San Diego Convention Center

4.6(8,686 reviews on Google)

Exhibition Center listing in San Diego, CA

About San Diego Convention Center

The San Diego Convention Center at 111 W Harbor Drive offers 525,701 square feet of exhibit space divisible into seven halls, each with drive-on access from the loading dock. The upper and mezzanine levels hold up to 72 meeting rooms, while two 40,000 square foot ballrooms and the 90,000 square foot Sails Pavilion, a column-free glass-enclosed space, take larger gatherings. Outdoor space is available for events, and a 1,950-vehicle underground garage sits below the building. The San Diego Convention Center Corporation, a nonprofit public benefit corporation created by the City of San Diego, operates it. Complimentary Wi-Fi covers lobbies, meeting rooms and ballrooms, with upgrades for higher speeds, and an exclusive catering partner and exclusive booth cleaning provider serve exhibitors. Floor plans, a building map and an event calendar are published, and the Gaslamp Quarter is steps away. Rated 4.6 from 8,686 Google reviews, 5,896 of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: comic con (224), car show (83), ocean view (27), architecture (17), waterfront (16), clean restrooms (15), bay views (13), proximity to hotels (13), napoli comicon (6), sunset views (3)

Venue facts

Exhibit space525,701 sq ft
Exhibit halls7 halls
Meeting rooms72 rooms
Ballroom40,000 sq ft
Parking spaces1,950 spaces
Operated bySan Diego Convention Center Corporation

Services and details

  • Hosts trade shows and conventions

    Yes
  • On-site parking

    Yes
  • Loading docks / drive-in access

    Yes
  • Exclusive in-house catering

    Yes
  • Outdoor event space

    Yes
  • Floor plans available

    Yes
  • Public event calendar

    Yes
  • Wi-Fi

    Yes

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