GENERAL INFORMATION
For questions and concerns, call Scottie at (858) 581 -0135 / EMAIL: scottiebellydancer@yahoo.com
The event is located at the Al Bahr Shrine Center 5440 Kearney Mesa Road, San Diego. CA.
DIRECTIONS
●●From LA and other points northwest, take 1-5 south to 805 south. Exit Clairmont Mesa Blvd. East, continue east to
Kearney Mesa road (about 3 miles). Turn left at the signal light, and left into the driveway next to the Hampton Inn at
the Al Bahr sign. The Shrine Center is directly behind the Hampton Inn.
●●From Riverside and other points northeast, take 1-5 south to 163 south. Exit Clairmont Mesa Blvd. West and turn
right at the first signal light onto Kearney Mesa Road. Turn left into the driveway next to the Hampton Inn at the Al
Bahr sign. The Shrine Center is directly behind the Hampton Inn.
MOTELS
●●Close to the Al Bahr Shrine Center.
Hampton Inn— (858) 292-1482 —$79.00 w/ continental breakfast.
Residence Inn by Marriott— (858) 278-2100 —Suites from $139.00 w/ full breakfast.
Ramada Inn (858) 278-0800. Room rate includes a free continental breakfast, free Happy Hour cocktail, and for
those flying into San Diego, free shuttle service from the airport. This is a first class motel with all the amenities. Starts
at $79.00. Call for rates.
●●Up the street about 3 miles, where 805 meets Clairmont Mesa Blvd., there are 3 motels moderately priced.
California Suites Hotel-(858) 560-0545 or 1-800-562-2217
Motel 6—(858) 268-9758
Days Inn— (858) 560-4551
FOOD
●●Complementary coffee and donuts will be available by the stage for vendors and helpers. Vendors who bring their
own mugs will get larger amounts of coffee. A concession stand (India Taj) will be on the premises outside the front of
the building with beverages, snacks, sandwiches, baked goods, and salads. Vendors may request delivery if there is a
long line.
●●Fast food establishments—BURGER KING, CARL'S JR, and ARBY'S close by.
●●Moderate priced restaurants—PENNY'S, COCO'S, CARROW'S, and the INDIA TAJ
●●Fine dining—PROUD MARY'S (happy hours) located in the RAMADA INN, the INDIA TAJ, BLACK ANGUS, and
the BUTCHER SHOP.
THE AFTER-HOURS PARTY
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OTHER SAN DIEGO PLACES to VISIT
The San Diego Gaslamp Quarter—numerous restaurants, clubs, and sights.
Sea world San Diego.
San Diego Wild Animal Park (Escondido).
Balboa Park— San Diego Zoo, and museums galore.
Old Town— San Diego State Historic Park, Heritage County Park, and Bazaar del Mundo.
The Harbor—San Diego Maritime Museum (The Star of India, etc.), Shelter Island, and Seaport Village.
Point Loma —Cabrillo National Monument (lighthouse) with a view of all San Diego and into Mexico.
La Jolla—Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Cove.
Mission and Pacific Beaches—ocean swimming and sunbathing; many restaurants and clubs.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Shriner's Transportation Fund. They have been
very generous to us in pricing the use of the hall, and allowing us to use portions of it other clients do not. Please
remember, there is no outside video or digital taping (professional videos are available), no eating in the
upstairs rooms, and no smoking in the building.
