Frequently Asked Questions


1. Is my online purchase secure?
2. Will my credit card information be secure at the event?
3. What should I wear?
4. What sorts of payments will you accept the night of the event?
5. What about parking?
6. How late can I arrive?
7. Will I receive tickets to the gala?
8. What are directions to the event?
9. When will I receive my Bidder Number?





1. Is my online purchase secure?
Yes, all online transactions through the Solana Beach Foundation for Learning website are secure.


2. Will my credit card information be secure at the event?
Yes. We will reconfirm the credit card information (type and last 4 digits) used during the event Registration. SBFL staff will securely process all payments.


3. What should I wear?
This will be a relaxing evening with friends so a dress or business casual attire is appropriate. The Fairbanks Ranch Country Club does have a dress code stating that blue jeans are not permitted at anytime.


4.What sorts of payments will you accept the night of the event?
You will be asked to provide your Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card upon checking in for the event. You will then be assigned a Bidder Number that you will use to purchase items throughout the evening. You may pay for items with your pre-swiped credit card for a quicker checkout, or you may use check or cash.


5. What about parking?
Free parking will be available at the club.


6. How late can I arrive?
You may arrive as late as you wish.


7. Will I receive tickets to the gala?
No, your name has been entered onto a registration log that will be used to check in for the evening.


8. What are directions to the event?
From I-5, travel East on Via de la Valle for about one mile; turn right on El Camino Real (heading south) for ½ mile; turn left on San Dieguito Road (heading east) for one mile. Look for a life-sized bronze statue of a horse and rider at the front gate (on your left). Inform the guard you are attending the Solana Beach Ball and park as directed.

Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
15150 San Dieguito Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067


9. When will I receive Bidder Number?
Your Bidder Number will be assigned to you at Check In.


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