Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101-7897
619-564-3333
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 downtown waterfront.
HOTELS
A variety of local hotel options can be found here at visitsandiego.com
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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.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Driving Directions
If you are driving to the Convention Center, click here for a map
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
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.
PLACES TO EAT
San Diego is a culinary treasure, boasting some of the finest restaurants Southern California has to offer. Best of all, many of these unique dining experiences, are close by the Convention Center. Whether you are in the mood for a candlelit Italian restaurant, a casual seafood restaurant with an ocean view, a festive Mexican restaurant or a lively pub, you’ll find it here.. Many can be found here http://www.visitsandiego.com/attendees/category.cfm?group=whattodo&catid=5&catname=restaurants
ENTERTAINMENT
In addition to being a great place to host any event, San Diego enjoys an exciting nightlife scene. The Gaslamp Quarter, a 16-block urban paradise features diverse nightclubs, lounges and live music venues all within walking distance, directly across the street from the Convention Center. The region boasts nearly 600 bars and nightlife attractions that are perfect for soaking in the sights and sounds of San Diego.
A list of local bars and music venues can be found here:
http://www.visitsandiego.com/attendees/category.cfm?group=whattodo&catid=3&catname=bars_nightlife
SHOPPING
Want to shop until you drop? San Diego’s retail scene and shopping malls have everything you can imagine. Shopping in San Diego can easily become a day long adventure with our amazing array of boutiques, clothing and apparel stores and San Diego outlet malls.
http://www.visitsandiego.com/attendees/category.cfm?group=whattodo&catid=7&catname=shopping
