RECOMB Satellite Conference on Systems Biology

November 30th - December 1st, 2007

University of California, San Diego

Systems Biology, November 30 - December 1, 2007

Both meetings will be held at the new Cal-(IT)2 building on the campus of the University of California, San Diego.

Parking:

On campus parking is free on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 in any non-reserved spot.

On Friday, December 1, a permit is required and may be purchased for $6 at several locations on campus. On-campus parking is free on Saturday and Sunday in any non-reserved spot.

Conference participants with cars are encouraged to park in one of several nearby lots, including Lot P705, where the courtesy UCSD Shuttle will pick up attendees and drop them near Atkinson Hall. Information, maps and directions can be accessed at http://atkinsonhall.calit2.net/directions/ or through UCSD's parking website at http://blink.ucsd.edu/Blink/External/Topics/Policy/0,1162,11788,FF.html.

Map

Calit2 map

Click on map above to expand; Atkinson Hall is highlighted in blue.

Air Travel:

UCSD is located in La Jolla approximately 12 miles north from the San Diego International Airport (also called Lindbergh Field) and downtown San Diego. Airport shuttles, taxis and car rentals can be found at all terminals. Maps of the airport and additional information can be found on the San Diego International Airport's web page.

Important: please see International Attendee Visa Requirements Update

Ground 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 $23.50 each way. 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 Cal-(IT)2 are available here (Using Google Maps). General directions to UCSD are also available. Driving directions in brief are below:

From north of La Jolla, take Interstate 5 SOUTH EXIT on GENESSEE AVENUE west. Proceed to the third light at the top of the hill. TURN LEFT onto NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD. TURN LEFT onto NORTH POINT DRIVE. Continue until you see a UCSD Visitor Information Center on the right. You may obtain specific directions, visitor parking information and a campus map at the UCSD Visitor Center.

From south of La Jolla, take Interstate 5 NORTH EXIT on GILMAN DRIVE. TURN LEFT at the light onto Gilman Drive. Continue for about 1-½ miles until you see a UCSD Visitor Center on the right. You may obtain specific directions, visitor parking information and a campus map at the UCSD Visitor Center.

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.

Hotels

The following hotels are the closest to the workshop location, and offer the special rates listed below. A limited number of rooms are available at the listed UCSD rates, so early booking is suggested.

The Estancia and Radisson hotels are within walking distance of the workshop location. (Approximately 10 minutes walk for Estancia and 15-20 minutes for Radisson.)

Del Mar Inn
720 Camino del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
Tel: (800) 451-4515, (request the UCSD rate)
Email: reservationinfo@delmarinn.com
Conference Rate: $99 + tax on weekends, $79 + tax weekdays
- free shuttle to UCSD (pre-book night before)
- free parking

Embassy Suites Hotel
4550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, California 92122
Tel: (858) 453-0400
Conference Rate: $169 + tax per night (call Reservations and request the UCSD rate)

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 N. Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, California 92037
Tel: (858) 550-1000/ Reservations 1(877) 437-8262 reservations@estancialajolla.com
Conference Rate: $180 + tax per night (call Reservations and request the UCSD rate)
- free shuttle to UCSD
- located next to Salk Institute

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive,
San Diego, California, 92122
Tel: (858) 552 1234
Fax: (858) 552 6066
Conference Rate: $179 + tax per night (call Reservations and request the UCSD rate)

Marriott San Diego
4240 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, California 92037
Tel: (858) 587-1414
Conference Rate: $149 + tax per night (call Reservations and request the UCSD rate)

Sheraton La Jolla
3299 Holiday Court
La Jolla, California 92037
Tel: (858) 453-5500
Conference Rate: $149 + tax per night (call Reservation and request the UCSD rate)

San Diego Tourism

San Diego has plenty to do, not forgetting the beaches of course (there are several nearby).