[Publib] ALA conference sites

[Sue Kamm]

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>From: James Casey <jcasey at oaklawnlibrary.org>
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>Anaheim for ALA Annual 2008 may well be another Orlando.  Those I know
>who have been to that city have been disappointed in the lack of
>downtown amenities (if you don't like Mickey Mouse) and the huge
>distance from LAX (Los Angeles Airport) --- a very long cab ride of some
>$90 -- and the closer airport in Anaheim is very expensive to book
>flights.  Of course, it will be fairly hot in the Summer as well.  
>
There are ways of getting from LAX to ANA that are better and less expensive than a cab.

* I believe there are shuttle/vans that serve Orange County from LAX.  As it gets closer to conference time, check with SuperShuttle (http://supershuttle.com) or Prime Time (http://www.redvans.com).  

*  For those who don't have a lot of luggage, there's a flyaway bus service to Union Station.  From there you can get a train that will let you off at the Anaheim station.  I believe the hotels may have free shuttles from the station.  

There *are* other attractions in the area besides Disneyland/California Adventure.  The Anaheim/California Angels (I refuse to call them the LA Angels of Anaheim) may be at home that weekend.  The stadium is fairly close to the hotels so a cab ride won't break the bank.  

People will probably kvetch about the weather.  Be forewarned:  Southern California can be hot, smoggy, and/or humid in June.  

The hotels form a "campus" with the Anaheim Convention Center.  It may be possible to walk between hotels and the convention center.  


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