Logistics

Conference Location and Maps

Transportation

Campus Parking

Driving Directions

Hotels

San Diego Visitor Information

Conference Location and Maps
  California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2)

Calit2 Auditorium, First Floor Atkinson Hall
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0436
858-534-4576; (fax) 858-822-3906

Printable maps:
   •  Campus Map
   •  Campus map with highlighted walking paths from the hotels
   •  Walking directions from Residence Inn
Interactive map: Atkinson hall in yellow.
Transportation
 

By Shuttle. If you have a hotel reservation in San Diego (see below), some hotels provide complimentary shuttle services to and from the airport. A number of companies operate shuttle vans. Cloud 9 shuttle (http://www.cloud9shuttle.com) will provide service between Warren College at UCSD and the airport for about $27 each way. Prices to your hotel may be different, but Cloud 9 has special rates for many hotels. Shuttle Service is available on the Transportation Plazas across from Terminals 1 and 2 via the skybridge. If you find yourself arriving at the Transportation Plaza with at least 5 other conference-bound persons, ask Cloud 9 for an "exclusive rate", which can reduce costs up to $4 per person off the fare.

By Rental Car. Car rentals are also available at the airport with shuttles providing transportation to the rental facilities. A map and driving directions from the San Diego Airport to Calit2 are available here (using Google Maps). General directions to UCSD are also available.

By Taxi. Taxi fare is approximately $40-$50 each way to or from the airport, bus station, or train depot. The following providers can be contacted for additional information and reservations:

Airport Yellow Cab of San Diego: 619- 234-6161
Red Top Cab: 619-531-1111
San Diego Co-Op Cab: 619-280-5555
For local La Jolla transportation, contact: La Jolla Cab Co. at 858-453-4222.

By Train. Train information and fares can be found via the Metropolitan Transit System at: http://www.sdcommute.com/RiderInfo/tripPlanning/index.asp Both the train (Amtrak) and bus (Greyhound) stations are located in downtown San Diego, not far from the airport. Cloud 9 Shuttle (http://www.cloud9shuttle.com) will provide service from either station to UCSD. Call them at 619-505-4950 or 800-9-SHUTTLE.

Campus Parking
 

On campus parking is free Saturday/Sunday in any non-reserved spot. Try lot P502 next to Atkinson Hall on Sunday Sep. 16 only.

Monday through Friday, a permit is required to park on campus and may be purchased for $6/day at several locations. We recommend that you enter campus at Villa La Jolla Drive and go to the parking office on the ground floor of the Gilman Parking Structure for a day permit and advice on parking availability. Conference participants are encouraged to park in one of several nearby lots in green spaces only, or in the Gilman Parking Structure. These lots fill quickly in the morning and if these lots are full, please park in lot P705, where a courtesy UCSD Regents Express Shuttle will pick up attendees and drop them near Atkinson Hall (at the Warren Apartments stop).

More information, maps and directions can be accessed at http://atkinsonhall.calit2.net/directions/ or through the UCSD parking website. If you have questions, concerns, or special requests please contact Lynda Tran (858-822-3307, lyndat@soe.ucsd.edu).

Driving Directions
  From North of UCSD:
Take I-5 South
Exit Genesee Ave.
Go east on Genesee.
Turn right on Campus Point Drive
Turn left on Voigt Drive
At the intersection just past Canyonview Pool, turn right (still on Voigt Drive)
Continue on Voigt Drive and Atkinson Hall will be the third building on your left

From South of UCSD (including airport):
Take I-5 North
Exit La Jolla Village Drive
Go west on La Jolla Village Drive
Turn right on Villa La Jolla Drive
At dead-end, turn right on Gilman Drive
Turn right on Voigt Drive
At the intersection just past Canyonview Pool, turn right (still on Voigt Drive)
Continue on Voigt Drive and Atkinson Hall will be the third building on your left

Hotels
  Recommended hotel

The conference room block described below at the Residence Inn has expired. Rooms may still be available at the Residence Inn at their regular rates (typically $200+/night + tax). You may also ask if they still have the UCSD corporate rate available ($149/night + tax).

A special room rate is available for out-of-town attendees at the Residence Inn, next to the campus about 15-20 minutes walk from the conference location.

Residence Inn, La Jolla
8901 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (800) 331-3131, (858) 587-1770

The studio suites are $149/night + tax (10.5%), which includes a queen bed and sofa sleeper, a fully equipped kitchen, and complimentary high speed internet access. Additionally, the hotel has complimentary parking, breakfast, and an evening social hour.

For reservations, please call (800) 331-3131 or (858) 587-1770 and request a room from the RECOMB Room Block. Or book online using group code RCGRCGA.

The reservation cutoff date at this rate is August 15, 2007, which is two days earlier than the poster submission / conference registration deadline of August 17, 2007. Please plan accordingly.

