Travel Information

Hotel Information

Hotel reservations must be made through the AAO Housing Bureau. Housing opens on June 24th to Academy members and on July 15th to non-members (ophthalmic medical personnel). Click here for more information.

Driving Directions

From San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Take Highway 101 north and exit at 7th Street. Turn right on Folsom Street, then left on 5th Street. Cross Market Street and turn left on Ellis Street to Mason Street. The garage entrance to the Hilton San Francisco is on Ellis Street between Mason and Taylor Streets.

From Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK): Take Highway 880 (West, then North) towards San Francisco. Follow signs to San Francisco and cross the Bay Bridge. Exit after bridge on 5th Street, which becomes Cyril Magnin. Turn left on Ellis and follow to Mason Street. The garage entrance is on Ellis Street between Mason and Taylor Streets.

From San Jose International Airport (SJC): Take Highway 101 North and exit at 7th Street. Turn right onto Folsom, then left onto 5th Street. Turn left onto Ellis Street and follow to Mason Street. The garage entrance is on Ellis Street between Mason and Taylor Streets.

San Francisco Visitor's Bureau

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TSA Web Site

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is the United States Department of Homeland Security’s branch of safety for airline travel. Before you depart, visit their home page for tips for safe and lawful travel. www.tsa.gov