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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 is ready to welcome you back. 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 while still providing impeccable service. Connect with one of our National Sales Directors today so they can help match your meeting needs with the right hotel or resort.

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San Diego Convention Center

The San Diego Convention Center is ready to welcome back conventions, meetings and events, having worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless experience for its all guests with new upgrades and the enhanced cleaning and safety guidelines. The San Diego Convention Center was one of the first in the country to achieve the prestigious GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation for its stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention. In addition, food and beverage partner Centerplate has earned Rise SAFE hygiene credentials, specifically designed for catering operations. The Convention Center also offers a wide range of hybrid event offerings that feature in-person programming along with virtual components from video calls for small meetings to presenting interactive keynotes with multiple live speakers across different locations.

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San Diego International Airport - Let's Go Safely

From curb to gate, San Diego International Airport has take steps to not only keep you safe, but also to add a touch of warmth and friendliness to your journey. The airport is keeping high touch areas meticulously clean and has added more space in dining areas and at the gates to maintain social distancing. Of course, they’ve also placed reminders throughout the airport to wear your masks per current federal guidelines. The San Diego International Airport knows it’s a new kind of journey, one we’ve never experienced before, and they are here to make sure your trip is both safe and enjoyable.

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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.

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Hotels & Resorts

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Outdoor Venues to Wow Attendees

Explore a curated collection of unique and beautiful San Diego outdoor venues.

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What's New for Meeting Planners

Hotels, restaurants, museums and more - there are plenty of new venues for meeting planners to explore in 2021.

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Mission Valley & Old Town

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Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island

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Accommodation

Advance Purchase Offer

Days Inn By Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Valid: Oct 14, 2021 - ongoing

Plan your perfect San Diego getaway in advance, and save! Enjoy a midweek break and save 20%, or take a weekend escape and save 15%! When you book and prepay your stay 7 or more days in advance,...

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Venues

Private Gray Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursion

Adventuress Luxury Catamaran

Valid: Nov 22, 2021 - ongoing

The Adventuress Luxury Catamaran is a gorgeous 60' luxury catamaran available exclusively for private charter. Enjoy your customized Gray Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursion with a knowledgeable...

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Accommodation

Labor Day Sale

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Valid: Sep 7, 2021 - ongoing

Summer may be nearing an end, but the savings have only just begun! Linger Longer during your next stay at Best Western PLUS Island Palms to take advantage of this special offer. Receive 33%...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Art Makes for a Smart Meeting

Leave a lasting impression

Art makes a stunning backdrop to any meeting. Take over a whole museum or use an extraordinary gallery, and let the displays wow your attendees.

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