Spouse And Guest Program

Spouses and guests are encouraged and invited to attend the APEC 2004 Conference. Aside from the APEC activities and the Disneyland Resort area, the Anaheim area offers an enormous range of cultural, sightseeing and shopping activities.

In addition to the Spouse and Guest specific activities, spouses and guests are welcome at all APEC social and dining events. Please be sure to register for a badge in order to participate. In particular, spouses and guests are welcome at the Exhibitor Receptions (badge required), Exhibition Hall Luncheons (ticket required), the Conference Banquet (ticket required), Rap Sessions (badge required) and the MicroMouse Contest.

To make your visit rewarding and enjoyable, APEC has put together a Spouse and Guest Hospitality Program for registered spouses and guests including:

• A Hospitality Room that will be open each morning,
• A complimentary, welcoming continental breakfast,
• Two tours to give a teasing glimpse of the offerings of southern California and
• Information on a number of tours available through commercial tour companies.

HOSPITALITY ROOM

APEC 2004 has arranged the Coronado Room as a daily meeting place for the spouses and guests of APEC attendees. The room will be open and coffee served Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

TOURS AND EVENTS

Welcoming Breakfast
Monday, February 23rd, 8:00 - 9:30 AM
Coronado Room

To help you start off what will be an exciting week, APEC is serving a continental breakfast for spouses and guests on Monday morning. This is a great time to meet old friends and make new ones. This event is complimentary to registered spouses and guests but you must have your name badge to be admitted.

Colors of the Coast: Huntington And Newport Beaches
Monday, February 23rd

Start off your week in California with a walk in the sand and beautiful views of "Surf City USA", Huntington Beach. You can dig your toes into the pristine sand, take a walk along Huntington's Pier and even do a little shopping along Main Street. Next you will travel to Newport Beach, described by many as a seaside Garden of Eden. While in Newport Beach you will take a 45 minute sightseeing cruise of the harbor and learn about its fascinating history and some more it's more infamous residents. Once back on dry land you will enjoy an exquisite meal served at the Newport Landing Restaurant where only the freshest seafood specialties are available.

The cost is $59.00 per person.

Please check at the Conference Registration Center for information on the specific pick-up time and location.

From Bowders to Flowers: The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art and Sherman Gardens
Tuesday, February 24th

Visit one of California's finest architectural treasures as you tour the Bowers Museum. This historic hacienda was build by the wealthy cattle ranchers from Mexico and today it is home to one of the preeminent collections of cultural art and antiquities from Pre Columbian and Indian cultures, Africa and the Pacific Islands. It has been voted one of the country's Top 10 "must see" museums. From here you will be transported to the Sherman Foundation Gardens located in the seaside community of Corona del Mar. You will enjoy everything from lush rose gardens, tropical flowers and orchids to the Sherman Discovery garden where you will be encouraged to savor the touch and smell of the flowers. Lunch will be served in the midst of this tropical oasis at the Sherman's Café Jardin by some of California's finest French chefs.

The cost is $69.00 per person.

Please check at the Conference Registration Center for information on the specific pick-up time and location.

OTHER TOURS

Orange County and Los Angeles have such a variety of places of interest that we were unable to choose tours or attractions that would appeal to all. APEC will have available information on a number of different tours, sightseeing expeditions and attractions so that you can choose the ones that best suit your needs and interests. These tours are offered through regular tour companies. The cost varies depending on the tour but typically cost from $20 to $50 each. There are too many to list here, but a sampling of the tours that are available includes:

• The Getty Museum,
• Rodeo Drive,
• Hollywood studios,
• Homes of the stars and
• The beaches.

APEC encourages the Spouses, Guests and Attendees to be creative and adventurous in exploring the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego areas.