Southern Sierra
Science Symposium
The symposium will be held at the
Lodging
Comfort Suites
210 E. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
559.738.1700
http://www.comfortsuites.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=CA451&promo=gglocal
Marriott Visalia
300 South Court
Visalia, CA 93291
559.636.1111
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/vismc-visalia-marriott/
Getting There
Driving
Directions
From State Highway 99 or from the Visalia Airport, take State Highway 198East to the Central Visalia exit (approximately 7 miles).
Remain in the left-hand lane of the frontage road (Noble Avenue).
Travel to the 3rd stoplight (Court Street).
Turn left on Court and merge to the right-hand lane.
Travel on Court to the 2nd stoplight (Acequia Avenue), turn right.
the Convention Center is on the South side.
Free Parking is available on the North and East sides.
Loading docks are on the East side (Bridge Street) of the Center.
Driving times
| Los Angeles | 3 hours |
| San Francisco | 4.5 hours |
| Sacramento | 3.5 hours |
| San Diego | 5 hours |
| Bakersfield | 1.25 hours |
| Fresno | 45 minutes |
Amtrak
The California Corridor/San Joaquin runs from San Francisco to Southern California. Call 1-800-USA-RAIL or Visit: www.amtrak.com to make your arrangements.
Air
45 minutes north, The Fresno Yosemite International Airport provides for national air transportation. Call your travel agent for schedules. The Visalia Municipal Airport is serviced by America West Airlines with 4 daily flights to and from Las Vegas.