93rd Bomb Group Association
San Diego, CA 2026 Reunion
You will find the registration, schedule, and all other information on this page for the reunion.
Please contact the Reunion Coordinator for assistance:
Dan Reilly / danreilly@icloud.com

93rd BGA 2026 Reunion
San Diego, CA
November 5th - 9th
Join your 93rd Bomb Group Association family as we return to the roots of the 93rd’s beloved B-24 Liberator. San Diego was home to Consolidated Aviation, who designed and built the first prototypes of the mighty Liberator.
The details are set. Your reunion committee has put together an experience that weaves together the history of the 93rd, our veterans’ stories, the aviation industry of San Diego that gave us the B-24, and a local experience of Old Town San Diego. You’ll stay in a tropical themed hotel situated on Harbor Island surrounded by a marina with amazing sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. The hotel is 10 minutes from the airport, an easy cab or Uber/Lyft ride. And San Diego in November beats scraping ice off your windshield back home!
We will start with a Happy Hour on Thursday evening with heavy hors d’oeuvres and socialize in the Memorabilia Room to catch up with old friends and learn about their veteran.
Friday we will spend the day on the town, visiting the USS Midway—a World War II era aircraft carrier—Balboa Park’s Air and Space Museum, and spend the evening in Old Town San Diego enjoying authentic, local Mexican fare at Barra Barra.
Saturday and Sunday will be spent in the hotel learning from our members and local historians about the experiences our veterans would have had with the Liberator. Saturday night is our solemn Memorial Dinner (business attire is recommended).
The reunion team has worked hard to keep the costs to a minimum, and for Southern California the total cost is not much higher than it was for Ohio last year.
Registration is kicking off on July 30th right here on our website.
We look forward to seeing you on November 5th!.
Aim High!
Dan Reilly, Vice President, 93rd BGA
San Diego 2026 Hotel Reservation
Let’s chill in San Diego Nov-5-9, 2026
Best Western Plus Island Palms • 12051 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, California 92106 • (619) 222-0561
We’ve coordinated a group rate at $175 per night during the event (breakfast included).
You can get a reduced rate three days prior and after if you want to make it a longer stay.
You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 04:00 PM local hotel time on Sunday November 01, 2026.
However, reunion registration will close on October 21st, 2026 to obtain the group rate.
The hotel does not have a shuttle, but it is about a 5-10 minute Uber or taxi ride from San Diego Airport.
Parking at the hotel will be $15 per vehicle.


Amenities
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100% smoke-free hotel
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Restaurant on-site
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Blue Wave Bar & Grill
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Spa Services
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Ice/vending machines
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Hot tub
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Outdoor pools Heated
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Poolside services
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Handicap parking
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Meeting facilities
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188 slip marina
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Banquet facilities
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Business center
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Fax services
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Porterage/bell services
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Massage services
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Printer available
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Onsite fitness center
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Conference services
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Shipping
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Mail services
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Walking and jogging path
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Waterfront banquet
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24-hour front desk
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Self service laundry
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Dry cleaning
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Tennis court
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Bicycling, rental
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Sailing boating
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Sightseeing tours
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Sunbathing
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Hearing impaired services
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Physically challenged facilities
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Elevator, wheelchair accessible
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Outdoor parking
San Diego 2026 Meal Choices
Thursday - November 5th
Evening cocktail party at the hotel with heavy hors d’ouvres.
Friday - November 6th
Lunch on your own during our travel events this day.
Dinner - Mexican buffet at Barra Barra Saloon (MEAL HAS NO OPTIONS)
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Includes Mexican Caesar salad, Chicken Fajitas, Cheese Enchilada, Rolled Tacos (chicken), refried beans, Spanish rice, lemon roasted corn & vegetables and churros w/chocolate drizzle.
Saturday - November 7th
Lunch - At the hotel
You will select one option below when registering:
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Palm Deli Club (smoked turkey, ham, Swiss, lettuce and tomato on sourdough bread)
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Albacore Tuna (albacore tuna salad tomato, alfalfa sprouts and cheddar cheese on bread)
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Vegetarian Hummus Wrap (garlic and dill hummus, spinach, cucumber carrots, tomato and onion on wheat tortilla)
Dinner - At the hotel
You will select one option below when registering:
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Grilled Chicken Monterey (chicken breast ,avocado, pepper jack & spicy tomato confit)
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Herb Grilled Salmon (salmon with dijon & dill cream sauce)
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Vegetarian Napoleon (balsamic grilled veggies stacked and capped with portobello mushroom)
Sunday - November 8th
Lunch - Game Day buffet in the hotel (MEAL HAS NO OPTIONS)
Includes: hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, potato chips, assorted vegetables, sliced cheeses, and cookies (vegetarian options available)
Dinner - Bayside buffet in the hotel (MEAL HAS NO OPTIONS)
Includes: lemon oregano chicken, shrimp and veggies and falafel with tzatziki and hummus, greek salad, couscous salad, roasted vegetables, rice pilaf, focaccia bread, candied lemon and honey cheesecake.
Reunion Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms
12051 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, California 92106
(619) 222-0561
On the map below, click on the purple stars to see locations of events during the reunion.
