Maps & Logistics: Important information for when you get here!
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How To Get to the UC Santa Cruz Campus:
DIRECTIONS: The campus is northwest of Santa Cruz.
— From Route 17, take Route 1 north (Mission St.) to Bay St. and turn RIGHT.....
— From Route 1 south (Mission St.), turn LEFT on Bay St …
• Take Bay St. up to the campus entrance at High St.
• Go LEFT on High St./Empire Grade about a mile, and
• turn RIGHT into the campus on Heller Dr. at the little guard house.
Look for “College VIII” signs or “Dowsers.”
After you have turned onto the campus (Heller Dr.) –
• turn RIGHT at the “College VIII” sign (Koshland Dr.)
and LEFT into the large parking lot below College VIII
(the gray buildings above you on the hillside).
DIRECTIONS: The campus is northwest of Santa Cruz.
— From Route 17, take Route 1 north (Mission St.) to Bay St. and turn RIGHT.....
— From Route 1 south (Mission St.), turn LEFT on Bay St …
• Take Bay St. up to the campus entrance at High St.
• Go LEFT on High St./Empire Grade about a mile, and
• turn RIGHT into the campus on Heller Dr. at the little guard house.
Look for “College VIII” signs or “Dowsers.”
After you have turned onto the campus (Heller Dr.) –
• turn RIGHT at the “College VIII” sign (Koshland Dr.)
and LEFT into the large parking lot below College VIII
(the gray buildings above you on the hillside).

Once You Have Arrived: Registration & Parking:
• Parking:
Park in the large lot at the bottom of College VIII.
On Friday Morning ONLY, from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m., if you are already registered, you will be able to pick up your registration packets and parking permits there.
There will be shuttle service and baggage assistance to your room if needed.
If you arrive on Thursday or Friday 2-4 p.m., or Saturday 8-10 a.m., there will be shuttle service from the parking lot -- or you can hike up the hill to Dowsers' Registration at the top of College VIII, where you can register for the Conference or pick up your packet.
• Parking:
Park in the large lot at the bottom of College VIII.
On Friday Morning ONLY, from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m., if you are already registered, you will be able to pick up your registration packets and parking permits there.
There will be shuttle service and baggage assistance to your room if needed.
If you arrive on Thursday or Friday 2-4 p.m., or Saturday 8-10 a.m., there will be shuttle service from the parking lot -- or you can hike up the hill to Dowsers' Registration at the top of College VIII, where you can register for the Conference or pick up your packet.
• OFFICE HOURS – The Dowsers’ Registration office is open
June 30th from 2 to 9 p.m. and July 1st from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
From July 2nd through July 4th, the office will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. except during meals.
The office will be open on Tues., July 5th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., which is check-out time for on-campus lodging unless other arrangements have been made.
ARRIVALS AT ANY TIME OTHER THAN the MAIN CHECK-IN TIMES --
• You need to park in a metered parking space in the upper or lower lot and pay the meter (the upper lot has very few meters!). Bring with you: your car’s type, make and LICENSE PLATE number. Then follow the signs to Dowsers’ Registration, which is at the top of the campus.
• Register or check in and get your name ribbon.
• Get your parking permit and room keys at the nearby University Conference office. If you are staying on campus, the parking fee is included. If you are commuting, you must pay for a parking permit that covers the days you are there.
LATE-EVENING ARRIVALS: Please try to arrive before 8 p.m.
Before 8 p.m., go to the University’s Conference Office in College VIII — come up Empire Grade (High St.), enter the campus at the little guard house, go past the lower entrance to College VIII, stay on Heller Dr. (the main road), go under the wooden footbridge, and make the next right.
Park and go around to the lawn side to find the office.
If you must arrive after 8 p.m., call beforehand: Irene Healy, 415-823-9148 for instructions.
June 30th from 2 to 9 p.m. and July 1st from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
From July 2nd through July 4th, the office will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. except during meals.
The office will be open on Tues., July 5th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., which is check-out time for on-campus lodging unless other arrangements have been made.
