Plan Your Trip

Getting to the Venue

On Foot
The recommended hotels listed above are conveniently located within a 5–18 minute walk from the MLK Student Union.

By Bus
Several AC Transit bus routes serve the UC Berkeley campus and downtown Berkeley area, stopping near the MLK Student Union. For route details and the latest schedules, visit AC Transit website / Google Map.

By Car
Visitors driving to UC Berkeley can access the campus via Bancroft Way. Parking is available at nearby campus garages, including the Lower Sproul Garage directly beneath MLK Student Union. Please note parking spaces may fill up quickly during peak hours, so plan accordingly.

From Bay Area Airports:

From Oakland International Airport (OAK):

1. From OAK, take the Oakland Airport Connector to Coliseum BART Station.
2. Board a Richmond-bound BART train to Downtown Berkeley Station.
3. Walk approximately 0.3 miles to the MLK Student Union.

From San Francisco International Airport (SFO):

1. From SFO, take the AirTrain to the SFO BART Station.
2. Board a Richmond-bound BART train to Downtown Berkeley Station.
3. Walk approximately 0.3 miles to the MLK Student Union.
   

Accommodation 

We have reserved a room block at the Residence Inn Berkeley for a discounted rate of $219 USD per night (not including taxes and fees). 

Use this link to book directly with the hotel by May 31st. All rooms are subject to availability. 

Other Local Accommodations

• Hotel Shattuck Plaza (Downtown Berkeley):
  Approximately 0.8 miles away (15-minute walk).

• Graduate Berkeley (Berkeley):
  Approximately 0.4 miles away (5-minute walk).

• Berkeley City Club (Berkeley):
  Approximately 0.3 miles away (7-minute walk).

• Bancroft Hotel (Berkeley):
  Approximately 0.2 miles away (5-minute walk).

• Nash Hotel (Berkeley):
  Approximately 0.8 miles away (18-minute walk).

Visa Information

Attendees who require a visa to attend the conference in the United States should apply for a visa at least 12 weeks before entering the country. Find out if you need a visa to travel to the U.S.

We recommend applying for a visa as soon as possible due to long wait times. Check processing times for visitor visas on the United States government website.

To assist in the process, we are happy to provide a letter of invitation. If you require a letter, email info@ahli.cc as soon as possible, providing the following information: 

• • Complete legal name 

• • Date of birth

• • Your company and position

• • Your address and telephone number (both work and home) 

• • Indicate if you are an author, presenter, mentor, reviewer, or general attendee

Food

Coffee will be served during conference days. Additional nearby breakfast and/or lunch spots include:

On Campus and Nearby (By walking):

• Ladle & Leaf (MLK Union) – on-site, offering soups, salads, sandwiches, and gelato
• Monsoon Kitchens (MLK Union) – on-site, offering Indian curries, naan, and more
• Café Strada – (2-minute walk) for coffee and pastries
• Sliver Pizzeria – (5-minute walk) for pizza and vegan options
• Chipotle – (5-minute walk) for Mexican burritos and bowls
• Kiraku – (5-minute walk) for Japanese izakaya dishes
• Easterly-Berkeley – (10-minute walk) for Chinese Hunan cuisine

● La Note – (15-minute walk) for French brunch and crepes

Local Points of Interest

On UC Berkeley Campus:

• Campanile (Sather Tower), UC Berkeley Campus – Iconic bell tower with Bay Area views
• Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), 2155 Center St – Contemporary art and film screenings
• Sather Gate, UC Berkeley Campus – Historic campus entrance
• Memorial Glade, UC Berkeley Campus – Open green space for relaxation
• Berkeley Marina – Scenic waterfront views
  
  

In San Francisco (Short Trip):

• Golden Gate Bridge: goldengate.org
• Alcatraz Island: alcatrazcruises.com
• SFMOMA: sfmoma.org
• Exploratorium: exploratorium.edu