Discount airport transportation is available for this hotel on Cloud 9 shuttle, $14/person each way. Reserve through http://www.cloud9shuttle.com or (858) 974-8885 and specify hotel RESIDENCE INN LA JOLLA. Then phone them from the baggage claim area for faster pickup.

Other nearby hotels

The following hotels are closest to the workshop location, and offer a limited number of rooms at the special rates listed below. Request the UCSD corporate rate where indicated. A limited number of rooms are available at the UCSD rates, so early booking is suggested. Hotel tax is 10.5%. If you are from outside the U.S., several of the international chains list worldwide reservation center phone numbers on their websites. Cloud 9 shuttle (http://www.cloud9shuttle.com or (858) 974-8885) has discount airport transportation available for many of these hotels.

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel (formerly Radisson La Jolla)
3299 Holiday Ct
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (800) 325-3535, (858) 453-5500
Ask for UCSD rate: $149 + tax per night
- Campus perimeter, 15-20 minute walk to conference location
- Free airport shuttle. Call from airport for pickup.
- Free parking
- Free high speed internet access

Del Mar Inn
720 Camino del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
Tel: (800) 451-4515
Email: reservationinfo@delmarinn.com
Ask for UCSD rate: $79 + tax per night weekdays, $99 + tax per night Fri/Sat
- Free shuttle to UCSD (pre-book night before)
- Shuttle ride is about 6.5 miles, 15 minutes
- Free parking
- Free wireless internet access
- Walk to Del Mar beaches
- Approximate rates to/from airport: For 1 person, use Cloud 9 shuttle (http://www.cloud9shuttle.com or (858) 974-8885; $26.50 each way per person) or another shuttle. For 2-4 people, use a taxi ($50 each way for the group).

Hotel La Jolla
7955 La Jolla Shores Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (800) 666-0261
Email: Reservations@HotelLaJolla.com
Ask for UCSD rate: $139 + tax per night
- Free shuttle within 5 miles (including UCSD), 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Shuttle ride is about 4 miles, 10 minutes
- Walk to La Jolla Shores beach

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4240 La Jolla Village Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (888) 236-2427, (858) 587-1414
Ask for UCSD rate: $162 + tax per night
- Short trip by taxi / car / bus (routes 30,41) or 2 mile walk

Embassy Suites Hotel
4550 La Jolla Village Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (800) 445-8667, (858) 453-0400
Ask for UCSD rate: $169.15 + tax per night for 1 adult, 1 king bed. Higher rates apply for more people.
- Short trip by taxi / car / bus (routes 30,41) or 2.5 mile walk

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (877) 437-8262, (858) 550-1000
Email: reservations@estancialajolla.com
Ask for UCSD rate: $180/$200 + tax per night (limited availability)
- Campus perimeter, 10 minute walk to conference location

Less Expensive Hotels in Clairemont (15 minutes by car)

If you will have a car, these hotels are good options. They are about 7 miles / 15 minutes by car. These are only recommended if you will have a car; public transportation is not adviseable (1 hour by bus). These hotels do not have UCSD rates. These were the rates for the September conference dates when we checked their websites in June. Hotel tax is 10.5%.

Motel 6 #1020
5592 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
Tel: (800) 466-8356, (858) 268-9758
Rate: $69.99 + tax per night

California Suites Hotel
5415 Claremont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
Tel: (800) 562-2217, (858) 560-0545
Rate: $76 + tax per night queen bed, $82 + tax per night double bed

Best Western Golden Triangle Inn
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
Tel: (800) 780-7234, (858) 560-4551
Rate: $85.50 + tax per night (AAA rate: $80.75 + tax)

San Diego Visitor Information
 

Visitors will find a wealth of destinations and activities at UCSD, La Jolla, and San Diego County. For more information, click on the following links for:

 • Visitor Guide to UCSD [link]
 • Hotels Near UCSD [link]
 • San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau [link]
 • Attractions, food and golf [link]
 • Beach information for La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Del Mar, Mission Bay, Pacific Beach [link]
 • San Diego Zoo (20 mins drive from UCSD) [link]
 • Wild Animal Park (Carlsbad - 25 to 40 mins drive from UCSD, depending on traffic) [link]
 • Sea World (20 mins away) [link]
 • Birch Aquarium (5 mins away) [link]
 • Museums (including Natural History, Automotive, Railway, Art, Aerospace, Fleet
   Science Center) [link]
 • Trolley Tours (2 hrs straight or you get on an off at 8 stops, 20 mins away) [link]
 • Harbor Tours (1 hour each in the bay, 20 mins away) [link]
 • Star of India and Maritime Museum of San Diego (20 mins away) [link]
 • Seaport Village (speciality shops), 20 mins away [link]
 • Tijuana, Mexico (30 mins drive to border) [link]
 • Disneyland in Anaheim, CA (1.5 to 3 hours drive, depending on traffic) [link]
 • Universal Studios in Los Angeles, CA (2.5 to 4 hours drive, depending on traffic) [link]
 • Las Vegas, NV (5 to 6 hours drive) [link]