San Diego Meeting Services Guide 2026

San Diego Meeting Services Guide

Your Planning Resource for a Successful Event

Welcome to San Diego!

We are pleased to host you in America’s Brightest City, a place where brains meet beauty. While San Diego has always been known for its 70 miles of unparalleled beach views and perfect weather, it’s also become a hotbed of innovation, education, and cultural exploration. Here, ideas flourish, collaborations form, and groundbreaking advancements take shape. Our world-class research institutions, universities, and high-tech industries foster an environment where creativity and progress thrive.

Our beloved city promises to deliver a perfect backdrop for a memorable event and attendees will enjoy a diverse, invigorating experience amongst world-famous attractions, stunning venues, globally acclaimed museums and an award-winning culinary scene. Our vibrant neighborhoods offer unique inspiration at every turn.

Our goal is to provide an exceptional experience and a lasting impression that encourages you and your attendees to return. We are grateful you’ve chosen San Diego and look forward to showcasing all that America’s Brightest City has to offer.

With appreciation,

Letty Canizalez-Law Vice President of Sales

Mission Bay

The Best Place to Hatch Big Ideas

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Destination Resources

Reach out to your Conference Services team to streamline your planning process. Let us be your resource for all things San Diego and make your meetings and events a success.

Cross Border Xpress (CBX)

CBX is an enclosed pedestrian bridge connecting Tijuana International Airport passengers to San Diego. Just 20 minutes from Downtown, it is an accessible and generally more affordable travel option. Ticketing is easy and available online and immigration papers can be completed at home.

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San Diego International Airport

Visitors land in SAN just 10 min away from Downtown. If staying outside of Downtown, the San Diego Flyer - a free electric-shuttle service - goes from the two main airport terminals to the transit hub at Old Town. From there, the Coaster/Amtrak trains run between North County San Diego and Downtown, and the Trolley offers transportation to Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, and as far north as University Town Center.

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Getting Around San Diego

Once attendees arrive, there are plenty of easy options to navigate the city including public transit with bus and trolley service, shuttles, taxis, rideshare, limousines and town cars.

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Special Event Venues

From beachfront bashes and cultural programming to maritime adventures and wildlife encounters, San Diego offers one-of-a-kind settings to inspire and delight attendees. Whether you’re planning a sophisticated gala or a casual outdoor gathering, San Diego’s vibrancy and stunning backdrops will elevate your next event experience.

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Conference Services Team

Leverage our team’s expertise to help execute a successful event. We are happy to connect you with our extensive network of partnerships including spectacular event venues, restaurants, and local vendors to give your meeting a distinctly San Diego vibe.

Meeting Services

We can help narrow down options for your event as well as connect you to support services like photographers, translators and even a security team. Our network includes a host of top-notch partners to choose from, including:

• Destination Management Companies

• Event Planners

• Caterers

• Teambuilding Companies

• Technology and Production Companies

Promotional Assets

Boost attendance and build the excitement leading up to your meeting or event with the following destination images, exciting video clips and top listicles.

Video Assets

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Attendance-Building Video

Add this 90-second highlight reel to your communications with attendees to give them a quick peek into everything San Diego has to offer during their stay.

Guides to the Good Stuff

In these 60-second and long-form videos, local experts give the inside scoop on the best, the hidden, the unexpected and the unbelievable.

Sunny 7 Series

Each Sunny 7 listicle gives the top 7 experiences from tours to water activities to adventures within a specific region.

B-Roll Video

Include spectacular destination footage in your presentations to show attendees.

Show Your Badge for Local Discounts

Simply show your badge to unlock great savings around San Diego at participating restaurant, galleries, museums, hotels, and more!

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Regional Videos and Neighborhood Guides

Each of the following 60-second videos showcases the incredible diversity of San Diego’s vibrant neighborhoods and unique experiences, offering convention attendees a taste of the city’s distinct charm and world-class experiences.

Scenic Images

Images from across the destination are available to use while promoting your meeting or event.

Customizable Services

Reach out to our Conference Services Team about giving your meeting a more personalized touch with our complimentary services:

SanDiego.org Microsite

Our marketing department can design a customized website featuring your corporate logo, event details, housing and transportation information, city guides, and activities for attendees.

San Diego Map

With advance notice, SDTA can arrange delivery of maps directly to the group’s host hotel. The map highlights San Diego’s unique regions, public transportation routes, restaurants, and points of interests for your attendees to explore.

Deepen Your Impact

Create a long-lasting impression by working with our local community. These experiences not only enrich your event but also resonate deeply with participants and stakeholders, demonstrating a commitment to making a difference.

DEI and Community Overview

In San Diego, we believe tourism is for all. The SDTA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and destination where everyone is welcome, valued, and empowered to thrive. With its rich multicultural heritage, San Diego embraces and celebrates diversity in ways large and small.

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Diverse Neighborhoods

Explore vibrant neighbohoods — from Barrio Logan, with its mural-filled Chicano Park chronicling the Chicano experience, to City Heights, where more than 30 different languages and dialects are spoken, to the Convoy District, with its array of Asian culinary gems. As a crossroads of culture and history, San Diego welcomes everyone with open arms.

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Tourism Accelerator Program

Through SDTA’s award-winning Tourism Accelerator program, we support diverse businesses owned by women, veterans, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, to tap into the tourism industry and elevate their businesses to the next level. Discover opportunities to collaborate with our Tourism Accelerator members and support local small businesses while planning your event in San Diego.

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Sustainability

San Diego is a leader in sustainability, earning recognition as the #1 greenest city in the U.S. by WalletHub. “Our Climate, Our Future” initiative seeks to address the climate crisis, improve public health and quality of life, and drive innovation and opportunity in our local economy. Access resources for planning a sustainable meeting and minimize your event’s carbon footprint.

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Meeting Planner Guide

Corporate Social Responsibility

Connect with local organizations to make contributions to the local community during your stay. From beach cleanups to food distribution to in-kind donations and more, we will help you find the perfect fit for your CSR initiatives. Please reach out to our Conferences Services team for a full list of volunteer organizations to choose from.

If you would like further information, click the link below for our comprehensive 200-page reference guide for full details about our services, offsite meeting and convention facilities, accommodations and more.

Getting Around San Diego