July 27-31, 2015 - General Course, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, California
July 26, 2015 - (optional) Workshop 
Course Directors: Marina E. Giurescu, M.D., Frederick Chen, M.D.  

Meeting Location and Accommodations
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
Telephone:  (877) 266-6065 (toll-free)
Hotel Website
Online Reservations  

Consistently ranked among the world's premier travel destinations, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, is the ideal setting for combining continuing medical education and a Southern California coast vacation. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the Ritz-Carlton sits atop a 150-foot bluff and offers breathtaking ocean views from private patios or balconies of most rooms. Experience genuine renewal at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.

A special group rate of $295 per room per night (plus taxes) for run-of-house guest rooms is extended to course participants and guests. Discounted rates for upgraded room types (coastline view for $450 and ocean view for $575) have been established with limited availability. Group rates apply three (3) days prior to and three days (3) post-course dates, subject to group room availability. 

The resort fee (regular rate of $25) is waived per room per day.  The resort fee services include internet access in guest rooms and access to the ocean view fitness center as well as the sauna and steam rooms in The Spa (excludes services which are an additional charge). 

Overnight valet parking is $15; $15 day use parking for guests not staying overnight.

Reservation requests can be made online or call toll-free (877) 266-6065 and reference the Mayo Clinic guest room block. Requests for accommodations are based on availability of the Mayo group room block. All reservations must be accompanied by a two-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. To ensure accommodations, make your reservation before the room block is filled or by July 2, 2015 and reference “Mayo Clinic – Guest Room Block.” 

Summer is a popular time to be on the coast and the hotel sells out often, so don't delay! 

Attendees are responsible for their own reservations. The standard hotel reservation cancellation policy applies to individual reservations unless otherwise specified.

TRAVEL

Airports

•    John Wayne / Orange County Airport (SNA) — 25 minutes/23 miles 
•    Long Beach Airport (LGB) — 45 minutes/44 miles
•    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 60 minutes/63 miles 
•    San Diego International Airport (SAN) — 75 minutes/67 miles

Ground Transportation
Hertz is offering a reduced daily rate for participants attending the course.  Visit Hertz online and refer to the exclusive CV#  03NR0010 when making reservations. Special rates include unlimited mileage and are subject to availability. Advance reservations are recommended; blackout dates may apply.  

Travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Recreation/Leisure Activities
Dana Point Harbor provides slips and mooring for more than 2,500 boats along with more than 50 specialty shops and restaurants. The Harbor attracts thousands of visitors annually for shopping, whale watching, sport fishing, walking, bicycling, parasailing and a whole host of recreational activities.

Visit Dana Point's website for upcoming events, additional recreation and leisure activities.

Located along a premier coastal stretch halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the Laguna Beach Coast is one of the most popular areas in North America. Beautiful beaches and coastlines are the perfect backdrop for relaxing at restaurants and strolling by or browsing through various shops.

Popular tourist venues include Catalina Island, the Laguna Playhouse, the Laguna Art Museum, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center and Mission San Juan Capistrano. Activities include kayaking, surfing, skimboarding, golfing, and hiking as well as nearby whale and dolphin watching.

Other popular kid-friendly destinations include:

•Legoland  (40 minutes)
•Disneyland  (32 miles/40 minutes)
•Knott's Berry Farm  (40 miles)
•Queen Mary  (45 miles)
•SeaWorld  (1 hour)
•San Diego Zoo  (40 minutes)

Visit the San Diego Convention and Visitor's Bureau for additional recreation and leisure activities.