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Conference Lodging

The Conference will be held at the Westin, South Coast Plaza.  A block of guest rooms were reserved at the Westin under the group name "GEWEX" or "Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment" at the special rate of $110.00 per night (plus 8% tax).  The deadline for reservations was May 20, 2005.

An additional block of rooms were reserved at the nearby Wyndham Orange County Hotel.  The deadline for reservations was May 20, 2005.  The Wyndham Hotel is within easy walking distance of the Westin. 

For a listing of hotels near the Westin see http://www.hotels-rates.com/hotels/locations/Costa_Mesa/CA/usa/2036/

Westin, South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Phone: 1-714-540-2500: 1-888-627-7213 (Toll free within USA)
Fax: 1-714-662-6695
Westin Conference Reservation Web Site

Room Block Name:  GEWEX
Rate:  $110 (plus 8% tax)
Reservation Deadline:  20 May 2005

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Wyndham Orange County Hotel
3350 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Phone:  1-714-751-5100; Fax: 1-714-751-0129
Wyndham Conference Reservations Web Site

Room Block Name:  GEWEX
Rate:  $110 (plus 8% tax)
Reservation Deadline:  20 May 2005

 

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The Westin South Coast Plaza is located within walking distance of the shops of South Coast Plaza, acclaimed restaurants and the Orange County Performing Arts Center

It is 3 miles from John Wayne County Airport, 20 miles from Long Beach Airport, 40 miles from Los Angeles International Airport,  and is within a short driving distance to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and Newport, Huntington and Laguna Beaches.

The Westin provides courtesy shuttle service to and from John Wayne County Airport.  When arriving at the airport, call the hotel for pickup.

If you are flying into Los Angeles International Airport, you may wish to contact the SuperShuttle Service for transportation to the Westin.  The cost is $32.

Driving Directions to the Westin From John Wayne Airport
(For Mapquest driving instructions to the hotel from other airports and locations, click here.)

Follow MacArthur Boulevard North to I-405 North. Exit at Bristol Street North. Turn right onto Bristol and turn right at the first light Anton Boulevard. The hotel is on the left.

From North

Exit off of I-405 (San Diego Freeway) at Bristol Street North. Turn left onto Bristol and turn right at the 2nd light Anton Boulevard. The hotel is on the left.

From South

Exit off of I-405 (San Diego Freeway) at Bristol Street North. Turn right at the first light, Anton Boulevard. The hotel is on the left at the corner of Bristol and Anton.

From West

When coming from downtown Los Angeles take Harbour Highway 110 South to I-405 South (San Diego Freeway) and exit Bristol Street North. Turn left onto Bristol. Turn right at the 2nd light Anton Boulevard. The hotel is on the left.