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American Chemical Society 2027 Fall National Meeting & Expo: San Diego, Aug. 22–26
The convention center’s two trolley stops make public transit a practical arrival option for the American Chemical Society 2027 Fall National Meeting & Expo, listed at the downtown waterfront Aug. 22–26. The calendar identifies a convention with trade show, but does not yet give daily hours or a program.
A downtown setting with several ways to get around
The Gaslamp Quarter sits beside the convention center, and the Embarcadero runs along its west side with bayfront walks and grassy parks. The venue describes downtown as walkable, with lodging, dining, shopping and entertainment in the Gaslamp area. The event listing does not specify which nearby places attendees will use.
Further reading: Getting Here & Around - San Diego Convention Center ↗ · AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2027 FALL NATIONAL MEETING & EXPO - San Diego Convention Center ↗
Road and rail projects have changing timelines
The convention center’s August 2026 construction update projected that the second phase of the Park Boulevard and Harbor Drive crossing project would begin in 2027 and finish in 2028. Planned work includes changes to Tony Gwynn Way, pedestrian routes, traffic signals and curb ramps. The update anticipates some single-lane closures for curb work and road resurfacing, but does not give dates for those closures; check current conditions before driving.
The same update described a planned NCTD station platform near the existing downtown rail line, across from the convention center. Construction was expected to start in late 2026, with passenger service estimated for early 2028. Those were projections, not confirmation of the station’s status during the August 2027 meeting. A separate Bayshore Bikeway segment south of the center was on hold in the update, with no construction start date given.
Further reading: Nearby Construction Projects - San Diego Convention Center ↗
Plan your visit
Five days; daily hours are not listed
The meeting is scheduled for Aug. 22–26, 2027. The event listing gives no opening or closing times for individual days.
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San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The event listing does not identify the rooms or exhibit halls assigned to the meeting.
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Fees and registration terms are not listed
The venue calendar links to an event website, but no admission or registration fee, registration dates or terms, age policy, or booking instructions are stated in the listing.
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The venue garage is paid and event rates vary
The underground garage beneath the convention center has 1,950 spaces, including 31 ADA-compliant stalls with elevator access to the building. Enter from Harbor Drive. Payment is due upon entry, rates vary with event activity, and there are no in-and-out privileges. Overnight and RV parking are not allowed. ACE Parking manages the garage independently of the venue; the meeting’s rate is not specified.
Other options listed by the venue include a 2,000-space structure at Harbor Drive and Park Avenue beside the Hilton Bayfront, additional downtown lots and garages, and metered street parking. Rates and availability for the meeting are not confirmed.
Venue access features and advance requests
The center lists automatic entrance doors; braille signage; accessible drinking fountains; elevators between its ground, mezzanine and upper levels; and certified service animals as welcome. Its accessibility information also identifies curb ramps, elevator access from the garage and to terraces, and accessible access to San Diego Bay behind the building. The venue map gives details on elevators and ramps.
The venue lists accessible and semi-ambulatory restroom stalls, an inclusive restroom, and accessible Mothers Lounges in ground-level Lobbies A and E, plus Mamava lactation pods in Lobbies B and H. Assistive-listening headsets require an advance request. Wheelchair lifts for stages also require an advance request, preferably before stage setups; confirm any stage arrangements with the event organizer.
The convention center does not rent wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Local rental providers are available, and organizers may sometimes offer equipment on site, but availability for this meeting is unconfirmed. The venue lists vegetarian, gluten-friendly and vegan concession options. For hosted meals, menu cards identify dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-friendly options, and the venue provides a nut and shellfish disclaimer. The event listing does not confirm meeting-specific food service.
Getting there
Trolley, train and ferry
Two MTS Trolley stops are in front of the convention center. The venue lists trolley access to Little Italy, Old Town and Fashion Valley. Santa Fe Depot is about a mile away on foot or accessible by trolley; Amtrak and NCTD COASTER services operate there. Ferry service runs between the convention center and Coronado, with a listed crossing time of 15 minutes. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point and check current schedules.
Airport and downtown streets
The venue’s travel guide places San Diego International Airport three miles from the center and estimates a 10–15-minute trip by car or shuttle; some hotels offer airport shuttles, so check with yours. The guide also reports construction of a replacement Terminal 1 and advises travelers to allow extra time. Recheck airport conditions closer to the meeting.
The venue advises using marked crosswalks and following pedestrian signals. Its construction update describes several nearby projects with changing or projected schedules; check current road information if driving.
Getting Here & Around - San Diego Convention Center ↗ · Nearby Construction Projects - San Diego Convention Center ↗
Parking
The underground garage entrance is on Harbor Drive. Its rates vary with event activity, payment is due upon entry, and there are no in-and-out privileges; overnight and RV parking are not permitted. ACE Parking manages the garage independently. The venue also lists downtown lots, garages and metered parking, but does not publish a rate or availability for this meeting.
Building access
The address is 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The venue map places exhibit halls at ground level and meeting rooms on the mezzanine and upper levels; ACS room assignments are not listed. For details on elevators and ramps, consult the venue accessibility map. Ask the organizer about meeting-specific arrangements, including advance requests for assistive-listening headsets or stage lifts.
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2027 FALL NATIONAL MEETING & EXPO - San Diego Convention Center ↗ · Building Map - San Diego Convention Center ↗ · Accessibility - San Diego Convention Center ↗
Before you make a plan
What are the meeting’s daily hours?
The listing gives the Aug. 22–26, 2027 dates but no daily opening or closing times.
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Are registration fees or terms available?
No fees, registration dates or terms are stated in the venue calendar listing. Check the event website for updates.
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Can I reach the convention center by trolley?
Yes. The venue lists two MTS Trolley stops in front of the building.
Does the venue rent wheelchairs or mobility scooters?
No. Local rental providers are available, and event organizers may sometimes provide equipment; confirm availability for this meeting.
Location & Google Maps
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.