LMDA Conference 2025 Accommodation and Travel Information

Accommodation & Travel Information



LMDA has secured a block of accommodations in San Diego and will need to be reserved in advance through LMDA. Whether you’re staying in San Diego or Tijuana, LMDA has worked hard to make accommodations affordable! We’ve secured rooms on both sides of the border that range between $110 - $150 / night. 

For this bi-national conference, Thursday's opening events will take place simultaneously at SDSU and CECUT, connecting across the border virtually. On Friday, CECUT is hosting the main conference in Tijuana. For Saturday, we move over to The Old Globe in Balboa Park as our main venue host, followed by the closing banquet. LMDA will offer group transportation to/from SDSU and CECUT for Friday and to/from The Old Globe on Saturday. There will be additional events available for those who do not choose to cross borders

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Staying in San Diego

Our San Diego conference hub is at SDSU. LMDA has contracted a block of rooms at SDSU as the most convenient and cost-friendly housing option stateside at South Campus Plaza, 5120 College Avenue, San Diego, 92115. 

There are options for shared or individual rooms on campus. Single occupancy dorm rooms, including linens, will be $150 per night and a shared room (2-3 people total) will be $110 per night. All rooms have a private bathroom and free wifi. Prices include a $25 meal card per day to be used at select dining locations across campus. 

If you’d like to request a roommate for the SDSU accommodations, you can do so on the accommodations form. Please make sure both parties make the request. Each person must register for their own accommodations, even if they want to share a room.

Payment is made at the time of registration. Space is limited. Reserve your space now using the accommodations form.

Optional San Diego Hotel

  • For those who prefer to stay in a more traditional hotel setting, we recommend the San Diego Marriott-Mission Valley, since it is easily accessible to the MTS trolley’s green line to the SDSU campus.

Staying in Tijuana

Working through our conference partner CECUT, LMDA is able to offer attendees discounted rates at either of the following hotels. 

  • Hotel Real del RíoJosé María Velazco 1409, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
    • Cost per night single or double bedroom: $1930.00 pesos (approx $95 USD) tax included; Free American Breakfast
    • 20 minute walk from CECUT
  • Hotel Real InnPlaza de los Héroes 9902, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
    • Cost per night single or double bedroom: $1800.00 pesos (approx $89 USD) tax included; Breakfast not included
    • 15 minute walk from CECUT

In order to access the discounted rates for our partner hotels in Tijuana, fill out the accommodations form.

Note: space is limited. Payment is made upon arrival.

Register for Accommodations!

FAQ

How long do I have to add accommodations on the San Diego side?

Attendees can reserve their San Diego accommodations until two weeks before the conference. On Wednesday, June 10th the Housing & Accommodation form will no longer be available. However, the registration form will be available through the conference. Please note, space is limited in both SD and TJ locations, so it is recommended to book as soon as possible.

The registration form asked me if I was going to cross the border for conference events so LMDA can book travel. Can I change my mind later?

Yes! We asked whether or not you intended to cross the border or use LMDA provided transportation in the conference registration form so we could book appropriate sized buses. You’re always welcome to travel across the border or across San Diego through other means.

What if my plans change?

We know that there is a lot of uncertainty around travel throughout North America at the moment, and we understand that your needs very well might change. Refunds on accommodations are at the discretion of the venue and their cancellation policies. Please note that SDSU accommodations are non-refundable.

Who do I contact if I have a question about the conference?

  • If you have general registration or finance information, please reach out to LMDA’s Executive Director, Lindsey R. Barr at admin@lmda.org.
  • For general conference inquiries, please contact Danielle Ward, conference coordinator at conferencecoordinator@lmda.org. 
  • If you would like to request accessibility accommodations please connect with us at accessibility@lmda.org.

Getting Here

San Diego International (SAN) is the airport on the US side and Tijuana International (TIJ) is the airport on the Mexico side, where Aeromexico and Volaris are the leading airlines. Travel from SAN to SDSU takes approximately 20 minutes (12 miles). Travel from TIJ to CECUT takes approximately15 minutes (5 miles).

Rental cars can be found at the arrivals area at TIJ. For SAN, the Rental Car Center at San Diego International Airport is located at 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101. There is a free shuttle you can take to/from the airport. Here is a list of rental car agencies available in San Diego. FYI: rental car companies require drivers to be 25 years of age or older, whereas the general minimum age in California is 21 years old.

Taxis and rideshare options (Uber or Lyft) are readily available at both airports to help with transportation to/from the airport. 

International Travel

Check Your Passports! 

When traveling to Mexico, US citizens must present a valid passport, whether you're flying or driving. (A REAL ID is not sufficient.) For air travel, a passport is mandatory. For land travel, you can enter with just a passport card, but a passport book is still recommended for international travel. 

To get or renew a passport, visit the U.S. State Department's Travel website, or call the U.S. National Passport Information Center: 1-877-4USA-PPT; TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793. Additionally, instructions for obtaining a passport are available through the U.S. Postal Service. They now have online renewal for passports with at least 6 months remaining. ACT FAST! Processing of the passport application takes approximately 6-8 weeks.

Currently, Mexican citizens (including children) crossing into the United States are required to present a passport with visa, or a Border Crossing Card. Mexican citizens may present a Border Crossing Card (BCC) as a stand-alone document for entry by land from Mexico. The BCC also serves as a nonimmigrant visa, and together with a valid passport, it meets the documentary requirements for entry at all land, air, and sea ports of entry. Check with US Customs and Border Control for the most up-to-date information

When travelling to the United States by air, Canadian citizens (including children) must present a valid Canadian passport or NEXUS card. However, to travel from Canada to Mexico by land, you will need a valid passport and, if you are staying over 72 hours, you must complete a tourist card (also known as a "Migratory Form") before crossing the border, which can be done online prior to arrival. You do not need a separate visa as a Canadian citizen to enter Mexico by land. Check Consulado General de México en Montreal for more information.

Getting Around

LMDA is providing one group transportation option for those registered to cross between SDSU and CECUT on Friday and CECUT and The Old Globe on Saturday for ease in getting to/from the main conference events.

App-based ride-sharing services are also available throughout San Diego and Tijuana.

While there isn’t an easily accessible way to get from SDSU to Balboa Park via public transit, if you are looking to get around San Diego in general or down to the border, you could use the MTS Trolley. 

The Green Line picks up at SDSU and ends in downtown San Diego where you can transfer to the Blue Line to San Ysidro at the border. If you want to visit UCSD/La Jolla Playhouse, transfer to the Blue Line at Old Town and head north.

Some conference events take place off-site (Beach Bonfire, Dinner in Tijuana, After-hours bar meet-ups), and attendees are responsible for transportation to and from these events if they’d like to attend.

Important Addresses

LMDA is offering group transportation via a charter bus Friday morning from SDSU to CECUT with one evening return and Saturday morning from CECUT to The Old Globe with one evening return. App-based ride-sharing services are also available options for getting around,

Here are the addresses you will need for all of the conference events:

Illness/COVID/Flu

LMDA adapts to each conference location’s up-to-date guidelines and we will continue to be mindful in addressing protocols for any prevalent illnesses. For the most up-to-date information in the area click here.

If you develop any symptoms of illness, please refrain from attending conference events. Be in touch with a member of the conference committee for assistance and support.

Note:You can travel between US, Mexico, and Canada with a passport that has less than six months before expiration.

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