Conference Venue and Social Activities

All Conference activities will be held at the Fess Parker DoubleTree Resort Hotel in Santa Barbara, California. This beautiful resort is situated on the Pacific Ocean across from one of the most spectacular beach and harbor areas in California. Santa Barbara lies on a south-facing coastal strip that is shielded from inland heat and cold by the surrounding Santa Ynez Mountains, while the offshore Channel Islands break the force of winter ocean storms. Thus, attendees can anticipate abundant sunshine and mild daytime temperatures of 65°F (18°C).

Early hotel registration is encouraged to take advantage of a limited block of rooms at a very favorable conference rate. A special program will be available to help participants, and their guests, enjoy the many diverse activities and the natural beauty that the Santa Barbara area has to offer. These include tours of historic sites, shopping, hiking and biking, bird watching, golfing, sailing, deep sea fishing and whale watching, as well as gourmet dining and tasting tours of the areas' many world class wineries. The venue also provides easy access to California's beautiful central coast as well as attractions in other locations ranging from San Diego to Big Sur that are less than a half days drive away. For further information, please visit the following internet sites:

http://www.fpdtr.com/
http://www.santabarbara.com

Airports and Access

Santa Barbara is approximately a two hour drive from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) using either a rental car or an Airport bus service. Participants are encouraged, however, to arrive at the small, but charming, Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) served by American Eagle, America West Express, United Express, Delta Connection and Horizon Air. These airlines provide various options for non-stop flights from Dallas, Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City and San Jose. The Fess Parker DoubleTree provides free airport shuttle to SBA, and other shuttle and taxi services are located at SBA as well.