UC Davis and UC Davis Health are eagerly counting down the days until we can welcome you to the 42nd UC Tech Annual Conference.
In 2024, UC Tech will be a three-day event held in Sacramento and Davis. Because two of the days are in Davis, we recommend staying in Davis for convenience. However, there are many attractions in Sacramento, and guests may want to take advantage of all the capital city has to offer.
Below, you will find information on hotels, plus how to get to and around UC Davis and UC Davis Health.
Lodging In and Around Sacramento
UC Tech Discounted Lodging Options
The following options have been reserved at discounted rates for UC Tech attendees who will be joining the conference in-person. Use the links below to get your discounted rate.
The Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Midtown 4422 Y Street, Sacramento 916-455-6800 Book to get a King Bed at $189.15/night. (Distance from conference: 0.6 miles to UCDH, 18 miles to UCD) |
Additional Lodging Options
The following options are not affiliated with or discounted by the UC Tech conference.
Disclaimer: This information is provided as a matter of service. It does not constitute an endorsement of any lodging services mentioned. Users of this list communicate, contract, and do business with individuals, companies, or firms at their own risk.
Hotel Med Park, Ascend Hotel Collection 2356 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento 916-455-4000 (Distance from conference: 0.3 miles to UCDH, 18.4 miles to UCD) |
1875 65th Street, Sacramento, CA 95819 916-451-1135 (Distance from conference: 2.1 miles to UCDH, 20 miles to UCD) |
Home2 Suites by Hilton Sacramento at CSUS 1865 65th Street, Sacramento, CA 95819 916-451-1459 (Distance from conference: 2.3 miles to UCDH, 20 miles to UCD) |
The Citizen Hotel Autograph Collection 926 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-447-2700 (Distance from conference: 4 miles to UCDH, 17 miles to UCD) |
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-447-1700 (Distance from conference: 4.3 miles to UCDH, 16 miles to UCD) |
500 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-545-7100 (Distance from conference: 5.1 miles to UCDH, 16 miles to UCD) |
2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento, CA 95815 916-922-4700 (Distance from conference: 6.4 miles to UCDH, 21.3 miles to UCD) |
Getting to UC Davis Health
Air Travel
There are three airports you may fly into: Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Oakland International Airport (OAK), or San Francisco International Airport (SFO). SMF is highly recommended as it is closer to Sacramento and Davis. Please review the following transportation options for their airport services:
- Yolobus
- Sacramento Regional Transit
- Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
- Rideshare: Lyft, Uber, Wingz, Super Shuttle Express
Train/Shuttle Travel
For a low-stress travel option with scenic views and convenient amenities (e.g. dining options, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, bike accommodation), take the Amtrak to the Sacramento Valley Station (SAC) or Davis Station (DAV).
- From the Bay Area: Take the BART to the Richmond Station. Then transfer to the Amtrak Capitol Corridor to reach your station.
- From SoCal: Take the Amtrak Coast Starlight Train to reach your station.
If you are in Davis, the Causeway Connection travels between the UC Davis Health and UC Davis campuses. Walk to the Silo Bus Terminal and board the Causeway Connection Eastbound (Route 138). Then get off at the last stop: the UC Davis Health Medical Center.
- The hourly service runs Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- UC Davis affiliates may ride for free. Just show the bus driver your official UC Davis or UC Davis Health ID/Badge.
- Non-affiliates must pay $2.50 per ride with exact cash, their Connect Card, or through the SacRT mobile app.
Driving Directions and Parking
If you choose to drive to UC Davis Health, set your navigation to one of the visitor parking lots: Parking Structure 3 or Parking Structure 2, which is closer in walking distance to Betty Irene Moore Hall.
- Visitor parking rates are $2.00 per 1/2 hour, with an $18.00 daily maximum. You can pay for parking at the self-service kiosks inside the parking structure or pay by card at the exit gate.
- Parking Structure 3 visitor parking is available on the Lower Level, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Parking Structure 2 visitor parking is available on Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.
