Beachside bash in OC
How Cohera reimagined a classic beach destination for a returning incentive group, designing a multi-day program with destination-worthy dinners, playful moments, and a new take on Surf City style.
Destination:
Venue:
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
Event Type:
Incentive program
The challenge
The client had partnered with us across multiple destinations, which meant the standard beach program would not impress. They had already experienced the usual coastal hits, so the first challenge was avoiding familiar territory.
Orange County needed to feel new without losing its laid-back spirit. Reinvention had to blend with recognizable event design.
With six hundred guests and multiple venues in play, pacing became essential. Each event required its own identity so the week never blurred.
Most importantly, the experience needed to deliver originality and surprise while still feeling undeniably “Surf City.”
The strategy
We began by rethinking the welcome dinner. Instead of steering six hundred guests to one location, we created three distinct dining experiences inside Pacific City.
Afterward, everyone reconvened for desserts and entertainment, allowing individuality and togetherness to live side by side.
For the awards dinner, we elevated coastal motifs. Shimmering textures, wave-inspired details, and blue-to-purple lighting pushed the design into a more refined realm.
We also structured the program so each night revealed something new. No palette, layout, or atmosphere repeated, giving the week a natural sense of momentum.
To honor the character of Huntington Beach, we saved the final night for a relaxed send-off featuring food trucks, a craft beer trailer, and a shoe valet that invited guests to step into the sand.
By mixing thoughtful design, clever pacing, and playful local touches, the multi-day program delivered variety without losing its coastal thread.
The results
600
attendees
welcomed across a five-day incentive program
4
distinct events
designed on a classic beach destination
1
show valet moment
that turned the final night into the perfect send-off
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