ARRIVALS AT ANY TIME OTHER THAN the MAIN CHECK-IN TIMES --
• You need to park in a metered parking space in the upper or lower lot and pay the meter (the upper lot has very few meters!). Bring with you: your car’s type, make and LICENSE PLATE number. Then follow the signs to Dowsers’ Registration, which is at the top of the campus.
• Register or check in and get your name ribbon.
• Get your parking permit and room keys at the nearby University Conference office. If you are staying on campus, the parking fee is included. If you are commuting, you must pay for a parking permit that covers the days you are there.
LATE-EVENING ARRIVALS: Please try to arrive before 8 p.m.
Before 8 p.m., go to the University’s Conference Office in College VIII — come up Empire Grade (High St.), enter the campus at the little guard house, go past the lower entrance to College VIII, stay on Heller Dr. (the main road), go under the wooden footbridge, and make the next right.
Park and go around to the lawn side to find the office.
If you must arrive after 8 p.m., call beforehand: Irene Healy, 415-823-9148 for instructions.

PARKING: This is Important!
Display your permit in your car and move it to a lot with a “Conference Parking” sign. (circled on the photo).
• Park only in lots with a small white “Conference Parking” square on the sign.
Rules are strictly enforced. A parking permit is required everywhere on campus. There is a big lot right below College VIII, and a “remote” lot about 10 walking minutes away.
The Conference cannot be responsible for parking tickets.
COMMUTER conference attendees will need a parking permit on weekdays except on July 4 – get one when you check in. The cost is $6 per day.
SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS: RVs / CAMPERS – Vehicles longer than a standard automobile will require an additional permit from the campus police. These may not be used as lodging on campus. The police may verify that RVs are not being used as lodging.
• For permit information, call 831-459-1097.
BAGGAGE: If you need help with your baggage, come to Dowsers' Registration for assistance.
Display your permit in your car and move it to a lot with a “Conference Parking” sign. (circled on the photo).
• Park only in lots with a small white “Conference Parking” square on the sign.
Rules are strictly enforced. A parking permit is required everywhere on campus. There is a big lot right below College VIII, and a “remote” lot about 10 walking minutes away.
The Conference cannot be responsible for parking tickets.
COMMUTER conference attendees will need a parking permit on weekdays except on July 4 – get one when you check in. The cost is $6 per day.
SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS: RVs / CAMPERS – Vehicles longer than a standard automobile will require an additional permit from the campus police. These may not be used as lodging on campus. The police may verify that RVs are not being used as lodging.
• For permit information, call 831-459-1097.
BAGGAGE: If you need help with your baggage, come to Dowsers' Registration for assistance.
If you're not bringing a vehicle:
COMING BY BUS: Greyhound’s main number is 800-231-2222. In Santa Cruz, call Greyhound at 831-423-1800.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION: Santa Cruz Metro is a good local transit system. The bus to downtown Santa
Cruz runs frequently. Call 831-425-8600 for information on travel to College Eight.
COMING BY BUS: Greyhound’s main number is 800-231-2222. In Santa Cruz, call Greyhound at 831-423-1800.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION: Santa Cruz Metro is a good local transit system. The bus to downtown Santa
Cruz runs frequently. Call 831-425-8600 for information on travel to College Eight.
PLEASE NOTE: SCHOOL ATTENDEES, please allow about an hour to park and register for school.
Bring a hat and sunscreen, as some of the schools and presentations are outdoors.
Wear your name ribbon. Your School registration also entitles you to the evening’s introduction of speakers and their brief presentation descriptions, as well as the Hospitality Room, which follows evening events.
Bring a hat and sunscreen for Dowsing School.
Bring a hat and sunscreen, as some of the schools and presentations are outdoors.
Wear your name ribbon. Your School registration also entitles you to the evening’s introduction of speakers and their brief presentation descriptions, as well as the Hospitality Room, which follows evening events.
Bring a hat and sunscreen for Dowsing School.
OTHER Important and helpful information!!!
