The San Diego Convention Center is located on sparkling San Diego Bay in the heart of a vibrant downtown and was recently named one of the top three convention centers in the world. Abundant, flexible space and five-star service make the San Diego Convention Center the meeting planners choice for hosting major conventions, trade shows, meetings and special events.

With beautiful panoramic views of both the city and the bay, it is ideally situated within a mile of 7,500 first-class hotel rooms and 10 minutes from the airport. Within walking distance are a variety of unique shopping and dining experiences including Horton Plaza, Seaport Village and the Gaslamp Quarter. Downtown transportation is both convenient and stylish with horse-drawn carriages, the San Diego Trolley and the Coronado Ferry. The Trolley links downtown, Old Town and Mission Valley hotels to the Convention Center. The Trolley also connects the Center to the Mexican border.

With the newly expanded Center now open, the San Diego Convention Center has doubled its size, boasting 1.7 million interior gross sq. ft. It will feature 615,701 sq. ft. of exhibit space; 204,114 sq. ft. of meeting space including two 40,000-sq.-ft. ballrooms; and 284,494 sq. ft. of pre-function, lobby and registration areas. Over half a million square feet of contiguous exhibit space is divisible into seven halls of varying size, with streamlined columns in selected halls for column-free space.

The building's architectural centerpiece, the 90,000-sq.-ft. Sails Pavilion, is now glass-enclosed and has been significantly enhanced with an industry standard trade show floor, state-of the-art lighting and a new cooling and heating system for maximum comfort all year-round. The Sails Pavilion remains the largest column-free special events area in North America, perfect for accommodating a variety of events ranging from trade show and food and beverage functions, to new product introductions and gala events.

Along with being one of the nation's most architecturally striking facilities, the San Diego Convention Center is the recipient of three Planners Choice Awards and four Prime Site Awards.

Exhibit Hall: 525,701 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space on Ground Level 90,000 sq. ft. of column-free exhibit space in the Sails Pavilion on Upper Level

Meeting/Event: 72 meeting/banquet rooms totaling 204,114 sq. ft. of space, including two 40,000 sq. ft. ballrooms, - 90,000 sq. ft. of column-free space in Sails Pavilion - 8 show manager offices overlooking Exhibit Halls - Landscaped Terrace levels with spectacular bay views - ideal for receptions and breaks.

Pre-function: 284,494 sq. ft. of pre-function, lobby, registration and circulation areas including our lobby which features 115,756 sq. ft. of convenient registration areas.

Parking: 1,950-car garage

Truck Access: 50 loading docks with 8 direct drive-in accesses to Exhibit Halls including a 30 ft. high elephant door located at Hall H - On-site crate storage allowed.

Elevators: 8 passenger elevators - 3 freight elevators, 2 with 20,000 lbs. capacity and one with 10,000 lbs. capacity - 5 service elevators with 5,000 lbs. capacity - 12 escalators

Clearances: Halls A, B & C: 27 ft. to the bottom of truss; 40 ft. to ceiling - Halls D & E: 27 ft. to bottom of truss; 39 ft. to ceiling - Halls F, G & H: 36 ft. to bottom of truss; 64 ft. to ceiling

Electrical: 120, 208, 227, 480 V (Single and Three Phase) - Full range of electrical services

Telecommunications: A full range of voice, data and Internet services provided via CAT 5 wiring, multi-mode and single-mode fiber - Fiber connectivity with headquarters hotel.

Food Services: 8 concession stands in Exhibit Hall - 2 full-service kitchens - Portable specialty services.

Audio-Visual: Complete A/V production capabilities.

Business Services: Full-service business center providing: fax, copying, express mail, packaging and printing.

Lobby Services: ATM - Restaurant information and reservation booth - Uniformed, white gloved doormen - Administrative desk - Ample supply of pay phones - Fiber connectivity.

Other: Ticketing services available with permanent and portable box offices - Building in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act


615,701 sq. ft. of total exhibit space
525,701 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space
90,000 sq. ft. Sails Pavilion - exhibit, reception, special event space
Two - 40,000 sq. ft. ballrooms
204,114 sq. ft. of overall meeting space
72 meeting rooms
284,494 sq. ft. of pre-function, lobby, and registration space

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