Where is the best place to park for San Diego Comic Con?

Question

The Comic Con website seems to suggest you can't park at the Convention Center itself (but aren't there tons of spaces there?). I don't really want to take the trolley or park in the Gaslamp and walk, anybody have suggestions?

Answer 1

I actually had good luck last year with some places by the baseball stadium. Looking at a map, I think the one I parked in last year was the 6th and K Parkade. It's a pretty big parking structure and we didn't have any trouble getting spots there in the morning. There is also a surface lot pretty close also. In the past I have parked in surface lots on the north side of the Gaslamp and taken the shuttle, but I really think the extra money for the Parkade was worth it. The shuttle stopped right outside the ramp, but it was only about a 6 block walk.

Also, I think in the past they've said the Convention Center Parking is full really early in the morning due to vendors taking all the spots.

Answer 2

I think you are insane to consider anything but the trolley or a cab, or having someone drop you off. You can park free at the Old Town, Stadium, 47th street, etc stations and the trolly stops about a block away from the venue. Any lots in the Gaslamp or closer will be $15+ (and still fill way early) or you could walk 1 1/2 miles in your furry costume in the Summer heat for a free space.

Answer 3

In all seriousness, if you are coming from out of town for Comic-con, the best move is to leave your car at your hotel/motel and take public transportation, as the Convention Center parking garage and surrounding surface lots fill up fast. The Padres will be out of town that week, at least, so you won't have the added competition for parking with baseball fans.

Take the San Diego Trolley Orange Line to the Convention Center stop and you just walk across Harbor Drive to the front doors of the Convetion Center. The San Diego Trolley network reaches Mission Valley, downtown, the South Bay and points east to La Mesa, El Cajon and Santee.

Info on the trolley and other transportation options may be found at the link below.

Answer 4

Keep in mind, during the Con there are 80,000 or more people going ot the Con Center; parking spaces exist but demand is high, so costs rise. If the Padres are palying across the street, parking is even harder.

Do you really want/need your car downtown? I'd advise parking in the 'burbs, near Old Town or Hotel Circle, and take the trolley in. It'll save time and aggravation, and probably money (unless there are a lot of you riding together).

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Okay believe me parking REALLY hard to find sometimes if you go at last min. so go EARLY, park by the stadium.

Answer 7

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