Travel & Hotel Accommodations


Hotel Accommodations

We are extremely pleased to announce that in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the RMC, the conference will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel at Dana Point, California.

The Ritz-Carlton
Laguna Niguel, California
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LagunaNiguel/Default.htm

1 Ritz Carlton Dr
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-2000

Come early to unwind on the beach or stay an extra day for a round of golf at one of Orange County's best. CBOE and RMC have negotiated special rates which are available, on a limited basis, for Friday, March 6 through Thursday, March 11. Located in sunny southern California, half-way between Los Angeles and San Diego, The Ritz is perched high atop a bluff overlooking one of the most picturesque and popular surfing beaches in the world. Always a treat, The Ritz Carlton promises refined elegance, a graceful atmosphere, and impeccable service.

Hotel Reservations must be made separately from the conference. Hotel and transportation fees are not included in the conference fee.

If you wish to contact the hotel directly, please call 1-800-542-8680 and identify yourself as being with the Risk Management Conference, code number TBD.

If you wish to extend your stay, CBOE has arranged for the special reduced room rate to apply from Friday, March 6 through Thursday, March 12, 2009.

Air Travel

Airport Options:

John Wayne/Orange County Airport; SNA (25 minutes/23 miles) www.ocair.com

Long Beach Airport; LGB (45 minutes/44 miles) www.lgb.org

Los Angeles International Airport; LAX (60 minutes) www.lawa.org

San Diego Lindbergh Field Airport; SAN (75 minutes/67 miles) www.portofsandiego.org

From the Airport

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is located 63 miles south of Los Angeles and 67 miles North of San Diego, just off the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) near Laguna Beach.

Rental cars are available at the airports with advance reservations or you may arrange car service through the Ritz Carlton concierge. Phone (949) 240-2000 for services and fees.

Driving Directions

From Los Angeles, Long Beach or Orange County airports, and areas north:

- Take the I-405 South to I-5 South.
- Exit at Crown Valley Parkway and turn right.
- Proceed on Crown Valley Parkway (approx. 6 miles) to Pacific Coast Highway.
- Turn left on Pacific Coast Highway.
- At the second light, turn right at Ritz-Carlton Drive/Niguel Road.
- The hotel is located on your left.

From Los Angeles and Long Beach via the 73 Toll Road:

- Take I-405 South to the I-73 Toll Road South. The toll is $4.00 during regular hours/$5.00 during peak hours.
- Exit at Greenfield and turn right.
- Proceed 2 lights to Crown Valley Parkway and turn right.
- Proceed 6 miles to Pacific Coast Highway and turn left.
- At the second light, turn right onto Ritz-Carlton Drive/Niguel Road.
- The hotel located on your left.


Fron San Diego Airport and areas south:

- Take Interstate 5 North and exit at Highway 1/ Beach Cities exit.
- Proceed northbound on Pacific Coast Hwy for approximately 3 miles through Dana Point.
- Turn left at Ritz-Carlton Drive/ Niguel Road.
- The hotel is located on your left.







* Attendance is limited to approved registrants. Sponsorship may be restricted and will be approved at the discretion of the conference organizers.