Santa Barbara
This year-round paradise offers serene white sand beaches and majestic mountain vistas in a setting of relaxed elegance. Referred to as the 'Riveria of America", the Santa Barbara area has many diverse venues. From world-renown wineries and exquisite gardens to historic adobe mansions and beachside resorts, this central coast community has it all. Add Solvang, a charming Danish community and some of the West's best and most luxurious guest ranches for a total Southern California experience.

Los Angeles
Participants can shop with the international jet-set at Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, roller blade at funky Venice Beach, sail from Marina del Rey to Catalina Island, or simply spend the day at Warner Bros. Studios, the Getty Museum, or Disneyland. In addition to an elegant dinner at Spago where the stars dine, many incentive groups opt for an Academy Awards theme party, an evening of magic and illusion at the Magic Castle, an elegant picnic dinner and outdoor concert at the Hollywood Bowl, a California beach party overlooking the majestic Pacific in Malibu, or a White House dinner at the Reagan Library. Evening entertainment can include the House of Blues, the Comedy Store, or a trendy nightclub.

Orange County
Known as the 'California Riviera', the seaside resorts of Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Laguna-Niguel are renowned for their sandy beaches, fine shopping and dining, and majestic settings overlooking the Pacific coastline. After breakfast at Tiffany's, the group can cruise Newport Harbor on John Wayne's yacht, enjoy art galleries and boutiques at Laguna Beach, shop at Fashion Island, and then spend the evening dining on great Mexican cuisine at Las Brisas, recreating a state dinner at the White House at the Nixon Library, or enjoying a Spanish theme party at the Mission San Juan Capistrano.

Palm Springs
The 'golf capital of the world' and the 'playground of the stars', Palm Springs is America's most popular desert paradise. Its sophisticated yet informal atmosphere, idyllic weather, and focus on outdoor recreational activities attract dignitaries and the jet-set to this spectacular desert resort. The area is known for its great hot air ballooning, jeep tours or Conestoga wagon rides through the desert, horseback riding through cathedral-like indian canyons, and world-class spas. Shoppers may want to enjoy the boutiques along Canyon Drive or at El Paseo, sun worshipers can relax poolside, and golfers can enjoy dozens of championship courses before an 'Arabian Nights' theme party or dinner at Elvis Presley's hideaway.

San Diego
KSan Diego is one of the few cities in the continental United States with the true flavor of a tropical resort. Developed around a Spanish mission, it is now the third largest city on the Pacific Coast. Here the group can visit beautiful La Jolla, enjoy great shopping at Tijuana, tour a winery, take a whale-watching trip, enjoy horse racing at Del Mar, golf at Torrey Pines, or enjoy a 'Top Gun' session at Miramar Naval Air Station. In addition to great sunset dinner cruises and outstanding restaurants overlooking the beautiful harbor, popular offsite venues include private events onboard the USS Midway or at the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, and Seaworld.

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