Guests who will be arriving early the conference dates may make individual reservations at the Summer Visitor Housing, which is independent of this conference. Some of the hotels listed below have special rates for UC Berkeley visitors. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made by phoning or faxing the service providers listed below. Rates given are currently in effect and may change before the conference. In August, the weather is usually in the low 70's Fahrenheit during the day and will drop 10oF in the evenings.
Fog is common in the evening and early mornings.
Comfortable clothing is suggested, and you should bring a sweater or light jacket. Walking shoes are essential. San Francisco is usually windy and about 5oF cooler than Berkeley. However, these services will be charged to the individual and it is recommended that foreign visitors investigate the possibility of obtaining medical insurance prior to arrival in the United States. If sharing with a conference attendee, each person must fill out a separate form.