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Long Beach, CA - July 17 - 22, 2006
Global Information Assurance Certification

The instructor changed the way I, a network engineer, thought about questions.
-Mike Dye, PTG

Hotel & Travel Information

Conference Location

SANS Long Beach 2006 will be located at the Courtyard Long Beach Downtown in California.

Courtyard by Marriott is the leading chain in the industry, providing moderate-priced rooms with all the amenities Marriott guests have come to expect. Surrounding travelers with the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy.

Hotel Information

Courtyard Long Beach Downtown
500 East First Street
Long Beach, CA 90802 US

Phone: 562-435-8511
Fax: 562-901-0296
Website: www.marriott.com

The hotel will require a major credit card to guarantee your reservation. To cancel your reservation, you must notify the hotel at least 72 hours before your planned arrival date.

Guest Room Amenities
  • Free High Speed Internet Access
  • Coffee maker/tea service
  • Internet browser/Web TV
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Luxury bedding
  • Pillows: down/feather
  • Pillows: foam
  • Pull-out sofa bed
  • Washer/dryer
  • Hair dryer
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Movies/videos, pay-per-view
Hotel Services
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in-room
  • Newspaper delivered to room
  • Phone calls: toll-free
  • Concierge desk
  • Local restaurant dinner delivery
  • Safe deposit boxes, front desk
  • Outdoor Pool, heated
  • Jacuzzi
  • Whirlpool
  • Courtyard Fitness Center
Hotel Dining/Lounges
RestaurantCuisine / Setting
The Courtyard CafeAmerican (Breakfast/Dinner)
StarbucksCoffee House

Travel Arrangements

Please note that while SANS tries to negotiate a great parking rate with the hotel, many times the parking garage is not owned by the hotel, but an independent company. In those cases, neither SANS nor the hotel have any control over the fees charged.

Avis

Avis is proud to offer special rates for SANS Long Beach 2006. Make your reservations now by calling 800-331-1600. You must mention your special discount code: J945620. Or via the Internet: Click Here
www.avis.com

Directions to Hotel
From Los Angeles Airport (LAX):
Hotel direction: 20.0 mi SW
Driving directions: Departing from Airport: Start out going Southeast on ramp. Take I-405 S toward LONG BEACH and travel for 13.6 miles. Merge onto I-710 S toward LONG BEACH and travel for 3.2 miles. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp, following signs toward Downtown Long Beach. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp to exit W. Broadway. Travel on Broadway for .9 miles. Turn RIGHT onto LINDEN AVE and travel one block. Turn LEFT on 1st Street. The Hotel will be directly on your right side.
Estimated taxi fare: 55 USD (one way)
From Long Beach Airport (LGB):
Hotel direction: 6.0 mi SW
Driving directions: Departing from Airport, Turn right onto Lakewood Blvd. traveling Southbound. Take 405 North. Transition to 710 South towards Down Town Long Beach. Follow signs to Downtown Long Beach. Exit Broadway Avenue. Travel on Broadway East for 1 mile. Turn Right on Linden Avenue (1 block). Turn Left on First Street. Hotel is directly on right side.
Estimated taxi fare: 19 USD (one way)
From Orange County/John Wayne Airport (SNA):
Hotel direction: 21.0 mi NW
Driving directions: Exit Airport. Turn Left on Macarthur Blvd. Merge onto 405 North . Transition to 710 South towards Downtown Long Beach. Follow signs to Downtown Long Beach. Exit Broadway Avenue. Travel East on Broadway for 1 mile. Turn Right on Linden Avenue (1 block). Turn Left on First Street. Hotel is directly on right side.
Estimated taxi fare: 55 USD (one way)
Additional Driving Directions:
Please see Google Maps for personalized driving directions.
Local Weather

July temperatures in Long Beach range from an average high of 83°F to an average low of 65°F. For a current forecast, please check www.weather.com before traveling to SANS Long Beach 2006.