Getting to the Convention Center

 

San Diego Convention Center

111 W. Harbor Drive,
San Diego, CA 92101.

Conveniently located 3 miles from San Diego International Airport and less than one mile from the Amtrak Station, the Hotel and Convention Center are in the heart of the downtown waterfront.

Public Transportation
The San Diego Trolley has two stops directly in front of the Convention Center at Harbor Drive/First Avenue and Harbor Drive/Fifth Avenue.

Shuttle Schedule

Saturday, Feb 11
7:45am boarding / approx 8am first shuttle from Hilton
10:15pm last shuttle leaves Convention Center

Sunday, Feb 12
7:45 am boarding /approx. 8am first shuttle departs Hilton
3:30pm last shuttle Convention Center

Pickup / Drop Locations -
Hilton Bayfront – Promenade Level *must take elevator or escalator from hotel lobby. Cannot access from guest room elevators.

Convention Center – curb side / Lobby at Hall C

all ADA or passengers needing assistance will board first

 

Driving Directions

If you are driving to the Convention Center, click here for a map or see the driving instructions below.

 

Driving South on Interstate 5

  • Take Front St. exit.
  • Continue on Front St. until you reach Harbor Drive, turn left.
  • Follow signage to parking entrance.
 Driving North on Interstate 5

  • Take Cesar Chavez Pky. exit, turn left.
  • Follow Cesar Chavez Pky. to Harbor Drive, turn right.
  • Follow signage to parking entrance.
Driving West on Interstate 8

  • Take Highway 8 (West) to 163 South.
  • Follow into city (will turn into 10th.)
  • Follow 10th Ave. to Market St., turn right.
  • Take Market St. to Front St., turn left.
  • Take Front St. to Harbor Drive, turn left.
  • Follow signage to parking entrance.
 Driving West on 94

  • Take 94 West into the city.
  • 94 West will turn into “F” St.
  • Follow “F” St. to 8th Ave.
  • Take 8th Ave. to Market St., turn right.
  • Take Market St. to Front St., turn left.
  • Take Front St. to Harbor Drive, turn left.
  • Follow signage to parking entrance.
From Coronado

  • Cross Bay Bridge staying in the right lane.
  • Take the National Ave. exit.
  • Turn left on Cesar Chavez Pky.
  • Follow Cesar Chavez Pky. to Harbor Drive, turn right
  • Follow signage to parking entrance.
 From the Airport

  • Drive out of parking lot.
  • Follow signs to Interstate 5/Downtown.
  • The ramp will put you on Harbor Drive going south.
  • Follow signage to parking entrance.

 

Parking at the Convention Center

On-site private vehicle parking is available at the San Diego Convention Center’s 1,950-vehicle underground garage located below the building. Enter the parking garage on Harbor Drive between First Ave. and Fifth Ave.

  • 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.
  • Payment is due upon entry and there are no in and out privileges.
  • No overnight or RV parking is permitted.

Parking in Downtown San Diego

Directly across the street from the Center, on the corner of Harbor and 8th Ave., is a 2,000 space parking structure.

Off-site parking is available at numerous nearby parking lots and garages in Downtown San Diego, many are within walking distance of the Center. Lots and garages are individually owned and operated, prices vary by location.

Metered street parking is available in some areas. Parking meters are enforced Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Metered spots are free on Sunday and designated holidays. Meters accept nickels, dimes, quarters, and prepaid electronic debit cards.

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