Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to San Diego CC Main Halls | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hilton San Diego BayfrontAdjacent South Harbor Promenade Steps from Halls F–H & Petco Park Pedestrian Bridge along the waterfront. | 2 min (~160m) to San Diego CC Main Halls | ~$369/nt Off-peak: $219/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Marriott Marquis San Diego MarinaAdjacent North Harbor Promenade Touches Hall A on the north marina edge with massive resort pool deck receptions. | 2 min (~160m) to San Diego CC Main Halls | ~$379/nt Off-peak: $229/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark3-Min Walk Across Harbor Dr Bridge Directly across Harbor Drive from Hall D/E & Gaslamp Quarter restaurants. | 3 min (~240m) to San Diego CC Main Halls | ~$355/nt Off-peak: $215/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego6-Min Waterfront Marina Walk 40-story waterfront twin towers with Top of the Hyatt 40th-floor sky lounge. | 6 min (~480m) to San Diego CC Main Halls | ~$349/nt Off-peak: $209/nt | Available |
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
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San Diego Convention Center operates under a Union Jurisdiction structure in San Diego, CA. San Diego Convention Center operates in a Union Jurisdiction 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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