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The 63rd International Conference of Photography

Not all pandas are made in China. Hua Mei is one of the few giant pandas ever born outside of China. She is just one of the new faces you'll see when you come to the San Diego Zoo. Plan now to visit the zoo while attending the Photographic Society of America's 63rd Annual International Conference of Photography at the Town and Country Resort Hotel in San Diego, California, from Monday, August 27 to Sunday, September 2, 2001. In addition to high quality programs and workshops offered at the Conference, sightseeing tours of many attractions are planned.

There's more action and excitement in San Diego than most can handle. Mexico is just minutes from downtown San Diego, yet it's a world of difference. Tijuana offers some of the best values for your money with shopping in the plaza. When you're in the mood for surprises, you're ready for a San Diego visit. California's second-largest city and America's seventh-largest has a regional population exceeding 2.5 million. San Diego is well-known for its beaches, waterfront, and dependable year-round sunshine, as well as the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World, and other attractions such as LEGOLAND, California. But the county encompasses much more in its 4,200 square miles, 18 incorporated cities, and other towns and neighborhoods.

In the eastern part of the county, the terrain varies from gentle foothills to mile-high mountains and back to living desert, offering nature-conscious visitors endless opportunities to observe wildlife. To the north, the land produces quantities of flowers as well as quality grapes that become excellent wines. The 70 miles of coastline that form the western border support not only recreation, such as surfing and swimming, but also important scientific research at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. It is critical habitat for a number of creatures, including California gray whales and hundreds of species of birds that depend on coastal wetlands during their migration. To the south is a whole different country --Mexico --with its own cultural offerings. You can fill your day and your nights too, with art-museums, galleries, theatre, dance, music! Come to San Diego to get some fun out of life, no matter what kind of fun you enjoy!

If you come by car, take the 59-mile scenic drive from downtown to La Jolla and back. It is an excellent introduction to the central coastal portion of the county.

If you're online, you can find out what's happening in and around San Diego from the comfort of your own computer. Everything you need to plan a fabulous San Diego trip is on the World Wide Web, including a comprehensive calendar of events, detailed maps, and listings for the area's most popular restaurants, hotels and attractions. You'll find answers to your most frequently asked questions, from "Where can I get information about dining in San Diego?" to "What's the best time of year to go whale watching?" You can link to the web pages of many businesses and organizations. Point your browser to www.sandiego.org and surf on in ...

The things to see and do in San Diego go from A to Z -- Arts to Zoo. The cultural arts thrive. Theatre, music, dance, sculpture, painting, natural history and local history are all showcased in various museums and arts venues. Visit the Gaslamp Quarter any night of the week to sample some of the finest jazz around, as well as a wide variety of contemporary rock and blues artists. History buffs have their choice of Old Town State Historic Park, preserving the early-California experience. The area has four missions and Presidio Park, a wide variety of museums devoted to local history, and Point Loma's Cabrillo National Monument, commemorating the European discovery of San Diego Bay.

Just north of the central business district is the nation's largest cultural park covering 1,200 lush acres, Balboa Park. It contains some of the most fantastic architecture ever assembled in one place: 14 museums, art galleries, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, theaters, and the California Tower with its working 100-bell carillon. A free Balboa Park Tram runs daily.

This brings you to the world-famous San Diego Zoo, located in Balboa Park and home to 800 different species, including a pair of rare giant pandas (on long-term loan from The People's Republic of China), in enclosures carefully designed to resemble the animal's natural habitat. The entire zoo is designed as a 100-acre tropical garden and can be visited on foot and on a special, three-mile guided bus tour.

Animal lovers can also experience SeaWorld's entertaining penguins, polar bears, sharks, dolphins, killer whales, fish, birds, Clydesdales, and other creatures. The San Diego Wild Animal Park, where the animals roam as free as in their native African and Asian habitats, provide many photographic opportunities. Aquatic creatures from sardines to starfish are on display at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps overlooking the Pacific in LaJolla.

Just a short, scenic 15-minute sightseeing trip across San Diego Bay takes you to The Ferry Landing Marketplace, Coronado's specialty shopping and dining center with unique shops and galleries. Harbor tours are available to enjoy the U.S.Navy Fleet, the Coronado Bridge, and San Diego skyline, busy shipyards, the Star of India and more.

The Seaport Village takes a step back in time to a setting of charming, turn-of-the-century architecture, winding paths and trickling fountains surrounded by the city's best sightseeing and shopping. Add live music, street performers, horse-drawn carriages and an 1890's Looff carousel, and you've got a memorable day by the bay at Seaport Village. There are 75 one-of-a-kind shops. Stroll the waterfront and enjoy the view as you explore a wide selection of unique handcrafted gifts, original art and distinctive fashions.

For a taste of San Diego's Spanish and Mexican culture, visit Old Town with its authentic restaurants, architecture, history, and wonderful shops. Father Juniero Serra helped to establish the first 21 missions in California, including the Mission San Diego de Alcala, California's first mission. Old Town San Diego is considered the "birthplace" of California. It was here that Father Serra came more than 225 years ago to establish the very first mission in a chain of 21 that were to be the cornerstones of California's colonization. Father Serra's mission and Presidio were built on a hillside overlooking what is currently known as Old Town San Diego. The Old Town San Diego State Historic Park was established in 1969 to preserve the rich heritage of the 19th century. The park includes a main plaza where Kit Carson helped to raise the first American Flag in 1846, exhibits, museums and living history demonstrations. Historic buildings include La Casa de Estrudillo, La Casa de Bandini, La Casa de Altamirno-Pedrorena and the Mason Street School, San Diego's first one room schoolhouse. Just up the hill from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park you'll find Heritage Park where several of San Diego's most notable Victorian homes have been relocated and authentically restored to their original splendor. Just a short walk down San Diego Avenue is the Whaley House, an officially designated haunted house, the Little Adobe Chapel, the first Church in Old Town, and El Campo Santo, an 1850 Catholic Cemetary.

Old Town is home to 37 of San Diego's finest restaurants including the best in Mexican and international cuisine. Many restaurants have beautiful flower-filled courtyards and gardens, sun-drenched patios and festive live music, not to mention the world's largest margaritas! Whatever suits your taste buds; Mexican, Latin, Asian, Pacific Rim, Irish, Italian, American cuisine or the finest in seafood, you will find it all within a few short blocks. Dignitaries from around the world have made Old Town a must-see while in San Diego. Around every corner there are exciting surprises waiting for you. The finest in professional theatre, artisans, galleries and shops are all within easy walking distance. Free live entertainment, mariachis, dancers and more are there for you to enjoy.

Plan now to come to San Diego in August of 2001. Give yourself enough time to see everything that interests you and ALLOW time to enjoy the wonderful conference activities sponsored by the Photographic Society of America. Photographic opportunities will be at their best, and the knowledge and camaraderie experienced at the conference will be unforgettable. Don't miss this conference. It will be one to be remembered!!!