Hotel "At A Glance" Information:

Hotel Contact Information:

Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa
1775 E Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109

Direct Telephone #: 619-276-4010;

Toll Free # : 1-800-445-8667

Web Site: www.sandiegohilton.com

Group Code (required to make a reservation for this event): NIE

Group Rate: $139.00/night for Single or Double Occupancy plus applicable taxes

Group Parking Rate: $5/night (regularly $25/night)

Reservation Deadline: December 10, 2010 or until rooms are sold out. (Rooms sold out on November 1, 2009 for the 2010 Conference, so don't delay - reserve your room today)

Planning on spending some extra time in San Diego to enjoy the local attractions? The Hilton will honor our discounted room rate for 3 days before and 3 days after the conference dates (excluding suite rates) based on guest room availability.

Check-In Time: 4:00 p.m. Checkout Time: 12:00 p.m.

Things to See and Do in the San Diego Area

The San Diego area has much to offer visitors who are coming into town for several days or longer! Serviced by the large and modern San Diego International Airport/Lindbergh Field, San Diego is an easy and economical travel destination, and is an ideal location to bring your family along while you participate in the field conference and exposition. Spend the weekend before or after the conference enjoying all that the San Diego area has to offer.

San Diego has virtually everything you could ever hope for (and more) in terms of attractions, theme parks, museums, shopping, beach going and sightseeing. The city is well known for its famous San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park -- one of the largest zoos in the world with more than 4,000 animals of more than 800 species, all enclosed within vast botanical plant and orchid gardens. It's on top of the list of tourist destinations in San Diego, and a great place for adults and kids of all ages. Balboa Park has more than 15 museums, including the Air & Space Museum, the Museum of National History, the Ruben H Fleet Science Center, the Minge International Museum, the Model Railroad Museum, the Museum of Art, the Automotive Museum and the WorldBeat Cultural Center.

Downtown features the Gaslamp Quarter, which has something for everyone whether you're interested in fine dining, theater, shopping or sports. Night or day, the Gaslamp is a vibrant place full of things to see. Enjoy the many shops, boutiques, historic buildings, art galleries, restaurants (more than 50 of them) and more. At night, have a quiet cocktail at one of the many luxurious lounges, or get rowdy at a night club. Whether you're looking for jazz, rock & roll, hip hop or country, the Gaslamp has it all.

Amusement parks more your style? Visit Belmont Park, a historic theme park located in the Mission Beach area, and experience its many fun rides and attractions, including the Giant Dipper (a wooden roller coaster that opened in 1925), a Tilt-A-Wheel, a 3-story drop tower, the Liberty Carousel, the Wave House Athletic Club & Bar, and much more. Or try Knotts Berry Farm, America's first theme park, located in Buena Park. It contains 9 roller coasters, 4 waterslides and more on 160 acres of land. And don't miss Legoland, an amusement park located in Carlsbad with more than 50 Lego block themed family rides and attractions.

The San Diego Zoo isn't the only critter-oriented feature in town. Visit Sea World and celebrate the wonders of the sea. Experience Shamu's show and see hundreds of sea creatures and animals. Get up close and personal with dolphins, sharks, Beluga whales, penguins and polar bears. If you're more of a land-lubber, try the Wild Animal Park, featuring a large array of wild and endangered animals in their natural habitats, including species from every continent. Ride a safari or tour-guided caravan and experience close-up encounters with many species.

But don't forget the area's beaches. Whether you like surfing, sailing, biking, kayaking, jetskiing, running, swimming, diving or just a relaxing waterfront walk, you'll never run out of things to do at San Diego's famous beaches. The most popular beaches include Coronado (just across the Bay Bridge from downtown); Imperial Beach (just south of Coronado); Ocean Beach (just a few miles northwest of downtown); Mission Beach and the adjacent Mission Bay Park, the largest man-made aquatic park in the US; Pacific Beach, with Crystal Pier and many shops and bars; LaJolla, known for surfing and seal-watching; Torrey Pines State Beach (well known for its "clothing optional" area and glider port on the cliff overlooking the beach); Del Mar and Solana Beach, home to an upscale surfer-hip community offering many activities for residents and visitors alike.

Other activities are endless in and around San Diego. Hop on a tour bus or the San Diego Trolley and visit Old Town for great Mexican food (or head down to Tijuana for a real Mexican experience); visit Seaport Village, Marina Village or the Mission Valley Mall to shop yourself silly; go scuba diving or snorkeling at La Jolla Cove, rent a sail boat and go whale-watching (December to April), go skydiving, take an eco-tour, or just get away from it all at one of the areas countless parks and wilderness areas east of the city.

The golf enthusiast will enjoy golfing in beautiful weather year-round at one of the more than 4 dozen golf courses in San Diego County. The beer enthusiast can hop on a tour bus and enjoy a day sampling a variety of award-winning beers at some of the many craft breweries in the city. The gambler will have a hard time deciding between which of the largest concentration of Native American casinos in the country to go to. Pechanga Resort & Casino, Viejas Casino, Sycuan Resort & Casino, Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, Golden Acorn Casino, Casino Pauma, Pala Casino & Resort, Valley View Casino and La Posta Casino are all within a 35-mile drive. San Diego's thriving gaming community is rich in culture and recreational fun.

The 2011 North American Environmental Field Conference and Exposition will be held at the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa on Mission Bay in San Diego, California. The hotel will host the conference, indoor workshops, exposition, outdoor workshops and field equipment demonstrations. The Nielsen Environmental Field School has carefully selected this venue because of its top-quality meeting facilities along with high-quality, reasonably priced sleeping accommodations.

About the Host Hotel - A Four-Diamond Beach Resort

Surrounded by more than 4600 acres of pristine beaches and secluded islands, the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa is situated on 18 acres within Mission Bay Park, an aquatic preserve and natural paradise north of downtown San Diego. The hotel is central to all of San Diego's attractions, including Sea World, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Old Town, downtown's Gaslamp District, Balboa Park, Mission Beach, Marina Village, Seaport Village and much more. Within a 25-mile drive are attractions and features as diverse as the San Diego Wild Animal Park, Legoland, Viejas Casino, the Torrey Pines Reserve, Fashion Valley Mall, Cabrillo National Monument, Del Mar Racetrack, Solana Beach, and of course, the seals of LaJolla and Scripts Aquarium. Venture further out to find Mount Palomar Observatory, San Clemente, Anza-Borrego State Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Salton Sea and Imperial Valley, Catalina Island and many of southern California's best beaches.

The Hilton is a 4-Diamond beach resort comprising a paradise of palms, sandy bayfronts, a fabulous pool and rooms with private patios and terraces and spectacular bay-front, garden and courtyard views. On-site recreation includes basketball, bicycle and boat/jetski rental, kayaking, sailing, jogging, tennis, snorkeling, waterskiing, windsurfing, beach volleyball, table tennis, and a fully outfitted fitness center featuring men's and women's locker rooms with steam and sauna facilities. Also on hotel property is the popular 7500 square foot Spa Brezza, featuring nine specialty treatment rooms, including classic facial and full body massage services as well as globally inspired therapies such as Indonesian and Thai rituals. And, don't miss dining in the hotel's 4-star restaurant, Acqua, featuring Executive Chef Herman Schafer (recently awarded Top Chef in Southern California) and his exquisite Mediterranean-inspired California Coastal cuisine and an award-winning wine list.