Local Arrangements

Santa Barbara is an amazing destination for vacationers. A lush, semi-tropical community set between the Santa Inez mountains and the Pacific, the unique ambience of this small city is the result of several serendipitous factors. It is part of the only section of the whole North American Pacific Coast which runs from east to west, giving the entire city a southerly exposure. Expansive beaches line the shore and the sea, and the mountains behind Santa Barbara provide a moderate climate.

Nine beaches line the Pacific waterfront between Carpinteria (east of Santa Barbara) and Goleta, to the west. The most popular one is East Beach, near downtown Santa Barbara on Cabrillo Blvd. between Palm Park and the Bird Refuge. Visitors may rent beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and volleyballs at the clubhouse. There's a bike path and several picnic areas are conveniently located along the beach.

Hotel Accomodations

Accomodations have been made at Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort, which borders the East Beach area.

• Please call 1.805.564.4333 or 1.800.879.2929 to make reservations.
• When making reservations, be sure to mention that you are attending the "IEEE Advances in Digital Libraries Conference"
• The arranged rate is $119.00 per night, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. PLEASE NOTE: Rates will increase to $269.00 per night after 3 April 1998. Please make your arrangements before this time.
• The Friday and Saturday rate is $149.00 per night ($269.00 after 3 April 1998).
• Check-in time is after 4:00pm.
• Check-out time is before noon.
• Cancellation must be done at least 72 hours in advance.
• Reservations must be made with a major credit card.
• Rates are based on single/double occupancy. Additional persons are an extra $15.00 dollars per night. There is no additional fee for children.
• There is complimentary transportation to and from the Santa Barbara Airport (please arrange this with the hotel in advance).