Conference Experiences
We have curated unique and local experiences throughout the conference for guests to enjoy.
Please see below for the optional conference activities as well as activities offered by the hotel.
Optional Conference Activities*
Wednesday, April 17
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Choose between the following two options.
Tour The Reagan Ranch Center - Downtown Santa Barbara
Reagan Ranch Center is located in downtown Santa Barbara, roughly 30 miles southeast of the actual ranch.
The Reagan Ranch Center Exhibit Galleries feature original artifacts such as a 5,000 lb. section of the Berlin Wall, Ronald Reagan’s Jeep Scrambler, and the patio table where he signed the largest tax cut in American history in 1981.
Wine Tasting with Vega Vineyard and Farm
In the heart of Santa Barbara's Wine Country, enjoy a wine tasting lead by Vega's lead winemaker, Steve Clifton. The tasting will include five flights of Vega's wine and a farm to table fresh charcuterie board.
Click here to check out Vega's latest wine selection.
*Pre-Registration is required for these activities.
For any questions please reach out to the Special Events department at specialevents@heritage.org or (202) 608-1524.
Resort Activities
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers an abundance of activities to discover the resort and the island. To learn more about the activities the hotel can facilitate, please visit their experiences page.
- 18- hole golf at Sandpiper Golf Club (to schedule your tee time click here)
- Beach activities (for more information, please click here)
- Paddle and Surf board rentals
- Guided beach front walking
- Spa (for more information, please click here)
- Fitness Classes (for more information, please click here)
- World Class Tennis Facility
- Outdoor pool with private poolside cabanas (for more information, please click here)