California Rancho Retreat

The Spa at Rancho Valencia

Wednesday, Sept 23 · Thursday, Sept 24

Tucked amid lush gardens and olive groves lies an enchanting oasis of wellness, fitness, and relaxation. The Forbes 5-Star rated spa offers a vast array of choices to soothe the spirit, rejuvenate the body, and enrich the mind.

Golf at Del Mar Country Club

Wednesday, Sept 23 · Thursday, Sept 24

A round at a private 18-hole championship course tucked into a secluded Rancho Santa Fe valley. Designed by Joseph Lee, the layout winds past bubbling streams, crystal lakes, and cascading waterfalls, with five tee settings for every level of play.

Kayaking in La Jolla

Wednesday, Sept 23

A guided paddle through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve, gliding over crystal-clear waters past dramatic sandstone cliffs and into the region’s famous sea caves — Sunny Jim’s Cave, Arch Cave, and Clam’s Cave among them.

Keep an eye out for sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks, and the occasional playful dolphin — a paddle that captures the natural beauty and easy beach spirit that make San Diego one of a kind.

Take the Track: Go Kart Adventure

Wednesday, Sept 23

Buckle up for the real deal: a private, members-only go-kart circuit built for serious speed, not your average track day. Guests get behind the wheel of premium racing karts and battle it out for fastest lap honors on a course that doesn't mess around. Private setting, professional-grade equipment, access most people never get — this is go-karting cranked up several notches. Expect tight turns, real competition among fellow honorees, and bragging rights on the line, all wrapped in a setting as polished as the racing itself.

Surf Lessons

Wednesday, Sept 23

Ready to hang ten? Our top-ranked surfers get you straight into the water for hands-on group lessons that break down this true California original, step by step.

Think ocean smarts, surf etiquette, paddling like a pro, and (eventually) standing tall on that wave — all coached by instructors who are genuinely pumped to be there. It’s all about good vibes and good waves, zero pressure attached.

Pickleball Lessons & Play

Wednesday, Sept 23

Get competitive with America’s fastest-growing sport. Start with hands-on lessons from experienced pros — serves, dinks, and court strategy — before diving into friendly (and not-so-friendly) play.

Pickleball’s easy learning curve means everyone can compete on equal footing fast. Expect quick rallies, plenty of laughs, and bragging rights on the line.

Elite Outdoor Marksmanship

Thursday, Sept 24

Set against the rugged backcountry of Alpine, this elite outdoor shooting experience puts guests behind the sights alongside former members of the Naval Special Warfare community, including Navy SEAL and SWCC operators.

Guests receive hands-on instruction at a private outdoor range, blending leadership, precision, teamwork, and adrenaline in a safe, professionally guided environment.

Rib Ride Adventure

Thursday, Sept 24

See San Diego like never before aboard an authentic Navy SEAL rigid inflatable boat (R.I.B.), guided by a real Navy SEAL and capable of running right up to the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Power under the flight deck of the legendary USS Midway and close in on real Navy operations — trained dolphins, the submarine fleet, and the Navy SEAL training base — for a look at Navy life few ever get this close to.

Sailing Regatta on San Diego Bay

Thursday, Sept 24

Head-to-head sailboat racing on San Diego Bay against fellow honorees, framed by the city’s spectacular skyline. No experience required — jump in as full crew or call the shots from the rail.

Each yacht is helmed by a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain who coaches your team on tactics. The sheltered bay keeps the racing fast and the ride smooth, safe, and dry from start to finish.