Travel and Lodging

This page will summarize basic conference information (dates, times, locations), as well as transportation and lodging options. I’ll keep it as up-to-date as possible. If there are questions I haven’t answered, please leave a comment or email me at IALLT2011  at  iallt  dot  org.

Conference Dates: June 21-25, 2011

See this post for a map showing UCI’s general location.

TRANSPORTATION

By Air

The best airport to fly into is John Wayne/Orange County/Santa Ana (airport code: SNA). Our hotel has a free shuttle to and from the airport, and is just blocks away. Long Beach airport (LGB) is about 20 miles north, and is good if you’re flying Jet Blue. I do not recommend flying into Los Angeles International (LAX) unless you really can’t help it. Often, the fare is lower into LAX than SNA; however, the hassle and cost of getting from LA to Orange County is usually not worth it. You will pay at least $40 each way for a shuttle, and it will take up to 2 hours each way depending on the time of day. If your flight is $100-$150 more into SNA, it’s worth it. SNA is currently building a new, third terminal and serves most major airlines.

Car rentals are available at SNA, but you shouldn’t need a car during the conference. You may want to rent one to do some sightseeing before or after the conference. We’ll have a free shuttle available between the hotel and the campus.

The best way to get from the airport (SNA) to the dorms is by taxi. The ride will be approximately 4 miles, and will cost $13-$16. Give this address to the taxi driver: 4057 Mesa Court, Irvine, CA 92697.

By Car

UC Irvine is located off the 405 freeway, from either the Culver or Jamboree exits. Click here to access UCI’s official Campus Maps page, which includes links to PDFs with driving directions and parking information. The closest general parking area for access to SLM and IALLT2011 activities is the Mesa Parking Structure, near the corner of Mesa Road and University Drive. If you will be driving and staying in the dorms, parking must be arranged in advance to keep your car on campus overnight.

By Train

The Irvine Transportation Center is located approximately 9 miles from campus and serves Amtrak and Metrolink trains. You’ll need to take a bus or taxi (taxi will be expensive) to the campus or hotel. Bus routes can be found on the Orange County Transportation Authority website.

LODGING

Hotel

Our conference hotel is the Radisson Newport Beach, located at MacArthur and Birch. The contracted rate is $119/night which includes free airport shuttle, free campus shuttle, free parking, free wifi, and free hot breakfast for up to 2 guests per room.

To make a reservation at the conference rate, please click here. Once on the page, input the arrival and departure dates, then click “Get Rooms and Rates.” On the right side of the resulting page, look for the field in which to enter a promotional code, and type in IALLT, then click “Search.” Available rooms at the IALLT rate will appear on the page. Please make your reservations by May 6, 2011 to ensure availability.

Or, you can call the hotel directly and mention “International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALLT)”. Their reservations department can be reached at (949) 833-0570 or toll free at (800) 333-3333.

Dorm

Dorm rooms will be available in Mesa Court Housing on the UCI campus. The rates are $63.25 per person, per night for a double room or $77.00 per person for single rooms. This rate includes 3 meals per day in the Mesa Commons cafeteria. No credit will be given for meals eaten at other locations on or off campus. Each suite shares a lounge and bathroom, and each hall has its own central living room/lounge, kitchen, and laundry facilities. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave an a full-size refrigerator.

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