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SIGNATURE RESTAURANTS
• Ember & Rye – Steaks, fresh seafood, and delicious cocktails in a vintage clubhouse overlooking the 18th green
• Ponto Lago – A refined, modern setting featuring Baja-inspired cuisine and specialty cocktail
DRINKS WITH A VIEW
• Pacific Point
POOLSIDE
• Water’s Edge – near the Splash Pool Deck
QUICK SNACKS
• Aviara Market – lobby level
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At the Hotel
MIRAVAL SPA
At the spa, you can relax with a massage, enjoy the sauna, take a pilates class, or practice aerial yoga if you are adventurous!
RESORT POOLS
Relax by the pool and take in an ocean view. Pool hours are 6am–10pm daily.
• Ocean View Pool Deck – Recommended for ages 18+
• Splash Pool Deck – Waterslide hours vary
AWARD-WINNING GOLF
See why the Aviara Golf Club was named the #1 golf resort in Southern California by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
TOPGOLF SWING SUITES
Book an immersive golf experience designed for fun and friendly competition. Each suite features a large digital screen for multi-sport games, with food and drinks available.
Nearby
SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN
Enjoy 4 miles of trails, ocean views, 5,000+ plant varieties, 29 uniquely themed gardens, and the West Coast’s largest children’s garden.
LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA
This theme park is fun for all ages with 60 rides, attractions, shows, and a water park.
CARLSBAD FLOWER FIELDS
The world’s largest ranunculus flower field holds 80 million vibrant flowers that stretch as far as the eye can see.
Beaches
CARLSBAD STATE BEACH
A go-to for kids and families, with lifeguards, restrooms, and a four-mile walking path.
SOUTH CARLSBAD STATE BEACH
Perfect for a longer beach walk, a swim, or spotting interesting rock formations.
MOONLIGHT STATE BEACH
Classic SoCal vibes in Encinitas with fire pits, volleyball, and lively atmosphere.
OCEANSIDE PIER
Historic wooden pier perfect for fishing, walking, and people watching.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Emcees
Brant Hansen & Sherri Lynn
Brant Hansen is a highly acclaimed Christian radio personality and book author. Sherri Lynn is a comedienne, author, and radio show producer. Together, they host The Brant Hansen Show, a syndicated radio show that airs on more than 200 stations and is sponsored by CURE International.
Keynote Speaker
Bethany Hamilton
In 2003, 13-year-old Bethany survived a shark attack that left her with only one arm. She shared her story of perseverance in her 2004 autobiography, Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board, which was adapted into the 2011 film Soul Surfer.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Curt Thompson
Dr. Curt Thompson is the bestselling author of Anatomy of the Soul and, most recently, The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope. Drawing from a Christian perspective, he offers insights on building authentic relationships and exploring our deep longing to be known.
Devotions
Alistair Begg
Alistair, former Senior Pastor of Cleveland’s Parkside Church, is a trusted Bible teacher and author of several books, including the forthcoming The Man on the Middle Cross. His Truth for Life program airs on more than 2,000 radio stations worldwide.
Worship
The Afters
The Afters began as a Christian pop–rock band founded by Josh Havens and Matt Fuqua as the two were working at a Starbucks in Texas. Since then, they’ve released six albums, earned eight Dove Award nominations, and produced over twenty Top 40 Christian hits including “Light Up the Sky,” “Well Done,” and “Moments Like This.”
Special Guest
Marcia McIntyre, CURE Board Member
Founder and President of MADALA
Marcia started an organization that invests in ministries expanding God’s kingdom in French-speaking West Africa. They partner with groups in healthcare, education, church-planting, evangelism, and orphan care. She was also instrumental in helping launch CURE Niger.
Special Guest
Dr. Rick Gardner, CURE Board Member
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at The Hospital for Sick Children
Prior to joining The Hospital for Sick Children, Rick served for 10 years at CURE in Ethiopia and Zimbabwe, most recently as Chief Medical Officer. He is a recognized leader in global health and surgical care for children.
CURE’s Medical and Ministry Leaders
*in alphabetical order
Christi Huizenga Renaud – Chief Donor Relations Officer
Christi serves as Chief Donor Relations Officer for CURE, overseeing major donor engagement, partnerships, and stewardship. Before joining CURE in 2025, she spent 15 years in Christ-centered community development, living and working across Africa and India.
Rev. Earnest Kioko – Chief Ministry Officer
An ordained reverend with the Africa Inland Church of Kenya, Earnest leads the ministry operations across our network. He’s served with CURE since 2005 in various roles, including Chaplain, Counseling Coordinator, and Spiritual Director.
Dr. Giorgio Lastroni – Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Giorgio joined CURE in 2009, serving as an Orthopedic Surgeon and then as Medical Director in Zambia. In October 2024, he became Chief Medical Officer for the network, ensuring every child receives the highest standard of care.
Justin Narducci – President/CEO
As President and CEO, Justin leads CURE’s global strategy—strengthening hospitals, expanding access to care, and ensuring the Christ-centered ministry remains focused on serving children with disabilities. He is an experienced leader in international health and faith-based community development.
Why CURE?
Nine million children needlessly suffer from life-limiting yet treatable disabilities. We’re on a mission to change that.
CURE is a global Christian nonprofit organization that owns and operates a network of eight charitable children’s hospitals in Africa and the Philippines. Our hospitals provide surgical care for children from 24 additional countries. With your help, we can ensure that every child has access to the life-changing healthcare they desperately need.
Our Distinctives
WE ONLY TREAT CHILDREN
Children with disabilities are often overlooked. CURE provides specialized pediatric care in safe, loving spaces, transforming children’s lives.
WE LOVE AND SHARE JESUS
Our faith in Jesus Christ shapes our mission, guiding compassionate, Christ-centered care for every child and family.
WE PROVIDE WORLD-CLASS SURGERY AT NO COST
CURE serves based on medical need, not income—ensuring children receive the treatment they need when it can make the greatest difference.
WE ARE TRUSTED
CURE is trusted by healthcare accreditors, charity evaluators, churches, and discerning donors because we deliver excellence with integrity.
Our Impact since 1998
With support from generous donors around the world, together we:
- Performed 370,000+ surgical procedures
- Trained 31,000+ medical professionals
- Reached 2.2M+ people with the gospel message
- Celebrate 378,000+ decisions for Christ
