As has been the case since 2018, Harbor Drive, in front of the San Diego Convention Center, will once again be closed to the general public and traffic during peak Comic-Con hours.
Beginning on Preview Night (Wednesday, July 23) here are the dates and times that all traffic (which typically includes bikes, scooters, and skateboards as well as cars) will be closed, between First Avenue and Park Boulevard:
- Wednesday, July 23: 2pm-10pm
- Thursday, July 24: 7am-8pm
- Friday, July 25: 7am-9pm
- Saturday, July 26: 7am-9pm
- Sunday, July 27: 7am-7pm
Harbor Drive will reopen to traffic after the hours listed above, or earlier if deemed appropriate by public safety officials.
Additionally, a multi-year construction project south of the Convention Center could cause delays near the Hilton Bayfront Hotel. The status of this project and any impacts it may cause are being monitored and updated regularly on the Convention Center website.
While not officially announced yet, the three main exceptions to this rule are again emergency vehicles, ADA drop-off and pick-up, and those who purchased parking for the convention center. In the past, those individuals will need to show their permit from the First Avenue side when entering after 7AM.
In addition, traditionally only badged members (attendees of Sa Diego Comic-Con) may access the front drive, stairs, and surrounding sidewalks of the San Diego Convention Center.Â
Note that the map in the Embarcadero Marina Park South is marked as a “Line Queueing Area” near the fishing pier. Comic-Con has previously used this area for line queueing as well. The Plaza Park where the tents are near Hall H is marked in blue as “Badged Members Only” (which is how it’s appeared in previous years on these maps).
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Pubic access to the waterfront, the fishing pier, water ferry and all other amenities will remain open and can be accessed via:Â
- Marina Walk between the Grand Hyatt and Marriott Marquis hotels
- Canyon Path between the Marriott and the San Diego Convention Center
- The Pedestrian Bridge along Park Boulevard
- The sidewalk along the south side of Convention Way next to the Hilton Bayfront hotel
