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Travel & Lodging
Marriiott
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Headquarters for the Half Marathon is in Monterey, 110 miles south of San Francisco, 400 miles north of Los Angeles. You can fly directly into Monterey Airport; other airport options include San Jose, (70 miles away), San Francisco and Oakland (110 miles). Transportation from San Jose and San Francisco airports is provided by Monterey Salinas Airbus, (831)883-2871. |
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LODGING |
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If you would like assistance with reservations for 5 rooms or more, please email the marathon office at info@bsim.org. |
| PACIFIC GROVE |
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The Pacific Grove Chamber welcomes runners to the Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay. Pacific Grove is home to more than 34 lodges, inns, and bed & breakfasts. To make reservations please visit www.pacificgrove.org or call 1-800-656-6650. |
| MONTEREY |
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The Monterey Marriott and the Portola Hotel & Spa are the Headquarter Hotels for the 2008 Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay. Located in downtown Monterey at Fisherman's Wharf, both hotels overlook Monterey Bay and are located at the start/finish area of the Half Marathon. Both hotels are also adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center, site for registration, packet pick-up and the Half Marathon Expo. |
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Specially discounted room rates have been secured at the Marriott as follows:
To reserve a room, click on one of the links above or call 831-649-4234 ask for the reservations department and reference the Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay to receive these special rates. Please note availability of rooms at these discounted rates is limited so reserve your room early. Two night minimum required. Cancellation policy states that one must cancel room reservations no later than 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one night room and tax charge on your credit card. |
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The Portola Hotel & Spa is located adjacent to the Monterey Marriott and offers a special marathon rate of $202.00 single/double plus tax. To reserve a room at the Portola Hotel & Spa, please call 831-649-4511 (or 1-888-222-5851) and identify yourself as a Big Sur Half Marathon attendee. There is a two night minimum stay period. |
| CARMEL |
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Quaint, unique and charming...the LEVETT Properties of Carmel present
- The Vagabond House Inn
- Lamplighter Inn
- Monte Verde Inn
- Forest Lodge
- Casa de Carmel
The Properties are pleased to offer Half Marathon race participants an extra early breakfast, as well as transportation to and from the race start.
Please confirm transportation needs at the time of your reservation.
Welcome, whether you are running, walking or just visiting!
For more information and rates, please click here. |
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Resort 2 Me is a free lodging reservation service located in Monterey. This year they are working together with the Big Sur Half Marathon to offer you special, discounted rates at hotels, inns, and motels located on the Monterey Peninsula. Click here to check out the special rates. |
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