The San Diego
Convention Center

We're excited to be returning to the San Diego Convention Center for Zeristacon 2013! Located on sparkling San Diego Bay in the heart of a vibrant downtown, the Convention Center is just a short stroll from an exciting array of sidewalk cafes, specialty shops, and clubs in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, gorgeous waterfront parks, some of the finest restaurants in Southern California, the USS Midway and PETCO Park, home of the San Diego Padres.

Get the inside scoop on the best places to go, sights to see, and things to do while you are visiting San Diego in the San Diego Convention Attendee Guide.

Driving

Get driving directions to the San Diego Convention Center.

Public Transportation

If you are arriving by plane or train the San Diego Convention Center is conveniently located three miles from San Diego International Airport and less than one mile from the Amtrak station. Other local transportation options include:

  • San Diego Trolley
  • SuperShuttle Service - You may also call 1-800-BLUE-VAN.
  • Taxi cabs are readily available at the San Diego airport and cost approximately $15 to $20 to downtown San Diego & the Convention Center.

Parking

If you are driving to San Diego, there are public parking lots throughout the area of the San Diego Convention Center & the headquarter hotels. Parking rates may range from $15 to $25 on days when there is special event activity at PETCO Park or other downtown events.

  • The daily self parking rate at the San Diego Convention Center is $15.
  • The daily (overnight) self parking rate for guests at the Marriott Marquis & Marina is $28.
  • he daily (overnight) self parking rate for guests at the Manchester Grand Hyatt is $26.