Features and Attractions

Toyota Trucks Off Road On Site Adventure

Wed 12/26: 10am – 8pm, Thurs 12/27 & Fri 12/28: 11am – 9pm

750 tons of dirt, 10 tons of river rock and YOU behind the wheel make this 100,000 square-foot off-road test track the most exciting ride and drive ever! Located in the parking lot behind the Convention Center, show goers can drive a Toyota Tundra, Tacoma or FJ Cruiser over a specially built course that includes moguls, berms, teeter totter, bridge, rock crawl, big hill and tunnel. Auto show ticket purchase required, no additional cost to participate. Free gift for all participants while supplies last.

Toyota Off Road

 

The San Diego International Auto Show Eco-Center - featuring ALL THINGS GREEN

Open during all show hours

This new area to the auto show will showcase the automotive industry’s commitment to developing fuel efficient, low emission technologies for a cleaner and healthier environment. The Eco-Center will feature alternative and flex fuel vehicles, hybrids and the VW Dieselution Tour.

 

Ford Ride & Drive

Daily 10:00am-6pm

Come test drive the all new Ford Edge, Mustang GT or Ford Escape Hybrid, courtesy of your San Diego County Ford Dealers.

 

The Ultimate Ridez Expo

Open during all show hours

Featuring the hottest trends in automotive customizing and aftermarket accessories with club-style entertainment. The Expo, located in the Convention Center's upstairs Sails Pavilion, will showcase tricked-out cars, mini-trucks, exotics and celebrity rides.
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Hyundai Ride & Drive

Friday -Sunday 10am-6pm

Why just admire a vehicle when you can take ours for a spin? Come get behind the wheel at the Hyundai Ride & Drive.

Hyundai Hyundai

Family Day

Sunday: 10am - 7pm

All children ages 12-under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

10am - 7pm

SORRY, this feature cancelled. Come see the Dodge Fantasticar from the movie "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer"

10am - 4pm

Spider-Man will be making an appearance for a “Meet and Greet” on Sunday, December 30th only.

Spider Man  Spider Man

10am - 3pm

Come see Sydney-n-Friends from the World Famous San Diego Zoo on Sunday, December 30th only.

Sydney and Friends    San Diego Zoo

 

Mazda CX-9 Giveaway

Wed - Sat: 10am - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 2pm

Stop by the Mazda exhibit and Enter to Win a brand new Mazda CX-9 crossover vehicle courtesy of your San Diego County Mazda dealers. Sponsored by 101 KGB FM.
For official rules click here.



 

The Ultimate Tailgate Party

Daily 10am -10pm

Join Original Tommy’s and country station US 95.7 at the Toyota Trucks Off Road On Site Adventure for the Ultimate Tailgate Party!! Good food, good music, good trucks.

Please note that with the exception of guide, signal or service animals, animals are not allowed in the San Diego Convention Center during the San Diego International Auto Show. Thank you

 

Relaxation Station

After walking through in the 740,000 square feet of the auto show, why not stop by the Relaxation Station and indulge! First, stop by the Spa by Bardot "spa lounge" and get a relaxing chair massage by on of Bardot's trained therapists. You can even even add some bling-bling to your auto show experience by getting a Diamond Infused Manicure. Next, swing by the unique "Scripps Healthcare Pit Stop for Body Tune-Up and receive a free gift and select health care screenings

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