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Nags Head Conference Center

It is an honor to announce that the ViSta workshops will be held at the prestigeous, small and intimate Nags Head Conference Center.

Since 1981, Nags Head Conferences have brought together groups of 2-24 scientists and researchers to exchange ideas, explore new developments, and have fun learning in an informal atmosphere.

The Sea Frolic

Conferences are held at the Sea Frolic: an ocean front residence in a campus-like setting on a lush ocean-front estate with a Bermuda grass lawn, palm trees, hammocks, grills and tables overlooking a private beach. The residence has been extensively remodeled for use as a conference center accommodating up to 24 participants. We will meet, eat and reside in the 1940 Art Deco house and cottage.

The Sea Frolic is located on Florida's Gold Coast, in Highland Beach, a small residential enclave snuggled between Boca Raton and Delray Beach. You can walk to newsstands, library, restaurants, bus stop, stores. Or.bike or bus to malls, theaters, galleries, museums, Amtrak/Tri-Rail, Florida Atlantic University.

Getting there

The Sea Frolic is located at 4521 S. Ocean Boulevard (A1A) in Highland Beach, FL, half a mile north of Spanish River Boulevard.

Air: Three major airports serve the Sea Frolic West Palm Beach (PBI) is the closest, about 20 miles north. Fort Lauderdale (FLL), 25 miles south, has many low-cost flights. Miami International (MIA) is about 50 miles south. From any airport, you can get train, limousine, taxicab, or rental car.

Train: TriRail train service is available from each airport to Boca Raton Call 954-728-8445 for information about schedule and prices. It is a 5-mile taxi ride (numbers posted at station) to the Sea Frolic. Amtrak runs twice daily to Delray Beach

Auto/Taxi: Limousine service and taxicabs are available from all airports. Diamond Coach Limousine (1-800-334-7314) costs about $35 from PBI & FLL, $45.from MIA Taxi rates should be negotiated in advance.

Private Car: Take I-95 to Glades (from South) or Linton (from north)