The first Breeders' Cup was held in Hollywood Park and consisted of a single day's racing. Today, it's a two-day event that attracts the world's top competitors and offers a prize of over $30 million. Put simply, it's a showstopper in the racing calendar and a unique event in which to enjoy horse racing, and 2024 will be even bigger in Del Mar, California.
One of America's most exciting sporting events, the Breeders' Cup enjoys a different location each year, and we're delighted to be able to take Spectate clients right to the action on America's West coast at the Del Mar Racecourse in California this year. With Spectate, it's never too late to reserve your space!
The rolling thunder of 56 hooves rhythmically beating down the Del Mar track, the spray of dirt under the unstoppable wave of horse and jockey, and the cacophony of cheers filling the stands; you'll experience it all with Spectate.
We carefully create each and every Breeders' Cup tour to get the best out of each location and offer the best experience for our clients.
We would be delighted to help tailor your trip to Del Mar, California; let us know what would make your ultimate horseracing weekend and we'll happily take care of all the arrangements from pre or post-tour extensions, upgrades on direct flights and airport lounge access to hand-picked sightseeing excursions.
Discover our selection of Breeders' Cup tours and packages below to get a flavour of what your dream horse racing holiday might look like, including premium tickets at the Turf Club Restaurant with sweeping views of the racecourse and options to upgrade to twin-centre escapes to experience the best of the West Coast and make the most of horse racing getaway.
The Spectate service means you'll have peace of mind from our 24-hour assistance and will have access to our personalised concierge service for a range of excursion options from private tours to adventurous activities.
With access to the entire Inspiring Travel USA portfolio, we can arrange any number of luxury holiday extensions or excursions to enhance your Breeders’ Cup holiday.
Our Breeders' Cup tour is fully escorted and have our experienced representatives on site. If you wish to extend your visit to the USA before or after The Breeders' Cup we would be delighted to assist with your arrangements. Perhaps go shopping in Las Vegas, visit the west-coast vineyards on a California road trip or enjoy the sunshine of Florida, Mexico or the Caribbean.
You might choose to head to a luxury ranch in Montana, Arizona, Wyoming or even over the border in Canada; fit in a little riding of your own and get a real taste of the authentic Wild West... whatever your American dream looks like, we’ll make it happen.
Most horse racing fans will choose to base themselves in downtown San Diego for the Breeders' Cup World Championships weekend as it's only a 25-minute drive from the Del Mar Racecourse. With that in mind, if you're looking to best experience the Breeders' Cup in unparalleled comfort and luxury, the US Grant Hotel in San Diego is the perfect choice. That's why we've included a stay at the US Grant Hotel as standard in all of our tours.
The US Grant Hotel is at the heart of the soulful hubbub on Broadway in the Gaslamp Quarter and is in a prime position to explore San Diego, just steps away from a selection of Michelin-star restaurants, All-American bars, comedy clubs and theatres for an unforgettable night after a thrilling day of watching world class racing at the Breeders' Cup.
What's more, with such easy access to San Diego's social centre, you'll be able to immerse in an authentic American holiday over the Halloween weekend — hopefully, no racehorses get spooked!
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