Robert Rauch

Chief Executive Officer - RAR Hospitality

Term 7/18 – 6/24

Bob is an owner/operator of hotels and recently sold his management company of 30 years, RAR Hospitality. He also teaches Entrepreneurship at Arizona State University and has taught at the college level for over 30 years. Bob has served on many boards of directors and as president of many hotel associations and visitor bureaus in his more than 40-year career in hospitality. His blogs are loaded at his web site "hotelguru.com" and he is frequently quoted in the press. Bob is a graduate of Western International University with a B.A. in Hospitality Management and has a M.S. degree in Tourism Administration from Arizona State University where sits on the board of the Center for Sustainable Tourism. He also currently serves on the board of the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District and is a Founding Director of the San Diego Tourism Marketing District.

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Must-See California Theme Parks & Attractions

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San Diego is packed with great things to see and do including these top theme parks and attractions.

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Golf

San Diego Golf Courses

The Sweet Spot for Golf

With 72 golf courses in every conceivable setting from mountains to desert to ocean, it's no wonder Golf Digest named San Diego one of the Top 50 golf destinations in the world.

San Diego’s temperate weather keeping local links in playing condition year-round, so duffers and scratch golfers alike can get their fill of the wide fairways, rolling hills, stunning landscapes and challenging play that awaits players of all skill levels.

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Discover Liberty Station

Rich History Meets Modern Makeover

Located in picturesque Point Loma, historic Liberty Station is grounded in military tradition dating back to the 1920s. Today, the former Naval Training Center is an exciting urban village, home to a dynamic ARTS DISTRICT, Liberty Public Market, great restaurants, unique shops, and fun recreational offerings that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

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Travel to Shelter Island

And Experience A Polynesian Escape, San Diego Style

A tropical and nautical atmosphere prevails on Shelter Island where resort hotels, popular restaurants, public art, and recreational offerings welcome sailors and landlubbers throughout the year.

Located within minutes of downtown, historic Liberty Station and picturesque Point Loma, the bayside Shelter Island offers a variety of popular hotels and resorts, renowned restaurants, water activities galore, and more.

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Venues

Quigley's Finest Wine Club

Quigley Fine Wines

Valid: Sep 2, 2021 - ongoing

Greetings! Welcome to Quigley’s Finest Wine Club! We have curated some of the finest wines from all over the world made by passionate winemakers farming sustainably with the utmost...

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Del Mar Village Dollars

Del Mar Village Association

Valid: Mar 7, 2022 - ongoing

Purchase a digital Del Mar Village Dollars eGift card for yourself or a friend. Enjoy and spend your Del Mar Village Dollars while supporting participating Del Mar Village restaurants and retailers....

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Accommodation

Linger Longer at The Dana on Mission Bay!

The Dana on Mission Bay

Valid: Mar 14 - ongoing

Unpack, unwind, and enjoy your stay at The Dana on Mission Bay! Our San Diego hotel packages include discounts on room rates and our Resort Fee. Choose us and choose the best hotel special offer in...

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Events to check out

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Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom!

Jul 4, 2022

The Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show is back, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from barges placed...

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Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day

May 30, 2022

The Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day celebration is one of San Diego's largest and most celebrated memorials dedicated to our fighting men and women. On this day we honor all of our fallen soldiers and...

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26th Annual Taste of Gaslamp

Gaslamp Quarter Association

Jun 18, 2022

San Diego’s original tasting tour returns to the iconic Gaslamp Quarter for the Taste of Gaslamp on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Taste of Gaslamp is a scrumptious...

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