JULY 22-23, 2024
GRAND DEL MAR SAN DIEGO, CA
Our 2024 Activities
GOLF
- Pace of Play: 4 hours and 15-minutes
- Location: On property
- Included: Lunch and beverages
- Extra: Clubs not provided. Rentals are available.
Experience the exhilarating magic of playing San Diego’s only Tom Fazio-designed course, with Los Peñasquitos Canyon as your sublime backdrop. Prepare for a masterpiece of dramatic elevations, diverse bunkering and lush fairways that ends with a stunning par 4 that plays over a stream to a waterfall finish. Commune with nature on our private 18-hole golf course—one majestic shot at a time.
IRON CHEF COMPETITION
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: On property
- Included: All equipment and beverages
Let the food fights begin! Devised by the resort’s masterful chefs, this cooking challenge allots matching ingredients (and unnerving time limits) to opposing teams tasked with the creation of gourmet dishes. Win, lose or draw, one thing is certain: every single outcome is bound to be delicious.
PICKLEBALL ROUND ROBIN MIXER
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Location: On property
- Included: All equipment is provided
Not a tennis pro? We’ve got just the sport for you! Reserve your spot to take in an entertaining and fun game of Pickleball.
COASTAL WALK
- Duration: 3 hours total (2-hour walk and 1-hour roundtrip transportation)
- Location: Off property
- Included: Transportation, bottled water, protein snack and seasonal fruit.
Diverse marine life, nesting shore birds, Native American lore and beach culture highlight this eclectic guided walk along La Jolla’s historic Cliffside Trail. Pacific breezes and breathtaking views of the Seven Caves of La Jolla provide the quintessential, coastal San Diego experience.
CANVAS PAINTING
- Duration: 2+ hours
- Location: On property
- Included: All equipment is provided
Learn the basics of canvas painting with a local artist and recreate a Van Gogh or one of their own original paintings, choosing between San Diego themes, sunsets and landscapes. This step-by-step demonstration for beginner to intermediate painters teaches color mixing and a variety of techniques.
WINE TASTING
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Location: Off property
- Included: All equipment is provided.
Wine lovers prepare to be smitten. Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s highly lauded 36,000-collection spans the world, from California to Australia, South Africa to South America, Spain to Germany, and virtually every wine valley in between. Get a taste of this exclusive collection at a customized tasting hosted by one of the resorts knowledgeable sommeliers.
KAYAK THE SEVEN CAVES
- Duration: 4.5 hours
- Location: Off property
- Included: Equipment and wet suit rentals, bottled water and towel.
The best way to experience the Pacific is to dive right in! Gaze upon amazing views and abundant wildlife on this guided, 2-hour kayak tour through the fascinating marine paradise of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve to the famous La Jolla Sea Caves. Wildlife sightings often include seals, sea lions, dolphins and leopard sharks (seasonal), and the tour finishes with a fun ride through the gentle waves of La Jolla.
Thanks to the aid of a passionate and well-trained kayak enthusiast, no experience necessary to enjoy this eco-adventure, but you must be able to swim.
Hospitality @ Grand Social
- Location: On property- Upper / Second Level
- Monday, July 22 9:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday, July 23 2:30 – 7:00 PM
Grand Social is an exquisite outdoor lounge that unfolds across three distinct levels, covering 25,000 square feet. Here, fine unwinds into fun, creating a delightful atmosphere for guests.
On the upper/second level, you can relax over a late afternoon cocktail while enjoying spirited games of bocce on the newly installed courts. The ambiance is perfect for unwinding and socializing.