- UCDH and UCD employees with a valid permit may use all parking areas at UC Davis Health Medical Center unless marked otherwise or may download the ParkMobile App to obtain a daily parking permit for “B” Parking Zone# 42201 on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Parking Around the UCDH Venue
Day 1 of the 2024 UC Tech Annual Conference, October 27, will be held at the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento. The venue for the event will be the Betty Irene Moore Hall and Courtyard.
The parking map consists of four icons:
- The yellow circle with a star represents a conference venue location.
- The blue teardrop represents parking options on campus.
- The dark blue line represents directions from UC Tech affiliated hotels to the conference venue.
- The red circle with a bus represents busing options on campus.
Getting Around UCDH & Beyond
UCDH is in the heart of Sacramento, with many ways to get around the campus and surrounding city:
- Courtesy Shuttle includes three on-site services, offering convenient transportation within the UC Davis Medical Center campus Monday to Friday from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Yolobus goes through Davis, West Sacramento, Downtown Sacramento, and Woodland. Routes 42A and 42B will take you to the Memorial Union, the central hub of student life on the UCD campus.
- Causeway Connection travels between UC Davis Medical Center and UCD, stopping at destinations such as the UCD campus Mondavi Center, which is walking distance to the Manetti Shrem Museum.
- Amtrak Capital Corridor travels through Sacramento, Oakland, and San Jose. It includes a stop to the Davis station, which is a 20 minute walk to campus.
- Elk Grove Express travels between Elk Grove and UC Davis Medical Center.
- Alternative transportation options run through neighboring cities to downtown Sacramento.
Lodging In and Around Davis
UC Tech Discounted Lodging Options
The following options have been reserved at discounted rates for UC Tech attendees who will be joining the conference in-person. Use the links below to get your discounted rate.
Aggie Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection (Hotel is sold out as of July 15, 2024) 245 First Street, Davis, CA 95616 877-424-6423 (Distance from conference: 17.2 miles to UCDH, 0.7 miles to UCD) |
234 D Street, Davis, CA 95616 800-780-7234 Book to get a King Bed at $167/night. (Distance from conference: 17.2 miles to UCDH, 1.1 miles to UCD) |
1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis, CA 95616 530-756-0910 Book to get Two Queen Beds or a King Bed at $129/night. (Distance from conference: 16.8 miles to UCDH, 1.1 miles to UCD) |
173 Old Davis Road, Davis, CA 95616 530-756-9500 Book to get Two Queen Beds at $179/night or a King Bed at $174/night. (Distance from conference: 19 miles to UCDH, 0.2 miles to UCD) |
Additional Lodging Options
The following options are not affiliated with or discounted by the UC Tech conference.
Disclaimer: This information is provided as a matter of service. It does not constitute an endorsement of any lodging services mentioned. Users of this list communicate, contract, and do business with individuals, companies, or firms at their own risk.
Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento-Davis 4647 Fermi Place, Davis, CA 95618 530-747-2110 (Distance from conference: 15.2 miles to UCDH, 3.9 miles to UCD) |
110 F Street, Davis, CA 95616 530-753-3600 (Distance from conference: 17.1 miles to UCDH, 0.1 mile to UCD) |
123 B Street, Davis, CA 95616 530-756-7890 (Distance from conference: 17.3 miles to UCDH, 0.8 miles to UCD) |
221 D Street, Davis, CA 95616 530-756-1040 (Distance from conference: 17.2 miles to UCDH, 1 mile to UCD) |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Davis - University Area 1640 Research Park Drive, Davis, CA 95618 888-465-4329 (Distance from conference: 16.7 miles to UCDH, 1.6 miles to UCD) |
2750 Cowell Boulevard, Davis, CA 95618 530-746-5800 (Distance from conference: 15.7 miles to UCDH, 3.6 miles to UCD) |
Getting to UC Davis
Air Travel
There are three airports you may fly into: Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Oakland International Airport (OAK), or San Francisco International Airport (SFO). SMF is highly recommended as it is closer to Sacramento and Davis. Please review the following transportation options for their airport services:
- Yolobus
- Sacramento Regional Transit
- Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
- Rideshare: Lyft, Uber, Wingz, Super Shuttle Express
Train/Shuttle Travel
For a low-stress travel option with scenic views and convenient amenities (e.g. dining options, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, bike accommodation), take the Amtrak to the Sacramento Valley Station (SAC) or Davis Station (DAV).
