Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs)?
Save-the-Date: 2025 Smith Family Reunion Friday, July 18th, – Saturday, July 19th, 2025
Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs)?
How much does the reunion cost?
-Adults - $135
-Teens (13-17) - $120
-Kids (7-12) - $45
-Kids (6 and under) Free
The cost for registration will include Wednesday's Meet and Greet, Thursday's West Coast Bar-B-Q and Saturday's Banquet.
Friday's Big Bus Tour must be purchased separately. The price of the tour will be about $60 per person. We will make that purchase once you arrive at the reunion. We encourage everyone to take the tour.
Can I pay with a credit card?
We chose the payment options that will allow for direct payment. There is a cost associated with accepting payment via credit card, and we do not want to capture that extra expense.
How do I arrange for transportation?
Most of the events are close to the hotel. There is shopping in walking distance from the hotel. You will have to travel to some of the events, and from experience, we found that Uber or Lyft would be the best way to travel. Although public transportation is available from the airport to the hotel, catching an Uber is most convenient. An Uber ride from Oakland Airport will cost about $50 for a family of 4. Order an Uber XL from the airport because you must move people and your luggage. An Uber X will NOT be able to carry four people AND your luggage. During my stay in 2023, my total Uber bill for five days was about $250. This included three people from the airport and back and planned events. We were able to get to all of the events promptly.
What's the weather like in July?
In my opinion, Summer in San Francisco is like Fall anywhere else. The days are warm and the nights are cool. Be sure to pack your jackets and long pants. You may get away with shorts in the daytime but as the sun sets you may get a bit chilly.
What do I do about meals?
Breakfast:
Continental breakfast is included with your stay. If that's not enough there are a few near by Fast Food restaurants. Last year (2023) when I attended the reunion, I would get just a breakfast sandwich from Burger King and bring it back to the hotel. Then I will have coffee, juice and fruit there to go with my sandwich. The Hotel does have a kitchen that serves breakfast at a cost of about $15 per person.
Lunch:
You will mainly be a part of the family's activities and will be eating with the family for lunch. Thursday is the Bar-B-Q, Friday we will probably make a stop at *Fisherman's Wharf during the *Big Bus tour and there are MANY choices there for lunch. Saturday's banquet will be from 1PM to 4PM and that should keep your belly pretty full for the evening.
Dinner:
If you are still hungry by dinner time, there are many restaurants and eateries within walking distance from the hotel.
*For Friday's events you will be responsible for the cost.