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ABOUT
SAN DIEGO
California's second largest
city, San Diego is known for it's near-idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and dazzling array of world-class
attractions.
San Diego's terrain varies from gentle foothills to mile-high mountains.
Along the west, 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline supports year-round outdoor recreation, such as surfing, boating, sailing and
swimming.
San Diego County features 92 golf courses and a variety of exciting participatory and spectator sports, beachfront resorts and luxury spas, gaming, a dynamic downtown
district, multicultural festivals and celebrations, and much more.
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ABOUT
THE SHERATON SAN DIEGO HOTEL AND MARINA
Nestled at the water's edge on spectacular San Diego Bay, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel
& Marina offers panoramic views of the bay and the downtown city skyline. Some of the country's most unique attractions are within a 10-minute drive of
the hotel - including Sea
World, the world-famous San Diego
Zoo, historic Old
Town, Balboa
Park, and Seaport
Village.
Spread across two distinctive towers on beautiful San Diego Bay,
1,044 guest rooms and suites are filled with fine comforts and conveniences.
Enjoy San Diego's average year round temperature of 72 degrees from your private balcony or patio. All of
the newly renovated rooms feature spectacular views of
the marina, the downtown San Diego skyline, or beautiful San Diego Bay.
For more
information and photos, visit The
Sheraton San Diego.
LOCAL
ATTRACTION WEB LINKS
The
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
was the final destination for the
pre-conference Tuesday
campus card program tour.
The
San Diego
Zoo is world-famous for a
reason. The zoo is currently expecting a newborn panda,
and is well-known not only for its range and variety of
animals and creatures, but for its research and conservation
programs. The zoo is a must-see for lovers of animals and
nature. (3.0 miles from hotel)
Sea
World - Get splashed by Shamu the whale, hug a
dolphin, watch penguins, talk with sea lions, and see some of
the best shows and special attractions in San Diego. (5.0
miles from hotel)
Gaslamp
Quarter - Stroll through Victorian-style commercial
buildings built between 1873 and 1930, while you browse fine art galleries, unique shops, and specialty
stores. Sip coffee or tea at a sidewalk cafe illuminated by
old-fashioned gaslamps. After sunset, the streets come alive
with happy hour at busy pubs, over 90 restaurants, live
theater performances, and dance clubs. (3.0 miles from hotel)
Balboa
Park is America's largest urban cultural park.
The San Diego Zoo is located here, along with over 85
Performing Arts and International Culture Organizations, 15
museums, gardens,
hiking and biking trails, and restaurants. (3.0 miles from
hotel)
Seaport
Village - 57 one-of-a-kind shops, 13 sidewalk eateries,
and 4 award winning seaside restaurants.(3.0 miles from hotel)
Horton
Plaza Shopping and Entertainment Center - Shop 140
stores, bistros, and boutiques on seven levels twisted through
6 1/2 city blocks. (3.0 miles from hotel)
Old
Town San Diego - This historic area is home to
32 restaurants, 106 specialty shops, and 12 art galleries (4.7
miles from hotel)
Belmont
Park - If you enjoy roller coasters, the Giant Dipper
at Belmont Park offers a panoramic view of the beach and waves
- if you can keep your eyes open! When you're done riding, go
again! Or, just enjoy the other rides, the shopping, and of
course, the sand and surf. (8.6 miles from hotel)
Sports
- Petco Park, home of the San
Diego Padres, is located only 2 miles from the hotel. Qualcomm
Stadium is 8 miles from the hotel.
Here are some events occurring around conference time.
Golf
- It's tee time! San Diego's climate makes it the perfect
location for over 90 golf courses. Balboa
Park (5.7 mi) is the closest course to the hotel, and Riverwalk
(8.0 mi), Coronado
(8.3 mi), Torrey
Pines (17 mi), Eastlake
Country Club (21 mi), and Auld
Golf Course (22mi) are within driving distance. If you
are looking for a real challenge, check out the list of the 25
most difficult courses in the area.
SEA
AND SURF - If you are a water buff, there are lots
of activities to try. You can parasail,
learn
to surf, go deep
sea fishing, enjoy a relaxing dinner
cruise, rent a jet
ski or sailboat, kayak,
or snorkel.
TRANSPORTATION
Free
Airport Pickup - The
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina offers free shuttle
service from the airport to the hotel.
Public Transportation
- MTS buses, trolleys and coasters provide convenient transportation throughout San Diego County. Travel to and from the airport, all shopping centers, attractions, beaches, hotels and Mexico. Bus schedules differ, but most hotels and attractions have service every 15 to 20 minutes. The San Diego Trolley runs every 15 minutes throughout most of the day and
every 30 minutes in the evening. The North County Coaster runs 43 miles along the coast with station stops in downtown San Diego, Old Town, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad and Oceanside. You can also get a free
trolley transfer which will take you to Tijuana. For schedule and fare information contact the Metropolitan Transit System at (800) COMMUTE or visit their website at
www.sdcommute.com.
