The sights, the sounds of the Great East Bay of California: Where to stay, the things to do in Walnut Creek and Concord, CA. Events in Napa and Sonoma Valleys - where to shop and dine in downtown Walnut Creek. The best Walnut Creek Hotel and Contra Costa area deals. Discover the real California.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
San Francisco prepares for America's Cup Summer of Racing
America's Cup Summer of Racing July 4 - September 21, 2013 San Francisco
San Francisco Bay turns into the world's showcase with the return of America's Cup to the U.S. after 18 years. It's fitting it begins on the birthday of the country - July 4th with the Louis Vuitton Cup.
Louis Vuitton Cup
What?
Used as the selection series to select the team to sail as the challenger in the America's Cup. Four out of the six winners of the Louis Vuitton Cup have subsequently won the America's Cup itself. Slated to compete in the Louis Vuitton Cup are teams from Italy, Sweden, New Zealand and Korea; the winner races the Cup's defender, ORACLE TEAM USA, in the America's Cup Finals in September 2013 in San Francisco. The boats in the World Series are AC45 catamarans, 45 feet long and two-hulled. In the September 2013 Cup finals, the boats will be ultra-tech, ultra-fast AC72 (72-foot-long) catamaran
When?
7/4/13-8/30/13
Red Bull Youth America's Cup
What?
Red Bull Youth America's Cup is the newest event of the 34th America's Cup. It was created to afford young, talented sailors, 19-24 years old, a pathway towards competing for one of the most prestigious trophies in their sport - the America's Cup.
When?
9/01/13-9/04/13
America's Cup Finals
What?
34th America's Cup Finals comes back to the U.S.A. for the first time in 18 years. The prize? The oldest trophy in international sports.
When?
9/07/13-9/21/13
Where to Watch?
AMERICA'S CUP VILLAGE AT MARINA GREEN -Marina Boulevard at Fillmore Street. America’s Cup Village at Marina Green offers free access for all visitors along with paid seating where fans can buy the best seats on the Bay to reserve their view of the action. The America’s Cup Village will also have food and beverage services, merchandise and live race commentary.
The races will be broadcast on a big screen, while shows will be presented on a stage throughout the day, including live racing commentary and interviews with the sailors. You can simulate sailing tasks like raising a sail, dive into the history of sailing or learn about ocean creatures at interactive exhibits. There is a kid's zone and a beer garden, and this being San Francisco, a Napa Valley wine lounge, too.
Piers 27/29 are also the site of the America’s Cup Pavilion where up to 20 concerts, along with family shows, community and business events, and comedy acts, are planned with the support of Live Nation.
Where to Stay?
Take the BART to the BAY. From Embassy Suites Walnut Creek the BART train at Pleasant Hill Station will take you to the first stop in San Francisco - Embarcadero. America's Cup Village at Marina Green is only 2.9 miles and 10 minutes away.
Close enough to enjoy all the sight, sound and excitement of America's Cup while far enough away to relax and rejuvenate.
Embassy Suites Walnut Creek features overnight packages perfect for all Visitors to San Francisco events. Packages* include:
- Free cooked to order breakfast
- Free Parking
- Free High Speed Internet Access
- Two Room Suite
- Bonus HHonor Points
- Two Room Suite
- Pleasant Hill BART station across the street
- Shuttle to downtown Walnut Creek and 3 mile radius of hotel
*packages subject to availability. certain packages include free parking.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)