Travel, Accommodation, and Registration

 

Where to meet

The EITC-YIC 2012 workshops will be held at the rooms: (Cypress Ballroom Level: Juniper, Spruce, Maple), the Sheraton Palo Alto hotel (Stanford University), Palo Alto, California (Address: 625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301).

The Sheraton Palo Alto hotel is one block from downtown Palo Alto and across the street from Stanford University.

Directions and Transportation To and From the Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

• The Sheraton Palo Alto hotel, Palo Alto, California (Address: 625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301) is one block from downtown Palo Alto and across the street from Stanford University. The Palo Alto Caltrain Station (Address: 95 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 ) is one block from the hotel.
  
• From the San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Take AirTrain to the International Terminal, and board BART to San Bruno. At San Bruno, transfer to a Millbrae bound BART train. At Millbrae, exit the BART system, and board a southbound Caltrain to the Palo Alto Transit Center, located one block from the hotel.
• The Cardinal Hotel (Address: 235 Hamilton Avenue., Palo Alto, CA 94301 ) is about 10-minute walk (0.6 mile) from/to the Sheraton Palo Alto hotel (Address: 625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301) (Directions).

The Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel - Transportation Options

• If you are traveling by car, please see driving directions, from the airport or any other location.
• Parking Information: Self Parking Facilities ($10 per day).
• Other helpful information is available at Transportation Options.

Useful Links

• Marguerite is Stanford's free public shuttle system. The shuttle has several stops throughout Stanford University including downtown Palo Alto, Standord Medical Center and Stanford Shopping Center.
• Palo Alto Weather.
  
• Destination Palo Alto: Other helpful information (Lodging, Eating, Shopping, Recreation, etc.) is available at Destination Palo Alto.

How to register

The EITA-YIC 2012 is a free event, no charge, and open to the public.

Registration for the event is now open. Please download and complete the registration form, and send in.

Please send your registration form to: [email protected] (Deadline: July 23, 2012)

 

Recommended Conference Hotels & Directions

 

The following are the recommended conference hotels:

 

	Hotel Name		Address		Phone		Price  (per night)		Current  Availability
	The Cardinal Hotel		235 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301		650-323-5101		Standard room with private bath: $149+tax Shared bath style room: $79 + tax Promo Code: YIC Room block release date: 6/15/12		7/24/12-7/28/12

 

Note: the Cardinal Hotel: Room Block Release Date: Friday, June 15, 2012. Please use the following direct link to make reservations: Click Here.

 

Directions and Transportation To and From the the Cardinal Hotel:

• The Cardinal Hotel (Address: 235 Hamilton Avenue., Palo Alto, CA 94301 ) (at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Ramona Street) is just 3 blocks from Stanford University. The Palo Alto Caltrain Station (Address: 95 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 ) is an 8-minute walk from the hotel. The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is less than 21 miles away.
• From the San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Take AirTrain to the International Terminal, and board BART to San Bruno. At San Bruno, transfer to a Millbrae bound BART train. At Millbrae, exit the BART system, and board a southbound Caltrain to the Palo Alto Transit Center.
• The Cardinal hotel (Address: 235 Hamilton Avenue., Palo Alto, CA 94301 ) is about 10-minute walk (0.6 mile) from/to the Sheraton Palo Alto hotel (Address: 625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301) (Directions).

More on Where to Stay

Palo Alto and Menlo Park offers an abundance of lodging choices, ranging from B&Bs and motels to luxury hotels.

 

Destination Palo Alto:

Other helpful information (Lodging, Eating, Shopping, Recreation, etc.) is available at Destination Palo Alto.

  

Major Airports

Three major airports serve the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco International (SFO), San Jose Mineta International (SJC), and Oakland International (OAK). We suggest comparing fares to all three airports, as there can be significant differences, even for the same airline.

 

Choosing Airports:

Palo Alto is roughly equidistant from the San Francisco and San Jose airports.  Although San Francisco is the largest of the three area airports and offers the most airlines and flights, some visitors find that San Jose’s smaller size makes it a somewhat more convenient alternative, especially for domestic flights.

 

Learning More About the Airport Options:

Helpful information about each airport, including transportation options, is available at the SFGate.com Web site.