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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

Click here now to reserve your package for the America's Cup Summer of Racing

*packages subject to availability.  certain packages include free parking.

Meet, Plan, Play at Embassy Suites Walnut Creek

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Meet, plan, play  at Embassy Suites Walnut Creek

The 99 days of summer are upon us; however that doesn't mean you have to stop working. Meeting planning and Group planning go on and on. But at Embassy Suites Walnut Creek you can do both - Plan now and Play later. Take advantage of our Meet, Plan, Play special and Plan now before you have no time to Play later! Book your next Group at Embassy Suites Walnut Creek by September 30, 2013* with a minimum of $10,000 in room revenue spend and choose where you want to "Play" for 2 nights from among these       Full Service Hilton Hotels .

MEET, PLAN, PLAY includes: $500 Airline Voucher $150 American Express Gift Card Triple HHonor Event Planner Points  And for your smaller meetings, you still get to Play: Groups that total $7,500, you win a Retina Display iPad Groups that total $5,000, you win an iPad Mini Groups that total $3,500, you win an iPad Touch  *Qualifying Group Terms and Conditions Group contract must be signed by September 30, 2013 and must be consumed by March 31, 2014 to qualify for offer. Offer must be referenced at start of negotiation process. Minimum of $10,000 in room revenue spent to qualify for 2 night trip, airline voucher and Gift Card. Not valid with any room blocks, meetings currently booked or under negotiation or that have occurred. Offers subject to availability of guest rooms and meeting facilities at time of booking.

Book Online or Call 925-746-0514 to contact our Sales Department !

Embassy Suites Walnut Creek 1345 Treat Boulevard Walnut Creek, CA 94597 TEL: 1-925-934-2500

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Waterworld California - Summer Fun is Back in the East Bay!

Welcome Back  Waterworld California Northern California's Premier Water Park   Opens May 11, 2013

Waterworld California offers an enormous amount of attractions. Key rides include the Honolulu Half-pipe  a slide that sends riders plunging down over four stories both forwards and backwards, the Tornado funnel ride, The Big Kahuna family raft ride, Diablo Falls Shotgun Slides, and a gigantic, 15-foot wide lazy river and so much more.
Don't worry, you will get wet!

5 minutes away from Waterworld California, the All Suite Embassy Suites Walnut Creek provides complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning in our beautiful, tropical open-air atrium.  After your Waterworld California adventure meet with family and friends and enjoy evening drinks and snacks at our nightly Manager’s Reception* or enjoy delicious cuisine prepared to perfection in the casual and comfortable environment of our Embassy Grill.  Take advantage of all Walnut Creek has to offer—world class shopping and restaurants, hiking and jogging paths and more.  Let us be part of your Waterworld California Adventure!

The Embassy Suites Walnut Creek Waterworld California package includes:

• 2 General Admission tickets to Waterworld California*
• Free cooked to order breakfast daily
• Two Room Suite
• Complimentary drinks and snacks at Evening Reception
• Free Internet Access
• Discounted Parking
• Free shuttle to downtown Walnut Creek Shopping and Restaurants
• Fitness Center
• Indoor Pool

 Click here to reserve your Waterworld California Hotel Package

or call 925-934-2500

(A) Embassy Suites Walnut Creek is 5 minutes from (B)Waterworld California 

*Please verify Waterworld California hours of operation at 925-609-1364.  Waterworld California Park tickets are available for pick-up at the hotel beginning at 9AM, the morning of your reservation.  Hotel cannot guarantee early check in.  Hotel will provide luggage storage on a space available basis.  Two additional Water Park tickets can be purchased at the hotel for each confirmed reservation.  Cost $25 per ticket.  All packages are subject to availability.

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See you down the Lazy River!

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Arts and Wine Festival - Walnut Creek

WHAT?

The 32nd Annual Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Art & Wine Festival. Annual event in Walnut Creek's spacious park setting.  With family-friendly activities, the popular East Bay festival  features two full days of live music, wine and beer tasting, art and food booths, children's area and more. Festival admission is free.  This year's featured performer is Spinout,  a local Rock band that performs classic rock and early rock and roll songs by artists like Elvis, Johnny Cash, ZZ Top and Stray Cats.

WHEN?

June 1 and June 2  

WHERE?

Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek, California.

WHERE TO STAY?

Embassy Suites Walnut Creek

1345 Treat Boulevard

Walnut Creek, CA  94597

Embassy Suites Walnut Creek offers all Art and Wine Festival attendees:

• Free parking
• Free cooked to order breakfast
• Two Room Suite
• Complimentary drinks and snacks at our Evening Reception (a mini-me of Art and Wine Festival!)
• Hotel Shuttle in 3 mile radius

Click here to choose the Embassy Suites Walnut Creek Special Offer perfect for your

Arts and Wine Festival Weekend

Only 2 miles and 5 minutes away from Embassy Suites Walnut Creek

Take a peek below at the 2012 Arts and Wine Festival 

NorCal Court Tournament Hotel Embassy Suites Walnut Creek

 Embassy Suites Walnut Creek
Tournament Hotel 
925-934-2500

Pick your Tournament Below and reserve your Suite at Embassy Suites Walnut Creek to enjoy:

• Dedicated Tournament block of rooms
• Discounted Tournament rate
• Free cooked to order breakfast daily
• Two Room Suite
• Fitness Center
• Indoor Pool

Upcoming Events

Founded in 2007, The Cal Stars are one of twenty three Nike Girls' Elite Youth Basketball Programs (GEY) in the country .The Cal Stars Tournament Series AAU events are sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Association or the Pacific AAU  NCAA College Viewing events are NCAA certified.

To reserve your Cal Stars Battle of the Bay Tournament hotel click here

Pacific District Championship Basketball Tournament May 4, 2013-May 5, 2013

Jam On It Academy has grown into one of the premier programs in the country offering year-round basketball tournaments, private lessons, traveling teams, camps/clinics, and consulting. The Pacific District Championship Basketball Tournament has grown to be one of the premier tournaments of the year.

To reserve your Pacific District Championship Basketball Tournament hotel click here.

Diablo Valley Futsal Regional Championships June 15, 2013 - June 16, 2013.

The word FUTSAL is derived from the Spanish or Portuguese word for "soccer"-- FUTbol or FUTebol, and the French or Spanish word for "indoor" -- SALon or SALa.  The Diablo Valley Futsal Regional Championship is the most anticipated Futsal championship in the US.

To reserve your Diablo Valley Futsal Regional Championship hotel click here

June 21-23, San Francisco/Martinez, CA. Boys/Girls, Grades 3rd-12th play in this annual tournament.

To reserve your USBA Pacific Coast Championship Basketball Tournament hotel click here.

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