"The networking opportunities are invaluable.  Every year I learn something new from a peer."

     - Application Management, Washington Trust Bank

The Elfin Forest is an entirely unique ecosystem with “dwarfed plants” blanketing the rolling hills of Northern San Diego County. As hikers experience this surreal landscape, they’ll be rewarded with views of two azure lakes, treks along lush meandering streams, a variety of wildlife, and lessons on local flora, fauna, and natural history. This tour also includes a trek through the Elfin Forest Botanical Mile. San Diego is home to a one of a kind chaparral ecosystem which includes a vast array of plants and flowers found nowhere else in the world. Guides will help hikers explore this botanical wonderland with unique insights on how Native Americans and early homesteaders lived off our local lands. 

Recommended attire:  Tennis shoes, sunscreen and layered clothing
Duration:  Approximately 2 - 3 hours
Level:  Beginner to slightly moderate

With a start and finish at La Costa Resort, you’ll enjoy a ride through quiet neighborhood streets, rolling hills and lush landscape with incredible views on the way to Rancho Carrillo.  You’ll have the chance to park your bike and stroll through the Leo Carrillo Monument, a piece of living history, and learn about the early days of Native American culture and TV and film star Leo Carrillo’s vision to create a true Mexican Rancho style home in Southern California.

Recommended attire:  Tennis shoes, sunscreen and layered clothing
Duration:  Approximately 2 - 3 hours
Level:  Tour is 8 miles in length. Moderate difficulty.

Segways are the perfect way to enjoy a leisurely tour of coastal San Diego. Join your guides for a tour of the charming streets, back alleys and boardwalks of this coastal hamlet atop the most unique vehicles available. Your tour will begin at a designated spot not far from the hotel. Guests will be outfitted with their own state of the art Segway and safety helmet. Following a quick briefing on operating the scooter as well as short trial runs, guests will hit the streets with their knowledgeable guide, who will point out sights and interesting factoids along the way.

Recommended attire:  Tennis shoes, sunscreen and layered clothing
Duration:  Approximately 2 - 3 hours

Formerly home of the America’s Cup, San Diego’s sailing heritage can be uniquely experienced through a private cruise aboard Stars & Stripes/USA 34 and Abracadabra/USA 54. View San Diego’s spectacular skyline and landmarks from the water while experiencing a sailing adventure you will never forget. Featuring 11-story high masts and wind-catching sail spaces of approximately 5,000 square feet, Stars & Stripes and Abracadabra are capable of speeds of 10+ knots upwind.  Guests can man the controls and pitch in, or just sit back, relax and cheer others on while watching the beautiful day slide by at 10 knots aboard the Judging Vessel.  This will surely be an everlasting memory of America’s Finest City.

Recommended attire:  Tennis shoes, sunscreen and layered clothing – you may get wet! 
Duration:  Approximately 3-4 hours

A visit to the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park is a safari into adventure. Featuring huge open enclosures with herds of African and Asian animals, the Park is a unique experience that brings people thrillingly close to wild and endangered animals. The exclusive Africa Tram Safari tour gives you a glimpse of the park’s amazing diversity, highlighting favorites like curious giraffes, massive rhinos, graceful gazelles, and impressively horned antelope. If you are very lucky, you may even see a lion or two resting on the hillside or get the opportunity to feed the giraffes and rhinos.  But don't think your connection to Africa is ending—there's even more of Africa to explore throughout the park.

Recommended attire:  Comfortable attire and walking shoes
Duration:  Activity is approximately 3 - 4 hours

Talk about a great program that pulls at the heartstrings! You and your team will be given a brand new bicycle frame, but none of the parts. Facing a series of engaging, fun and mind boggling challenges, teams win their bicycle’s missing parts. Once each team has all of the necessary parts, they will fully assemble a bicycle to be given directly to children from a local charity.  This activity will give you the opportunity to spend your time giving back to those in need with other Vision attendees. This “feel good program” is sure to leave a long lasting impact on everyone involved.

Recommended attire:  Comfortable attire
Duration:  Approximately 2-3 hours

The Spa at La Costa is the gold standard for wellness retreats and was recently named the #1 Wellness Spa in the nation by Spa Magazine and Travel + Leisure's #4 Spa in North America.  Experience the Spa at La Costa in this unique and interactive environment, where networking is encouraged and relaxation is required. 

Each guest will have the opportunity to experience a variety of mini-treatments including Shoulder & Neck Chair Massages, Reflexology Massage, Hand Treatments and even a Polish Change. All while networking with other participants in the spa’s courtyard.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in a Reflexology Clinic and learn about how your hands and feet can affect your entire body, and how to use Southern California’s only Reflexology Path.

Guests participating in the Relax, Rejuvenate, Network activity will also receive half-day passes to enjoy the variety of pools, therapeutic waterfalls, steam and sauna rooms and more on Tuesday afternoon.

Recommended attire:  Comfortable attire and slip-on shoes
Duration:  Approximately 2 hours plus any leisure time you spend exploring the facilities

The marriage of wine and cheese is older than dirt, and a whole lot tastier!  Crafting the perfect wine and cheese pairing is a skill everyone should have.  After all, it's easier than cooking, but just as creative. In this educational and tasty class, you will have the opportunity to learn how to successfully pair wine and cheese directly from one of La Costa Resort’s chefs in one of the hotel’s kitchens.  From the traditional to whimsical, you will taste and discover each special pairing.

Recommended attire:  Comfortable attire with closed toe shoes
Duration:  Approximately 2 hours

La Costa’s Champions Course, the historic home of 37 PGA events, was rebuilt for the modern player. Adding a handicap to the already ambitious course are redesigned bunkers — true to the spirit and character of Dick Wilson’s signature design — now stacked, staggered and strategically placed throughout each hole. Tighten your game on the rough narrow course.

You can look forward to having one Experian host for each foursome. Prizes will be awarded to the top foursome, closest to the pin and the longest drive.

Attire:  Collared shirt or proper golf attire required
Duration:  Approximately five hours - depending on speed of play