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WISE at 5: Legacy and Prospects

February 10-12, 2015

Local Information

Workshop Venue

The workshop will be held in the Beckman Institute Auditorium (not to be confused with the Beckman Auditorium) on the Caltech Campus. The Auditorium can get cold at times, so it is advised that you bring a light sweater or jacket. Food and drink (other than water) are not allowed in the auditorium.

Internet Access

Wireless internet access will be available in Beckman Institute Auditorium on a conference network. More information will be provided closer to the conference.

Workshop Hotels and Other Accommodation Options

Workshop Hotels

A room block at the FY2015 standard government rate ($133) has been reserved at the Pasadena Sheraton. This rate includes high speed internet access. Click the link below to make on-line reservations at the Pasadena Sheraton by the deadline: January 16, 2015.

Click here to make a reservation at the Pasadena Sheraton.

If you prefer other accommodations in the Pasadena area, there are a number of hotels and motels close to the Caltech campus.


Getting Around

To and from the airport

One of the best and least expensive ways to get from LAX to Pasadena is to take the FlyAway bus to Union Station, then take the Metro Gold Line to Del Mar station in Pasadena. The FlyAway is an air-conditioned coach with bathroom facilities that departs from LAX every 30 mins, and takes around 30-45 mins to reach Union Station, depending on traffic. Once there, walk down the stairs towards the station and look for the Metro Gold Line to Pasadena. The Del Mar station is 0.5 miles from the Pasadena Sheraton (see map).

Information on how to pay for the FlyAway ($8 each way, payable by credit card only on arrival at Union Station) and how to take the Metro ($1.75 each way, payable before you ride) can be found on the FlyAway and Metro websites.

You can also take a shared van ride or shuttle service which are available on a walk-up or reservation basis and usually cost between $25-$45. The vans are available outside of LAX baggage claim under the orange "shared ride van" sign.

To and from the conference

Conference-specific transportation will not be provided, however fhe distance between the hotels and the Caltech campus is about 1.4 mile, a pleasant 20 minute walk. There is also the Pasadena ARTS Bus #10 which runs Monday-Friday from 6 am to 8 pm. This bus stops at Colorado and Los Robles near the hotel and at Wilson and Del Mar near campus. The fare is 75 cents each way. Click here Pasadena ARTS Bus #10for the route map and schedule.



Parking at Caltech

In order to park on the Caltech campus, you must purchase a visitor parking permit at an automated pay station (see map) and abide by Caltech parking regulations. Visitor permits may be purchased at the rate of $6 per day, or $18 per week. A daily permit is valid through the end of the business day (5:00 pm) on which the permit is purchased. Visitors are required to display a permit if their vehicle is parked on campus between 7am-5pm, Mon-Fri. and can only park in commuter zones (parking spots that are not specifically marked for Students, Carpools, Reserved, or Handicapped parking). A map of Caltech parking lots and the locations of automated pay stations is available here.

Useful Maps



Food

Food on or near the Caltech Campus

Reminder: there is no food allowed in the Beckman Institute Auditorium.

Food near the Pasadena Sheraton


Questions? WISE5@ipac.caltech.edu

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