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Travel & Accommodations

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Location:

The San Diego Marriott Mission Valley is a perfectly central address, providing convenient access to all of the premier attractions in America's Finest City. Immerse yourself in our resort-style setting, with a unique blend of Spanish accents and tropical landscaping that sets us apart from the surrounding Mission Valley hotels. Enjoy a full host of amenities and services at our Marriott hotel in Mission Valley, California - from breathtaking balcony views, to the downtown trolley stop within steps of our door. Experience the excitement of Qualcomm Stadium, Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town, SeaWorld, and much more - all just minutes from our hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego. For a relaxing destination at the heart of it all, look to this landmark Mission Valley San Diego hotel.

Easy access from all of San Diego’s major freeways and a convenient ten minute shuttle drive from San Diego International Airport at a distance of 8 miles away.

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
8757 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 92108

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Hotel Reservations:

The San Diego Mission Valley Marriott will honor a special rate for KIT conference participants from April 1-5, 2008. Secure your accommodations by March 4th, 2008 in order to receive the conference group rate. To make your toll free reservations call 1-800-842-5329 prior to 3/4/2008 and reference “KIT Inclusion Conference” when you call.Dozen and dozens of sail boats docked in San Diego Bay

  • $145.00 Single/Double Occupancy
  • $155.00 Triple Occupancy
  • $165.00 Quadruple Occupancy

There is an overnight parking fee of $13.00 per day (self-park) or $17.00 per day (valet) for hotel guests.

Daily parking rates are $3.00 for the first hour and $3.00 every hour after up to maximum of $15.00 (self park) and $7.00 for the first hour and $3.00 every hour after up to a maximum of $20.00.

How to get there:

Estimated taxi fare from San Diego International Airport is $22.00 one way. Transportation for San Diego Marriott Mission Valley guests is available through Express Shuttle at a discounted rate of $11.00 per person, each way. Express Shuttle operates 24 hours daily.

Driving Directions from San Diego International Airport: Take Harbor Drive to Hwy 5 North. Take Hwy 8 East exit on the (Qualcomm exit) left on Qualcomm Way. Turn right on Rio San Diego Drive. Hotel is on your right.

Local Dining and Attractions

Shopping/Restaurants

Rio Vista Center (walking distance)
Oscars (famous for salads, sandwiches and grilled chicken)
Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Sombrero Mexican Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Wendy’s
Over 20 stores including: Sports Authority, Ross, Office Depot and Big K Mart

Mission Valley Mall (within 2 miles)
Seau’s (sports bar, restaurant and Sushi bar)
Wolfgang Puck Café
Peking Palace
Bennigans
Pick Up Stix
Pasta Bravo
Legens Café
AMC 20 Cinemas
Over 150 department stores and specialty shops including Loehmans, Robinsons May, Nordstrom Rack and Macy’s

Attractions

Balboa Park, www.balboapark.org
San Diego Zoo, www.sandiegozoo.org
Sea World California, www.seaworld.com
Old Town San Diego, www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com
Gaslamp Quarter, Downtown San Diego, www.gaslamp.org
Liberty Station, www.libertystation.com (home of KIT!)

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