Lodging
You will need to arrange your lodging. Monterey is a popular area, especially in summer. We recommend arranging your lodging as early as feasible.
Some good options in the area are:
- Monterey Bay Lodge
- Monterey Stagecoach Lodge
- Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
- SpringHill Suites The Dunes On Monterey Bay
Also, TripAdvisor has a list of nearby hotels. There are AirBNB and VRBO offerings nearby, as well.
Transportation
The CSUMB campus is in a remote area approximately 8 miles from Monterey, 3 miles from Marina, and 10 miles from Salinas. You will need to arrange your own daily transportation arrangements to and from DroneCamp. People are often willing to help out with a ride so feel free to ask around. Uber and Lyft also serve the area.
Parking
If you are bringing a vehicle to DroneCamp, you will need to purchase a parking permit from CSUMB and park in the specified lot. Daily permits can be purchased on-site at the parking kiosk for 1-3 days. You can also purchase online ahead of time, for multiple days. If you are attending all week, purchasing online is a good option. Parking is $5/day.
To purchase online, go to this page: https://mycampuspermit.com/mbay.html then scroll to the bottom and click the red “Daily Permits” button. From there, you can select the days you want and purchase online. You will need to print your online permit and put it in your vehicle.
To purchase from the kiosk, park in the specified lot, find the parking kiosk, and follow directions provided at the kiosk.