Additional Summer Workshops
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Summer Institute - Monterey Logistics
Monterey Peninsula College,
980 Fremont Street, Monterey, CA
http://www.mpc.edu/Pages/default.aspx
June 10-12, 2008 — 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Directions to Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA
980 Fremont Street, Monterey, California • (831) 646-4000
Campus Map
Driving Directions:
Driving directions from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (Trip is approximately 78 miles and takes 1 hour and 20 minutes)
Google Map From San Jose Airport
Take US-101 south approximately 46 miles towards Gilroy and exit on CA-156 West towards Monterey. After 6 miles merge onto CA-1 south. Travel about 13 miles and take the exit towards Monterey. Keep left at the fork, follow the signs for Fisherman’s Wharf/Peninsula College and merge on Fremont Street. You’ll have to make a u-turn at Mesa Road back to 980 Fremont St.
Directions from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (about 3 miles)
Google Map from Monterey Peninsula Airport
Head northwest on Fred Kane Drive. Turn left to stay on Fred Kane. Continue on Olmsted Road and turn right at Monterey Salinas HWY. Take the ramp onto CA-1 S/CA-68 W. Take the exit toward Monterey. Keep left at the fork and follow signs for Fisherman’s Wharf/Peninsula College and merge onto Fremont Street. Make the u-turn at Mesa Road back to 980 Fremont Street.Directions form the Best Western Monterey Inn (Abrego Street, about .5 mile)
Head northeast on Abrego Street toward Fremont Street. Turn right at Fremont Street and left at Monterey Peninsula College.
Parking
Campus Map
MPC security will honor your home campus staff parking permit in staff parking lots only. Staff lots are J, D and E. Staff parking lot J on the north end of campus is closest to the Library Tech Center. If needed, parking passes will be available during registration.
Public transit • DART Monterey-Salinas Transit
http://www.mst.org/routes/PDFs/5-26-07/DART.pdf
DART service is custom-fit to your schedule and your neighborhood. It will take you anywhere in the DART zone or to a timed transfer to one of MST's nearby bus routes at the Monterey Transit Plaza. Call 1-866-663-DART (3278)
MST Monterey-Salinas Transit (call for trip planning 1-888-678-2871)
http://www.mst.org/routes/list.htm
Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey • 1000 Aguajito Road, Monterey 831-373-6141
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey Website
This hotel is next door to Monterey Peninsula College
Rooms here are $149 a night, plus tax. In order to receive the discount, you must specify you are registering for the “California Community Colleges event,” before May 10, 2008. We recommend making your reservations as soon as possible, to ensure there are discounted rooms available.
Hotel amenities include:
- Free parking
- Complimentary High-speed Internet access in every room
- Fitness Room
- Pool
– Tennis Court
– This hotel is a 100% smoke-free facility.
Best Western Monterey Inn • 825 Abrego Street, Monterey 831-373-5345 or 877-373-5345
Best Western Monterey Inn Website
Rooms here are $107 a night, plus tax. In order to receive the discount, you must specify you are registering for the “California Community Colleges event,” before May 9, 2008. We recommend making your reservations as soon as possible, to ensure there are discounted rooms available.
Hotel amenities include:
- Free parking
- Complimentary Breakfast
- Pool
- Hot tub
– High Speed Internet
There are many great hotels in this area in all price ranges. Many MPC guests also stay at the Casa Munras on 700 Munras Avenue (800-222-2446). Other hotels to try are Holiday Inn Express in Marina (831-884-2500), Comfort Inn in Marina (831-883-4000) and Quality Inn Monterey Beach Dunes (831-384-1800).
Monterey is well known for its fine California cuisine.
The Sardine Factory
701 Wave Street, Monterey, CA • (831) 373-3775
http://www.sardinefactory.com/home/
Sample some of the area’s best fresh fish, meat and locally grown produce.
Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria
57 Fisherman’s Wharf #1, Monterey, CA • (831) 373-1851
http://www.abalonettimonterey.com/
Enjoy good food in a fun and casual atmosphere with great views of the bay.
Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room
622 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA • (831) 655-4852
http://www.hulastiki.com/
Try this local's restaurant offering a fun dining experience in a tropical setting.
Special Needs
If you have difficulty walking long distances, use a wheel chair, or would like further information about accessibility, please contact Lenora.
