24 HOURS IN COSTA MESA
Our first-ever Express Board Meeting will be held at Avenue of the Arts Hotel in Costa Mesa. Because we know it's often difficult for members to carve out two full days of business travel during the holidays, we've shifted the format of this meeting to include only a PAC fundraising event on day one, followed by a half-day board meeting the following morning.
GUEST SPEAKER
EDWARD COULSON, PHD
Our board meeting guest speaker is Edward Coulson, a prominent professor of economics and public policy at UC Irvine. He also serves as Director of Research in the school’s Center for Real Estate.
Coulson will join us to discuss the overall economic outlook for the next 12 months, and how those trends could impact California and its tourism industry.
PAC EXPERIENCE
DEC. 3 | 5:15 - 11:00 PM | TICKET: $300
PRIVATE TOUR OF OCMA
The evening begins with a private tour of the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA), led by Travel Costa Mesa’s Macie Rae Brady.
We’ll learn about the architectural design by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne of Morphosis Studio, and explore artist exhibitions featuring Yoshitomo Nara’s "I Don’t Want to Grow Up,” Cynthia Daignault’s “Light Atlas,” and more.
DINNER AT THE PARK CLUB
Our next stop is The Park Club, a stylish, private social club where the cuisine is guided by the bounty of the surrounding land and sea—and a little holiday flair this time of year!
We’ll enjoy an exceptional meal, curated wines, live music, serene water views, and the good company of our industry friends—all made possible by our amazing partners at South Coast Plaza.
AFTER PARTY AT SILVER TRUMPET LOUNGE
After we return from the PAC Dinner, we’ll keep the party going at the Avenue of the Arts hotel’s glamorous Silver Trumpet Lounge. Because, why not?
Enjoy late-night, hand-crafted signature cocktails and a wide selection of wines and spirits—all made possible by our amazing partners at Travel Costa Mesa.
SHOPPING AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA
Plus, PAC attendees will receive a $100 gift card to South Coast Plaza, Southern California's premier shopping and dining destination. Might as well get a little holiday shopping done while you're in town, right?
Be sure to stop by the Plaza's Access Suite, an invitation-only VIP Lounge, for a glass of champagne or a handcrafted coffee between shops.
HOTEL
AVENUE OF THE ARTS
3350 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Located in Costa Mesa's Theater and Arts District, the Avenue of the Arts hotel's tranquil lakeside atmosphere provides a relaxing world of artistic elements, luxury, and unmatched service—all just 5 minutes from the John Wayne Airport.
Book your room by November 13 to receive the group rate ($249/night).
EVENT SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Executive Committee Meeting (invite only)
Tour of OCMA (ticket required)
PAC Dinner at Park Club (ticket required)
Afterparty (ticket required)
Board Breakfast (open to all)
Board Meeting (open to all)