| The STAR Conference will be held at 
the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaAvailable rooms are limited, so if you would like to stay at the Embassy Suites 
you
 should reserve your room as soon as possible.
 As a reminder, the conference runs June 19-22, 2008
 
Click here for information on travel 
to San Luis Obispo 
Below is information that will help 
you make arrangements for your 
lodging in San Luis Obispo.  
 You are encouraged to join other 
participants for lunches and for the closing banquet (see registration) at the Embassy Suites, which also serves a complimentary 
breakfast buffet for its guest. Other restaurants within walking distance of the 
Embassy Suites include Applebee's, Denny's, Golden China, Home Town Buffet, Ihop, 
MacDonald's, Starbucks, and Taco Bell.
 There is also a Ralph's Grocery Store with a large deli.
 
 
	
		|  | The 
		Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo is conveniently located in the heart of 
		California's breathtaking central coast, just off Highway 101 and only 
		minutes away from 7 championship golf courses, over 40 premium wineries, 
		fishing, surfing, sunning and swimming. The vibrant downtown boasts a 
		variety of restaurants, unique shops and more. It's an extraordinary 
		retreat where you can stroll nearby white, sandy beaches and beautiful, 
		grape-covered hillsides.
 Enjoy our beautifully 
		decorated suites with a private bedroom and spacious living room with a 
		sofa sleeper, two televisions, refrigerator, microwave oven and well-lit  
		table. Every guest is invited to our complimentary, cooked-to-order 
		breakfast and evening reception, serving beverages and light snacks.
 
 For Embassy Suites Information & Reservations
 Phone: 
		1-805-549-0800  
		Designate that you are
 with the STAR Conference.
 Website: 
		Click 
		Here 
		
		
		 Use 
		Group Code "XST" under
 special accounts
 |  |  The 
Hotel-Guides.us has the information you need for allSan Luis Obispo areas accommodations.  Below are some of the 
possibilities
 (not necessarily recommendations) to consider
 
	
		| 
		In San Luis Obispo 
http://hotel-guides.us/california/san-luis-obispo-ca-hotels.html 
		 Three motels/hotels are 
		within walking distance (about a half mile) of the conference: 
		 
 The Madonna Inn
 is owned and operated by the Madonna family, the Madonna Inn is a 
		unique and charming hotel and restaurant and a famous Central Coast 
		landmark
 
		The Royal Oak Best 
		Westernprovides the typical comfort and pricing associated with Best 
		Westerns
 
		The Vagabondis...low priced
 
The hotels and motels listed on Monterey Street, on the 
hotel-guides.us website above, vary widely in price and quality and are a short 
drive, or a short San Luis Obispo Trolley ride, from the Embassy Suites, but 
they are not within walking distance.  Especially consider: 
The Apple Farmcombines country Victorian charm with the modern conveniences of a luxury 
hotel. Each room features a fireplace and is uniquely appointed to create an 
atmosphere ranging from country coziness to traditional elegance.
 
The Quality Suitesis a Mediterranean-style all-suite hotel.  Special hotel services and 
amenities include free cooked-to-order breakfast and free evening manager's 
reception
 
The Sands Suites and Motel 
http://www.sandssuites.com/  
(not on hotel-guide website)
 Clean, comfortable, newly renovated.
 
In the opposite direction from 
the Embassy Suites and within a short drive: 
The Sycamore Innis a natural hot springs resort in operation since 1897.  It is known 
for its natural beauty and charming serenity.
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 The Madonna Inn
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 The Apple Farm Millhouse
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 The Sycamore Inn
 
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		| Nearby 
		BeachesPismo Beach, Shell Beach, and Morro Bay are about a 15-20 minute 
		drive from the Embassy Suites. Bring your family and let them play on 
		the beach!
 Pismo 
		and Shell Beach 
		
		http://hotel-guides.us/california/pismo-beach-ca-hotels.html 
 http://hotel-guides.us/california/shell-beach-ca-hotels.html
 If you like an ocean view you 
		will especially like (in the properly chosen rooms): 
			
				|  Shore Cliff
 |  Shelter Cove
 |  Shore Cliff Lodge
		(Best Western)is perched at the water's edge on California's picturesque Central 
		Coast, on five acres of beautifully landscaped oceanfront grounds.
 Shelter Cove Lodge
		(Best Western) is located on a secluded three-acre cliff park overlooking the ocean
 The 
		Cliffsoffers oceanfront accommodations on Shell Beach and is perched on a 
		cliff 150 feet above the Pacific Ocean
 Avila 
		Beach 
		
		http://hotel-guides.us/california/avila-beach-ca-hotels.html  
			
				| The Inn at Avila Beach is a unique Beach House-style Inn which mixes the best 
				elements of Mexico and the Mediterranean, all within steps of 
				the beach and 8 miles from historic San Luis Obispo.
 
 |  |    Morro 
		Bay 
		
		http://hotel-guides.us/california/morro-bay-ca-hotels.html 
		 The Inn 
		at Morro Bayis comfortable 
		and charming.  French Country decor in a two-story Cape cod style 
		buildings overlooking the bay
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