The Gross Family Reunion 2021 happened.

THURSDAY, JULY 29 - Time for Gathering Some Good Vibrations

4 pm - official Check-in time at the Host Hotel:

Doubletree Dana Point, 34402 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629

6 pm -
Welcome Beverages and Food and Orientation Time with Jon & Liane Hess.

Doubletree Dana Point Room: Dana Cove Room.

FRIDAY, JULY 30 - "26 Miles" Across the Sea to Santa Catalina Island

A full day exploring the fabled Catalina Island.

The Day

Leave Dana Point @ 9:30am - Disembark on to Catalina around 11 am.
Kayaking, Zip Lining, Shopping, Avalon Casino Tour, Jeep Touring
6:30 pm returned to Dana Point Harbor.

Spontaneous Pizza Party on the Rooftop.

SATURDAY, JULY 31 - Beach Blanket Bingo, Surfin' USA at Doheny State Beach Park.

11 AM - Dusk - Gross Family Reunion will be gathering at the Covered Picnic

Fried Chicken Picnic and Games - Also, Group Photo taken.

After Dark - Activites on the rooftop!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 - Time to Get Around

All Day: Explored Orange County - So much to see and do within 5 miles of the host hotel. Use the Dana Point Trolley (free). The Dana Point Trolley links up with the Laguna Beach Trolley.

Mid-Morning: Special FamilyTime on the hotel rooftop. Continental breakfast. Swap stories, take photos.

MONDAY, AUGUST 2 - Said Goodbye to those Summer Nights

Farewells and Hugs and Promises to Call, Write or Text!

Safe Travels home....
..... even for those using American Airlines! (Ian Hess Family and Dan Hess).