Photo: San Diego Convention Center / Google MapsHotels for Intersolar North America 2027 in San Diego
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2027 runs 9 to 11 February at San Diego Convention Center, San Diego.
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Where to stay
Where to stay for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) 2027: the closest hotels to San Diego Convention Center are in Downtown and Gaslamp Quarter and Marina District and Embarcadero, with Little Italy a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Popular areas for attendees: Downtown and Gaslamp Quarter · Marina District and Embarcadero · Little Italy · Mission Valley.
About Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA)
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) returns to the San Diego Convention Center for its Flagship event from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 February 2027. Run by Diversified, the show brings together solar, energy storage, EV charging infrastructure and manufacturing professionals: installers, EPCs, developers, distributors and the suppliers who serve them.
The 2027 conference widens from its residential roots with a longer track for commercial and industrial and utility scale projects, and the exhibit hall hosts the Solar Games installer competition, the Hub Stage and a new Demo Stage. The organiser says the 2026 Flagship united 314 exhibiting companies.
The convention centre sits on the waterfront in downtown San Diego, steps from the Gaslamp Quarter, so downtown and Marina District hotels are within walking distance and the trolley stops right outside. This page shows live San Diego hotel rates for the show dates, which you can change. Show passes are sold separately from your hotel, and Event Escapes is independent of IESNA and Diversified.
Why book with Event Escapes
- San Diego hotels sorted by distance to the San Diego Convention Center, from the Gaslamp Quarter and Marina District to Little Italy
- Live rates for 9 to 11 February 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can move for a set up day or an extra day by the coast
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your conference pass and meetings are still being decided
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a quote within 24 hours for an exhibitor or installer team through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 9 Feb to 11 Feb 2027
- Length
- 3 days, Tue to Thu
- Venue
- San Diego Convention Center
- City
- San Diego, USA
- Airport
- SAN
- Sector
- Energy
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
Live rates near the venue
Hotels near San Diego Convention Center for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2027
Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Mon, Feb 8 → Thu, Feb 11, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
Hotel rates near major event venues rise as the dates approach and the closest hotels sell out first. Booking a free-cancellation rate early locks the price with no downside.
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Exhibiting or sending a team? Tell us how many rooms you need and we will send a personalised quote within 24 hours, with the distance from every hotel to San Diego Convention Center. If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA)
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Where should you eat during Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA)?
From the San Diego Convention Center you can walk into the Gaslamp Quarter and East Village in minutes, and Little Italy - the city's best eating neighborhood - is a short rideshare up the waterfront. Book everything ahead if you're in town during Comic-Con.
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Steakhouse
Little Italy, ~10 min rideshare from the Convention Center
San Diego's most glamorous dining room - a maximalist, retro-luxe steakhouse with tableside service and a rooftop bar. The city's definitive close-the-deal dinner.
Tip: Ask for the tableside Caesar; book weeks ahead during conventions.
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Mediterranean
East Village, 10 min walk from the Convention Center
Chef Travis Swikard's wood-fired Mediterranean spot is the best serious dinner within walking distance of the convention center - shareable, produce-driven and buzzy.
Tip: The hummus and wood-fired flatbreads are non-negotiable starters.
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Seafood
Little Italy
A soaring, nautical raw bar and seafood hall - oysters, lobster rolls and a happy hour that fills fast with the after-work crowd.
Tip: Weekday oyster happy hour is one of the best deals in the city.
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Mexican / tacos
The Headquarters at Seaport, 10 min walk from the Convention Center
Upscale Mexico City-style tacos on handmade blue-corn tortillas, a few minutes' walk from the convention center - great for a quick but memorable team lunch.
Tip: The filet mignon taco with crisped melted cheese is the signature.
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Mexican
Barrio Logan, ~5 min drive from the Convention Center
Operating since 1933, this Barrio Logan legend serves handmade tortillas, chorizo con huevos and rolled tacos from a bare-bones counter - one of San Diego's great cheap eats.
Tip: Cash only, closes mid-afternoon, and the line starts early - go before noon.
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Specialty coffee & cafe
East Village, short walk from the Convention Center
Serious specialty coffee roaster with a big, laptop-friendly space near Petco Park - the best coffee meeting spot on the convention side of downtown.
Tip: Good breakfast toasts if you skipped the hotel buffet.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA): bookable experiences in San Diego, same account, same checkout.
While you're in San Diego
San Diego pairs a walkable downtown ballpark with the world's biggest pop-culture convention, plus a new MLS side - July around Comic-Con is the one week hotel planning really matters.
San Diego Padres (Petco Park)
Petco Park is a 5-minute walk from the convention center - one of baseball's best ballparks, with a lively pre-game scene in East Village.
Find ticketsSan Diego Comic-Con
The convention center's flagship week: 130,000+ attendees take over downtown. Badges sell out instantly and hotels price accordingly - book months ahead or avoid the dates.
Find ticketsSan Diego FC (Snapdragon Stadium)
The city's MLS expansion club, which debuted in 2025, plays at Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley - a short trolley ride from downtown.
Find ticketsPetco Park summer concerts
Major stadium tours stop at Petco Park in summer, steps from the convention district.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA)?
