Travel Information

The 2007 meeting of the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers will be held in the Hilton Hotel, downtown Long Beach, 701 West Ocean Boulevard, 90831.

Roughly thirty double rooms have been blocked at the conference rates for APCG Conference attendees at $159 (normal rates are $349) for a double room (just let them know you are with the Conference). To secure the Conference Rate you must book your room by September 5th (for this rate you must also call 562-983-3400: This rate is not available through online booking).

The hotel is ideally located within walking distance of a myriad number of restaurants and attractions. It is also served by the public bus system, which links the hotel to other exciting sites in the city.

For more information about the conference hotel and other hotels and motels in the area, please click Lodging link above.

Directions to Hilton

From the Long Beach Airport

• Distance from hotel: 7 mi.
• Drive time: 15 min.
• Directions: I-405 Freeway north to the 710 Freeway south towards downtown Long Beach. Exit at Broadway, go right on Magnolia and then right on Ocean Blvd. Hotel is one block on the right.
• Transportation to and from the Airport:

  Type		Typical Minimum Charge
  Limousine		US$ 55.00
  Taxi		US$ 15.00

From Los Angeles International Airport

• Distance from hotel: 21 mi.
• Drive time: 30 min. (Can be longer depending on traffic)
• Directions: I -405 Freeway south to the 710 Freeway south towards downtown Long Beach. Exit at Broadway, go right on Magnolia and then right on Ocean Blvd. Hotel is one block on the right.
• Transportation to and from the Airport:

  Type		Typical Minimum Charge
  Limousine		USD 60.00
  Prime or Super Shuttle		USD 29.00 (one way)
  Taxi		USD 50.00

Hilton Parking:

Self Parking:		US$ 13.00
Valet Parking:		US$ 17.00
In/Out Privileges:		Available
Secured:		Available
Covered:		Available