Hotel Information
Hilton San
Diego Resort (Or click here for nearby
overflow facilities)
1775 East Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
Tel: +1-619-276-4010
Fax: +1-619-275-8996
To make a reservation, call or write to the reservations
desk at the Hilton San Diego Resort (see above). Or call
+1-800-HILTONS (445-8667). Request the group rate for North
Carolina State University c/o International Conference on
Ecology and Transportation. The special group rate
is $125 per night, plus 10.5% tax. This
rate applies for the period Saturday, August 27, through
Saturday, September 3.
The hotel must receive all room requests by August
6, 2005. The group rate cannot be guaranteed for
reservations received after this date.
The hotel is providing complimentary parking for conference
attendees who plan to keep a car on site, waiving the normal daily rate of $16.
Airports
Ground Transportation
Transportation to and from San Diego International Airport and typical minimum charge:
- Super Shuttle: $8.50
- Taxi: $16.00
More details at Hilton's Directions, Transportation & Maps page.
International Travel Guidelines
If you are traveling to San Diego from outside the United States, you will need to obtain a passport and B-1/B-2 visitor's visa from your home country in order to enter the U.S.
What is a visa?
A visa is permission to apply to enter the United States. Foreign citizens must apply for a visa at an American embassy or consulate abroad, when desiring to travel to the United States. A consular officer decides whether you are qualified for a visa. Citizens of certain countries may be able to travel without a visa on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if they meet certain conditions. They must be travelling to the U.S. for business or tourism for a period of not more than 90 days, have a round trip ticket, fly on certain air carriers, and meet other requirements.
The visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to a port-of-entry in the United States, such as an international airport, a seaport or a land border crossing. At the port-of-entry, an officer of the Department of Homeland Security decides whether to allow you to enter and how long you can stay.
Visa Processing Times
Recent changes in United States visa policy and procedures may increase the amount of time it takes for visiting foreigners to obtain a visa. It is important to apply early!
Changes introduced shortly after September 11, 2001, involve
extensive and ongoing review of visa-issuing practices as
they relate to national security. For many applicants,
a personal appearance interview is required as a standard
part of visa processing. Visa applications are now subject
to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. This can
cause longer processing times.
As soon as you contemplate travel to the United States, and after identifying that a visa is needed, you should contact the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country for information about current visa processing time estimates and processes.
How long does it take to get a visa?
Processing times are difficult to predict for an individual applicant. For many applicants, a personal appearance interview is required as a standard part of visa processing. If additional processing is needed, visa applicants are informed at the time they submit their applications. While most additional processing takes 30 days or less, a small percentage may take considerably longer.
Advance planning is a key ingredient for successfully having your visa when you want it. If you wish to visit the U.S., plan to submit your visa application well in advance of your departure date.
All visitor visa applicants must have the following:
- Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-156), completed
and signed
- Current valid passport or travel document
- Photograph (2 x 2 inches, passport type)
- Application fees. All applicants must pay the application
fee. Some applicants, according to nationality and type
of visa, must also pay an issuance fee
- Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the United States
- Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad
- Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-157),
for men between 16-45 years of age, and for all applicants
age 16 and over who are from Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya,
North Korea, Sudan and Syria. Note that a consular officer
may ask any applicant to complete this form.
Contact your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for specific information on:
- How to pay fees
- How to get an appointment for an interview
- Visa operations at the embassy or consulate
- Information on the status of your visa application
(Source: U.S.
Dept. of State Web site)
Area Attractions
- Local Attractions:
- Balboa Park, 8 mi. S
- Beaches, 4.5 mi. W
- Belmont Park/Mission Beach, 5 mi. W
- Del Mar Racetrack, 8 mi. N
- Gas Lamp District (Downtown), 6 mi. S
- Hike/Bike – Torrey Pines Reserve, 7 mi. N
- La Jolla, 7 mi. N
- Old Town, 4 mi. S
- San Diego Zoo, 8 mi. S
- Sea World, 2.5 mi. W
- Seaport Village, 6 mi. S
- San Diego Wild Animal Park, 40 mi. N
- Viejas Casino/Gaming, 25 mi. E
- Area Recreation:
- Bowling
- Driving Range
- Fishing
- Golf Course
- Hiking Trail
- Horseback Riding
- Playground
- Racquetball
- Walking Track
More details at Hilton's Area
Attractions page.
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