Official Meeting Planners Resource

Discover San Diego

INSPIRING CREATIVITY AND PRODUCTIVITY

Contact Us

(877) 973-6338

meetinsd@sandiego.org

Meet Safely in San Diego

Add Some Sunshine to Your Future Event

San Diego's sunshine, warm weather, exciting attractions, vibrant neighborhoods and extensive outdoor meeting and reception areas will be here for you and attendees when the time is right. Start planning your next event in San Diego with peace of mind knowing our airport, Convention Center and hotels are leading the industry in safety protocols and health standards. Plan ahead for the future by connecting with one of our National Sales Directors who will match your meeting needs with the right hotel or resort. Until then, we'll keep San Diego warm for you.

San Diego Convention Center

When it comes to planning a major convention or meeting, it's hard to beat the world-class San Diego Convention Center. The 2.6 million-square-foot facility is located downtown along the sparkling waterfront and has plenty of flexible exhibit and meeting space for groups of any size. It's close to everything you need - 11,000 first-class hotel rooms, the best restaurants, exciting entertainment, shopping, and an airport that's just three miles away. Top it all off with San Diego's sunny outlook and our award-winning sales team to assist you with your planning needs, and you've got all the essentials for a successful event.

> Find out more about the Convention Center

Photo By Petco Park

Win Big With a Sports Event in San Diego!

With an abundance of indoor and outdoor venues, near perfect year-round weather, and a well-developed visitor infrastructure including a centrally located airport, San Diego is the perfect destination for any sporting event. San Diego is a proven host city for a variety of national and international competitions including: the Super Bowl, Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game, Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Golf’s U.S. Open, ESPN’s X-Games, the Davis Cup, and America’s Cup.

> Learn more about hosting your sports event in San Diego

San Diego Meetings

Explore Meeting & Event Stories|

Hotels & Resorts

Find the perfect Spot for your Meeting or Event

Discover

Find Your Smile in San Diego

Explore a curated collection of unique San Diego venues

Discover

San Diego Ranked No. 4 for Meeting Destinations

Cvent evaluated over 5,000 cities, ranking them based on meeting and event booking activity in the Cvent Supplier Network, as well as the number of meeting and event venues in the area. San Diego earns a spot in the Top 4!

Discover

View All

Hotels & Resorts

Discover

Find Your Smile in San Diego

Discover

San Diego Ranked No. 4 for Meeting Destinations

Discover

Mission Bay & Beaches

Mission Valley & Old Town

North County Coastal

North County Inland

Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island

University Town Center

Meeting Offers

Accommodation

Meeting Planner and Travel Agent Discount

Hotel Indigo - San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Valid: Jun 1, 2020 - ongoing

Rate Available to Meeting Planners and Travel Agents only. Valid Travel Industry or IATAN card or letter on agency letterhead verifying employment required at check in. Rate must be booked...

View this Deal

Accommodation

Sun, Sip & Savor Package

Pacific Terrace Hotel

Valid: Nov 12, 2020 - ongoing

Relax & unwind at Pacific Terrace this winter season! Enjoy a special package sure to warm you up and make your stay memorable. Book our Sun, Sip & Savor Package and receive: Accommodations...

View this Deal

Accommodation

La Jolla Micro Wedding Package

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Valid: Jan 19 - Mar 31, 2021

Have the wedding of your dreams with those that matter most. Starting at $80++ per person (minimum of 10 guests, not to exceed 20 guests) + $3,000 Site Fee. This package includes: 2 tray passed...

View this Deal

View More Deals

Articles to Help You Plan a Meeting

View All Articles

Museums

San Diego's Outdoor Attractions

Open All Year Round

With nearly perfect temperatures and 270 days of sunshine throughout the year, San Diego is the perfect place to be outdoors. Visitors can spend endless hours enjoying abundant recreation, open-air dining, neighborhood shopping and unique events around the county. They can also enjoy fun-filled days at San Diego's outdoor attractions, museums, gardens, murals and more.

Below is a list of San Diego's popular outdoor attractions that are sure to delight visitors of all ages and interests throughout the year.

Discover

Adventures, San Diego-style

Between meetings and breakouts, explore San Diego

From flying to hiking, off-roading to kayaking, experiencing San Diego is an unforgettable journey. Turn a breakout session into a breakout-of-the-ordinary adventure or offer unique pre- or post-conference activities for your attendees.

Discover

Restaurants

Dining with a View in San Diego

Restaurants Overlooking the Ocean or San Diego Bay

From the Pacific Ocean to San Diego Bay, hundreds of restaurants offer memorable meals just steps from the shore. Here are some of local waterfront favorites.

Discover

6 & 1/2 Unique Concert Venues

End on a high note

From a symphony concert hall to a seaside rock venue, these unique stages can provide an inspirational setting for your keynote speeches or after-hours musical event.

Discover

Meeting planner guide

Download our comprehensive 200-page reference guide written specifically for Meeting and Event Professionals.

Request

Stay in touch

Sign up to receive the latest news, events, and updates about San Diego. Our monthly and weekly newsletters will keep you informed about the latest and greatest happenings in the destination.