San Diego Convention Center: upcoming events and exhibitor guide
525,701 sq ft of exhibit space, and 21 vetted booth builders who list San Diego Convention Center among the halls they work. Plan your booth and get up to 5 quotes.
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Events
Events at San Diego Convention Center
No trade show at San Diego Convention Center is on our calendar yet. See the venue's own calendar: official site. Builders below work the venue for any event.
Exhibitor essentials
Exhibiting at San Diego Convention Center: the venue's rules
What your own team may do on site and what the venue or its contractors must do, from the venue's own guidelines.
- A shipment that cannot be hand carried to the booth comes through the docks and is delivered by union labor. source
- Rigging from the hall grid is limited to the in-house audio visual contractor and approved general contractors, under an ESTA-certified rigger. source
- Electrical work at panels and disconnects is done by center staff or approved utility contractors. source
- The center is the exclusive cleaning provider: only its staff may vacuum booths. source
Compare builders
Compare booth builders who work San Diego Convention Center
The top 12 of 21 builders, side by side. Tick the ones you like and send them one brief.
| Select | Builder | Google rating | Since | Service | Custom | Rentals | 3D renders | Venues worked | Price level (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trade Show Display DepotLas Vegas | ★ 4.6 (49) | 1990 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$ | |
Exhibit OptionsLas Vegas | ★ 4.9 (29) | 2005 | Build and install | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 6 | $$$ | |
3D Expo SolutionsSan DiegoLocal | ★ 5.0 (2) | 2011 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 | $$$ | |
Exponents Insta USA Inc. San DiegoLas Vegas | ★ 4.2 (20) | 1979 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$ | |
ARTalks DisplayLos Angeles | ★ 4.9 (18) | 2016 | Build only | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 3 | $ | |
ExhibitreeLos Angeles | ★ 3.7 (9) | 1977 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 | $$$ | |
Creative DisplaysLos Angeles | ★ 4.9 (7) | 1976 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 | $$$ | |
Display GurusLos Angeles | ★ 5.0 (1) | 2012 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Disciple Built DisplaysLos Angeles | ★ 5.0 (1) | 2021 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$ | |
760 DisplaySan DiegoLocal | ★ 5.0 (5) | 2002 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$ | |
exhibiTeamSan DiegoLocal | New | 2016 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$ | |
West Coast ExhibitAtlanta | ★ 4.8 (14) | 2006 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$ |
Ratings from Google Maps. Services, years and venues as listed by each builder. Price level is our estimate from each builder's own site, from $ (budget) to $$$$ (luxury), not a quote.
Real booths
Booths from builders who work San Diego Convention Center
One booth from each builder's portfolio. Get one like it quoted for your San Diego Convention Center show.
Showing 7 of 7 booths
Price level is the builder's, our estimate from its own website.
Trade Show Display Depot
★ 4.6 (49) · Las Vegas
Works San Diego Convention Center
Exhibit Options
★ 4.9 (29) · Las Vegas
Works San Diego Convention Center
Creative Displays
★ 4.9 (7) · Los Angeles
Works San Diego Convention Center
Display Gurus
★ 5.0 (1) · Los Angeles
Works San Diego Convention Center
Disciple Built Displays
★ 5.0 (1) · Los Angeles
Works San Diego Convention Center
Exponents Insta USA Inc. San Diego
★ 4.2 (20) · Las Vegas
Works San Diego Convention Center
Exhibitree
★ 3.7 (9) · Los Angeles
Works San Diego Convention Center
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Prices
San Diego Convention Center trade show booth prices by size
How many of the 21 builders who work San Diego Convention Center build each size, with the published US price to rent or build it.
| Size | Floor area | Build it here | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20×20 booth | 400 sq ft | 21 builders | $16,000 to $40,000 to rent, $50,000 to $120,000 to build Steadfast Displays |
| 10×10 booth | 100 sq ft | 19 builders | $3,500 to $6,500 to rent, $8,000 to $20,000 to build Steadfast Displays |
| 10×20 booth | 200 sq ft | 19 builders | $7,500 to $14,000 to rent, $15,000 to $40,000 to build Steadfast Displays |
| 20×30 booth | 600 sq ft | 14 builders | $60,000 to $150,000 to build custom Steadfast Displays |
| 30×30 booth | 900 sq ft | 6 builders | $50,000 to $250,000 Expo Stand Services |
| 20×40 booth | 800 sq ft | 3 builders | $80,000 to $200,000 to build custom Steadfast Displays |
| 10×30 booth | 300 sq ft | 1 builders | $30,000 to $75,000 to build custom Steadfast Displays |
Floor space, drayage and show labor are billed by the show on top. Full cost breakdown
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego
Builders based in San Diego and those who travel in.
Questions
San Diego Convention Center questions
How big is San Diego Convention Center?
525,701 sq ft of exhibit space, as the venue states it.
Where is San Diego Convention Center?
111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101.
Can I set up my own booth at San Diego Convention Center?
A shipment that cannot be hand carried to the booth comes through the docks and is delivered by union labor. Rigging from the hall grid is limited to the in-house audio visual contractor and approved general contractors, under an ESTA-certified rigger. Electrical work at panels and disconnects is done by center staff or approved utility contractors. Your show's exhibitor manual has the final word.
Who builds booths for San Diego Convention Center?
21 vetted builders list San Diego Convention Center among the halls they work, 3 of them based in San Diego. 18 rent booths. Compare them on this page.
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