About us
Located in Southern California and just 7 miles from downtown San Diego, the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center is the premier meeting and convention center hotel on the West Coast. This beautiful and expansive hotel overlooks San Diego Bay to the west and the Chula Vista Marina to the south, providing unimpeded views across the bay to the Pacific. The sixth hotel in the Gaylord Hotels brand portfolio has 1,600 guest rooms and suites, as well as more than 477,000 square feet of function and convention space, including a 140,000 sq. ft. carpeted exhibit and meeting “Flex Hall”, as well as 135,000 sq.ft. of outdoor event lawns.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandGaylord Hotels
Built2025
Renovated-
Total meeting space477,259 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,600
Venue typeResort
Awards
Cvent awards
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Aug 17, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026
Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 14, 2026
Dec 2, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026
Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026
Jan 10, 2027 - Jan 16, 2027
Feb 28, 2027 - Mar 1, 2027
Mar 21, 2027 - Mar 26, 2027
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Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
477,259 sq. ft.
Largest room
140,049 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
80
Second largest room
49,413 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
140,378 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
135,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
477,259 sq. ft.
Largest room
140,049 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
80
Second largest room
49,413 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
140,378 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
135,000 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
140,049 sq. ft. 513 x 273 sq. ft. | 34 ft. | 14005 | - | 10374 | 14005 | 12732 | 7000 | - | 6224 | |
49,413 sq. ft. 273 x 181 sq. ft. | 34 ft. | 4941 | - | 3660 | 4941 | 4492 | - | - | 2196 | |
21,168 sq. ft. 168 x 126 sq. ft. | 34 ft. | 2117 | - | 1568 | - | 1924 | 1568 | - | - | |
6,552 sq. ft. 104 x 63 sq. ft. | 34 ft. | 655 | 187 | 485 | 655 | 596 | 328 | - | - | |
6,344 sq. ft. 104 x 61 sq. ft. | 34 ft. | 596 | 187 | 485 | - | 596 | 328 | 218 | 291 | |
11,070 sq. ft. 135 x 82 sq. ft. | 34 ft. | 1129 | 323 | 836 | 1129 | 1026 | 564 | 376 | 502 | |
11,070 sq. ft. 135 x 82 sq. ft. | 34 ft. | 1129 | 323 | 836 | 1129 | 1026 | 564 | - | 502 | |
11,340 sq. ft. 135 x 84 sq. ft. | 34 ft. | 1129 | 323 | 846 | 1129 | 1039 | 571 | - | 502 | |
11,340 sq. ft. 135 x 84 sq. ft. | 34 ft. | 1142 | 323 | 846 | 1129 | 1039 | 571 | - | 502 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
1,600
Single (1 bed)
411
Single (1 bed) rate
$289.00 - $489.00
Double (2 beds)
1,100
Double (2 beds) rate
$309.00 - $509.00
Suites
89
Tax rate
15.5%
Total guest rooms
1,600
Single (1 bed)
411
Single (1 bed) rate
$289.00 - $489.00
Double (2 beds)
1,100
Double (2 beds) rate
$309.00 - $509.00
Suites
89
Tax rate
15.5%
Location
Getting Here
Arrive by plane - fly into San Diego International Aiport
Arrive by car - located near the I-5 Freeway
Arrive by train - Amtrak to downtown San Diego
Arrive by Trolley - the Trolley station is approximately .5 mile from the hotel.
Distance from airport
10.8 mi
Distance from airport 10.8 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $45.00/day )
Valet parking
( $55.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking
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Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
Resort
Chula Vista, US
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1,600
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140,049 sq. ft.
477,259 sq. ft.
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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