See also: Take a Stroll Through the Gaslamp Quarter  |  Welcome Aboard Naval Station San Diego! Known for its near-idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and dazzling array of world-class family attractions, San Diego offers a wide variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests from around the world. San Diego's arts and culture and culinary arts are making a name for themselves, both nationally and internationally. Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the United States, features 15 museums, numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The region is also a breeding ground for the hottest new talents of culinary arts, who prepare award-winning meals in many of the region's 6,400 eating establishments. Take a Stroll Through the Gaslamp Quarter The Gaslamp Quarter is Southern California's premier dining, shopping and entertainment district, where you'll find a truly eclectic blend of food, fun and culture—all within one of San Diego's most historic areas. Stroll the Gaslamp's charming Victorian-style commercial buildings constructed between 1873 and 1930. Browse the area's finest art galleries, boutiques, unique shops and specialty stores. As the sun sets, the streets come alive in the Gaslamp Quarter. The old-fashioned gaslamps glow along the wide brick walkways, illuminating many charming sidewalk cafes. Dine at one of over 90 restaurants offering cuisine from around the world. Welcome Aboard Naval Station San Diego! Naval Station is home port for approximately 60 Navy ships and home base to 50 separate commands, each having specific and specialized fleet support purposes. It is the workplace for approximately 48,000 military and civilian personnel. Fleet support has always been the mission of Naval Station, and that mission affects all 98 ships home ported in the San Diego area. These include aircraft carriers at Naval Air Station, North Island, and submarines at the Sub Base in the Point Loma area. Ship support functions include such services as providing tugs and pilots. Pier space is also provided for home ported ships, for all Pacific Fleet ships undergoing refresher training or shakedown, for four Military Sealift Command ships, and for all foreign navy ships visiting San Diego. More than 3,500 ship movements are performed annually. Copyright © Society for Human Resource Management 1800 Duke Street  Alexandria, Virginia 22314 U.S.A. 1.800.283.SHRM (U.S. only) +1.703.548.3440 TTY/TDD: +1.703.548.6999  FAX: +1.703.535.6490 E-mail: shrm@shrm.org www.shrm.org HR: Leading People, Leading Organizations

Enhance your HR knowledge! Hear from session presenters who specialize in employment and staffing as they deliver thought provoking messages on a variety of issues and challenges facing employment professionals today—whether in the short-term or long-term. Learn practical information, best employment practices, cost-effective recruitment and retention techniques, employment strategies and tools that you can use every day once you are back at the office. Learn to speak the business language! The SHRM Academy is proud to present the Conflict Resolution Skills for HR Professionals course as a pre-conference learning experience. Take advantage of unparalleled networking opportunities with colleagues and industry experts through facilitated networking luncheons, conference orientation, meet to eat program, exhibit hall time, and meet and greet activities before general and concurrent sessions. Experience San Diego! Known for its near-idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and dazzling array of world-class family attractions, San Diego offers a wide variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests from around the world.