- From the Bay Area: Take the BART to the Richmond Station. Then transfer to the Amtrak Capitol Corridor to reach your station.
- From SoCal: Take the Amtrak Coast Starlight Train to reach your station.
UC Davis and UC Berkeley staff/faculty may take the Berk Bus to get to the UC Davis main campus.
- The bus ride is 1.5 hours long and costs $16.00 one-way. You may purchase a ticket up to 30 days in advance.
- View the Berk Bus FAQ for the bus schedule and accommodations.
If you are in Sacramento, the Causeway Connection travels between the UC Davis Health and UC Davis campuses. Walk to the UC Davis Medical Center bus stop on Y and 45th Street, and board the Causeway Connection Westbound (Route 138). Then get off at the first stop: the UC Davis Mondavi Center, which is located in the Gateway District.
- The hourly service runs Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- UC Davis affiliates may ride for free. Just show the bus driver your official UC Davis or UC Davis Health ID/Badge.
- Non-affiliates must pay $2.50 per ride with exact cash, their Connect Card, or through the SacRT mobile app.
Driving Directions and Parking
If you choose to drive to UC Davis, set your navigation to one of the following visitor parking lots: Visitor Parking Lot 1 or Visitor Parking Lot 2, which are both near the Welcome Center and located in the Gateway District.
- Visitor parking rates have a $16.00 daily maximum to park on campus Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can pay for a daily parking permit by downloading the AggiePark AMP Park App or visiting the AMP Park website. UCDH and UCD employees should use their @ucdavis.edu email addresses for affiliate rates.
- Visitor parking is available in C and L Zones. View the parking map for location information.
- Campus visitors with a disabled placard or license plate may park in disabled spaces, unrestricted A, C, C+, L, and F zones, and for extended periods in green time zones on the UC Davis Campus at no charge, without displaying additional validation.
Parking Around the UCD Venues
Day 2 and 3 of the 2024 UC Tech Annual Conference, October 28 and 29, will be held at the UC Davis campus in Davis. The venues for the event will be held in The Gateway District at the Mondavi Center, Alumni Center, and Conference Center.
The parking map consists of four icons:
- The yellow circle with a star represents a conference venue location.
- The blue teardrop represents parking options on campus.
- The dark blue line represents directions from UC Tech affiliated hotels to the conference venues.
- The red circle with a bus represents busing options on campus.
Getting Around UCD & Beyond
UCD is the largest UC campus, best traveled by bike or bus:
- Bike Barn offers bike rentals for individuals and large groups. Learn about cycling safety and bike security to keep yourself and your belongings safe.
- Spin offers e-bikes and e-scooters around the City of Davis. Download the Spin app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to get started.
- Unitrans, operated by UCD students, has over 20 routes traveling around the city of Davis, including the Davis Downtown. Rides for non-students are $1.25. Exact fare is required.
- Causeway Connection travels between the UCDH Medical Center and UCD Silo Bus Terminal, stopping at destinations such as the UCD campus Mondavi Center, which is walking distance to the Manetti Shrem Museum.
- Amtrak Capital Corridor travels through Sacramento, Oakland, and San Jose.
- Berk Bus is available to UCD and UCB staff/faculty to go between the Davis main and Berkeley campuses. The bus ride is 1.5 hours long and costs $16.00 one-way. You may purchase a ticket up to 30 days in advance. View the Berk Bus FAQ for the bus schedule and accommodations.