Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
1000 H Street
1 show hosted
About this venue
The Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center opened on May 15, 2025 and became the largest hotel in California upon opening—the sixth property in the Gaylord Hotels portfolio and the first in the state. Located on the Chula Vista Marina overlooking San Diego Bay, it offers 1,600 guest rooms and suites and more than 477,000 square feet of function and convention space, including a 140,000-square-foot carpeted "Flex Hall" exhibit space and roughly 135,000 square feet of outdoor event lawns. Amenities include a 4.25-acre water park, multiple outdoor pools, a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness center and numerous restaurants and bars. For PCBC 2026, the exhibit floor is set in the venue's California Ballrooms 5–8, keeping the tradeshow, conference and invitational events under one roof.
Parking
Self parking and valet parking are available onsite at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center for a fee. Published resort rates have run approximately $45 per night for self parking and around $65 per night for valet (with in/out privileges); rates are subject to change, so confirm current pricing with the venue.
Getting there
The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), located about 7–10 miles (roughly 15 minutes) from the venue. Southwest Airlines is the preferred carrier for PCBC 2026 and offers discounted fares to attendees via SWABIZ for travel between July 25 and August 1, 2026. The resort sits near the I-5 freeway for those arriving by car, and the San Diego Trolley station is approximately half a mile from the hotel; Amtrak service reaches downtown San Diego. Rideshare and taxi service are widely available throughout the region.
Nearby hotels
The Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center is itself the host hotel, allowing attendees to stay on site with short walks and no commute between the tradeshow, conference and events. PCBC arranged special group rates through its official housing provider, Convention Housing Management (CHM); note that the PCBC 2026 room block was reported closed, with reservation assistance available via CHM. Additional lodging can be found across Chula Vista's Bayfront and South Bay area, roughly 7–10 miles south of downtown San Diego, which offers a wide range of hotels.