2011 NHC San Diego Registration is OPEN!!!

[passlaku]

Ughhh. I do love Austin but south Texas in June can be unbearable.

Good luck choosing a room. The T&C looks like a pretty expansive complex, and I wonder how far rooms will be from the conference sight. I saw complaints on tripadvisor that some people walked a good half mile (within the hotel) to get to their rooms. Good luck picking a room. I went with the "Royal Palm."

[Dirk McLargeHuge]

Ughhh. I do love Austin but south Texas in June can be unbearable.

Good luck choosing a room. The T&C looks like a pretty expansive complex, and I wonder how far rooms will be from the conference sight. I saw complaints on tripadvisor that some people walked a good half mile (within the hotel) to get to their rooms. Good luck picking a room. I went with the "Royal Palm."

The average high in June is 91 or 92. July is when the oven comes on. It doesn't really turn off until September. I'm just looking forward to a two hour drive to a conference.

[San_Diego_Matt]

Ughhh. I do love Austin but south Texas in June can be unbearable.

Good luck choosing a room. The T&C looks like a pretty expansive complex, and I wonder how far rooms will be from the conference sight. I saw complaints on tripadvisor that some people walked a good half mile (within the hotel) to get to their rooms. Good luck picking a room. I went with the "Royal Palm."

I think the "Royal Palm" rooms were listed as being closest to the "conference center"

by "conference center" I mean the generic conference center at the hotel and not the specific conference center for NHC. Even though I don't live very far away, I don't think I've ever been to this place

[sinkas]

I am coming from Australia with my wife and child, I would like my wife to be able to attend any events she wants, do many of you buy a pass for your partner?, Is there anything in the way of child care available, as I assume you yanks dont allow children in venues where they are pouring alcohol.

I am a bit sorry to hear one soldier didnt enjoy the paxton dinner much last year, as its probabaly 30% of the reason I am coming.

[johnfoster]

I was at the Craft Brewers Conference when it was held in San Diego in 2007. the hotel/conference center is the same venue for the NHC. it is a big place but it's all in the same place. there isn't a reason to be "closer" to the conference part because it's all 10 minutes walking from anywhere on the grounds. when I was there I stupidly didn't stay at that hotel. instead I chose to save a few bucks by booking a place that seemed close enough that I could walk to/from. the thinking was it's called "hotel row" because there are so many things there. that was a mistake. especially after drinking all night and all day. every day ended with more bottles and glasses to carry home. I remember it being heavy is why I mention it.

there are three reasons to get there early or stay another day(s) if you are traveling to the conference from a place other than California. one is to trip to other local breweries: Stone, Lost Abby, Port, etc. if you had to pick just one you have to go to Stone which could be described as "Disney Land for beer". it's gorgeous to the point where you wont' want to leave. two is to hang at some awesome local spots: Hamilton's, O'Brien's and Toronado just to name a few. every trip ends up at these three places. and I never want to leave them once I get there. all three of these are kinda close to the hotel. you can bus or cab there for cheap enough. and third, there's a ton of stuff to do that isn't beer: zoo, museums, gardens, the ocean, etc. every time I crash through SD I think "dammit, I need to spend more time here."

instead of going to the banquet use the money for a night on the town. especially if that's your last night in SD. it's something to consider.

[EagleDude]

First time to NHC here I come ... Hotel is booked. Hopefully BNA6 is on Wed night, otherwise, I'll come earlier and just crash at a buddie's house. I look forward to meeting all you and having some fun.

[Whitebeard_Brewer]

195......just sayin'

[Mylo]

Which is most likely to sell out first: the hotel or the conference? I only have enough cash to purchase one or the other until a few more weeks. Do you guys expect the hotel or conference to sell out within a month?

Get both. The hotel won't run the charges until check-in.

Ugh, yeah... A lot of people have been following this advice. When the hotel was announced, I had coice of three different room types, and I plenty of days in advance. Last night when I booked my hotel, I had a choice of 1 room type, and couldn't check in until Tues night....

If you are planning on going, and staying at the hotel, I would book your room now.


Mylo