers worldclass recreation and relaxation amid 200 lush acres of natural beauty overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon. Located 31 miles north of the San Diego International Airport.

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Omni La Costa

From their award-winning resort spa to eight sparkling pools and two championship golf courses, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa provides a refreshing retreat any time of year. Located 30 miles north of the San Diego International Airport, in Carlsbad, the resort is within easy reach of beaches and popular activities and attractions.

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Kayaking La Jolla Cove

Electric Biking Tour

Hiking Torrey Pines

SoCal Craft Brewery Tour

Catamaran Sailing

Little Italy Wine Tour

Surfing Lessons

Exclusive to Our City SAN DIEGO

Old Town Food + Walking Tour San Diego Zoo Tour

Explore the USS Midway Adventure Rib Rides

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.

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.

Whale Watching Highland Winery Tour + Tasting​ Del Mar Racetrack

This wonderful opportunity to see these extraordinary creatures up close is unforgettable. You’ll have an opportunity to experience “an up close and personal” wildlife encounter including whales, sea lions, seals and dolphins. A definite perk of cruising on this 50 catamaran is that all our tours are personal and spacious.

On this excursion, we’ll taste at boutique wineries, meet vintners, stroll through vineyards, and even take a look at a crush pad or two. Come with us as we sip California’s underknown terroir: San Diego County. Taking advantage of diverse terroir and proximity to the Pacific, the current generation of San Diego wineries deftly merge old world sensibilities with our coastal lifestyle.

Tour

Step into an adventure like no other! The San Diego Zoo Safari Park immerses you in an active, hands-on safari experience where herds of animals roam natural habitats in an 1,800-acre reserve. Travel in the back of a covered, open-air safari truck to visit at least two field enclosures. Get an up-close view of Asian and African birds and mammals, with an opportunity to feed giraffes.

Del Mar Racetrack is known for their slogan, “Where the Surf Meets the Turf” because of the breath taking views from the racetrack.

Today, you will sit trackside in the sun in beneath sections 14, 15 and 16. The Stretch Run Grill has the ideal ambiance for an exciting day at the races with friends. The restaurant offers plenty of action with a trackside view as the horses thunder to the finish line.

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Caravan Safari Park

Lou + Mickey’s

Union Kitchen and Tap Water Grill

Juniper Ivy

Mister A’s

Pacific Coast Grill

Eddie V’s Ember + Rye

Marine Room

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Coasterra

Gaslamp Block Party

The Rady Shell

PETCO Park

USS Midway

Scripps Seaside Forum

Bernardo Winery

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Events That Inspire

The famous Miramar Marine Base, set of the film Top Gun, was the setting of our group’s military event. Officers attended the dinner along with the guests and watched aircraft takeoff just yards away from them. Squadrons raised funds by selling MCAS gear to give back directly tothe families of the squadron.

Events That Inspire

In North County San Diego, PRA put on an event that was curated at the coast. With local artists, chefs, and entertainment, this eventwas a unique craft fair for our guests.

Events That Inspire

Nothing says San Diego like the beach! Tying together elements of surfing and chic, inspired by colors of the California sunset to design the perfect reception on the famous Coronado Beach.

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