Airport Shuttle Discount
Save with SuperShuttle airport transportation services. Receive a $2.00 discount each way for share ride, a $2.50 discount each way if you book roundtrip, and a $5.00 discount off the Sedan each way.
Visit SuperShuttle online and fill out information under "Book a Ride," entering KJR5N in the Group code field to receive your discount. You can also book by calling SuperShuttle's 24-hour reservation line, (800) BLUE VAN (258-3826), and providing the group code.
Venue
Marriott Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
The conference rate at the Marriott Mission Valley is $159 + tax per night and may be offered three days before and three days after the conference dates if rooms are available.
Features. Each room has a private balcony. Fitness center is complimentary to hotel guests. "Wired for Business" package discount is $5.00 and includes high speed internet access from hotel room and hotel lobby. Unlimited local phone calls.
The Marriott Mission Valley is ideally situated in the heart of San Diego. Historic old town, Gaslamp District and diverse
shopping and restaurants are just a trolley ride away. A trolley stop is located just steps from the hotel. Within walking
distance is the Rio Vista West Shopping Plaza, Park in the Valley, and Mission Valley Mall.
Restaurants include Cafe del Sol, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring Asian, exotic Latin and unique American foods. Catina del Sol offers popular happy hour specials. The Splash Poolside Bar is available for cocktails and light snacks.
Parking: $10 for daily and overnight self-parking.
San Diego, California
San Diego, with its sunny days and year-round mild climate, invites you to relax and play. This visitor-friendly city features dozens of world-class attractions within a short drive: SeaWorld, the Wild Animal Park, LEGOLAND®, and the San Diego Zoo, located in beautiful Balboa Park. Another favorite is Old Town, where you can experience the beginnings of San Diego history, shop in the Plaza del Pasado, and dine on great Mexican food. Take a stroll through beautiful La Jolla as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean.
Gaslamp Quarter – downtown San Diego
In the historic Gaslamp Quarter, consisting of 161⁄2-blocks around Fourth and Fifth Avenues, grand Victorian-era buildings are home to more than 100 of the city’s finest restaurants, 35 pubs and nightclubs and 100 retails shops, as well as theaters, art galleries, offices and residential/work lofts. When the sun sets, this downtown neighborhood attracts thousands of diners, shoppers, theatergoers, and nightclub patrons.
Old Town
At Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, experience life in the Mexican and early American periods (1821-1872). Visitors are offered a glimpse into yesteryear, as converging cultures transformed San Diego from a Mexican pueblo to an American settlement.
Dining. Locals and shop owners say Casa De Bandini cooks the best Mexican food in Old Town; you can savor a sizzling plate of fajitas, fresh tortillas, and a frosty beer in its south-of-the-border-flavored patio.
Shopping. At Bazaar del Mundo’s fountain and fiesta atmosphere, unusual shops with treasures from all over the world surround a flower-scented courtyard.
The Old Town State Historic Park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free for five museums.
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
California First Church
First of the 21 missions and known as the Mother of the Missions, Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded on July 16, 1769 by Blessed Junipero Serra. It was designated as a Minor Basilica in 1976 by Pope Paul VI. The Mission today is an active Catholic Parish in the Diocese of San Diego.
San Diego Zoo
This is San Diego’s most famous attraction. Visit the much-photographed Flamingo Lagoon or the Children’s Zoo, which features 30 child-size exhibits, the Petting Paddock, and a baby animal nursery. Also popular are the Wegeforth Bowl (home of the Sea Lion Show) and the Hunte Amphitheater shows. Then there’s the Giant Panda Research Station, home to the San Diego Zoo’s most famous residents. Other attractions include Polar Bear Plunge and Elephant Mesa, where you can watch the chimps play and listen to birds sing. All will enjoy the gorilla and orangutan exhibits. And don’t forget that the San Diego Zoo’s broad mesas and steep canyons host an astounding variety of tropical and sub-tropical plants. Many feature interpretive signage with information about their country of origin.
SeaWorld
Where can you look a shark in the eye and live to tell the tale? Only at SeaWorld San Diego! One of California’s premier family vacation and travel destinations, SeaWorld features some fabulous aquatic shows, amusements, and other adventures. No wonder both kids and adults love this place—it’s educational as well as profoundly entertaining. Exhibits and shows include: Shamu’s Adventure aquatic show, Dolphin Discovery, Pirates 4-D, Pets Rule, Shark Encounter, and Penquin Encounter.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park—the heart and soul of San Diego—is a verdant oasis situated minutes from downtown, the harbor, and Mission Valley. Imagine wide green lawns, tinkling fountains, Spanish architecture, and lush gardens. Balboa Park’s 15 diverse museums span interests like aerospace, sports, fine art, folk art, history, and dinosaurs. Part with some cash or visit all day for free; Balboa Park’s offers a wide range of low or no-cost activities for the entire family.
Mission Bay Park
Mission Bay Park is San Diego’s biggest playground. This water wonderland boasts 27 miles of shoreline, 19 miles of sandy beaches, free parking, great playgrounds, picnic sites, barbecues, and basketball and volleyball courts. Plus, it’s minutes from the airport, Mission Valley, and downtown. Since the park covers over 4,000 acres, it pays to stop at the San Diego Visitor Information Center located off I-5 at Clairemont Drive, right on Mission Bay.
San Diego Harbor
Take a harbor cruise and experience San Diego from a dolphin’s perspective. Stroll, bike, or skate down the Embarcadero (Spanish for wharf) to or from Seaport Village. Relax and count the sailboats against the backdrop of the graceful Coronado Bay Bridge. Eat a lovely seafood meal or take a ferry boat ride at twilight to Coronado… just a few of San Diego’s endless possibilities.
Past Broadway Pier, where the Coronado Ferry and Harbor Cruises depart, at Harbor Drive and Ash Street, lies the Star of India. Don’t miss walking the decks of this magnificent ship and discovering San Diego’s rich maritime heritage. The other vessels in the Maritime Museum fleet are also well worth a visit.