Meeting Regions of San Diego
San Diego’ s landscape is among the most beautiful in the world and is filled with happy surprises. Urban and trendy neighborhoods, posh villages, classic beach towns and rural enclaves all hold opportunities for unique, enjoyable meetings and events. Some regions are perfect for avid golfers or outdoor enthusiasts; others cater to those who want to relax with a spa treatment or outdoor waterfront dining. Each area has its own unique ambiance, appearance, and attractions. To pinpoint the San Diego destinations that are best for your group’ s meetings and functions, check out these highlights of San Diego’ s meeting regions.
DOWNTOWN
• A robust inventory of convention hotels, chic boutiques and historic hotels
• Eight vibrant neighborhoods, including Little Italy, East Village and the Marina District
• Historic Gaslamp Quarter: Energetic hub of restaurants, nightclubs, bars and shops
• Expansive meeting space at San Diego Convention Center’ s waterfront facility
• The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, the San Diego Symphony’ s stunning outdoor venue
• The Jacobs Music Center
• Petco Park: San Diego Padres’ baseball stadium
• USS Midway Museum
• Balboa Park: 18 museums, art galleries, lush gardens, the Old Globe Theatre and the San Diego Zoo
• Hillcrest and nearby North Park / South Park: Eclectic dining, trendy boutiques, coffee shops, clubs, entertainment and live music
POINT LOMA / HARBOR ISLAND / SHELTER ISLAND
• Resort-style hotels, restaurants, shops and bayside paths to bike and stroll
• Liberty Station: Historic naval training center reinvented as a vibrant arts hub that offers dining, meeting spaces and entertainment
• Cabrillo National Monument and Old Point Loma Lighthouse
• Multiple yacht-chartering services for special events on the beautiful waters of San Diego
• Launch point for sportfishing, yachting, whale-watching excursions and water activities
CORONADO
• Legendary Hotel Del Coronado, luxurious resorts, world-class spas and fine dining
• Quaint oceanfront village with boutiques, local shops and charming restaurants
• Stunning Coronado Beach
• Acclaimed theater, museum and art galleries
MISSION VALLEY / OLD TOWN
• Hotel Circle’ s 6,000 + hotel rooms with easy freeway and San Diego Trolley access
• Old Town: Celebrates local Mexican and early Californian heritage with historic buildings, unique shops and popular Mexican restaurants
• Fashion Valley and Mission Valley shopping centers
• Mission Trails Regional Park
• SDSU Mission Valley, which is under construction, will be a vibrant hub with meeting spaces, retail and open space. Its state-of-the art Snapdragon Stadium has a seating capacity of 35,000
• The University of San Diego and its Torero Stadium provide even more options for exciting events
MISSION BAY & BEACHES
• Bayfront and beachfront resorts with top spas and dining
• 4,600-acre Mission Bay Park, the largest man-made aquatic park in North America
• SeaWorld San Diego, home to marine life exhibits and thrill rides
• Popular beaches and a three-mile oceanfront boardwalk with shopping, dining and
POINT LOMA
MISSION VALLEY
MISSION BAY & BEACHES
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