From San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- MTS Route 992 runs between both airport terminals and downtown San Diego, and the operator says it takes 15 minutes to Santa Fe Depot
- MTS lists Route 992 as running every 15 minutes from 04:30 to 01:00 daily
- From Santa Fe Depot, MTS trolley lines connect onwards; the Convention Center and Gaslamp Quarter trolley stations are both on the Green Line
- The free San Diego Flyer bus links the airport with Old Town Transit Center, timed to meet the first and last trolley, COASTER and Amtrak trains
Arriving at the San Diego Convention Center
- The organiser gives the address as 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
- A 1,950 space underground garage sits below the building, entered from Harbor Drive, with no in-and-out privileges and no overnight or RV parking
- More parking is in a 2,000 space structure at Harbor Drive and Park Avenue, next to the Hilton Bayfront, and in nearby downtown lots
- The organiser says the show is open to members of the trade only and not to the public
How do you get around during Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA)?
Getting to the convention centre each day
- The organiser describes the convention centre as steps from the Gaslamp District, so many downtown hotels are a walk away
- MTS lists a Convention Center trolley station at 301 First Ave and a Gaslamp Quarter station at 105 Sixth Ave, both on the Green Line
- Garage parking rates vary with event activity and are paid on entry, so walking or the trolley is usually simpler for downtown hotels
- Registration opens at 08:00 each day and the exhibit hall at 10:00, so there is time for breakfast near the hotel
Around San Diego
- MTS sells the PRONTO card and app for trolley and bus fares, with ticket machines at the airport and at the Santa Fe Depot and America Plaza trolley stations
- Old Town Transit Center links the MTS trolley with COASTER and Amtrak trains, useful for trips up the coast
- The organiser calls downtown San Diego one of the top dining destinations in the country, so book client dinners ahead for the show nights
- Taxis and rideshare are the practical option for Mission Valley and anywhere off the trolley network
Do you need a visa for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA)?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current US entry rules for your passport before you travel, on the official US government websites
- Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries may be able to visit for business with an approved ESTA instead of a visa; US Customs and Border Protection recommends applying as soon as you start planning
- You must hold an e-Passport, with an embedded chip, to travel under the Visa Waiver Program
eVisa / visa required
- If your country is not in the Visa Waiver Program you will normally need a US visitor visa from a US embassy or consulate, so check local wait times early
- An ESTA or visa does not guarantee entry: US Customs and Border Protection officers decide admissibility on arrival
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for your whole stay, with your ESTA approval or visa linked to that passport
- Your IESNA registration confirmation
- Your hotel booking and return or onward ticket, in case the border officer asks
US entry requirements, fees and processing times change often, so verify the current rules on official US government websites or with your nearest US embassy before booking.
First time at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA)?
- Exhibit hall hours are 10:00 to 17:00 on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 February and 10:00 to 14:00 on Thursday 11 February, so the last day is a half day
- Conference sessions are limited to conference pass holders, and the networking lunches and workshops need extra registration
- Registering early saves money: the organiser lists Early Bird prices to 30 November, Advance prices to 8 February and higher onsite prices
- New for 2027, hotel rooms in the official block are booked with Maritz during show registration; Event Escapes is independent of that block
- The organiser warns about fraudulent companies offering hotel rooms and attendee lists, and says it never sells attendee lists
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The Solar Games installer competition runs across all three days, with the championship round on the Thursday
- Exhibitors needing 10 or more rooms in the official block must name every guest by 17 December 2026, after which unnamed rooms are released
- The Solar Battle of the Bands on the Wednesday evening is by ticket from event hosts and sponsors, so ask your contacts early
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) travel FAQs
Where is Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) held?
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) is held at San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, USA. The nearest airport is SAN.
When and where is Intersolar North America 2027?
The IESNA Flagship event runs from 9 to 11 February 2027 at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego.
Is Intersolar North America held with RE+?
No. Intersolar & Energy Storage North America is a separate show run by Diversified in San Diego in February. RE+ is a different event, held in Las Vegas in November.
Who can attend?
The registration site says the show is open to members of the trade industry only and is not open to the public. Non-exhibiting suppliers get a different rate and pass access.
Where should I stay for Intersolar North America?
The Gaslamp Quarter and Marina District are closest to the convention centre. Little Italy and Mission Valley offer more choice a little further out.
Does IESNA run other events?
Yes. Besides the Flagship in San Diego, the organiser runs IESNA Midwest in Rosemont, Illinois (14 to 16 June 2027) and IESNA Texas, whose 2027 details are still to come.
Can I change the hotel dates or book for a group?
Yes. You can change the check-in and check-out dates in the hotel search. For a team, send us your group size and dates through the enquiry form and we will reply with a quote within 24 hours.
Is there a Midwest edition of Intersolar & Energy Storage North America?
Yes. IESNA Midwest is the series' regional event for the Midwest, held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont near Chicago O'Hare. It was formerly the Midwest Solar Expo.
Register for your attendee badge
Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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Which hotels are closest to San Diego Convention Center?
The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 11 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near San Diego Convention Center
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Davis Downtown San Diego★★★ | 1.0 km | ~15 min walk | $164 |
| The Sofia Hotel★★★ | 1.1 km | ~5 min ride | $160 |
More hotels close to San Diego Convention Center
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter★★★★ | 0.2 km | ~3 min walk | $511 |
| Hard Rock Hotel San Diego★★★★ | 0.3 km | ~4 min walk | $372 |
| Pendry San Diego★★★★★ | 0.4 km | ~6 min walk | $808 |
| The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego★★★★★ | 1.1 km | ~5 min ride | $422 |
Event Escapes is a privately owned, independent company that provides accommodation and travel for trade fair visitors. We are not associated with, endorsed by or acting for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA), its organisers or its promoters. Dates and venues can change. Verify with the official event site before booking travel.