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host groups of varying sizes. The hotel has a fully equipped business center and a trained professional staff to assist with any function along with a presentation services and in-house audio and video company. The hotel offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces, with standouts including the 4,285-square-foot Grand Ballroom, perfect for wed- dings and larger-scale events and the Mary Cassatt Tea Room, an intimate events setting that offers soaring ceilings, natural sunlight and beautiful garden views. For those looking to book more exclusive events and celebrations, The Rittenhouse's Park Suite Private Retreat package, designed for up to 10 guests, offers a complete buyout of the Premier Park Suite Floor; salon services at The Rittenhouse Spa & Club; private dining in the P-Suite foyer by Chef Cichon and a private breakfast the next morning. For more information, visit https://www.rittenhousehotel.com/. L'AUBERGE DEL MAR, Del Mar, CA L' Auberge Del Mar is an iconic Noble House Hotels & Resorts property that overlooks the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar, a charming coastal village in Southern California just north of San Diego. The 121-room property is located on the historic site of The Stratford Inn, originally built in 1910 and recently underwent a $10.5 million dollar renovation inclusive of a complete lobby re- imagination, stunning guest room upgrades, an entirely new dining experience, a new pool and pool bar and more. Resort highlights include the newly introduced Adelaide, an ocean-forward, ingredient-driven dining experience that celebrates the bounty of the Pacific waters ranging from Baja to the North Salish Sea. The resort also boasts Lyric Coffee, serving product from local favorite Bird Rock Coffee Roasters and offers guests the energy of a favorite local cafe with the allure of Del Mar. The Pool Bar, part of the resort's multi-million-dollar renovation, celebrates L'Auberge Del M a r ' s i d e a l l o c a - t i o n . Boasting a collection of beautifully appointed cabanas and a menu of frozen sips and specialty dishes help round out this elevated and quintes- sentially coastal pool experience. The resort is also conveniently located near local shops, restaurants, galleries, hiking golf and an array of outdoor activities and attractions and boasts a rotating menu of guest activities in addition to the luxurious Spa L'Auberge. L'Auberge Del Mar offers six unique meeting spaces varying in size with both indoor and outdoor options that can accommodate the needs of various groups ranging from weddings to corporate retreats and beyond. L'Auberge Del Mar's resort team can also assist in building itiner- aries filled with team building activities like cocktail competitions, surfing or paddle board lessons, hot air ballooning and more. The resort is truly a spectacular location for any event. For more information, visit https://www.laubergedelmar.com SAN DIEGO MISSION BAY RESORT, SAN DIEGO, CA S an Diego Mission Bay Resort is an award-winning, 357-room luxury property located in the heart of San Diego on the Mission Bay Park waterfront. The treas- ured resort recently completed a $32 million dollar renovation inclusive of upgrades to the property's beach-chic guest rooms; waterfront pool area; meetings, groups and dining facilities and other shared spaces that allows the resort to serve as an all- encompassing coastal respite for locals, couples, families and beyond. Guests of the hotel can enjoy multiple food and beverage outlets including Covewood, the coastal California dining out- post with indoor and outdoor waterfront seating. Other culi- nary experiences on-property include Plaza del Sol, the inviting B M & T ••• November/December 2021 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 29