Path: utzoo!attcan!uunet!wiley!don
From: don@wiley.UUCP (Don Kark)
Newsgroups: comp.org.usenix
Subject: Re: Winter Usenix; Getting around San Diego...
Keywords: Winter Usenix, local transportation
Message-ID: <3399@wiley.UUCP>
Date: 22 Dec 88 03:44:17 GMT
References: <1110@sdcc7.ucsd.EDU> <1805@marconi.sw.mcc.com>
Reply-To: don@wiley.UUCP (Don Kark)
Organization: TRW Inc., Redondo Beach, CA
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In article <1805@marconi.sw.mcc.com> knutson@marconi.sw.mcc.com.UUCP (Jim Knutson) writes:
>Would someone in the San Diego area list some attractions that might
>be worth seeing before or after USENIX.  It would help some of us
>plan how long we want to stay and sight-see.  Also, any info on
>prices and how long it takes to see the sight would be helpful.

The Navy (actually volunteers) gives tours of the aircraft carriers on
weekends when they are docked.  All you need to do is call the public
relations people at the North Island Naval base.  They give the tours
on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.  Be warned, though, you can't just
walk up to the gate and get in on a weekend.  You need to apply for a
pass by the Wednesday before.  You can apply by phone.  The price is
free (can't beat that!) and the tour takes a couple hours.

I never got a chance to go, but I set up a tour for my brother and he
loved it!   USENIX may be my chance!

Here's some information I've gathered on the tours:

    Name:                    Naval Air Station (North Island)
    Work Phone:              (619) 437-6011 (main)
			     (619) 437-7661 (pub rel.)
	                     (619) 437-5825 x7881 (USS Constellation)
    Remarks:                 Tours Sat, Sun 9-11 and 2-4
			     Call by Wed. before to get base pass


Have Fun!

					-- Don
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