USENIX has negotiated special rates for conference attendees at the San Diego Paradise Point Resort. Contact the hotel directly to make your reservation. Please mention USENIX to get our special group rate. A one-night's room deposit must be guaranteed on a major credit card. To cancel your reservation, you must notify the hotel at least 48 hours before your planned arrival date. Hotel Discount Reservation Deadline: Friday, August 21, 1998 Requests for hotel reservations made after the August 21 deadline will be made on a space-available basis only. Please Note: The Paradise Point Hotel has sold out all of their sleeping rooms on Saturday, Sept 12, and Friday night, Sept 18. Rooms ARE still available from Sunday, Sept 13, through Thursday, Sept 17, but the supply is limited. Please make your reservations ASAP if you are planning to attend. The San Diego Paradise Point Resort (formerly the Princess Resort) 1404 West Vacation Road San Diego, CA 92109-7905 Toll Free: 800.344.2626 (USA & Canada) Local Telephone: 619.274.4630 Reservation Fax: 619.581.5924 Single/Double Occupancy      $124.00 (plus state and local taxes, currently at 10.55%) NOTE: Cancellation of reservations within 48 hours of arrival are subject to billing for the first night. Parking is complimentary for all guests.   Discount Air Fares Special airline discounts will be available for USENIX attendees. Please call for details: JNR, Inc. Toll Free (USA and Canada) 800.343.4546 Telephone: 949.476.2788   Airport To Hotel Transportation Lindbergh Field, San Diego's International Airport is located only 15 minutes from the San Diego Paradise Point Resort. Cloud Nine Shuttle offers continuous 24-hour van service at a current cost of $8.00 one way. Catch the shuttle outside the baggage claim area at the shuttle loading island. Taxi service is available at an approximate cost of $16 one way.   Points of Interest San Diego offers great weather and a variety of activities. Here's a brief list of some sights to see. The San Diego Zoo is home to 4,000 rare and endangered birds, mammals, and reptiles and has 6,500 varieties of exotic plants. Balboa Park includes the famous Zoo, 14 museums, art galleries and theaters in ornate, Spanish-style buildings. Museum topics include art, cars, aerospace, model trains, local history, science and much more. Sea World presents a variety of marine life in a large park in Mission Bay. It features 5 shows and more than 20 exhibits and attractions, including Shamu. The San Diego Wild Animal Park is an 1,800 acre exotic animal and botanical reserve dedicated to the preservation and protection of endangered species. It features a 50 minute guided monorail tour, and has 2,200 animals roaming free. It is a bit further afield, but provides an interesting excursion. The Gaslamp Quarter is located downtown in the historic district, with restaurants,theaters, galleries, and shops. Old Town is characterized by adobe haciendas and beautiful restored Victorian homes. You will find shops and restaurants, margaritas, mariachis and hand crafted treasures from around the world. Mexico is only twenty miles away. US and Canadian citizens need only valid identification to recross the border and you can bring back $400 in purchases. You can travel to Tijuana on the San Diego Trolley, a high-speed trolley that runs from downtown to the border. If driving to Mexico, you must have special insurance. For detailed information including maps, visit: City.Net

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