CLIMATE AND CLOTHING: Daytime temperatures are usually 70˚ to 80˚ F after the morning fog burns off, and nights are in the 50˚s-60˚s. Please bring things warm enough to be comfortable!
Include a warm sweater or jacket, comfortable shoes, and you may want your slippers.
Rain is unusual, but occasionally comes to greet us, even in July.
SMOKING: There is no smoking anywhere on campus.
DOGS: Sorry, no dogs are allowed on campus.
SUSTAINABILITY: Please bring your own refillable water bottle – UCSC encourages waste reduction.
VOLUNTEERS are always needed and are most welcome.
We especially need help before the Conference, and as the conference is ending.
Let us know if you want to help out with the Youth Program!
For more information, contact Karen Ashley at 415-823-9148 or at dowserswestcoast@gmail.com.
SALES TABLES, BOOKS AND TOOLS: There is a wide selection of books, dowsing tools and other interesting things for sale by our presenters in our open-air marketplace.
RECORDING: AUDIO & DVD: You may order CDs of the presentations during the Conference. Recordings will be mailed to you. DVDs of some presentations will be made by the Conference’s crew; sorry – no other recording of presentations is allowed! After the Conference, recordings will be available by mail.
LABYRINTHS for all to walk and enjoy: Lend a hand! – there will be a free “funshop” for those who want to help and learn with Alex Champion on Friday building a labyrinth on the Plaza.
FUN NIGHT – Talent not a prerequisite – but we’d love it if you do have one to share! Plan to keep your act short – contact Jody Healy at 831-475-8404. Please bring costumes, instruments, music, voice, jokes, drama, and a desire to have fun! This year, the theme is “Absolutely Divine! Entertainment Your Way.”
HOSPITALITY: The Hospitality Room is open to attendees every night from 9 to 11 p.m. Come and enjoy good company, refreshments and drawings for lots of good prizes.
University-related regulations and costs are supplied to us by the UC Conference Office, and are subject to change beyond our control. This is not a UCSC-Sponsored event.
CLIMATE AND CLOTHING: Daytime temperatures are usually 70˚ to 80˚ F after the morning fog burns off, and nights are in the 50˚s-60˚s. Please bring things warm enough to be comfortable!
Include a warm sweater or jacket, comfortable shoes, and you may want your slippers.
Rain is unusual, but occasionally comes to greet us, even in July.
SMOKING: There is no smoking anywhere on campus.
DOGS: Sorry, no dogs are allowed on campus.
SUSTAINABILITY: Please bring your own refillable water bottle – UCSC encourages waste reduction.
VOLUNTEERS are always needed and are most welcome.
We especially need help before the Conference, and as the conference is ending.
Let us know if you want to help out with the Youth Program!
For more information, contact Karen Ashley at 415-823-9148 or at dowserswestcoast@gmail.com.
SALES TABLES, BOOKS AND TOOLS: There is a wide selection of books, dowsing tools and other interesting things for sale by our presenters in our open-air marketplace.
RECORDING: AUDIO & DVD: You may order CDs of the presentations during the Conference. Recordings will be mailed to you. DVDs of some presentations will be made by the Conference’s crew; sorry – no other recording of presentations is allowed! After the Conference, recordings will be available by mail.
LABYRINTHS for all to walk and enjoy: Lend a hand! – there will be a free “funshop” for those who want to help and learn with Alex Champion on Friday building a labyrinth on the Plaza.
FUN NIGHT – Talent not a prerequisite – but we’d love it if you do have one to share! Plan to keep your act short – contact Jody Healy at 831-475-8404. Please bring costumes, instruments, music, voice, jokes, drama, and a desire to have fun! This year, the theme is “Absolutely Divine! Entertainment Your Way.”
HOSPITALITY: The Hospitality Room is open to attendees every night from 9 to 11 p.m. Come and enjoy good company, refreshments and drawings for lots of good prizes.
University-related regulations and costs are supplied to us by the UC Conference Office, and are subject to change beyond our control. This is not a UCSC-Sponsored event.