Taxi Service - Taxicab stands are located at the airport, most hotels, attractions and shopping centers. Your fare will be displayed on the meter and will include a flag drop charge plus a per-mile and/or a per-hour charge. All cabs leaving the airport charge the same rate. Rates for all other cab trips may vary from company to company. A
company's rates of fare are posted on the outside and inside of every taxicab.
Limousines and Town Cars - In need of luxury transportation services during your visit to San Diego?
Sit back and enjoy the ride provided by the personalized services.
Click
here for a list of limo services.
Amtrak - Whether you are traveling to San Diego by rail or taking a short trip between San Diego´s 3 picturesque coastline stations, Amtrak offers daily service. For schedules and fares call (800) USA-RAIL or visit
www.amtrak.com.
Car Rental - To experience the San Diego region on your own schedule,
click here to view car rental agencies next to the airport and around the county.
Additional Services - In addition to the services listed above, San Diego offers various other transportation services such as pedicabs, gondolas, horse-drawn carriages, ferries and water taxis. For a compete list of additional transportation services
click
here.
COUPONS
AND DISCOUNTS
Print coupons
for over 50
San Diego restaurants, dinner cruises, ice cream
parlors, and dinner shows.
Enjoy
discounts at the San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and local stores -
click here.
Receive
admission to 35 museums and attractions with the
GoSanDiego card.
Print coupons
for dining and entertainment in the
Gaslamp Quarter. (PDF)
EVENTS
AND SHOWS
The following
events will be occurring around convention time:
Flower Fields Ranunculus Tours
Every March and April, the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch blossom into a spectacular sea of brightly colored ranunculus flowers. Visitors can view and tour the fields in Carlsbad. Open to the public seven days a week, 9am to 5pm. Interstate 5 to Palomar Airport Road Exit. Admission fee and guided tours must be arranged in advance. 760-431-0352 or
www.theflowerfields.com
3/1/2006 - 3/31/2006
San Diego Repertory Theatre presents INTIMATE APPAREL
San Diego Repertory Theatre presents their 2005-2006 Season with varied and exciting productions at the Lyceum Theater, downtown San Diego. Features dance, music and drama from throughout the world. The current production is INTIMATE APPAREL, a drama. Tickets and information: 619-554-1000 or
www.sandiegorep.com
3/11/2006 - 4/9/2006
Lyric Opera San Diego Season 2005/2006 - 3/17/06
San Diego's popular Lyric Opera company presents their 2005/2006 Season at their new location, the North Park Theatre. Presentations will include some of the greatest masterpieces of the comic opera repertoire. The current production is "The King and I". Call for tickets and schedules: 619-231-5714 or
www.lyricoperasandiego.com
3/17/2006 - 4/2/2006
San Diego Opera presents Carmen
Enjoy exciting performances of opera a the Civic Theatre, downtown San Diego. Not every day, call for exact dates and reservations. The current production is 'Carmen'. 619-232-7636 or
www.sdopera.com
3/25/2006 - 4/5/2006
Wings Over Gillespie - Salute to American Air Power
Wings Over Gillespie features showcases World War II and vintage
airplanes, World War II aviation memorabilia, armored vehicles aviation celebrities and airplane rides. Gillespie Field, El Cajon. Exact dates for 2006 are to be announced, please call in advance. 619-448-4505 or
www.cafairgroup1.org
4/1/2006 - 4/30/2006
San Diego Padres Baseball Season 2006
The San Diego Padres of National Major League Baseball will play their games at PetCo Park , located in downtown San Diego. Tickets: 619-29-PADRES. For exact game schedule: 619-283-4494 or
www.sdpadres.com
4/1/2006 - 9/30/2006
33rd Annual San Diego Crew Classic
The US, Canada and Europe are represented as over 3000 rowers participate in classic rowing competitions starting at 7am, Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay. Entertainment, including bands, raffles, food and the US Navy parachute team. Free parking at Ski Beach with free shuttle. 858-488-0700 or
www.crewclassic.org
4/1/2006 - 4/2/2006
Art Alive 2006
Art Alive features 150 plus impressive floral interpretations of paintings and sculptures from the permanent collection. Also features insightful lectures and demonstrations. San Diego Museum of Art. Open to the public. The exact dates are to be announced, please check in advance. 619-232-7931 or
www.sdmart.org
4/1/2006 - 4/30/2006
33rd Annual San Diego Adams Avenue Roots Festival
Vintage blues, folk, jazz, country and international music on 6 stages. Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 10am-6pm. Outdoor setting: 34th & 35th Sts at Adams Park. Free festival. The dates for 2006 are to be announced, please call in advance. 619-282-7329 or 619-282-7833
www.gothere.com/adamsave
4/1/2006 - 4/30/2006
