Where is the San Diego Convention Center located?
The Convention Center is located in vibrant Downtown San Diego and is situated along sparkling San Diego Bay. It's only a 10 minute taxi ride from the airport and it's conveniently located next to some of San Diego's best restaurants, shopping and attractions. The address is 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The phone number is (619) 525-5000.www.visitsandiego.com
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How far is the airport from the Convention Center and what type of transportation is available?
The San Diego International Airport is only 10 minutes from downtown and the San Diego Convention Center. Almost all major domestic airlines service the airport. For terminal and airline information call (619) 400-2404 or visit www.san.org.
If you need a taxi, there are many companies that provide taxicab service at the airport. Fares from the airport to the Convention Center are about $25. If you would like to rent a car, there are several car rental reservation boards located near the baggage claim areas of Terminals 1 and 2. Use the courtesy phones provided to request shuttle transport to the car rental company of your choice. All car rental agencies are located off-site and car rental shuttles take you to the rental locations.
Shuttle vans and buses operated by private companies are also available. You can find shuttle service at the Transportation Plazas across from Terminals 1 and 2, and curbside at the Commuter Terminal. In addition, there are a number of public transportation services available to you at any given time when you need to get to and from the airport.
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What is the weather like in San Diego?
San Diego's "sun-sational" climate makes it the ultimate year-round destination. The average daytime temperature on the Convention Center's outdoor terraces is a pleasant 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual rainfall is less than 10 inches.
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Where can I find directions and a map to help me navigate around the city? How do I get around the Convention Center?
Downtown San Diego is incredibly compact and convenient. Some of the city's best hotels, restaurants, shopping districts and galleries are all within walking distance, as are incredible views of sparkling San Diego Bay. The Convention Center itself is also easy to navigate. For directions and maps to get around the city, visit the Concierge Desk in Lobby B
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Map of Downtown - PDF
Convention Center Floor Plans - PDF
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Can you recommend a good restaurant?
San Diego is a culinary treasure, boasting some of the finest and most ethnically diverse restaurants Southern California has to offer. Best of all, many of these unique and award-winning dining experiences, including the Gaslamp Quarter, are just a short stroll away from the Convention Center. Check with our onsite Concierge Desk, who can assist you with reservations, menus, pricing, directions and other information or visit our online restaurants guide. Whether you’re in the mood for sophisticated international dining by candlelight, casual California cuisine served with an ocean view, a festive outdoor Mexican café, an eclectic coffee house or a lively nightclub, San Diego has it all.
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What can I do in my free time?
There's so much to see and do in San Diego. Just steps away from the Convention Center is the city's hottest dining and entertainment district, the Gaslamp Quarter, and PETCO Park, home to Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres. San Diego is one of the most family-friendly cities in the nation, so plan on spending time with Shamu at SeaWorld San Diego or spend a day exploring the Lost Forrest or Urban Jungle at the San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park is one of the city most beloved cultural gems with the largest collection of museums west of the Mississippi River and incredible gardens. San Diego also features a historic aircraft carrier museum aboard the USS Midway. With 70 miles of beaches, 92 golf courses, the best shopping, and a variety of exciting attractions, ther's something for everyone. Please visit our onsite Concierge Desk in Lobby B for more ideas or our Attractions & Activities page.
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Where can I get a cup of coffee in the building?
Starbucks is only a few feet away from anywhere in the Convention Center with three convenient locations inside the building. In addition to premium specialty coffee and tea, attendees can enjoy a variety of tasty beverages and specialty food items. Locations are in Lobbies A, C & E. Hours are event driven.
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Do you have Wi-Fi?
With over 70,000 strand miles of fiber optic cable, downtown San Diego is definitely a "wired city". Most hotels offer Wi-Fi to their guests free of charge. (A service fee may apply)
The San Diego Convention Center also offers Wi-Fi if your meeting organizer has requested this service.
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Do you have skycap services for my luggage?
Building guests can now check their luggage and obtain an airline issued boarding pass inside the Convention Center, avoiding hassles and delays at the airport. Our service partner, BAGS, Inc., provides a full service, multi-airline remote skycap operation right onsite. This service is prearranged by your meeting organizer, so check with them to confirm if your event will have this service available.
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Are ATMs available in the building?
There are two permanent ATMs onsite in Lobbies B & E. A $2.00 fee applies.
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Does the Convention Center have a business center?
Our onsite business service center, FedEx Office, is conveniently located in the Hall D lobby and specializes in digital distribution and printing of conference materials. Place an order online, or contact FedEx Office at the San Diego Convention Center by calling 619-525-5450.
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Where can I park and what are the costs?
Onsite private vehicle parking is available at the San Diego Convention Center's 1,950-vehicle underground garage located below the building. Directly across the street to the east of the Center is a 2,000 space parking garage. The daily rate is $10. Parking rates may range from $10 to $20 on days when there is special event activity at PETCO Park or other downtown events. Offsite parking is also available at numerous nearby locations.
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Who do I contact if I have special needs?
For specific information on the Convention Center's accessibility, please contact our Guest Services department at 619-525-5409. For information on San Diego area attractions, contact Accessible San Diego at 619-325-7550 or www.accessandiego.org.
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What can you tell me about the history of San Diego?
San Diego is located on the site of the first European settlement in California. Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo sailed into San Diego Bay in 1542 and claimed the land for Spain. In 1769 Junípero Serra, a Franciscan missionary, established Mission San Diego de Alcalá and dedicated the Presidio, the first Spanish fort in California. By 1830 most of the people were living in what is now Old Town. It was under Mexican jurisdiction from 1822, when Mexico won independence from Spain, until 1846, when it was captured by a U.S. naval force. The city's population surged when the Santa Fe Railroad arrived in 1884.
San Diego became an important U.S. naval base during World War I; later, other branches of the military established bases here. In the 1950s, this concentration of military installations gave rise to San Diego's aerospace industry. The diversification of San Diego's economic base in the latter part of the 20th century contributed to its rapid growth. An urban revitalization effort began downtown in the 1980s starting with Horton Plaza, an expansive shopping mall that won acclaim for its dramatic architecture, as well as the inauguration of a trolley system. Other regional world-class attractions followed.
Today San Diego is the second largest city in California and the eighth largest in the United States with a citywide population of 1.3 million residents and more than 3 million residents countywide. San Diego is not only a premier tourist destination, but an established leader in core industry sectors such as biotechnology, communications and software development. The city's prominence on the harbor and access to Pacific Rim countries has also established downtown San Diego as a hub of international commerce and the urban heart for residents and visitors alike.
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