HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION
The 2008 CAM Conference will take place at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Fresno, California, February 25-28, 2008.
The Radisson Hotel & Conference Center is located at 2233 Ventura Street in Fresno. It is situated adjacent to the Fresno Convention Center between Highways 41 and 99.
There are a limited number of rooms available at a rate of $129 per night for a Standard King/Double and $169 per night for King Suites. See http://www.fresnoconferencehotel.com for additional hotel information.
The deadline has passed for reserving a discounted room.
A map of eateries, shops, and other useful sites within walking distance of the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, compiled by CAM staff, is available HERE. (link not active yet)
CATCH A RIDE ON THE CAMMY COACH - NEW!
CAM is providing attendees with a new and unique transportation option that is both fun and eco-friendly* — the CAMMY Coach! Chartered buses will pick up conference attendees in Los Angeles and San Francisco, deliver them to the Fresno conference hotel, and provide a return trip. The “party” on the bus will feature “speed-networking” (networking, speed-dating style) and stops along the way to have lunch and enjoy Central Valley agricultural and cultural offerings. You will arrive to the conference in style, reduce your carbon footprint, get to know your fellow museum professionals, and experience the best the Central Valley has to offer.
For travelers from San Francisco, CAM has planned visits to several tasting venues, including Ficklin Vineyards, the Birdstone Winery, Nick Sciabica & Sons’ Olive Oil tasting rooms, and the Beekman and Beekman Farm and Apiary for honey and honey wine. Travelers from Los Angeles will enjoy a complimentary visit to the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture, including a tour of the collection of Japanese art dating from the 10th century and their new bonsai garden. CAMMY Coach participants will need to pay for any tasting room fees (if applicable), lunch, and daily parking rates at the departure locations separately. Departure locations were selected for their proximity to commuter train service (BART and Metrolink). Specific information on the activities and parking options will be provided to registered participants closer to the conference.
| Sunday, February 24, 2008 Itinerary |
Departure |
Arrival |
| Union Station, Los Angeles to Radisson Hotel, Fresno |
10:00 am |
4:30-5:30 pm |
| Park & Fly Lot, SFO, San Francisco to Radisson Hotel, Fresno |
10:00 am |
4:00-5:00 pm |
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| Thursday, February 28, 2008 Itinerary |
Departure |
Arrival |
| Radisson Hotel, Fresno to Union Station, Los Angeles |
10:00 am |
4:30-5:30 pm |
| Radisson Hotel, Fresno to Park & Fly Lot, SFO, San Francisco |
10:00 am |
4:00-5:00 pm |
Early Bird Registration Fees: $120 Los Angeles/Fresno/Los Angeles and $115 San Francisco/Fresno/San Francisco. Fee includes round-trip bus transportation, gratuity, on-board activities, and transportation to tasting rooms and other interesting stops along the way.
*According to the American Bus Association (ABA), motorcoaches are the most fuel-efficient transportation mode in the United States (according to a study released March 20, 2007 by Nathan Associates). The motorcoach industry provided 148.4 passenger miles per gallon of fuel in 2004, the study reported, more than double the second most fuel-efficient sector, inter-city (i.e. Amtrak) trains at 74.1 passenger miles per gallon. Airlines achieved 40.9 passenger miles per gallon, and automobiles achieved 35.4 passenger miles per gallon. In another study, the ABA reports that motorcoaches cover 32.5 miles per gallon, while passenger automobiles only deliver (on average) 27.7 miles per gallon. In addition, motorcoaches produce carbon emissions of only 56 grams per passenger, compared to 371 grams for a passenger car. CAM acknowledges inherent biases in any carbon-impact study and based conclusions on a broader research base than presented here. CAM believes motorcoaches to be an eco-friendly way to transport conference delegates.
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is complimentary to hotel guests. Conference attendees who park their cars in the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center parking lots will not be charged for day use. Details regarding parking will be posted closer to the conference date.
TRANSPORTATION TO THE CONFERENCE
Airport and Amtrak Information
The local airport is the Fresno Yosemite International (FAT), which is located 10 miles from the hotel. The Radisson Hotel & Conference Center provides a complimentary shuttle to and from the Fresno Yosemite Airport. Information about the Fresno Yosemite International airport is available at: http://www.fresno.gov/DiscoverFresno/Airports/FresnoInternational/default.htm.
A rough flight cost estimate (round-trip, departing February 23 and returning February 28, 2008; fees as of July 2007) is as follows from the following airports:
Los Angeles - $238
Las Vegas - $127
Sacramento - $318
San Francisco - $318
Oxnard/Ventura - $278
The Radisson Hotel & Conference Center is also located blocks away from the Fresno (FNO) Amtrak station. The Fresno station is located at 2650 Tulare St., Santa Fe Station, Fresno 93721. For more information on fares and schedules, visit http://www.amtrak.com. The Radisson Hotel & Conference Center provides a shuttle to and from the Amtrak station. Contact the Hotel at (559) 441-1000 for shuttle schedules and availability.
A rough train cost estimate (round-trip, departing February 23 and returning February 28, 2008; fees as of July 2007) from the following stations:
Los Angeles - $60
Las Vegas - $220
Sacramento - $66
San Francisco - $82
Oxnard/Ventura - $64
DRIVING INFORMATION
From Los Angeles (218 miles / 3 hours, 22 minutes drive time)
Take I-5 N
Slight left at CA-99 N (signs for Bakersfield/CA-99 N/Fresno)
Take exit 132A for Ventura St toward Kings Canyon Rd 0.3 mi
Turn right at Ventura Ave/Ventura St 0.7 mi
Arrive: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Fresno (2233 Ventura Street)
From Las Vegas / Mojave Valley (394 miles / 5 hours, 55 minutes drive time)
Take I-15 S toward Los Angeles
Take the exit onto CA-58 W toward Bakersfield
Take the exit onto CA-58 W/CA-99 N toward Sacramento
Continue to follow CA-99 N
Take exit 132A for Ventura St toward Kings Canyon Rd
Turn right at Ventura Ave/Ventura St
Arrive: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Fresno (2233 Ventura Street)
From Sacramento (169 miles / 2 hours, 49 minutes drive time)
Take the exit onto CA-99 S toward Fresno
Take exit 132A for Ventura St toward Kings Canyon Rd
Turn left at Ventura Ave/Ventura St
Arrive: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Fresno (2233 Ventura Street)
From San Francisco (187 miles / 3 hours, 4 minutes drive time)
Take US-101 S
Take the exit on the left onto I-80 E toward Bay Bridge/Oakland
Take the exit onto I-880 S toward Alameda/Airport/San Jose
Take exit 31 to merge onto I-238 S toward I-580/Stockton/Fresno
Merge onto I-580 E
Continue straight onto I-205 E (signs for Tracy/I-205/Stockton)
Take the exit onto I-5 N
Take exit 461 to merge onto CA-120 E toward Manteca/Sonora
Take the exit onto CA-99 S toward Modesto/Fresno/Los Angeles
Take exit 132A for Ventura St toward Kings Canyon Rd
Turn left at Ventura Ave/Ventura St
Arrive: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Fresno (2233 Ventura Street)
From Santa Barbara / San Luis Obispo (253 miles / 4 hours, 4 minutes drive time)
Take CA-1 N
Take the ramp onto US-101 N
Take the CA-46 exit toward Fresno/Bakersfield
Turn right at CA-46 E
Turn left at CA-41 N
Take the Van Ness Ave exit toward Civic Center
Turn left at Van Ness Ave
Turn right at Ventura Ave
Arrive: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Fresno (2233 Ventura Street)
TRANSPORTATION DURING THE CONFERENCE
