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PUNTA ABREOJOS - FLIGHTS, TRAVEL & TRANSFER INFORMATION
San Diego is relatively easy to get to from most anywhere in the world. There are direct flights from major cities in the U.S. and some major cities abroad to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Note: Los Angeles, located 100 miles (160 km.) north of San Diego, has a larger international airport. Many flights to San Diego will stop in Los Angeles for more info on arrivals in Los Angeles click here.
FLIGHTS FROM EUROPE
Most flights from Europe have one layover somewhere in the middle of the U.S.
PUNTA ABREOJOS SURF CAMP AND SURFARI GUESTS
We recommend you arrive in San Diego the day before departure & stay at:
King’s Inn
price: from $63/night
call: 1-619-297-2231
address: 1333 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
Mission Valley, located about 5 miles from the airport. This will be most convenient since we are meeting there at 8:00 a.m. on the day of departure. Of course, you are free to stay with friends in San Diego or at one of the many other nearby hotels or hostels if you wish.
All our Punta Abreojos trips run for 10 days. Trips start on Day 1, Arrival Day, when guests meet at the The King’s Inn hotel in San Diego. We have also made some other San Diego accommodation recommendations below.
We don’t recommend flying into San Diego early on the morning of departure in case your flight is delayed. The guides cannot wait for late arrivals!
TRANSFERS - SAN DIEGO INT. AIRPORT TO MISSION VALLEY
For arrivals from 'out of town' we recommend you stay at a hotel (option 1) or Youth hostel (option 2) in Mission Valley and get a shuttle from the airport to your accommodation.
SHUTTLES
There are 2 shuttle companies that provide cheap and easy transportation from San Diego Airport to King’s Inn in Mission Valley (or other hotels in Mission Valley or anywhere in San Diego):
• Xpress Shuttle 1-619-591-0303
• Cloud 9 Shuttle 1-800-974-8885
Both charge about $12/person and $5/surfboard. No need to make a reservation because the shuttles run 24 hours a day. When you get to the airport, grab your bags and either call the company on a free courtesy phone, or go out to the Shuttle For Hire sign on the street and ask for a shuttle.
OPTION 1 - RECOMMENDED HOTELS
Stay at a Hotel in Mission Valley, close to the pickup hotel or, even better, stay at the pickup hotel. Here is a list of recommended hotels near the pickup point in Mission Valley, San Diego:
In the morning if you need transportation to The King’s Inn, you can take a taxi cab. If you are staying in Mission Valley this will cost about $10.
OPTION 2 - RECOMMENDED YOUTH HOSTELS
Stay at a Youth Hostel in Mission Valley, close to the pickup hotel. You can take a shuttle to the hostel from the airport. This is by far the easiest way to get there, and will cost about $10/person (see above for shuttle instructions). Here is a list of recommended Youth Hostels near the pickup point in Mission Valley, San Diego:
Hostelling International San Diego
location: Downtown San Diego
price: dorm beds costing about $20/night
call: 1-619-525-1531
address: 521 Market St., San Diego
email: downtown@sandiegohostels.org
Hostelling International San Diego
location: Point Loma, San Diego
price: dorm beds costing about $20/night
call: 1-619-223-4778
address: 3790 Udall St., San Diego
email: pointloma@sandiegohostels.org
To get from either hostel to The King’s Inn (1333 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA) you can take a cab which will cost about $20. The hostel receptionist will be able to call a cab for you.
LOS ANGELES ARRIVALS
Arriving in Los Angeles: Los Angeles, located 100 miles (160 km.) north of San Diego, has a larger international airport. Many flights to San Diego will stop in Los Angeles where you will board a smaller plane and fly to San Diego, in which case you will pick your luggage up in San Diego. It is best to get a flight that gets you all the way to San Diego! If your flight stops in Los Angeles your two best options for getting to San Diego are:
1) Cloud 9 Shuttle
1-800-974-8885).
A sedan for up to 3 passengers costs $260 (bring straps or a soft surfboard rack to put your boards on top). A shuttle van for up to 7 passengers costs $300 (you’ll need straps or a soft rack if your boards won’t fit in the van). Ask about this when you book. They will pick you up right from the airport and drop you right off at your hotel. The ride takes about 2-3 hours, depending on time of day. This way is easiest!
2) Taxi – Bus – Taxi. Take a taxi from the airport to the Greyhound Bus Station (about $45). Then take a Greyhound Bus (214-849-8100) to San Diego. Buses depart at least every tour, 24 hours a day. The ride costs $17/person, plus $20 excess baggage fee if you have boards, and takes about 3 hours. When you arrive at the bus station in downtown San Diego take a taxi to your hotel. A taxi from the bus station to Mission Valley will cost about $20. This journey will take about 4-5 hours, depending on time of day. If you have a big board bag, the taxis might not let you put it on the roof. Take the option #1 shuttle instead!
ON THE ROAD
Transportation is in an air-conditioned 2006 15-passenger Ford E-350 van. There is a roof rack for all the boards, gear and bags. There will be two especially long days of driving: Day 1 (9 hours) and Day 10 (10 hours). Most of the way is smooth highway, but there are bumpy sections, including some dirt roads leading to Punta Abreojos. Guests should be prepared for this in order to benefit fully from the fantastic transport, wild and untamed scenery and amazing life experiences that a trip of this nature offers. The drive, though long, is an amazing part of the journey. Bring your ipod and/ or portable radio
Departure
Return to San Diego at 7 p.m. on Day 10 of the trip. We suggest that you not make any subsequent travel plans for the following day, in case we return later. Again, we suggest that you stay at The King’s Inn since this is where you will be dropped off.
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