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Post Tours

Post Fam Tour #1
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Fri., September 24
Max: 20

OC Wildlife & Beach Tour Inc. and Great Park Balloon
Enjoy a spectacular ride on the Great Park Balloon, then experience nature and the beautiful California Riviera on a wonderful Tide Pool Eco-Tour.

Balloon Ride
Learn about Irvine and the surrounding area, including the 40,000-acre Natural Landmark Irvine Ranch, from an aerial view of 400 feet aboard the Great Park Balloon (weather permitting). Other arrangements will be made in inclement weather.

Wildlife & Beach Tour
Discover nature in Orange County on this wonderfully guided eco-tour. You will explore the sea animals in the tide pools with a local naturalist on a beautiful beach along the California Riviera coastline, also known as “The Gold Coast!” You’ll see about twelve to fifteen animals and many of these animals do not have hearts or brains.

You will also observe our local seals and sea lions up close and learn about these 3 different species. On another stop, we’ll visit a wildlife viewing cove with breathtaking ocean views where you’ll see our local marine life including seals and sea lions, Brown Pelicans, Cormorants, and sometimes dolphins and whales. Lastly, we’ll visit another cove, a historical landmark in Orange County and learn about the history of this unique place.

DRESS CODE: PLEASE WEAR TENNIS SHOES OR WATER SHOES. NO FLIP FLOPS PLEASE ON THIS TOUR!

Website: www.ocwildlifebeachtour.com

Atrium Hotel
Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport
California Limousines
OC Wildlife & Beach Tour

Irvine Post Fam Dinner 9/24
Dine Around the District 6:30-9:00pm

The District at Tustin Legacy, Orange County’s newest shopping and entertainment destination, will provide a special "dine around" fam tour featuring signature tastes from a variety of their wonderful dining establishments. This is a great opportunity to experience the many tastes and flavors of the season as the restaurants at The District take you on a culinary journey. The event will include signature fare, specialty cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic libations from Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant, The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub, Red Brick Pizza, Native Foods, JT Schmids Restaurant & Brewery, RA Sushi and more – all culminating at Strike OC, the ultimate entertainment experience!

Website: www.thedistricttl.com

The District at Tustin Legacy

Post Fam Tour #2
South Coast Plaza
Time: 11am-4pm
Fri., September 24 - Sat., September 25
Max: 30

South Coast Plaza is the crown jewel of shopping on the West Coast, and is recognized internationally for its unparalleled collection of over 250 boutiques, award-winning restaurants, spas and the adjacent world-renowned Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Its stellar cast of diverse retailers - from Oscar de la Renta, Balenciaga, Hermes and Harry Winston to Tory Burch, Barneys CO-OP, J. Crew, H&M and more is a Southern California favorite.

Enjoy an Exclusive VIP Experience
at South Coast Plaza

Spend the afternoon discovering South Coast Plaza, Southern California's Premier Shopping Destination, recognized for its unparalleled collection of designer boutiques and department stores featuring the most famous fashion icons. Guests will enjoy complimentary roundtrip transportation, exclusive ACCESS Hospitality Suite amenities, lunch at award-winning Marchè Moderne followed by a special VIP welcome tour and gift bag. You don't want to miss this!

For more information, visit:
www.southcoastplaza.com
or email tourism@southcoastplaza.com.

Marriott Irvine
Embassy Suites
Crowne Plaza Irvine
South Coast Plaza

Post Tour #3
Temecula Valley
Max: 10
Fri., September 24 – Sat., September 25, 2010

Activities will include a day of touring and wine tasting with lunch in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, a wine pairing dinner with a winemaker and a choice of hot air ballooning or a round of golf. Optional activities include Farmer's Market, shopping in Old Town Temecula and Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Post Tour #4
Huntington Beach - Surf City USA
Max: 20
Fri., September 24 – Sun., September 26, 2010

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Huntington Beach - Surf City USA® is located along the Southern California coast in Orange County, California, 35 miles south of Los Angeles and 95 miles north of San Diego. With 8.5 miles of golden sand beaches, a sunny Mediterranean climate and idyllic setting, Huntington Beach plays host to more than 16 million visitors each year who come for the laid-back Southern California beach lifestyle and authentic beach-town atmosphere.

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