WestPac - 2023 San Diego Annual Meeting

WestPac Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA

Thursday, September 28 - Saturday, September 30, 2023

General registration is now closed. We appreciate the unanticipated interest in attending our conference this year!

View the Conference Program, Keynote information, and the master schedule.

Thank you to all our sponsors for making this possible!

Conference Hotel

Doubletree Hotel Circle Booking Link

(Conference rate has expired; rooms may still be available. Please let them know you are booking under WestPac.)

Doubletree Hotel Circle Photos

Travel from Airport to Hotel: This requires rideshare or other arrangements as there is no hotel shuttle.

Parking at Hotel:

Daytime: $15/vehicle
Overnight: $30/vehicle

A bed with a window behind it; a room at the DoubleTree Hotel Circle, San Diego.

An arial view of the San Diego Harbor. Photo courtesy of San Diego Tourism Authority

Opening Reception

This year our host for the Opening Reception is...the Ohana! That's right, the 65-foot vessel previously used by the Wrigley Family (yes, the gum people) to cruise between L.A. & Catalina Island will be WestPac's on Thursday, September 28 from 6:30-8:30. Reconnect with friends and colleagues on a private evening cruise of Mission Bay, complete with food & beverages (including vegetarian & GF options.)

Tour operator Cruise San Diego asks all passengers to carry photo ID while on board.

Transportation to/from DoubleTree Hotel Circle will be provided; meet in the lobby at 5 PM. (We'll be bussing to the marina in two trips, so if you miss the first, the second will leave approximately 5:30 PM. But please meet in the lobby at 5 for the first trip if possible, to ensure enough seats for everyone.)

If using alternative transportation, be sure to arrive by 6 PM at 1617 Quivira Rd, 92109; facing the marina waterside, attached to the Sportsman’s Seafood Fish & Chips Shop; check in at small grey booth with blue awning on waterside of Sportsman’s Seafood, between Sportsman’s and H2O Rentals (says “Sunset Cruises and Whale Watching.”)

Ohana Virtual Tour

Friday Evening Dinearounds - Enjoy delicious food, get to know your colleagues!

Cafe Coyte

One Door North

Harney Sushi

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6:00pm

Crust Kitchen (American, Mission Valley) (no reservations)
- New American food & pizza served in a laid-back, contemporary dining room. The only restaurant on this list that is walking distance from the Doubletree.

Harney Sushi (Japanese, Old Town)

Chic, moody joint with a buzzy vibe offering creative sushi rolls & other Japanese fare.

6:30pm

Cafe Coyote (Mexican, Old Town)

Tacos, handmade tortillas, & mariachi music in a lively restaurant located within the vibrant Old Town neighborhood.

North Italia (Italian, Mission Valley)

A fresh & modern dining experience in Mission Valley's open-air shopping mall, offering a menu from San Diego's own, former Top Chef competitor Rich Sweeney.

Puesto (Mexican, Mission Valley)

Mexican family owned restaurant with award-winning tacos conveniently located in Mission Valley & Seaport Village. Our reservation is at the Mission Valley location.

7:00pm

One Door North (American, North Park)

Trendy eatery and bar inspired by the great outdoors serving craft cocktails, craft beer, and locally sourced, farm to table American cuisine.

Madison (Mediterranean, University Heights)

Sleek cedar-walled design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed modern Mediterranean fare.

Madison on Park

WestPac 2023 San Diego Excursions

Westpac is coordinating group tickets for the San Diego Zoo or Coronado Island the afternoon of Saturday, September 30. Attendees signed up by September 15 will be invoiced by WestPac; WestPac will purchase tickets for those attending. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation.

Balboa Park / San Diego Zoo

A 1,200 acre historic urban cultural park that is home to gardens, walking paths, museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

Cost of admission to Balboa Park museums: Varies, approximately $12-$24 per museum, or visitors can purchase a $56 pass in advance for admission to 4 Balboa Park venues in one day

Cost of admission to San Diego Zoo:$69 for an adult one-day pass if purchased online in advance. If you are interested in going to the San Diego Zoo, please sign up by September 15 so that WestPac can arrange a discount if we have a group of 15 or more.

Approximate cost of rideshare transportation (e.g., Uber, Lyft) from Hilton Doubletree Hotel Circle to Balboa Park: $10-$15

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Coronado Island

A resort town located across the San Diego Bay from downtown San Diego. Here you can visit the famous Hotel del Coronado, explore the small shops and restaurants along Orange Avenue, or simply relax at one of the best beaches in the United States.

Audio tours of the Del are available for $25. If you are interested in this option, please sign up by September 15 so that WestPac can arrange to have audio units set aside for our group. The Del audio tour begins at the Ice House Museum and can be completed in approximately one hour.

Approximate cost of rideshare transportation (Uber, Lyft) from Hilton Doubletree Hotel Circle to Coronado: $20-$25