American Association for Cancer Research

AACR Annual Meeting 2026 | April 17 to 22

Skip $350 to $500 a Night Convention Hotels

The world's largest cancer research conference deserves better lodging. Book full vacation homes 10 to 20 minutes from San Diego Convention Center. Full kitchens, parking, multiple bedrooms. Save 30 to 50% vs hotels.

24,000+ Attendees, Book Now Before Hotels Sell Out

Why Cancer Researchers Choose Vacation Rentals

💰 Save Research Budgets

Full homes starting at $160/night vs $350 to $500/night convention hotels. Stretch your travel budget further.

🍳 Full Kitchens

Cook team dinners, prepare healthy meals, skip expensive hotel dining. Perfect for week-long conferences.

🚗 Free Parking

Most properties include parking (convention hotels charge $50 to $70/day during AACR).

👥 Lab Team Housing

2 to 4 bedrooms perfect for research teams attending together. Split costs and collaborate.

🧠 Quiet Workspace

Review posters, practice presentations, hold team meetings in your own space.

🌊 San Diego Living

Live like a local between sessions. Experience real neighborhoods, not tourist traps.

Available Properties for AACR 2026

Book early, AACR is the world's largest cancer research conference and San Diego fills up fast. All properties are 10 to 20 minutes from the Convention Center.

La Jolla Rancho

• Location: La Jolla, 20 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Luxury coastal home with ocean views. 3 bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, outdoor patio. Walk to Torrey Pines, UCSD, and Scripps Research nearby.

• Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms

• Amenities: Ocean Views, Parking, WiFi

• Price: $328 to $369/night

Prestwick Estate

• Location: San Diego, 18 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Premium 4-bedroom home with private pool. Perfect for lab teams of 4 to 8 researchers. Modern kitchen, dedicated workspace, backyard for team gatherings.

• Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms

• Amenities: Private Pool, Parking, Workspace

• Price: $344 to $387/night

Columbia Little Italy

• Location: Little Italy, 10 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Downtown walkable home with skyline views. 2 bedrooms, steps from restaurants and coffee shops. Quick Uber or trolley to convention center.

• Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms

• Amenities: Walkable, Restaurants, WiFi

• Price: $180 to $200/night

First Avenue

• Location: Downtown, 12 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Central 2-bedroom home. Easy access to convention center, airport, and restaurants. Full kitchen, comfortable workspace for evening work.

• Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms

• Amenities: Central, Parking, WiFi

• Price: $160 to $180/night

Barrio Logan Room A

• Location: Barrio Logan, 8 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Budget-friendly private room for solo researchers or postdocs. Closest neighborhood to convention center. Direct trolley access.

• Room type: Private Room

• Amenities: Budget, Trolley Access, WiFi

• Price: $55 to $85/night

Barrio Logan Room B

• Location: Barrio Logan, 8 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Comfortable private room with shared kitchen access. Perfect for grad students and early career researchers on limited travel budgets.

• Room type: Private Room

• Amenities: Budget, Kitchen Access, WiFi

• Price: $45 to $75/night

Barrio Logan Boho Chic Room

• Location: Barrio Logan, 8 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Stylish private room in artsy neighborhood. Minutes from convention center, authentic local restaurants, vibrant murals.

• Room type: Private Room

• Amenities: Budget, Artistic, WiFi

• Price: $45 to $75/night

Convention Hotels vs Vacation Rentals

Nightly Rate (AACR Week)

• Convention Hotels: $350 to $500+/night

• Our Vacation Rentals: $45 to $387/night (30 to 50% savings)

Parking

• Convention Hotels: $50 to $70/day extra

• Our Vacation Rentals: Free at most properties

Kitchen

• Convention Hotels: None (expensive room service)

• Our Vacation Rentals: Full kitchen in homes

Space for Teams

• Convention Hotels: 1 room per person

• Our Vacation Rentals: 2 to 4 bedrooms, split costs

Work Space

• Convention Hotels: Tiny desk in room

• Our Vacation Rentals: Living rooms, dining tables, patios

Privacy

• Convention Hotels: Shared hallways, noise

• Our Vacation Rentals: Entire homes, quiet neighborhoods

6-Night Stay Cost (2 people)

• Convention Hotels: $4,200+ (2 rooms)

• Our Vacation Rentals: $960 to $2,300 (entire home)

Getting to the AACR Convention

All our properties are 10 to 20 minutes from the San Diego Convention Center. Most include parking, and rideshare is $12 to $25 from any location.

San Diego Convention Center

• Address: 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

• AACR Dates: April 17 to 22, 2026

• Expected Attendance: 24,000+ cancer researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals

Transportation Options

• Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): $12 to $25 from our properties (10 to 20 minutes)

• MTS Trolley: Barrio Logan rooms have direct Blue Line access to Convention Center Station

• Rental Car: Convention center parking $40/day (our properties offer free parking)

• Airport: San Diego International (SAN) is 10 to 15 minutes from all properties

Nearby Research Institutions

• UC San Diego: 15 to 20 minutes from our La Jolla properties

• Scripps Research: 20 minutes from La Jolla Rancho

• Salk Institute: 20 minutes from La Jolla properties

• Sanford Burnham Prebys: 15 minutes from La Jolla

Reserve Your Spot for AACR 2026

24,000+ attendees means hotels book fast. Get notified about availability and special group rates for research teams.

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