American Cetacean Society
11th International Conference - Whales in a Changing World
November 13-16, 2008 - Monterey, California

Whales in a Changing World - Travel

The 11th International ACS Conference was held November 13-16, 2008, in Monterey, California. The pages in this section have been retained for reference.

We compiled some information to help you find your way around Monterey, including airport shuttles and transportation, things to do around town and other events you may want to attend while you're visiting.

Airport Shuttles:
From Monterey Airport, use the Embassy Suites FREE shuttle if you stay at the conference hotel!
From Monterey, San Jose or San Francisco airports- Monterey Airbus- (831)373-7777  www.montereyairbus.com                                                                                 

Getting around:
Close to the recreational trail which goes all the way to Fisherman’s Wharf and the Aquarium Bus system (831) 899-2555   www.mst.org 

Other things to do:
AB Seas Kayaks - (866) 624-2337
Adventures by the Sea- (831) 372-1807 www.adventuresbythesea.com   
Avery Art Gallery at Seaside City Hall- www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Bay Bikes- (831) 655-2453  www.baybikes.com   
Elkhorn Slough Safari- (831) 633-5555   www.elkhornslough.com   
Monterey Bay Kayaks-(800) 649-5357   www.montereybaykayaks.com 
Monterey Maritime Museum- Custom House Plaza-(831) 221-1010
Point Sur Light Station- www.pointsur.org                                            
Point Pinos Lighthouse- www.pgmuseum.org
Point Lobos- www.pointlobos.org
Wine Tasting - www.tastemonterey.com

Other events:  
Big Sur Half-Marathon- Nov. 11 www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org
Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational-   Nov. 13-18   www.pebblebeach.com
Farmer’s Markets-  Tuesday, Downtown Monterey www.oldmonterey.org
                               Thursday, Monterey Peninsula College www.montereybayfarmers.org

Restaurants:
Monterey Fish House- 2114 Del Monte Ave.- 373-4647

Other accommodation options (but remember, it really helps us if you stay at the Embassy Suites!):
Monterey Hostel- 778 Hawthorne St, Monterey- (but about 3 miles away)  www.montereyhostel.org