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Conference Venue

Hotel Information

Hilton Los Angeles/Universal CityHilton Los Angeles/Universal City
555 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA 91608
Phone (818) 506-2500 • Fax (818) 509-2031

The Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City is located in Universal City, CA, within walking distance of Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal City Walk. Famous for its street fair atmosphere, Universal City Walk offers a wide selection of great restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.

A special conference room rate is available at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City for $125/night, plus taxes (14%). This rate is guaranteed until October 10, 2005. Reserve on-line at www.hilton.com or by calling 1-800-445-8667. Our group code is “WCA”.

Parking

Daily parking rates for local attendees is $7/day ($10 for valet parking). Parking for overnight guests is $11/day ($16 for valet parking). Parking rates are subject to change.

Ground Transportation

  • Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena Airport (BUR): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 5 miles.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes, and distance is 25 miles.
  • Driving directions from Burbank Airport: From Airport Exit, turn right on N. Hollywood Way. Turn right on W. Burbank Blvd, then left on Cahuenga Blvd. Turn left on Lankershim Blvd, then left on Universal Hollywood Dr.
  • Driving directions from LAX: Follow signs to take Rte 1 (Sepulveda Blvd) to I-405 north. Take US 101 south and exit to Lankershim Blvd. Turn right on Cahuenga Blvd, then right on Lankershim Blvd, then right on Universal Hollywood Dr.

    Getting around: A subway stop near the hotel provides convenient access to downtown Los Angeles (less than $5). Taxis are available for short trips around the area, or some guests may prefer to rent a car. (All fees are subject to change without notice.)

Nearby Points of Interest

  • Fashion Square Mall - 10 Minutes
  • Glendale Galleria Mall- 20 Minutes
  • Beverly Center Mall/Rodeo Drive - 35 Minutes
  • Universal Studios Tour - 2 Blocks
  • Universal Amphitheatre - 2 Blocks
  • Universal City Walk - 2 Blocks
  • Hollywood Bowl - 2 Miles
  • NBC Studios - 3 Miles
  • St. Joseph's Hospital - 3 Miles
  • Equestrian Center - 4 Miles
  • Mann's Chinese Theatre - 4 Miles
  • Hollywood - 4 Miles
  • Walk of Stars - 4 Miles
  • Walt Disney Studios - 4 Miles
  • Los Angeles Zoo - 5 Miles
  • Gene Autry Western Museum - 5 Miles
  • Melrose Ave - 6 Miles
  • Paramount Studios - 6 Miles
  • Griffith Park Observatory - 7 Miles
  • Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive - 8 Miles
  • Los Angeles Convention Center - 11 miles
  • Rose Bowl - 12 Miles
  • Queen Mary - 22 Miles
  • California beaches - 22 Miles
  • Raging Waters - 25 Miles
  • Magic Mountain - 25 Miles
  • Knott's Berry Farm - 38 Miles
  • Disneyland - 40 Miles

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click here for link to the Visions Adolescent Treatment Programclick here for link to the Counselor Magazine for Addiction Professionalsclick here for link to the Summit Centers - Malibu
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