Meeting Information
Travel
Area Airports
The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is located less than a mile from San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis provide you with the quickest and most efficient mode of transportation. The approximate cost to the San Diego Hotel and Marina is $10 one way. Alternative ride services like Uber and Lyft are also available. All ground transportation services are located outside baggage claim.
Airport Shuttle
The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina provides complimentary San Diego airport shuttle service to/from the San Diego International Airport. The courtesy airport shuttle arrives every 20-25 minutes from 4:45am – 12:00am, seven days a week
Parking at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Parking is available at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, self-parking for $35/day and valet parking for $40/day. Please note prices are subject to change.
International Attendance
The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention welcomes attendees from around the globe. This is a reminder to international travelers to apply for your visa early, three to four months before the travel date, as it can take some time for a response. Travel.State.gov is the official source for visa information for the United States. Contact Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention Headquarters to request a letter of invitation if needed for travel approval.
If you have any problems regarding your visa applications, please report your case to the International Visitors Office of The National Academies by completing their online questionnaire. To help them identify your case, please include the name of our Meeting (Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention 59th Annual Meeting) in the Purpose of Visit field on the questionnaire. The International Visitor's Office can submit inquiries to the US Department of State about the status of visa applications that have been pending for 21 days or more. If you have any questions, please contact visas@nas.edu.