NOTE: this is a private show just for the Hornet Club, but it's limited to the first 140 people. Please make you reservations early as it is first come first served. (Refunds will be made at registration for those that reserve too late.)

MONTERREY & CARMEL SUPER SIGHTSEEING TOUR:
Friday AND Sunday (8 am -4 pm)
Imagine passing through both the "artichoke" capital and "garlic" capitals of the world, on your way to the historic Monterey Peninsula. Cruise down Cannery Row, the now chic area once given to sardine canning made famous by John Steinbeck. Lunch and shop on your own at the venerable Fishermans Wharf, and gaze at the Sea Lions lounging by the pier. Pass through Pacflc Grove, (Butterfly Town, USA.) and take the famous "17 Mile Drive", with stops along the way for pictures and sightseeing. Picture yourself teeing off at Pebble Beach golf course, home of the Bing Crosby classic, (now known as the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am). Visit the beautiful mission in Carmel, and keep an eye out for Clint Eastwood, the former Mayor of Carmel. This is truly one of the most magnificent and scenic drives in the world - don't miss it!

"BEST OF SAN FRANCISCO" CITY SIGHTS TOUR:
Friday: (10-4prn) AND Sunday (9-3prn)
Discover one of America's most exciting cities. View the pyramidal Transamerica Building, civic center, the opera house, Chinatown and Union Square. See the famous Cablecars and priceless "painted ladies". Stop atop "twin peaks" for a panoramic view of the city. Drive through lush Golden Gate Park and along the Pacific Ocean. You'll stop at the Cuff House to see "Seal Rock", then on to the most recognized landmark in the west, the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a breath-taking view of the San Francisco Bay, city skyline and infamous Alcatraz. Explore world- famous Fisherman's Wharf where you will have a chance to shop and have lunch on your own.

SUPER SILICON VALLEY SIGHTSEEING CITY TOUR:
Friday (noon-4pm) AND Sunday (10-2 pm)
Capture a glimpse and understanding of Santa Clara Valley, from the very old to the ultra-new. Starting with adobe homes and a Spanish Mission, you'll continue with "Adobe", Inc., and Applied Materials. Visit Intel's headquarters and get a fascinating tour of their in-house museum - "from Silicon Chip to Computer". You'll also see the corporate campuses of Hewlett Packard, 3-Corn, Netcorn, Lockheed, and Yahoo! The companies of Silicon Valley have pioneered the information age, changed our world forever and generated over a trillion dollars for the economy. Next, you'll step back in time and into Mission St. Claire, still hosting services and gracing the campus of Santa Clara University. You'll continue with sightseeing and probably be amazed at all there is to see and do, in and around the nation's 1th largest city, San Jose.

WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE:
Friday (noon-4prn) AND Sunday (10-2pm)
Discover the world's largest & strangest monument to a woman's fear. You will enjoy a guided, walking tour of the bizarre 4-story, 160 room mansion, built by rifle heiress Sarah Winchester. Some of the featured highlights include oddities such as stairs leading to the ceiling, doors opening onto blank walls and 30 foot drops, as well as Sarah's seance room, where these ideas all got started. You will also see a collection of antique stained glass windows from around the world. Then you will have time for lunch on your own before we make a trip to the exquisite Mirassou champagne cellars, where you will be treated to a tour of the winery, and learn how they make the "bubbly". You will see that the making of champagne is much different than that of wine - vive Ia difference! Follow the sacred grape all the way to cork-popping and sampling.

PRIVATE HORNET CLUB GROUP DINNER CRUISE:
Friday, August26 (5:30 pm - 10:30 pm)
This is the finest dinner cruise on San Francisco Bay, and it's just for YOU! (plus a few hundred of your shipmates) Everyone will enjoy this scenic, climate controlled privately chartered cruise on the Bay. You'll see all the sights - Alcatraz, Angel Island, Fisherman's Wharf the distinctive city skyline, and hopefully a sunset, as we cruise all the way out & under the Golden Gate Bridge and back. This will be a beautiful cruise on a first class boat - 145 feet long with Mahogany bars, white linens, china, silverware, brass lanterns, etc. You will enjoy a mouth watering, buffet feast of Roast Sirloin of Beef, Oven Roasted Chicken, Caesar Salad, Eggplant Salad, Herb Roasted New Potatoes, Chefs selection of Vegetarian Pasta Classics, seasonal vegetables, assorted Breads, Dessert selection, and coffee/tea. A cash bar will be available for both alcoholic and soft beverages.

Then the excitement really begins! Our special Cruise Director will create an unforgettable evening for you. We have arranged 3 decks of fun & entertainment. On the main deck, our Di will be spinning all your old favorites, bringing back the memories - care to dance? On the upper deck, join in a sing-a-long, Karaoke style, with over 1000 songs for you to choose from. Full color monitors give everyone a "front row" seat to the action. Our Cruise Director will share fascinating facts and folklore about the Bay area up on the Sky Deck. This is a private charter just for the crew and friends of the Hornet, and is sure to be a memorable evening. So bring your camera and your best girl and make a memory to treasure for years.

THE USS HORNET MUSEUM & MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Saturday, Aug 26(10 am -4 pm)
This is what you have all been waiting for. Your ship, your day- welcome aboard the USS Hornet! Price includes the memorial service, a box lunch and limited seating in the Ward Room. NOTE: A bus has been scheduled for Sunday for those wanting to go back to the Hornet again.

SIP AND SHOP - BOUTIQUE SHOPPING & WINERY TOUR:
Friday AND Saturday (10 am -4 pm)
Pay a visit to the exquisite Mirassou champagne cellars, where you will be treated to a tour of the winery, learning how they make the "bubbly". Your tour starts with grapes, all the way to cork-popping and sampling. Then you'll take a trip to the quaint town of Los Catos, (The Cats), where you will have a chance to shop, lunch or just stroll main street, window-shopping. See the Redwood Forest of the coastal range, and finish at the J Lohr Winery for a wine-tasting in downtown San Jose. This tour is for anybody looking for an alternative to the USS Hornet Museum tour (Saturday).

TOUR CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Protect Yourself
All tours are non-refundable 1 month prior to the start of the reunion, even in the case of illness. However, you may elect to purchase Tour Cancellation Insurance to protect yourself from unforeseen circumstances, like illness, that cause you to cancel your trip. You will be eligible for a full refund of your tour money, up until 2 days before the reunion starts. The cost is only $10 per person or $20 per couple.