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The five-day meeting is listed at the San Diego Convention Center as a convention with a trade show. The listing does not give daily hours or registration terms.
All times are local to the venue · America/Los Angeles
The Convention Center’s exhibit halls are on the ground level; its meeting rooms occupy the mezzanine and upper floor. That layout can help orient visitors to ARVO’s May meeting, but the venue listing does not identify the rooms or halls the event will use.
A Convention Center update last reviewed in August 2026 says the second phase of the Park Boulevard–Harbor Drive crossing project is expected to begin in 2027 and continue into 2028. Planned work includes changes to pedestrian routes, traffic signals and curb ramps. The update anticipates a single-lane closure at the intersection for about a week, plus another single-lane closure on the city side of Harbor Drive during later repaving. It does not say whether those closures will affect travel on ARVO dates.
A separate North County Transit District project would add a downtown platform near the existing rail line across from the Center. Construction was expected to start in late 2026, with passenger service projected for early 2028. Both project schedules may change; check current updates before traveling.
Further reading: Nearby Construction Projects - San Diego Convention Center ↗
The venue listing gives these five dates but does not state daily opening or closing times.
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN VISION & OPHTHALMOLOGY ANNUAL - San Diego Convention Center ↗
The listed address is 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The event listing does not identify a specific entrance.
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN VISION & OPHTHALMOLOGY ANNUAL - San Diego Convention Center ↗
The venue calendar does not state fees, registration requirements or deadlines, or an age policy. It links to ARVO’s annual-meeting page for organizer information.
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN VISION & OPHTHALMOLOGY ANNUAL - San Diego Convention Center ↗
The Convention Center lists automatic entrance doors, braille signage, accessible drinking fountains and elevators connecting its ground, mezzanine and upper levels. Its accessibility information also notes curb ramps, elevator access from the underground garage, certified service animals, an audio-visual fire alarm system, and wheelchair-accessible and semi-ambulatory restroom stalls, an inclusive restroom and baby-changing stations.
ADA-accessible Mothers Lounges are in ground-level Lobbies A and E; Mamava lactation pods are in Lobbies B and H. Assistive-listening headsets are available by advance request. Wheelchair lifts for stages can be requested, with advance notice preferred for pre-sets.
The Center does not rent wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Event organizers may sometimes provide mobility equipment, but availability for this meeting is not stated. Contact ARVO about specific assistance or equipment; the venue’s accessibility map offers more detail about elevators and ramps.
The confirmed destination is the San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The event listing does not name an entrance. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point.
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN VISION & OPHTHALMOLOGY ANNUAL - San Diego Convention Center ↗
Two MTS Trolley stops are in front of the Convention Center. The venue lists the trolley as an option for reaching Little Italy, Old Town, Fashion Valley and other destinations. The Gaslamp Quarter is just outside the building; the Embarcadero is on its west side.
For pedestrian travel, the venue advises using designated crosswalks and following pedestrian signals.
The venue places San Diego International Airport three miles from the Convention Center and estimates a 10–15 minute trip by car or shuttle. Its current guidance reports construction of a new Terminal 1 and advises travelers to allow extra time; check the airport update closer to your trip. Some hotels offer airport shuttles, so confirm with yours.
Santa Fe Depot offers bus and rail services and is about a one-mile walk from the Center, or reachable by trolley. The venue lists Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner, which runs from San Diego through Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo, and the NCTD COASTER, with service to Solana Beach, Carlsbad and Oceanside.
Flagship Ferry’s Convention Center route connects the venue with Coronado; the venue lists a 15-minute crossing. Check the ferry operator for schedules and ticketing.
The underground garage has 1,950 spaces, including 31 ADA-compliant stalls with elevator access. Enter from Harbor Drive. There are no in-and-out privileges, and overnight and RV parking are not permitted.
Rates vary with event activity, are set by ACE Parking and are due upon entry. For garage questions, contact ACE Parking at 619.237.0399. A 2,000-space parking structure is adjacent to the Hilton Bayfront; other downtown lots and garages, along with metered street parking in some areas, are also options. Special-event meter rates may apply.
The venue calendar labels the meeting a convention with a trade show but does not name sessions, speakers, poster presentations or exhibitors. Check ARVO’s linked annual-meeting page for organizer updates.
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN VISION & OPHTHALMOLOGY ANNUAL - San Diego Convention Center ↗
The listing gives May 2–6, 2027, but no daily opening or closing times.
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN VISION & OPHTHALMOLOGY ANNUAL - San Diego Convention Center ↗
The venue listing does not state fees, registration requirements or deadlines, or an age policy. Confirm current terms with ARVO.
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN VISION & OPHTHALMOLOGY ANNUAL - San Diego Convention Center ↗
Enter from Harbor Drive. Rates vary with event activity and are due upon entry; there are no in-and-out privileges, and overnight and RV parking are not permitted.
The Convention Center lists two MTS Trolley stops in front of the building.
No. The Convention Center does not rent them. Organizers may sometimes provide mobility equipment, but availability for this meeting is not stated; contact ARVO about specific needs.
111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
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Event, planning and background information checked 2026-11-02 against the linked sources.