Marriott Marquis San Diego Hall-by-Hall Specifications (2 Spaces)
| Hall / Ballroom | Net Sq. Ft. | Clear Ceiling | Column Grid & Floor Boxes | Floor Load | Max 10×10s | Theater / Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Marquis San Diego Primary Hall, Bowl & Main Event Space Primary flagship general-session, exhibition, and corporate buyout space at Marriott Marquis San Diego (Waterfront Convention Headquarters & Dual-Ballroom Resort). | 36,000 sq. ft. Pacific Ballroom + 36,000 sq. ft. Marriott Grand Ballroom | 26' 0" | Pillarless / unobstructed keynote & event sightlines | 200–350 lbs/sq. ft. | ~371 booths / sponsor activations | Up to 5,200 Theater/Reception (3,120 Seated) |
| Marriott Marquis San Diego Breakout Suites, VIP Lounges & Pre-Function Foyers Supports concurrent executive tracks, green rooms, and private sponsor hospitality. | 280,000 sq. ft. indoor & Marina Terrace outdoor space | 26' 0" | Configurable breakout, hospitality & sponsor zones | 150–250 lbs/sq. ft. | Registration counters & tabletop sponsor demos | 54 meeting suites (1,366 guest rooms) |
Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis
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San Diego Convention Center Master Exhibit Hall & Ballroom Specifications
615,700 net sq ft (+90k Sails Pavilion) exhibition footprint, 30' 0" Clear clear ceiling heights, marshaling yard & dock schedules.
Local San Diego Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Marriott Marquis San Diego)
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Audio Visual & LED Rentals
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (Adjacent to Hall A) operates under a Flexible Resort Hybrid structure in San Diego, CA. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (Adjacent to Hall A) operates in a Flexible Resort Hybrid environment; exhibitors may hand-carry personal display items in one trip via main public doors while crated freight routes through marshaled convention docks. Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $34.18/hr for carpenters, $38.42/hr for electricians, and $31.65/hr for AV technicians.
In San Diego, CA (ZIP 89109), the combined retail sales tax rate is 8.375% (6.85% state + 1.525% local). Per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026-08), the CA commercial electricity average is 9.8¢/kWh.
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