Location & Parking

Location

The San Diego International Auto Show is held inside the San Diego Convention Center, which is located downtown along majestic San Diego Bay with the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter at our doorstep.

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Parking

At the San Diego Convention Center

On-site private vehicle parking is available at the San Diego Convention Center’s underground garage located beneath the exhibit halls. Enter the parking garage on Harbor Drive between 1st Ave. and 5th Ave.
The on-site daily rate is $TBD, which is set by the Port of San Diego.
Payment is due upon entry or you may pre-purchase parking online from ACE Parking (rate may vary). There are no in-and-out privileges.
There are 31 ADA compliant parking stalls with elevator access to the convention center.
EV charging: Ten electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are available in the garage. The stations are located on P1 in areas D1, D11, and E12.
No overnight or RV parking is permitted.
Parking questions? Call ACE Parking at 619-237-0399.

In Downtown San Diego

Off-site parking is available at numerous nearby lots and garages in downtown. Many are within walking distance to the convention center. Lots and garages are individually owned and operated, and prices vary by location. For an overview of nearyby parking options, visit: Gaslamp Quarter Parking Information.
Just south of the convention center, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. There are three first come, first serve charging stations for electric vehicles that are on the Blink network.
Directly across the street from the convention center, on the corner of K Street and 8th Avenue, is a 2,000 space parking structure.
The Lexus Lot is located across the Harbor Drive pedestrian bridge next to PetCo Park.
The Tailgate Lot is located on Imperial Avenue and 12th Street.
6th & K Parkade, which is located on 6th Avenue across from the Omni and Hard Rock Hotels.
Metered street parking is available in some areas. Parking meters are enforced Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Metered spots are normally free on Sunday and designated holidays, but be sure to check all applicable signage. Meters accept nickels, dimes, quarters, and prepaid electronic debit cards.

Getting Here

If you are arriving by train we are conveniently located less than one mile from the Amtrak Station. The San Diego Trolley has two stops directly in front of the convention center at Harbor Drive/First Avenue and Harbor Drive/Fifth Avenue.

Driving Directions

Driving South on Interstate 5

Take Front St. exit.
Continue on Front St. until you reach Harbor Drive, turn left.
Follow signage to parking entrance.

Driving North on Interstate 5

Take Cesar Chavez Pky. exit, turn left.
Follow Cesar Chavez Pky. to Harbor Drive, turn right.
Follow signage to parking entrance.

Driving West on Interstate 8

Take Highway 8 (West) to 163 South.
Follow into city (will turn into 10th.)
Follow 10th Ave. to Market St., turn right.
Take Market St. to Front St., turn left.
Take Front St. to Harbor Drive, turn left.
Follow signage to parking entrance.

Driving West on 94

Take 94 West into the city.
94 West will turn into “F” St.
Follow “F” St. to 8th Ave.
Take 8th Ave. to Market St., turn right.
Take Market St. to Front St., turn left.
Take Front St. to Harbor Drive, turn left.
Follow signage to parking entrance.

From Coronado

Cross Bay Bridge staying in the right lane.
Take the National Ave. exit.
Turn left on Cesar Chavez Pky.
Follow Cesar Chavez Pky. to Harbor Drive, turn right
Follow signage to parking entrance.