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SOUTHWEST REGION

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OCEANSIDE a private outdoor garden. We are proud 619-398-8257
hosts to many military reunions each www.midway.org
Oceanside Conference & Visitors year and pride ourselves in providing ex-
Bureau ceptional service and assisting our guests The USS Midway Museum, located in the
Dana Higgins host seamless events. We believe in hon- heart of San Diego Bay in downtown San
Diego, is an ideal venue for military reunion
928 N. Coast Highway, Suite A oring our military veterans and cater to groups. It is located only five minutes
your needs by offering a Hospitality Room
Oceanside, CA 92054 where you can reminisce about old times, away from the airport. Reunion planners
dana@visitoceanside.org create new memories and enjoy your re- have a wide variety of hotels to choose
760-637-9953 union. You are welcome to provide your from, all within 10-15 minutes of the USS
visitoceanside.org/military-reunions/ own food and beverage for your hospi- Midway Museum. Midway embodies Navy
tality room. Previous planners have loved Town, USA, the original home of TOPGUN
Celebrate your service, reminisce with our specialized hospitality room that in- and home to several U.S. Navy worldwide
fellow service members, and reflect on cludes a large refrigerator, complimentary commands. The longest-serving aircraft
shared memories, with your gathering ice and a beautiful view of the pool area. carrier of the 20th century offers many
in Oceanside; a destination that under- We offer complimentary shuttle service options for reunion planners. Those op-
stands, embodies, and honors military life. to major attractions in our local area. We tions include (1) self-guided audio tours
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is a look forward to hosting your next reunion! narrated by former Midway sailors, (2) the
vibrant part of our Oceanside community Battle of Midway theatre, (3) docent-led
as it has encompassed much of its south- Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside tours, and (4) memorial and wreath re-
ern border since 1942. Our affiliation with Jodie Langhammer, CMP, CGMP membrance ceremonies. The USS Mid-
Camp Pendleton will offer attendees con- way Museums authenticity has made it
venience and ease when accessing the 4875 North Harbor Drive San Diegos most-popular attraction and
largest military training base in the West- San Diego, CA 92106 the sixth most-popular museum of any
ern United States. Your Southern Cali- jodie@holinnbayside.com time in the United States, according to Tri-
fornia Military Reunion in Oceanside may 800-650-6660 pAdvisor. The museum is open every day
include: Regional military attractions: USS www.holinnbayside.com (except Thanksgiving and Christmas), from
Midway Aircraft Carrier and Museum, Mt. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.)
Soledad Veteran Memorial, and Flying Maximum Room block (on peak): 100 More info at www.midway.org
Leatherneck Aviation Museum. Maximum Banquet (rounds of 8): 280
COLORADO
Camp Pendleton escorted tours: Mech- Specializing in reunions, fronting San Di-
anized Museum, Ranch House Complex, ego Bay, 3 minutes from the Airport, and COLORADO SPRINGS
Camp Talega Quonset Huts, and the Liberty Station, the Holiday Inn San Diego Colorado Springs Convention &
World War II and Korea LVT Exhibit. Bayside offers free WiFi, HDTVs, refrigera-
tors, coffee, and newspapers. Hotel park- Visitors Bureau
Cape-cod harbor village with shopping, ing is waived for our reunions, and airport Pam Sherfesee
restaurants, and boat rentals! transfers are free. A free Hospitality Room 515 S. Cascade Avenue
will be provided (with a minimum pick up Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Sportfishing or pier fishing, whale watch- of sleeping rooms), where you may bring
ing, outlet shopping, and golf outings. in your own refreshments! We will refresh pam@visitcos.com
Request our digital planning guide today! the room, and replenish ice as needed. A 719-685-7634
free shuttle can be arranged in advance to www.VisitCOS.com
downtown shopping. Daily Happy Hours Colorado Springs consistently ranks as
SAN DIEGO and Senior discounts for 55+; Compli- one of the top military reunion destina-
Handlery Hotel San Diego mentary business center, 9 hole putting tions, and for good reason. The Pikes Peak
course, and fitness room on site. Set
Cindy Nelsen amongst over a dozen restaurants, sport region is home to the United States Air
950 Hotel Circle North fishing marinas, and scenic walking paths Force Academy one of the areas major
attractions as well as Fort Carson Army
San Diego, CA 92108 along the San Diego Bay, and having com- Post, Schriever AFB, Peterson AFB and
cnelsen@handlery.com pleted a $14M expansion/renovation, the more. The city has a rich military tradi-
619-398-8333 Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside is the per- tion, and residents have long respected
fect spot for your next reunion!
www.handlery.com and appreciated those in uniform. The
Colorado Springs CVB staff can provide
WE LOVE MILITARY REUNIONS! The USS Midway Museum military reunion planning assistance with
Handlery Hotel is a 4th generation fam- Pat Pfohl suggestions for unique event sites, local
ily owned property that sits adjacent to 910 N Harbor Drive and regional tour itineraries, promotional
the Riverwalk Golf Course. We haves 217 San Diego, CA 92101 materials and leads for competitive rates
guest rooms and over 40,000 square feet ppfohl@midway.org on over 14,000 hotel rooms.
of indoor/outdoor event space including

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