Travel, Visa, Tourism
Information about traveling to and around SLAC.
The Visa information is pretty much the same for all conferences. Travel and tourism links need to be customized to the specific conference locale.
Visa Information (make sure this is the latest edition - changes frequently)
Delegates from most countries (see list below) are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, and should ask for WB (waiver-business) status at Immigration on arrival in the US. Family members should ask for WT (waiver-tourist) status. Citizens of other countries should obtain B-1 (business) visas from the US Embassy or Consulate in their country before departure. Family members should obtain B-2 (pleasure) visas. If you are visiting other institutions in the US, check with them for any additional visa requirements, especially if you anticipate receiving financial support from the conference. Apply early, and note that obtaining US visas in a country other than your country of citizenship may not be possible. US Embassies and Consulates are listed at travel.state.gov/links.html. Holders of J-1 or HB visas should contact their sponsoring host institutions if necessary. General questions on visa eligibility may be addressed to visa@slac.stanford.edu.
The Visa Waiver Program requires travel on a participating airline, a round-trip ticket, a visit less than 90 days, and a valid passport from a participating country: Andora, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Uruguay.
San Jose
Weather
The average high temperature in San Jose during November is 64°F/18°C and during December is 57°F/17°C. "California casual" is appropriate for daytime and most evening outings and is acceptable for all conference activities. A sweater or light jacket is suggested for evenings, with coats advisable in November and December.
Airports
- San Jose International Airport
- The nearest airport, it about 30 miles south of SLAC (driving instructions)
- San Francisco International
Airport
- 34 miles north of SLAC (driving instructions)
- Oakland International
Airport
- 40 miles to the northeast of SLAC (driving instructions)
Ground Transportation
Car Rentals
For those interested in renting a car
- San Francisco Airport Ground Transportation or Rental Car Guide
- San Jose Airport Ground Transportation or Rental Car Guide
- Oakland Airport Ground Transportation or Rental Car Guide
Airport to Hotel Shuttle Services
Just a few suggestions to get you started.
- ABC Sedan and Limousine, 800-734-4313
- Cornerstone Airporter, 831-477-0980
- Expresso Limousine, 800-969-5466
Online Guides to San Jose
- San Jose Area Guide
- San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau
- San Jose Downtown Association
- MSN San Jose City Search
Points of Interest
- San Jose Area
- Central Coast
- Wine Country
California
SLAC
Airports
- San Jose International Airport
- The nearest airport is about 18.5 miles southwest of SLAC (driving instructions)
- San Francisco International
Airport
- 23.8 miles north of SLAC (driving instructions)
- Oakland International
Airport
- 30.9 miles to the northeast of SLAC (driving instructions)
Ground Transportation
Car Rentals
For those interested in renting a car
- San Francisco Airport Ground Transportation or Rental Car Guide
- San Jose Airport Ground Transportation or Rental Car Guide
- Oakland Airport Ground Transportation or Rental Car Guide
Airport to Hotel Shuttle Services
Just a few suggestions to get you started.
- ABC Sedan and Limousine, 800-734-4313
- Cornerstone Airporter, 831-477-0980
- Expresso Limousine, 800-969-5466
Weather
The average high/low temperatures in Menlo Park during February is 50/40° F (9/5°C), with an average of 1 inch of rain. "California casual" is appropriate for daytime and most evening outings and is acceptable for all workshop activities.
Online Guides
Points of Interest
- Stanford Visitor Information
- San Jose Area
- Central Coast
- Wine Country
California
Carmel
Airports
The following airports service the San Francisco Bay Area:
- San Jose International Airport
- 79 miles to the northeast of the hotel is the closest large airport (driving instructions)
- San Francisco International Airport
- 111 miles to the north of the hotel (driving instructions)
- Oakland International Airport
- 110 miles to the northeast of the hotel (driving instructions)
- Monterey Peninsula Airport
- 8 miles to the northeast of the hotel offers limited direct and connecting service (driving instructions)
Airport Car and Shuttle Service
Ground Transportation
Car Rentals
Those interested in renting a car please see the following websites:
- San Francisco Airport Ground Transportation or Rental Car Guide
- San Jose Airport Ground Transportation or Rental Car Guide
- Oakland Airport Ground Transportation or Rental Car Guide
- Monterey Peninsula Airport Ground Transportation or Rental Car Guide
Airport to Hotel Shuttle Services
Those interested in a shuttle (limousine) service to and from your airport and the hotel must make reservations with one of the following services prior to arriving to California. Keep in mind that these services are often booked up, so don't wait until the last minute.
Monterey/Salinas Airbus
831-883-2871San Francisco or San Jose to Monterey: $ 30.00/one way
Take Taxi from Monterey to CarmelABC Sedan and Limousine
800-734-4313San Francisco to Carmel: $ 164.00
San Jose to Carmel: $ 134.00Cornerstone Airporter
831-477-0980San Francisco to Carmel: $ 95.00
San Jose to Carmel: $ 85.00Expresso Limousine
800-969-5466San Francisco to Carmel: $ 250.00
San Jose to Carmel: $ 186.00If you are arriving at the Monterey airport, we recommend that you make use of the local taxi service.
Tourist Information
There are a number of websites devoted to traveling to and around Carmel, Monterey, and California.
California
Monterey/Carmel
- Welcome to the Monterey Peninsula
- Go Monterey - Carmel
- Carmel, California, The Best
- Time to Coast
- Carmel and Monterey Tourist Guide
- Point Lobos State Reserve
Santa Cruz