Amtrak has bus connections from San Jose and other interior cities, but these are infrequent. The downtown area is compact and relatively flat. We'll be providing a Native Guide with restaurant recommendations and other useful area information at the convention. Nights can be quite chilly - bring a sweater or light jacket. The Monterey peninsula is noted for its golf courses.
Diving is popular, but the ocean temperature is usually too cold for swimming.
Lucy Huntzinger of Redwood Travel can help members arrange side trips to these and more distant locations such as Reno, Yosemite or Disneyland.