Day Excursions

Planned Events

For an additional fee, conference attendees and their guests may register for one or more of our day trips. Tours have been scheduled while the conference is in session on Tuesday and Wednesday. A post-conference excursion to Disneyland has been planned for Friday.

Because these events are not included in the general conference fee, preregistration is required for ticketed events. We will send tour participants updated, detailed information on their excursions closer to the conference date.The ticket price for any trip which must be cancelled due to low attendance will be refunded in full.

Day Excursion 1: Whale Watching Tour at Dana Point (Tuesday) - Register Now!

Title: Whale Watching Tour
Registration: Click Here
Pricing: $165
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Time: (3) hours - 9:30 am - 12:30 PM

Description:
A Whale of a Sail: Dana Point Marine Excursion: Join other ICPP guests on one of the local day tours we are offering! On Tuesday, we are offering the opportunity to go whale watching. One of the most awesome displays of nature takes place along the California coastline from November through April - the annual migration of the California Gray Whales from Alaskan waters to spawning grounds in Mexico’s Scammon’s Lagoon. At this portion of the journey the whale "pods" (swimming groups) are very close to the shore. A public whale-watching excursion provides the opportunity to view these majestic creatures at close range while cruising along the beautiful coastline. A naturalist accompanies the outing to provide an oceanographer’s insight and discusses the secrets of the sea. .. a fascinating look at the dolphins, whales and other marine life that make up seventy percent of life on this planet.

Tentative Itinerary:
9:30 AM Depart Radisson Newport Beach
9:45 AM Arrive at Marina
Boarding & Departure
10:00 AM Watching charter, based on (2) hours
12:00 PM Return to Marina / Disembark
12:15 PM Depart Marina
12:30 PM Return to Radisson Newport Beach

Day Excursion 2: Tour of Mission San Juan Capistrano (Wednesday) - Register Now!

Title: Tour of Mission San Juan Capistrano
Registration: Click Here
Pricing: $150
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: (4-5) hours - 9:30 am - 1:00 PM

Description:
We are offering the opportunity to tour the historic "jewel" of the California Missions - Mission San Juan Capistrano. Long famous for the annual migration of the swallows to this site on March 19th, the Mission is a unique landmark just a few miles South of Laguna Beach. Father Junipero Serra founded Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1776, the seventh in the chain of 21 Franciscan missions built along the California coast. The church, graced with a massive belfry and seven domes, was finally dedicated in 1806 - only to have a severe earthquake reduce it to rubble six years later, never to be rebuilt. The new church, a replica of the original, was completed in 1987. The Mission also contains the Serra Chapel (the oldest building in California), remnants of an 18th-century Spanish encampment, and other historical points of interest. A stroll through the Mission's courtyards and exhibits with a Mission docent provides an informative look into early California life. Guests will hear the tolling of its centuries old bells and walk down its time worn paths. It offers serenity and peace amid lush gardens and cool fountains, cloistered by the old adobe walls. Following the tour, ample free time has been allotted to explore the village of San Juan Capistrano itself, which is filled with quaint shops offering a variety of merchandise. This excursion will include a docent-guided tour of the Mission San Juan Capistrano, free time in San Juan Capistrano, and lunch at the famous "El Adobe" Mexican-American restaurant.

Tentative Itinerary:
9:00 AM Depart Radisson Newport Beach
9:30 AM Arrive Mission San Juan Capistrano
9:45 AM Docent Guided Tour
11:15 AM Free time in San Juan Capistrano
12:30 PM Depart the Mission San Juan Capistrano
1:00 PM Return to Radisson Newport Beach

Day Excursion 3: Post-Conference Excursion to Disneyland (Friday) - Register Now!

Title: Post-Conference Excursion to Disneyland
Registration: Click Here
Pricing: $155
Date: Friday, April 16, 2010
Time: (5) hours - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Description:
We are offering a post-conference excursion to Disneyland, "the Happiest Place on Earth." Disneyland is home to such traditional characters as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as well as mega-stars from all of Disney’s animated features. Spend the day meeting these endearing characters and experiencing a variety of rides, nonstop attractions and exhibits that appeal to visitors of all ages. Located directly across from Disneyland is California Adventure, with its own distinctive identity, separate from that of the classic original park. The park is divided into three primary "lands" -- Golden State, Paradise Pier, and Hollywood Pictures Backlot -- each layered with myriad themed experiences that celebrate the California dream.Enjoy all that California has to offer…. in one place!

Tentative Itinerary:
10:00 AM Depart Radisson Newport Beach
10:30 AM Free time at Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure
2:30 PM Board coach for return to Hotel
3:00 PM Return to Radisson Newport Beach

Newport Beach

Newport Beach's Tourism Website has a comprehensive guide to the area.

Hornblower Cruises have specialty cruises available for booking.

Long Beach

A few miles up the coast from Newport Beach. Group activities such as the Queen Mary, a harbor yacht cruise, or the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Full list of activities

Costa Mesa

Right next door to Newport Beach. PRA® Destination Management has many activities and tours available. Click here for details.

Shopping

Bus transportation to the following shopping detinations can be arranged through PRA® Destination Management.