Shuttle Service A shuttle service will be operating to transport attendees between the hotels and the San Diego Convention Center in the morning for registration, and during peak hours in the afternoon. To reach the Comfort Inn Hotel, disembark the train at the Fifth Avenue Station, and walk three blocks north to the hotel on Sixth Street. To reach the Embassy Suites, disembark the trolley at the Seaport Village stop and walk one block west, and two blocks north to the hotel. To qualify, you must fly round trip to San Diego between 24 July and 3 August 1997 and meet all of the restrictions of the fare to which the discount is being applied. If you purchase your ticket from your local travel agent, be sure you or your agent calls the United or Alaska Airlines Meeting Desk to make your reservation and that the convention numbers listed above are used.
Seats are limited, so call early for best availability.
AVIS Car Rental has been selected as the official car rental agency for the SPIE Annual Meeting. Rates include unlimited mileage. Vehicles can be returned to any southern California or Las Vegas Avis agency without one-way service charges. Avis cars may be driven into the state of Baja California Norte. The cities of Tijuana, Mexicali, Tecate, Ensenada, Rosarito Beach, and La Paz are included in the coverage.