Los Angeles Site & Event Information
We are pleased to announce the following site locations for the 2009 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer! EVENT EVE - Hyatt Regency Long Beach September 11, 2009 | 2:00PM - 8:00PM Hyatt Regency Long Beach 200 S. Pine Ave Long Beach, CA 90802
For walkers who require overnight accommodation on Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, 2009, we have secured room blocks with special Avon Walk participant rates at the following hotels: Hyatt Regency Long Beach 200 S. Pine Ave Long Beach, CA 90802 Friday Rate: $179+ tax per night You must indicate that you are part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in order to secure that rate. This hotel is the Event Eve host hotel. Booking On-Line:
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=83565 In the “Search Available Rooms” box, fill in all required fields Click „Search Rooms’ Proceed with booking
Booking by phone:
Call 800-421-1442 State that you would like to book a room under „EVENT ID 83565 - Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Room
Block’
Proceed with booking
Hotel Maya 700 Queensway Drive Long Beach, CA 90802 Friday Rate: $165+ tax per night You must indicate that you are part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in order to secure that rate. This hotel is close to the Ceremonies site. Booking On-Line:
http://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=324913&hotelID=15454
In the boxes, fill in all required fields Click ‘Continue’ Proceed with booking
Booking by phone:
Call 562-435-7676 or 1-800-738-7477 State that you would like to book a room that is part of the „Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Room Block’ Proceed with booking
The Westin Long Beach 333 E. Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90802 Friday Rate: $199+ tax per night You must indicate that you are part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in order to secure that rate. This hotel is close to the Event Eve hotel. Booking On-Line:
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0901135069&key=2A1C Click „Reserve’ Fill in all require rooms. Click „Search‟ Proceed with booking
Booking by phone:
Call 562-436-3000 State that you would like to book a room that is part of the „Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Room Block’ Proceed with booking
CEREMONIES - Queen Mary Events Park OPENING: September 12, 2009 | Walker Arrival 5:30AM - 6:00AM | Ceremony Begins 6:30AM CLOSING: September 13, 2009 | Ceremony Begins at 3:00PM Queen Mary Events Park 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach, CA 90802 PARKING AT QUEEN MARY: Overnight/weekend parking is available at The Queen Mary. Parking rates are as follows: 0- 30 minutes, Free; 1 hour or less, $3; day parking, $12; overnight parking, $15. These fees are subject to change. Public Transportation to the Queen Mary Events Park: The Queen Mary Events Park is accessible via Long Beach Transit Buses; Transit Passport route C. CLICK HERE
FOR WEBSITE or call 562-591-2301 for more specific information.
WELLNESS VILLAGE - El Dorado East Regional Park El Dorado East Regional Park- Area III/ Glider Field 7550 E. Spring Street Long Beach, CA 90815 We are very excited to announce that the Wellness Village will again be held at El Dorado Park! This 400 acre park is the most significant inland natural area in Long Beach! There is a park entrance fee of $6 at the park gate along Spring Street. This fee is subject to change. All vehicles entering the park will need to pay the fees. For our visitor parking, please follow signs to Area III/ Glider. Then, please follow pink Avon Walk Visitor Parking signs.
THE ROUTE - Walking from the Queen Mary Events Park to El Dorado East Regional Park and Back Again The walk route to and from the Queen Mary Events Park and Wellness Village will consist mostly of beach trail and city streets. You will be walking on the beach, by quaint, eclectic shops, and through beautiful parks. The route itself will be clearly marked with directional signage and other markings. This is how you will navigate the route during the event—by following the signs. There is also a route support team called „the Sweep Team,‟ who are available to help you while you are on the road, between Quick Stops and Rest Stops. Overall, the route will take you through some of Long Beach‟s most beautiful area and is designed to be safe, fun and interesting!
Thank you so much for walking with us this year!! We look forward to seeing you out on the road!