# San Diego, CA Convention Centers & Resort Campuses: 18-Venue Promoter Audit

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/cities/san-diego/venues
- **Parent City Hub:** https://conventions.com/cities/san-diego
- **CityScore™:** 8.8 / 10 (Tier-1 CA Convention & Corporate Meeting Corridor)
- **Local Ground Director Desk:** Sara Chaval · National & San Diego Ground Desk · (702) 576-1312 (Operated by ConventionPeople.com)
- **Summary:** Audit all 18 major San Diego, CA convention centers side-by-side: net exhibit sq. ft., breakout rooms, labor rules ($112–$158/hr GSC Floor Rate (Union Jurisdiction (IATSE Local 122 / Teamsters 542))), $315–$420 / 20A Floor Drop 20A power drops, and room block waivers.

## Key San Diego, CA Benchmarks
- **Hall License Range:** $0.34–$0.52 / net sq. ft. (Municipal Standard)
- **CVB Subvention Rule:** 50%–100% Hall License Subvention w/ 1,500+ Peak Room Nights in San Diego + $30/nt Master Block Rebate
- **Banquet Tax & Service Load:** 7.75% Retail Sales Tax + 25% Banquet Service Charge (~34.7% Compounded '++' Multiplier)
- **Hotel Occupancy Tax & Mandatory Resort Fees:** 12.75% Combined San Diego Hotel Occupancy & Tourism Assessment
- **Typical 10×10 All-In:** ~$9,450 (Zero-Drayage CloudBooth™: $3,995 Flat)
- **FY2027 GSA Per-Diem:** $219–$259/nt (Seasonal) • $79/day M&IE