IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON HOUSING

 (updated 01/21/2008)

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FIVE simple things you should know ABOUT FINDING TOURNAMENT LODGINGS:

1. There are no 3000-room corporate hotels on the Coast!

On the other hand, the Mendocino Coast has the equivalent of 9000 rooms in small one-two story lodgings with 10-100 rooms each. There's room, but often teams have to split up.

2. Teams should start immediately to find accommodations.  Do not be discouraged because they all appear full. The big advertisers fill first, while the small places sit empty.

3. The tournament has been on the same weekend for a long time, and ALL the lodgings are expecting you, even the Bed and Breakfasts. Although the Mendocino Coast is a tourist destination, most lodgings know not to let "real tourists" be surrounded by kids.

4. The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce is only one source. They are very helpful, but that list is small and limited to "chamber members" who pay for advertising. As you have probably discovered, those lodgings are booked as early as last year by tournament regulars. But there are hundreds more lodgings in this area not on the Chamber list.

5. You will find dozens of vacation rentals on the Mendocino Coast offered privately (not through a rental firm).  Just "google" vacation rentals on the Mendocino Coast. There are dozens!