California Ballroom
9,064 Sq Ft
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Achieve peak event success with our 20 versatile venues and thoughtful event services. Our dynamic event venues range in size from boardrooms and breakout rooms to the California Ballroom’s nearly 9,100 sq ft. Unique, outdoor settings offer an inspiring backdrop for meetings and events in San Diego’s year-round comfortable climate. Together with our creative culinary offerings, on-site audiovisual capabilities, and thoughtful event services, we aim to help you achieve peak productivity and exceed your event goals.
All 19 venues are strategically stacked across four floors to allow for quick and easy access between the two ballrooms and variety of breakout space.
9,064 Sq Ft
5,940 sq ft
256 sq ft - 1,740 sq ft
Our hotel has 20 vibrant meeting venues and outdoor event spaces in the heart of downtown San Diego
Learn moreSelect from 35,000 square feet of conference space - our largest venue seats 900 classroom
Host a chic party or meeting on our rooftop Garden Terrace venue with Downtown views
Learn moreLight soars in from windows in many of our venues including the Harbor Room and Pacifica Boardroom
Energize your meeting guests with creative coffee breaks, luncheons and dinners prepared by our Chef
Learn moreWar rooms and legal packages are also available, a short stroll to the San Diego Central Courthouse
We can provide you with a unique complimentary Reservation Link that makes it easy for your guests to reserve their rooms.
If you have a list of your guests, we can make reservations for all of them.
We can send you a report showing which of your guests have reserved rooms and when they plan to arrive.
Guests can check in before their stay, receive instant alerts when their room is ready and check out by skipping the front desk.
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AV equipment
Film projector
LCD projector
Microphone
PA system portable
Polling devices
Rear screen projection
Stage: installed
Stage: portable
TV
Video camera
Walkie talkie radios
AV technician
Copy service
Laborer
Photographer
Security guard
Videoconferencing
Computers
Printers
Network/Internet printing
Meeting rooms: Wired, Wireless
Afternoon Break
Coffee Break
Dinner
Lunch
Reception
Ovals and Rounds
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Conference and Hollow Square
Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.
Reception
Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
Schoolroom or Classroom
The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.
Theater
Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.
Banquet
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
E-shape, U-shape and T-shape
Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.