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2013 Reunion
Reunion Coordinators: Al and Kay Phillips

2013 Reunion Registration Form
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San Diego reunion registrations have been extended to August 21st

To register,

Please call Sue 520-826-3168


Dates September 11 to September 15, 2013
Location San Diego, California
Hotel

Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside

4875 North Harbor Drive

San Diego, CA 92106

Telephone: (619) 224-3621 or (800) 650-6660

Website: http://www.holidayinn.com/san-baysideca

Room Rates

Single Room: $109.00
Double Room: $109.00

 

All rates are subject to the 10.5% occupancy tax, 2% tourism marketing district tax, and the 0.09% California Tourism Tax.  The reunion rate can be extended 3 days prior and 3 days post reunion.

 

An advance deposit or credit card guarantee for the 1st night's room and tax is due by August 21, 2013. Individuals must identify themselves as part of USS COLLETT DD-730 at the time of making reservations in order to be eligible for the special group rate. Please call (800) 662-8899 or (619) 224-3621 to make reservations.

 

Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service is available 24 hours a day and can be arranged by calling the hotel after you have retrieved your luggage.  Please call the hotel directly at (619) 224-3621 to notify them of your arrival and location.  Parking is complimentary for those who are driving.

 

The hotel lists 66 rooms with only one king size bed, and 171 rooms with two queen size beds. They list 10 Handicap rooms but the standard rooms bathtub/showers have grab bars. It has 192 listed as non-smoking rooms.  The penalty for smoking in a non-smoking room is $250.00 added to your hotel bill. There is a balcony - with a spectacular water front view - the full length of the Hospitality Room where smoking is permitted.  There are about 30 restaurants within 1 mile of the hotel.


Tour Information

 

Thursday, September 12th, 2013: La Jolla Tour, with Luncheon.

 

Departs at 0900 from the hotel, Returns by 1430.  The tour starts at Mount Soledad, at the Veteran's Memorial, located 900 feet above sea level, on Mount Soledad, with a sweeping 360 degree view over looking the blue Pacific, and San Diego, all the way to Mexico. This veteran's Memorial is the only one of a kind in the world. The group will have 30 minutes to see it up close, and many photo opportunities.  The coach will proceed through La Jolla, the Beverly Hills of San Diego.  Later we will stop at the Stephen Birch Aquarium, one of the finest in the U.S. The group will have an hour to enjoy the exhibits, including salt water fish displays as colorful as the rainbow, and more views of the La Jolla riviera from the aquarium's back observation patio.  Lunch will be at noon, at the Bali Hai restaurant, located on Shelter Island. The view overlooks the harbor and the city skyline. With several entree choices, dessert and coffee or iced tea. This is a first class tour, and will be enjoyed by all who attend.  The all inclusive price per person is $64.00 includes lunch.

 

Friday, September 13th, 2013: Coronado, Old Town, Luncheon, Cabrillo Monument.

Departs at 0900 from the hotel, Returns by 1430.  Coronado is one of California's jewels, and the Del Coronado Hotel is the jewel of Coronado.  With special permission, the group will enjoy an hour inside this unique hotel est. in 1888, and is in pristine condition. It is full of history and charm.  The tour will proceed to Old Town, the site of the first Catholic Mission,  est. 1769. This is where San Diego became a town on the map, back in the 1860's, and grew from there.  More time to explore on foot. At noon the group will sit down to a delicious Mexican dinner of either steak or chicken served at your table, including rice, beans, guacamole, chips, salsa, tortillas, and a welcoming margarita, dessert and coffee. The restaurant, Casa de Guadalajara, is as close to authentic Mexican cantina, as you can get, direct, all the way from Mexico.  Before returning to the hotel, one more fabulous view of San Diego from Cabrillo Monument. This point is 600 feet above sea level, and was where San Diego was discovered by explorer Juan Cabrillo in 1542, and claimed for the country of Spain. More opportunity for outstanding pictures.  The all inclusive price per person is $49.00 includes lunch.

 

Saturday, September 14th, 2013: Active Navy Ships Tour.

Departs at 0930 and returns by 1430.  The ships tour will commence at 10:00. The group will visit a modern day DDG. The current Navy is very squared away, and the younger sailors really enjoy meeting former sailors from yesteryear. It is a unique bond between both generations. The tour will last about 90 minutes. Wear

comfortable shoes, and bring a hat and jacket or wind breaker. Cameras are permitted, as directed.  From the ship we will proceed a few miles to Seaport Village. The group can fan out, purchase a bite to eat on their own, browse the many unique shops along the waterfront, purchase postcards and souvenirs.  The all inclusive price per person is $29.00.

 

Ladies Shopping Tour.

This will be a shopping tour using the hotel van. The time will be determined later. Price at present FREE.

 

REUNION BANQUET:

The Banquet will be a Hawaiian Luau Buffet. Price $46.00 per person.

Hawaiian attire suggested, but not required.  The business meeting will follow the dinner.

San Diego Area
Attractions

USS MIDWAY Museum

 

Maritime Museum of San Diego

 

San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau

 

City of San Diego Official Website

 

San Diego Zoo

 

Balboa Park

 

San Diego Harbor Excursion

 

Gaslamp Quarter

 

Old Town San Diego

 

Airport San Diego International Airport