The Womens Conference
The Nations Premier Forum For Women
The Women's Conference 2010: Logistics
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802
Website: www.longbeachcc.com
Phone Number: (562) 436-3661
-- If you have special needs and have already purchased your ticket please email us at registration@californiawomen.org
-- For travel specials and packages designed for Conference attendees, visit Protravel.com
Detailed information about tickets, event start times and event entrance directions is below.
Directions and Parking
FROM LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Take the San Diego Freeway (405) south to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage.
FROM LONG BEACH AIRPORT: Take Lakewood Boulevard south to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage.
FROM THE JOHN WAYNE (ORANGE COUNTY) AIRPORT: Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.
FROM SOUTHERN ORANGE COUNTY: Take the Santa Ana Freeway (5) north to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.
FROM NORTH ORANGE COUNTY AND THE VALLEYS: San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys take the Orange Freeway (57) or San Gabriel Freeway (605) to the Riverside Freeway (91) to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.
PARKING
Due to the size of the Conference, we suggest that you share a ride whenever possible for your convenience. Parking is available around the Civic Center area for a fee.
Accommodations
PLEASE NOTE: The Women's Conference® itself does NOT reserve or book rooms or offer discounts for Conference attendees. To view accommodations in Long Beach, please click here or see below.
Hilton Long Beach
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In the heart of Southern California and ideally located within a sophisticated urban center and vibrant seaside community, the Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center is a distinctive destination to celebrate and escape. The 15-story hotel provides a sleek, elegant, contemporary setting with scenic skyline views, multiple event venues, and is located just walking distance from the Long Beach Convention Center. During down time, guests can unwind at our outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, or 6,000 square foot health club, or relax over food and drinks at our Ascari Restaurant; open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Twice awarded Hilton's Top Guest Service Award for Excellence, the Hilton Long Beach hotel offers all the comforts and conveniences expected from a luxurious hotel.
CONTACT:
Leslie McNamee
Convention Services Manager
Direct: 562-983-3426
Fax: 562-983-3478
E-mail
Hotel Maya
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CONTACT:
Jay Smith
Director of Sales
Hotel Maya
Central Reservations: 800-738-7477
Hotel Direct Reservations: 562-435-7676
Additional Accommodations:
THE AVIA - Long Beach
562-436-1047
AQUA VENTURE INN - Long Beach
562-591-6103
BEST WESTERN CONVENTION CENTER - Long Beach
562-285-0281
THE CURRENT (formerly The Guesthouse) - Long Beach
562-597-1341
DAYS INN - Long Beach
562-591-0088
HOLIDAY INN - Long Beach
877-863-4780
INN OF LONG BEACH - Long Beach
562-435-3791
RENAISSANCE - Long Beach
562-437-5900
RODEWAY INN - Long Beach
562-435-8369
QUEEN MARY HOTEL - Long Beach
562-432-6964
Attendee Information
In order to assure the best possible experience for you and the other participants, we ask that you plan ahead and follow a few fundamental guidelines.
Conference Times
A Day of Health, Wellness & Transformation: Monday, October 25, 2010, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; a light lunch is included.
Night at The Village: Monday, October 25, 2010, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Main Event: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; lunch is included.
(Doors to The Village exhibit hall open at 7:00 am.)
The Minerva Awards: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
(Access to the exhibit hall from 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm; session runs from 4:45 pm- 7:00 pm)
Entrance Locations
A Day of Health, Wellness & Transformation: Enter through the Terrace Theater entrance.
(See map above for directions.)
Night at The Village: Enter through the Pine Street entrance.
(See map above for directions.)
The Main Event: Either enter through the Pine Street entrance, or through the Arena lobby doors located off Seaside Drive. (See map above for directions.)
The Minerva Awards: Enter through the Arena lobby doors located off Seaside Drive
(See map above for directions.)
Passes & Tickets
A Day of Health, Wellness & Transformation: Your pass(es) and breakout session tickets will be sent to you approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.
Night at The Village: Your ticket(s) will be sent to you approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.
The Main Event: Your pass(es) and breakout session tickets will be sent to you approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.
The Minerva Awards: Your ticket(s) will be sent to you approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.
Conference Bags
Conference bags will be available for all Main Event attendees to pick up at the Long Beach Convention Center on the day of the Conference beginning at 7:00 am. In order to pick up your Conference bag, you must show your Conference bag tag (found on your admittance badge). Please do not remove your bag tag before arriving at the Conference, as we will not be able to give you a bag at that time.
What to Wear & Bring
Attendees generally wear business casual or casual attire. Whatever you find comfortable will be appropriate.
During the day, you will be moving throughout the convention center, including up and down stairs. For your convenience, please wear comfortable walking shoes and limit yourself to a moderately sized purse. We will not have a bag check, so be sure to travel light.
Security & Inspections
As with all public gatherings, there will be security present at the Conference. All attendees and their belongings are subject to inspection. For your convenience, please do not bring anything other than necessities for the day. Specific items that may be confiscated are weapons, signage of any type, outside food or beverages, video cameras and any other items that security determines to be inappropriate.
For the enjoyment of all participants, inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and violators will be removed from the premises.
Do not leave personal items or Conference bags anywhere in the Convention Center, including the Arena. Unattended bags will be removed by security.
