Santa Barbara Event Information
Below you will find important announcements and information specific to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, Santa Barbara event. Scroll down on this page for complete information or click on one of the following topics:
KEY SITE INFORMATION:
EVENT EVE AND ROOM BLOCK – FESS PARKER DOUBLETREE RESORT
September 10, 2010 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Fess Parker Doubletree Resort
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
For walkers who require overnight accommodations on Friday, September 10 or Saturday, September 11, we have secured a room block with special Avon Walk participant rates:
Friday/Saturday Rate: $239 + tax per night for a single; $249 + tax per night for a double.
You must indicate that you are part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in order to secure that rate. This is the most convenient hotel to stay at, since it is the Event Eve host hotel.
Booking by phone:
- Call 1-800-879-2929
- State that you would like to book a room that is part of the ‘Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Room Block’
- Proceed with booking
Booking on-line:
Reservations must be made by August 13, 2010, at 11:59pm EST in order to guarantee the special rate.
WELLNESS VILLAGE – SANTA BARBARA POLO FIELDS
Santa Barbara Polo Fields
3295 Via Real
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Located at the base of the foothills, the Santa Barbara Polo Fields provide the perfect backdrop for your home away from home.
Continue to check back for information about guest parking at the Santa Barbara Polo Fields. We will be announcing this information soon.
OPENING CEREMONY – CHASE PALM PARK
OPENING: September 11, 2010 | Walker Arrival 5:30AM - 6:00AM | Ceremony Begins 6:30AM
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Opening:
Chase Palm Park
236 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Complimentary shuttles to Chase Palm Park will run from the Fess Parker Doubletree Resort between 4:00 am- 6:00 am Saturday morning.
THE ROUTE:
Walking from the Opening Ceremony to the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club and on to Carpinteria and the Closing Ceremony
The walk route from Opening Ceremony to the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club and on to Carpinteria and the Closing Ceremony will consist mostly of sidewalks and recreational and coastal bike paths. The paths will still be open to the public, and you will see many people out enjoying all that Santa Barbara County has to offer.
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 Santa Barbara’s most beautiful neighborhoods, 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!
