This workshop will take place at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola (1255 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010) from Oct. 28th to Nov. 1st.

The closest airport to the greater Santa Cruz area is the San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). The best way to get to the venue from the airport is by cab or ridehsare; if you’d like to carpool with another participant, we’d be happy to put you in touch with others arriving to SJC at a similar time.

Driving route from San Jose airport to the venue, about 35 miles

The trip from SJC to the hotel is about 35 miles and the commute typically takes 45 minutes when traffic is normal. The route from SJC to the hotel passes through Highway 17, which is a well-known windy road through the redwoods.

Detail of the route through Santa Cruz via Highway 1 and 41st Ave

The hotel is located in the Capitola/Pleasure Point area, on the eastern side of Santa Cruz county. Whereas Santa Cruz is more of a beachy-city, Capitola is more of a tourist resort. There are stores, shops, and restaurants in walking distance to the hotel, but to go much further (e.g. into Santa Cruz or to UC Santa Cruz), you would need to drive or find a ride.

In late October the weather in the Santa Cruz area is often mild, chilly, or cold. It could be good to bring a lighter and a thicker layer of clothing, especially if you’d like to go to the beach.