Venue and Accommodation
The conference will take place at the San Diego Convention Center on August 28-29, 2020. Please continue reading to learn more information regarding the venue, hotels, attractions and places to visit during your stay in San Diego!
San Diego Convention Center
Venue
The conference will be held at the San Diego Convention Center (111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101). The conference center is located downtown across from the San Diego Bay and lies adjacent to the San Diego Padres' PETCO Park and the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego’s premier shopping, entertainment, and dining neighborhood. Please refer to the map for directions. If you have any general questions about the conference center, location, directions, parking, etc., please email us at ffc@functionalfoodscenter.net
Click here for a map of downtown San Diego.
Click here for the San Diego Attendee Guide!
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Hotels
For a complete list of hotels and hostels, please click here.
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Attractions and Places to Visit
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 Downtown Gaslamp Quarter
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"Unconditional Surrender" Statue, near USS Midway |
San Diego Zoo
SeaWorld Theme Park
Seaport Village - 50+ shops, 17 diverse restaurants, and outdoor entertainment
Epicurean San Diego - Food, Farm, & Libation Tours
San Diego Museum of Man
San Diego Museum of Art
Museum of Photographic Arts
San Diego Natural History Museum
USS Midway Museum
Hotel del Coronado - San Diego landmark and icon on Coronado Island
Old Town - Hispanic culture, shops, restaurants and entertainment
Gaslamp Quarter - Downtown shops, restaurants and nightlife
Balboa Park - Museums, gardens, performing arts and recreation
 
The beautiful, iconic Hotel del Coronado Convention center and surrounding area
For a coupon book to save money on dining, attractions, activities and more, click here!
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Transportation
If you are arriving by plane, the conference center is located 3 miles (just 10 minutes!) from the San Diego International Airport.
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
The famous San Diego Trolley and bus are great ways to get around the city. The San Diego Trolley has two stops directly in front of the convention center at Harbor Drive/First Avenue and Harbor Drive/Fifth Avenue. For public transportation schedules and more information please click here.
Click here for a trolley map.
San Diego Free Ride
Once downtown, try the new environmentally-friendly electric shuttle service, which is free for everyone. Just wave down one of the San Diego Free Ride electric vehicles or text (619) 821-0520! San Diego Free Ride runs seven days a week, 12- 9 pm (PST).
Car Rentals
Cars can be rented near the airport from different companies such as Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, E-Z, and Hertz at the new Rental Car Center. Free shuttle busses will run continually between airport terminals and the Rental Car Center.
For driving directions, please visit the San Diego Convention Center website or click here.
Parking
On-site parking is available at the parking garage located below the convention center. The daily rate is $15 (can range up to $35 for special events). Parking questions? Call ACE Parking at 619-237-0399. Off-site parking is available at various nearby parking lots and garages in downtown San Diego, which many are within walking distance of the convention center. Metered street parking is also available in some areas.
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Explore San Diego
On August 28th at 17:30, we will leave for a networking dinner on the beautiful Coronado Island. We will take a 15-minute ferry ride from the Convention Center to Coronado Island. You will be able to walk around many shops and restaurants, sightsee, and view the San Diego skyline across the bay. We will then come together for dinner near the harbor.
Afterwards, we will ferry back to the San Diego Convention Center, where you may take a 10-minute walk to Seaport Village. This is an iconic village in downtown San Diego that has many local shops and views. As this is downtown, it will be near most participants’ hotels to end the night.
We believe that this event will offer our participants a greater networking opportunity, as we will have more participation. Each participant will pay their $50 fee, and this will include both of the ferry rides and the dinner.
Click on these links to learn more about each place:
Coronado Ferry Landing
Seaport Village
Coronado Island
Email us to let us know you are interested. Please submit your payment here. You may add the ticket to your cart and proceed checkout.
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