Marina Recreation Association
37th Annual Educational Conference & Trade Show


November 4 - 6, 2008
San Diego, California


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We hope you will plan to join us for our 37th annual conference in San Diego, CA, November 4-6, 2008. Pre-conference events are Tuesday, November 4, 2008, starting with the 14th Annual Golf Tournament at 10:00 am. New members and new conference attendees are invited to attend an orientation session on Tuesday, November 4 at 5:00 pm. The conference officially kicks off that evening with a Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall at 5:30 pm.

Location Paradise Point Resort (All events at hotel)
1404 Vacation Road
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: 858.274.4630

Paradise Point Resort & Spa is a private 44-acre island tucked away on gentle Mission Bay, minutes from the heart of downtown San Diego and adjacent to the famous SeaWorld Adventure Park. This San Diego luxury resort features comfortable, California beach bungalow-style guest rooms amidst lush, tropical gardens and meandering lagoons. Perfect for families, weddings, groups and conferences, the resort features over 460 guestrooms, including everything from luxury suites, lanai patio room types, lanai garden rooms, and lanai bayside guestrooms, as well as studio garden suites. You are sure to relax comfortably in our tranquil guest bungalows, featuring breezy patios with striking views.
Room RateSpecial MRA Conference Rate: $199 plus tax for Single/Double occupancy. Additional persons $20 per person per night (maximum 4). Reservations must be received no later than Friday, October 10, 2008. After that, rooms are on a space available basis and the MRA conference rate is not guaranteed. Cancellation of reservations or early departures within 72 hours prior to arrival, are subject to billing on all nights. All reservations must be made individually through the Reservation Department by calling 800.344.2626. A credit card or deposit for first nights room and tax is required to hold the reservation.
CHECK-IN: 4:00 pm   CHECK-OUT: 12:00 PM
Registration FeesThe following prices are for Marina, Associate Marine Operator & Industry Associates through August 31, 2008. Fees are member/nonmember (subject to change without notice).
Full Conference
$389/$489
Additional Person
$369/$399
One-Day
$299/$325
Additional 1 Day
$269/$295
Golf Tournament $90
First time attendee rate is $369 for members and $469 for nonmembers.
TransportationFly into San Diego Airport. Paradise Point Resort is 15 minutes by taxi from San Diego Airport, and fares are approximately $16-$20. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner runs from San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. 619.239.9021 or 800.872-7245 or www.amtrak.com.