Points of Interest: San Diego Convention Center

Located in the Marina district of downtown San Diego you will find the beautiful convention center. The original building was completed in 1989, with expansions in 2001 and 2008 which doubled the size of the center.

The center provides 72 meeting/banquet rooms, two ballrooms, and massive exhibit space throughout the building. There is an outdoor terrace which provides magnificent views of the bay; perfect for holding receptions or outdoor functions.

The two ballrooms are column-free, and have ceiling heights of 24 and 30 feet. Sails pavilion is known for its beautiful white sails which flap overhead, and for its breathtaking panoramic views of San Diego and the beautiful bay.

The San Diego Convention Center is well known for its excellent staff and their attention to customers’ wants and needs. These professionals are ready to help you with registration, cashiering, lead retrieval and whatever else you need to make your event run smoothly.

The business center counts on FedEx to take care of all your priorities. Shipping, mailing, faxing and photocopying will all be taken care of so you can keep your plans on schedule.
For your audio visual needs, PSAV will ensure that you have the most dramatic results for your next presentation. Featuring the newest technology, and offering the best in projection, lighting, audio equipment and staging, PSAV will make sure you have a stress-free event.

The San Diego Convention Center has been the setting for many events in the past, such as the Comic-Con International convention and live tapings of the show Wheel of Fortune. Some of the upcoming events at the center include the San Diego Fall Home Show 2015, the San Diego Quilt Show, and the Performing & Visual Arts Fair. Private conferences and conventions are held often as well.

Catering at the center will be provided by Centerplate. Mouth-watering cuisine and professional service are sure to make your event the talk of the town. They can handle your friendly brunch, sophisticated dinner, or large reception with ease.

The center also does its part in keeping the earth green with environmentally-friendly meetings. Minimizing waste, conserving water and using energy efficiently are all parts of the green initiative. Food composting is a large part of doing away with tons of waste that would otherwise be in landfills.

The Convention Center is located in the perfect spot for checking out the local sights. There are plenty of restaurants, hotels, night clubs and attractions nearby to keep you entertained. The city is also full of arts and culture to give you something to check out while you are in the area.

The center is located conveniently just 3 miles from the San Diego International Airport, and less than one mile from the Amtrak Station. The San Diego Trolley also stops at two different areas in front of the center. Dozens of hotels surround the area so you will have no problem finding accommodations.

Planning your next meeting, banquet or exhibit in the San Diego Convention Center will definitely be a move in the right direction. Rest assured you will not be disappointed.

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