Travel Tips

On the Embarcadero in downtown San Diego, the
Convention Center provides the best of facilities
for trade shows, conventions, and even corporate
meetings or all sizes. For breaks and outdoor
events, there are landscaped terraces available
that overlook the bay.

The civic theatre in the Convention Center, offers
2,975 seats for meetings and formal assemblies. This
helps to make the Convention Center the biggest and
best equipped of all performing arts theaters in
San Diego.

With its great views of the water and city, the
Convention Center is also convenient to hotels,
shopping stores, and plenty of entertainment. Within
walking distance you also have the Gaslamp Quarter,
Horton Plaza, Petco Park, and Seaport Village.

Held here, are events such as the International
Auto Show, Boat Show, and many others. The San Diego
Convention Center is located at 202 C. Street, in
downtown San Diego.

Undergoing expansion in 2001, the center doubled
it’s space. It now offers 500,000 square foot of
exhibit space, 90,000 square feet of multi-function
space, 72 meeting rooms, and now 90,000 square foot
of glass enclosed pavilion.

Those visiting the San Diego area or those who reside
here should check with the Convention Center to see
if there is anything going on. The Convention Center
is a great place to visit – especially if there is
something interesting going on.

The Seaport Village of San Diego combines the best
of waterfront shopping, dining, and overall family
entertainment. While the Marina Park is here as
well, nearby is the small but popular San Diego
public park.

In Seaport Village you’ll find 14 acres of pleasure
with more than 75 shops and galleries, restaurants,
and eateries on the sidewalk. Even though the area
is primarily targeted towards visitors, locals get
the best of the best with the restaurants and their
out of town company.

The San Diego Pier Cafe is also here, which is one of
the best known restaurants in the area. Located on
the bay, the cafe provides seafood with breathtaking
views.

The Seaport village provides a great place to view
Coronado and the Coronado Bridge, as it overlooks the
harbor. Just a short stroll from the village, you have
the San Diego Convention Center, Petco Park, and
the Gaslamp Quarter.

Providing plenty to do and plenty of things to see
nearby, Seaport Village has it all going on. A visit
here is unlike any other, as the city of San Diego
will always have something unique to offer you and your
entire family.