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Convention Center Parking and Directions

Getting where you need to be

The San Diego Convention Center is located downtown along majestic San Diego Bay with the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter and the San Diego Padres' PETCO Park at our doorstep.

Getting to the San Diego Convention Center

The San Diego Convention Center is located downtown along San Diego's Big Bay. The address is 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101.

On-site private vehicle parking is available at the San Diego Convention Center's 1,950-vehicle underground garage located below the building. In addition, across the street from the Convention Center, on the corner of Harbor and 8th Ave., is a 2,000 space parking structure. Visit the Convention Center's Web site parking section for current rates and additional information about parking options.

If you are arriving by plane or train the Convention Center is conveniently located just three miles from San Diego International Airport and less than one mile from the Amtrak Station. The San Diego Trolley also has two stops directly in front of the building at Harbor Drive/First Avenue and Harbor Drive/Fifth Avenue.

If you are driving to the Convention Center, refer to the driving instructions below or use the interactive map on this page.

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

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