San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
333 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, California 92101 USA
Phone: 1-619-234-1500
Fax: 1-619-230-8978
Discover a spectacular resort-style waterfront setting in the heart of America’s Finest City at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. Conveniently located within walking distance to downtown San Diego and the Gaslamp District, the hotel offers access to many restaurants, spas, golf courses, pubs, and unique shopping. This hotel is usually $200-$400 per night during August!

Nearby popular attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World, and LEGOLAND California. The Marriott offers a 446-slip marina just steps from the hotel and all guest rooms have spectacular city or bay views.

The hotel offers a complimentary state-of-the-art fitness center complimentary to all guests. In addition, enjoy the two resort-style outdoor pools and a hot tub. Steps away you will find a walking/jogging path that winds around the San Diego Bay. Each room features an alarm clock, complimentary coffee/tea service, internet browser/Web TV, safe, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, bath robe, and daily newspaper. The hotel will offer all conference attendees a discounted rate of $9.95 for high-speed internet access per 24 hour period ($3.00 per day savings) in your room. Fee includes local and long distance phone chares. The public areas offer free wireless access.

For hotel dining options be sure to visit Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. Roys serves fantastic food and has a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the bay. LC’s is open for breakfast every day and DW’s Irish Pub is open for lunch and dinner. There is also a Starbucks located on site for all your pastry and coffee needs or you may choose hotel room service for the quiet pleasure of dining in your room.

Room Reservations
For reservations call 1-800-228-9290 and ask for Group Code: “Association Avian Vets”. You may also use the form provided on page 17 before July 5. To register online, click here, and complete your information. If you have problems with this site, please contact the hotel directly.

Room rates at the Marriott are $177 single/double. There is a $20 charge for each additional person per night (children under 18 are free). Be sure to mention you are with the AAV Conference when making your reservation to ensure you receive these discounted room rates. Based upon availability, conference rates apply three days before and after the conference dates for reservations made before July 5, 2010, so you may extend your stay and combine the conference with your family vacation. Please note: July 5 is the cut-off date to ensure availability and rates quoted, so make your reservation early. If space fills up as it has in past years, contact the Conference Office for alternate hotels.

Discounted Rooms for Students
A limited number of rooms are available for students at the rate of $99 per quad. To qualify for these rooms, students must send a copy of their student ID along with complete registration form and hotel reservation form to the Conference Office. The Conference Office will make your reservation with the hotel and provide a confirmation number. These rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Roommate List
If you are interested in sharing a room with another registrant, please call the Conference Office to be included on the roommate list. When you call, you will be given 2-3 other names and phone numbers of individuals who are interested in sharing.

Conference Hotel: A small portion of the discounted room rate paid to the conference hotel is rebated to AAV. This rebate is offered to AAV as an incentive for doing business with the hotel, and helps defray conference expenses and keep registration fees low. Therefore, all parties benefit when you select the Official Conference Hotel for your lodging.

Getting to San Diego
Driving Directions
The Marriott is 2 miles from the San Diego Airport. Driving Directions: Turn left on Harbor Drive. Follow Harbor Drive along waterfront. Hotel will be on right (about 2 miles). To locate additional driving directions, you may wish to visit www.mapquest.com.

Airline Reservations, Train Reservations, Car Rentals
Some useful links to assist you in making airline and car rental reservations are: www.expedia.com or www.orbitz.com. To view Amtrak’s schedule, you may visit www.amtrak.com.

Airport Shuttle/Taxi
Alternate transportation: Four Star Transit-on request; call 1-888-225-1020 or visit: fourstartransit.com/
A taxi is approximately $12 one-way.

Parking
San Diego is a city in which it is very easy to walk around, but if you are driving, parking rates are $22 per day for self parking; $32 valet with unlimited in and out privileges. For information about downtown parking lots and rates, please visit this link: http://www.visitsandiego.com/maps/parking.cfm.

Welcome to San Diego, California’s second largest city. Where blue skies keep watch on 70 miles of beaches and a gentle Mediterranean climate begs for a day of everything and nothing. Bordered by Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains, San Diego offers immense options for business and pleasure. San Diego—filled with the charm of its Spanish settlers, is a vacationer’s paradise. Sun, sand, beaches, mountains, and lakes are all at your fingertips. Known as a world-class destination, it’s no wonder they call it “America’s Finest City.” For a complete overview of San Diego, please visit the website: http://www.sandiego.org.

HARBOR EXCURSIONS
www.sdhe.com
Enjoy the best sightseeing on the bay with San Diego’s longest running harbor cruise company. Choose from many different tours including dining cruises, private charters, whale watching, harbor tours, nature trips, and many more. The Harbor Excursions is located on the bay and is a short walk from the Marriott Hotel & Marina, our host hotel—Just follow the beautiful walking-path along the bay for about 20 minutes!

LEGOLAND
www.LEGOLAND.com
At LEGOLAND California everyone in the family becomes a hero on the more than 50 super rides, shows and attractions. LEGOLAND takes you inside the Lost Kingdom to uncover a forgotten empire, hunt for treasure and blast targets with lasers. You can also set sail on the high seas in a pirate galleon and use the water cannons on other pirates in Splash Battle. Young knights can test their bravery on the spine-tingling adventure, Knights’ Tournament, where cutting-edge robotic technology meets medieval LEGO fun. Be sure to catch the action-packed live shows and grab a bite to eat at one of the great restaurants. It’s just what every hero has been waiting for.

MARITIME MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO
www.sdmaritime.org
The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship Star of India. The collection of ships and exhibits are available for daily public tours.

PETCO PARK
www.petcoparkevents.com
Architecturally magnificent, PETCO Park, home of the San Diego Padres, opened in downtown San Diego in 2004 and immediately became known as “The world’s best ballpark in America’s Finest City”. To view the San Diego Padre’s home schedule, visit this link: http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/.

USS MIDWAY MUSEUM
www.midway.org
Imagine experiencing life at sea aboard one of America’s longest-serving aircraft carriers. Visitors to the USS Midway Museum enter a floating city at sea and walk in the footsteps of 225,000 Midway sailors who served the USA and upheld the American ideals of strength, freedom and peace. The USS Midway Museum is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. Guests can spend the day exploring more than 60 exhibits with a collection of 25 restored aircraft. The self-guided audio tour, narrated by Midway sailors, brings the carrier’s history to life. Those who dare can “take to the sky” aboard one of three flight simulators.

The USS Midway is a short walk from the Marriott Hotel & Marina, our host hotel—Just follow the beautiful walking-path along the bay for about 15 minutes!

SEAPORT VILLAGE
www.seaportvillage.com/
Located just steps outside the Marriott you’ll find everything under the sun at Seaport Village. Explore 50-plus diverse shops, 17 unique eateries, and outdoor entertainment. Free to explore!

WILD ANIMAL PARK
www.sandiegozoo.org/park
A visit to the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park is a safari into adventure. Featuring huge open enclosures with herds of African and Asian animals, the Wild Animal Park is a unique experience that brings people thrillingly close to wild and endangered animals. During an open vehicle safari, come to eye level with animals such as white rhinoceroses, giraffes, Cape buffalo, Roosevelt’s gazelles, African crowned cranes and more. Guests also can experience up-close animal encounters at various times throughout the park. Animals, which can be seen on walks just feet from guests, may include a cheetah, alligator, owl or boa constrictor.