Conference Center

1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940

Airports

• San Jose International Airport
(1 hour drive)

• San Francisco International Airport
(2 hour drive)

• Monterey Regional Airport
(10 minute drive)

Hotels

 We have room blocks at the Monterey Marriott and Portola Hotel & Spa.

Shuttle Service

Shuttle service from the San Jose, San Francisco, and Monterey airports to Monterey Marriott and Portola Hotel & Spa will be provided during Thrivers Society Live! 

The shuttle from San Jose & San Francisco will run between 5am PT and 11pm PT on the date you book. The shuttle from Monterey will run on Sunday, June 26, Monday, June 27, and Thursday, June 30. 

Fill out this survey by May 20 to snag a spot on one of our shuttles. We will be in touch within 30 days of the event with details regarding your shuttle.

Please note that if you do not fill out this survey by May 20, we will not be able to accomodate you.

Parking

There are 900 parking spaces available in the City of Monterey’s parking structures one block from the Conference Center.  Downtown East located on Washington and Tyler Street between Franklin Street and Del Monte Avenue.  It has gated operated entrances with a flat fee of $7 per day.  Maximum vehicle height is 6 feet 8 inches.  Downtown West is located between Tyler Street, Franklin Street and Del Monte Avenue.  It is hourly parking with an attendant.  Except for some special events and night entry where a flat fee is charged at entry, the first hour is free, $0.50 per twenty minutes up to a maximum of $10 per day.  

An additional 600 parking spaces are available at the adjacent hotels.  There are also metered on-street parking spots on a first come basis on the streets surrounding the Monterey Conference Center.

Weather

Get ready to enjoy the incredible Monterey weather! Highs will be in the mid to high 60s with lows near the low 50s. Bring some layers to be safe!

Aquarium

Plan a visit to the sea otters, penguins, and so many other incredible marine creatures at the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium at the end of Cannery Row. Click here to learn more and purchase your tickets. (Advanced ticket purchase required)

Cannery Row

Head to Monterey’s Cannery Row to experience a little bit of everything Monterey has to offer, from history to delicious food to great shopping!

Wharf

Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf is the place for whale watching, some of Monterey’s best seafood, bay cruises, shopping, and more!