Meeting Planners Exhibitors Attendees Building MapParkingCalendarNews Home Attendees Getting Here & Around Getting Here & Around From the moment you get here, your adventure begins! Getting to the Convention Center and around the city is a breeze thanks to a variety of transportation options. Walkability Downtown San Diego is an incredibly walkable area. Many visitors are able to enjoy the city without ever getting in a car! Just outside the Convention Center is the Gaslamp Quarter, an urban playground offering lodging, dining, shopping and entertainment options all within a single square-mile. The Embarcadero, located on the west side of the Convention Center, offers breezy walks along the bay and several grassy parks to enjoy. Airport Located just three miles away from the Convention Center, the San Diego International Airport is a quick 10-minute ride to the downtown San Diego area. Some hotels in the region offer shuttles to and from the airport, so be sure to check with your hotel. Clockwise from top left: MTS Trolley has two stops in front of the Convention Center; dockless scooters are often available nearby and can be rented via mobile apps; Free Ride Everywhere Downtown (FRED) is a fun and convenient way to get around - for a ride, flag them down anytime you see the vehicle. Taxi & Rideshare No need to call a cab when you touch down in San Diego; there are plenty available at the airport’s transportation plaza. If you’re departing from our building, a Guest Services or Security representative will be happy to flag you a taxi. Rideshare is an alternate way to explore San Diego. Need a ride from the airport? Look for the designated pickup area at the airport’s transportation plaza. And as a safety tip, always double check the vehicle’s license plate with your rideshare app before starting your ride. MTS Trolley With two stops in front of the Convention Center, the MTS Trolley is a convenient public transportation option for exploring Little Italy, Old Town, Fashion Valley and more. See this overview of how to take the Trolley and plan your trip at sdmts.com. FRED: Free Ride Everywhere Downtown A unique form of transport in San Diego is the electric, open-air vehicles called FRED (Free Ride Everywhere Downtown). This completely free service works through a mobile app and can be a great option if the pick-up times align with your schedule. Download the Ride Circuit app to request a ride. Hours of operation can be found at ridecircuit.com/fred. Dockless Scooter & Bike Rentals Dockless scooter rentals are a fun way to zip around San Diego. Keep in mind your safety and the safety of others, especially around the Convention Center’s front entrance and driveway. Safety tips include staying off sidewalks, leaving your scooter in a designated parking space ensuring it’s not blocking doorways or ramps and wearing a helmet. Car Rentals While downtown San Diego is known for its walkability, those who want to discover destinations outside the city may want to consider renting a vehicle. Renting a car after arriving at the airport is easy. A quick, free shuttle at the airport will take you to the consolidated rental car center, featuring over a dozen rental car agencies. Be sure to learn more about parking at our building and the surrounding area. Amtrak Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Santa Fe Depot offers a variety of bus and rail services. Enjoy a one-mile walk to the station, or hop on the trolley to get there. Take Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner from San Diego through Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo. Or, board the NCTD COASTER for a scenic ride to Solana Beach, Carlsbad and Oceanside. San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 619.525.5000 About Board of Directors Financials Sustainability & Community Media Procurement Careers Contact Accessibility Privacy Sitemap