2023 AUBURN VS CAL
CALIFORNIA… HERE WE COME!
Join fellow Auburn fans on the road as they head West for a matchup with the CAL Bears on Saturday, September 9th.
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Ground Transportation
Events
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3 Night Air Package
Includes all items above, plus:
Air
- Round-trip Air from Atlanta or Birmingham* to Oakland via Southwest Airlines
- Departing Thursday, September 7
- Returning Sunday, September 10
*Birmingham departure is an additional $30 per person
Ground Transportation
- Round-trip Airport/Hotel Transfer
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3 Night Hotel Package
Includes all items above
Package Extras
- Additional nights (based on availability): $329 per night
Additional Items not included
- Transportation to Oakland area
- Transportation from Airport to Hotel
Kissel Uptown Oakland
At Kissel Uptown Oakland, stay in the core of the city’s most vibrant district, Uptown, the center of an eclectic arts and entertainment scene. Our story and this hotel honor the city’s past by celebrating a thriving Oakland of the present. This restored and reimagined building embraces the neighborhood’s history and spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture—towering columns, locally-commissioned artworks, bold décor, and plentiful natural light.
Here, guests are steps away from entertainment, shopping, dining and gathering spaces for the city’s ardent innovators, artists, and mavericks. We’re adjacent to the diverse restaurants and venues at The Hive, and a short walk from Art Deco landmarks like the Fox Theater.
Open the door to your room at Kissel Uptown Oakland and discover an urban oasis with bold colors and inventive design at every turn. Works from local artists adorn the walls, while wood and marble furnishings showcase an eclectic yet tasteful sensibility.
Feeling hungry? Head up to the rooftop of the Kissel Uptown Oakland to drink in views of a bustling Broadway street while sampling creative cocktails and refined American cuisine at the HIGH 5IVE lounge. Or, stop by the lobby for a specialty coffee and a morning snack inside the energizing space of Otto’s Café—then head out to explore a lively Uptown District.
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Optional: San Francisco City TourFriday, September 8 |
- Fully Narrated Tour
- Cross the iconic Bay Bridge and stop at Treasure Island in the middle of the Bay, built for the 1939 World`s Fair. From there the skyline views of The City are jaw-dropping and a perfect photo stop. Finish crossing the span to drive along the magnificent, palm lined Embarcadero, past the Ferry Building, up Broadway through North Beach to Ghirardelli Square and the famous cable car turn around across from The Buena Vista Café, the home of the Irish Coffee. The group will board the Hyde Street Line and be dazzled by the fun ride up and down the hills, past beautiful villas, quaint Victorian homes, and end up at Union Square.
- The tour continues with a drive to the top of Nob Hill where many famous hotels are situated with magnificent Grace Cathedral nearby. A splendid copy of Notre Dame in Paris, the stained glass windows here also shed beautiful patterns across the granite floors. Weekly organ concerts welcome guests from near and far. Next is a stop at City Hall in Civic Center. An impressive structure which replaced the one destroyed in the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. Nearby is the Asian Art Museum, the Main Library, the Courts, Federal buildings, Davies Symphony Hall, the Veterans Memorial, the Opera House and the State Building. The green area is often used for civic events, rallies and sports celebrations. Next stop will be Alamo Square, home to one of the most recognized areas of the City. The Painted Ladies have been featured in all kinds of travel promotions, tv shows and commercials. From there is another vantage point of the impressive skyline.
- Driving through the Hippie-era neighborhood of Haight-Ashbury, the tour continues up to Twin Peaks from which on a clear day will allow one to see 80 miles in any direction! Later, wending down the hill to Golden Gate Park for a stop at The Concourse, home to the California Academy of Sciences, the DeYoung Museum and the Bandshell, where during the summer months, a free concert is offered on Sunday afternoons.
- Next will be a trip across the famous Golden Gate Bridge. Opened in 1937, this one-mile long bridge has become the symbol of The City. A photo stop at Vista point will allow for some great shots and many memories. Right in front will be the Bay and, on the right, the Pacific Ocean. Heading back to the City, we will drive by the Presidio and the Palace of Fine Arts on the way to Fisherman`s Wharf and Pier 39, home of the famous and entertaining sea lions.
- Lunch on your own at one of the myriad of restaurants nearby at Fisherman’s Wharf. San Francisco Sourdough bread, Clam Chowder and Dungeness Crab are but a few of the delicacies available.
- One hour Bay Cruise – Sail aboard a new, quiet electric ship along the shore of the City, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and around Alcatraz Island. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase on this narrated cruise. After disembarking the tour will continue through Chinatown, the largest Chinese community outside of Hong Kong. Continue towards the newly refurbished Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park – home of the SFGiants.
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Optional: Wine Country TourFriday, September 8 |
- Narrated Tour of the Bay area
- Travel across the world famous Bay Bridge to the Embarcadero – a beautiful promenade along the Waterfront. Pass by Coit Tower, Fisherman`s Wharf and then at the Presidio by The Palace of Fine Arts. Cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to North Vista Point for an opportunity to take some great photos of the city skyline and the entire Bay. Stop in the quaint nearby town of Sausalito for coffee and some quick window shopping. Return to the hotel via the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge passing by Berkeley and Albany.
- 2 Wineries with tastings
- Viansa Winery. A Cheese and Charcuterie feast will be ready for your enjoyment and enjoyed with the wines.
- Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
- Lunch on your own
- Stop in Sonoma Plaza where you may choose from any of the 14 restaurants and cafes to grab a bite to eat
- Water and snacks provided on the motorcoach