Saturday, April 20, 2024

Don’t Miss the Social Event of the Summer – Beach Polo

This weekend, September 7-9, don’t miss the social event of the summer as world-class polo players and ponies compete on Hotel Del Coronado’s private beach at the Polo America Beach Polo Cup. Those who enjoy fine dining and world-class polo in a party atmosphere are in for a special treat this year, as each of the three days has a different look, feel and schedule!

Polo America Beach Polo

Whether you attend the Polo America Beach Polo Cup for one day or all three, you are guaranteed to have a memorable time. There are three seating options – Millionaire’s Row Boxes line the front row of the 10,000 square foot VIP Tent. Each box features white leather furniture. On the third terrace is the Gold Tables positioned in the center of the tent. Silver seating is on the two ends of the tent. Ticket prices range from $100 to $125 for Silver tickets (two drinks included), Gold tickets are $250 or $2500 for a table of ten (three course lunch and wine) and Millionaire’s Row box seats are $200 or $2000 (20 drink tickets). To purchase Beach Polo tickets, call 760.668.6093 or visit PoloAmerica.com/beach-polo-at-hotel-del-coronado-tickets.

SCHEDULE

Friday, September 7

  • 8 a.m. to noon — Polo lessons available through California Polo Club/$200 per person/(818) 558-7656
  • Noon to 3 p.m. — Porsche Million Dollar Road Rally
  • 4:30 to 8 p.m. — VIP tent exhibitors
  • 4:30 p.m. — Gates open; food and drink available for purchase
  • 4:30 p.m. — Grayse & Bradys informal modeling
  • 5 p.m. — National Anthem & polo pony parade
  • 5:10 p.m. — Polo game
  • 6 p.m. — Best Dressed Couple winners announced
  • 6:30 p.m. — Trophy presentation
  • 7 p.m. — Hot air balloons inflate (weather permitting)
  • 8 p.m. — Gates close

Saturday, September 8

  • 8 a.m.  — Polo lessons available through California Polo Club/$200 per person/(818) 558-7656
  • 8 to 11 a.m. — Porsche Million Dollar Road Rally
  • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Sand Sculpture Contest (Beach Polo theme)
  • 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — VIP tent exhibitors
  • 11:30 a.m. — Gates open; food and drink available for purchase
  • Noon — Formal lunch and wine; clam bake
  • Noon — Grayse & Brady’s informal modeling
  • 12:30 p.m. — National Anthem & polo pony parade
  • 12:30 p.m. — Polo game
  • 2 p.m. — Trophy presentation
  • 3 p.m. — Gates close

Sunday, September 9

  • 8 a.m.  — Polo lessons available through California Polo Club/$200 per person/(818) 558-7656
  • 8 to 11 a.m. — Porsche Million Dollar Road Rally
  • 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — VIP tent exhibitors
  • 11:30 a.m. — Gates open; food and drink available for purchase
  • Noon — Grayse & Brady’s informal modeling
  • Noon — First polo game
  • 12:30 p.m. — Formal lunch and wine
  • 2 p.m. — National Anthem & polo pony parade
  • 2 p.m. — Finals/Polo game
  • 2:30 p.m. — Hat Contest winners announced
  • 3:30 p.m. — Trophy presentation
  • 4 p.m. — Gates close

Hotel del Coronado is located at 1500 Orange Avenue in Coronado. For more information, visit PoloAmerica.com.

 



Managing Editor
Managing Editor
Originally from upstate New York, Dani Schwartz has lived in Coronado since 1996. She is happy to call Coronado home and to have raised her children here. In her free time she enjoys reading, exercising, trying new restaurants, and just walking her dog around the "island." Have news to share? Send tips or story ideas to: [email protected]

More Local News