San Diego event guide
San Diego Comic-Con Trip
Comic-Con returns to the San Diego Convention Center July 22–25, 2027, with Preview Night on Wednesday, July 21. Here's a group plan for the convention and the city around it.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- 5 days
- Groups of up to 26
- Jul 21 – 25, 2027
Where to stay for Comic-Con
All San Diego staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Wed: Preview Night
Arrive, then the first look inside the hall.
Event · Evening
Preview Night. You need a badge for the convention hall.
Neighborhood · Late
Restaurants and bars across the street from the convention center.
Day 2 · Thu: Convention day
A full day inside, then dinner in Little Italy.
Event · All day
Panels and the exhibit hall. Check the official schedule and plan your must-sees.
Neighborhood · Dinner
Restaurants a short ride from the convention center, away from the crowds.
Day 3 · Fri: Day off the floor
The zoo, then back for the evening.
Zoo · Morning
A big zoo in Balboa Park, a short ride from downtown.
Event · Evening
Back for evening panels and events.
Day 4 · Sat: Coronado
A beach break before the last day.
Landmark · Afternoon
The historic beach hotel on Coronado, reached by a short drive or by ferry to Coronado followed by a separate local leg to the hotel.
Day 5 · Sun: Last day
The final day of the convention.
Event · Morning
The last day of panels and the exhibit hall.
Waterfront · Afternoon
Shops and a harbor walk next to the convention center before you head home.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into San Diego International (SAN), about 10 minutes from downtown outside traffic.
Badges
You need a badge for the convention hall. Comic-Con 2027 open registration starts November 14, 2026, per Comic-Con.
Downtown
The convention center is next to the Gaslamp Quarter, so staying downtown keeps everything walkable.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
July 22–25, 2027, with Preview Night on Wednesday, July 21, per Comic-Con.
At the San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive.
Open registration starts November 14, 2026, per Comic-Con.
Downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter are walkable to the convention center. Set your dates and group size above to see the stays that fit.