Plan Your Trip

2023 International Annual Patient Conference

WELCOME BACK! We’re excited to be in-person again at this year’s Annual Patient Conference. We have put together some logistical information to assist you in planning your trip.

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The Hotel

The conference will be held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.  Hotel guestroom booking information is provided in registration confirmation email.  TMA group rate is available from September 3, 2023, to September 10, 2023.  In order to secure the TMA group rate, you must book your lodging by no later than August 17, 2023.  The hotel information is:

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
1 619-291-2900

Check-in: 4:00 pm and Check-out: 11:00 am
Minimum Age to Check In: 18.  Smoke Free Property

A block of rooms has been reserved for TMA conference participants at the rate of $189/room. This rate is good until August 17, but we expect the block to fill up fast, so book early! Hotel guestroom booking information will be provided in registration confirmation email.

Location

With a stay at Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, you’ll be centrally located in San Diego, a 5-minute drive from USS Midway Museum and 6 minutes from San Diego Convention Center. This 4-star hotel is 4. 9 mi (7. 8 km) from San Diego Zoo and 7. 1 mi (11. 5 km) from Mission Beach.

Parking

On-site parking is available at following rates:
0-1 Hour $20,   1-2 Hours $24,   2-3 Hours $28,   3-4 Hours $32,   4-5 Hours $36,   5-24 Hours $47.
Electric Car Charging Station is available onsite.

Recreation

Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or 2 spa tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Onsite Payments

The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina accepts Visa, Debit cards, Discover, American Express, JCB International, Mastercard, and UnionPay.  Cash is also accepted onsite. 

Please note that when checking in at the hotel a credit card is needed.  If you will be securing your incidentals by Debit Card, a $200 per day charge may be applied.

Pet Policy

Pets Welcome.  Dogs only. Non-refundable pet fee per stay: $150.  Maximum pet weight: 40lbs maximum. Number of pets in room: 1.

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Getting to the Hotel

Complimentary Hotel Shuttle Service

The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is located .5 miles from the San Diego International Airport.  Complimentary airport shuttle service to and from San Diego International airport runs daily every 30-40 minutes from 4:45 AM – 12:00 AM. Confirm next available time with the front desk.

Rideshare Services

Uber and Lyft services are available in every major city and San Diego is included on that list.

Taxicab Service

There are so many transportation options to getting around in San Diego and taxi cabs are an easy option for getting from the San Diego International Airport to the Sheraton San Diego Hotel.  Please click this link to review the pricing guide http://www.sandiegoairporttaxis.com/san-diego-airport-taxi-rates.htm. 
Below is a list of taxicab companies.

NAME	PAYMENT	PHONE
Yellow Radio Service	All major credit cards accepted	619.444.4444 858.444.4444
American Radio Service	All major credit cards upon request	619.234.1111
Orange Radio Service	All major credit cards upon request	619.223.5555
San Diego Dispatch	Major credit cards upon request	619.226.8294 800.368.2947
USA Radio Dispatch	All major cards upon request	619.231.1144

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Places To Eat & Things To Do

There are four restaurants at the hotel to choose from and you can learn more about each by following this link: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sansi-sheraton-san-diego-hotel-and-marina/dining/

Additionally, here is a list for ADA friendly restaurants in the area.

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San Diego is a city steeped in history, culture, nature and local talent — which is apparent in every attraction and activity there is to do and see in “America’s Brightest City.”

1. The San Diego Zoo: Polar bears, koalas, African penguins and so much more — the nonprofit San Diego Zoo is home to 12,000-plus rare and endangered animals. 
2. Travel back in time at the San Diego Natural History Museum: Prepare to be taken aback by your first sight of the giant Foucault pendulum, which provides visual proof of the Earth’s rotation as it swings to and from. Onward, you’ll find captivating exhibitions, including animal photography, skulls, skeletons and a live lab full of nature’s infamous creepy crawlies.
3. Hop aboard at the Maritime Museum of San Diego: If anyone in the family has an affinity for ships, the Maritime Museum should top your list. It’s known for restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels, including Star of India, the world’s oldest active ship. Public tours are available.
4. Visit Old Town: The most visited state park in California, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is living history, featuring 17 museums, preserved historic buildings, the Old Town Market and more. It’s known as the birthplace of California and marks its first Spanish settlement, where San Diego was originally established before being relocated to today’s downtown.
5. Meet aquatic wildlife at Birch Aquarium: An extension of the ocean it overlooks, Birch Aquarium hosts 60 habitats for fishes and invertebrates from around the world. Reservations are currently required.

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Emergency Assistance

The hospitals listed below are in close proximity to the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.  In cases of emergency, please call 911.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
General hospital
San Diego, CA · (858) 832-2478
Open 24 hours
Medicare/Medicaid accepted
Online Care available
3.8 miles from Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
General hospital
San Diego, CA · (858) 834-1798
Open 24 hours
Medicare/Medicaid accepted
Online Care available
14.1 miles from Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
General hospital
San Diego, CA · (619) 287-3270
Open 24 hours
Medicare/Medicaid accepted
13.2 miles from Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

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Pharmacies & Groceries

CVS
Drug store
San Diego, CA · (619) 225-9691
3.7 miles from Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Walgreens
Drug store
3005 Midway Dr · (619) 221-0834
Open 24 hours
3.8 miles from Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Trader Joe’s
Grocery store
2401 Truxtun Rd · (619) 758-9272
4.2 miles from Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Ralphs
Grocery store with a pharmacy & bakery
666 Rosecrans St · (619) 819-6040
4.2 miles from Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina