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AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 Location:
Manchester Grand Hyatt
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-1234
Hotel Information
Regular attendee hotel rooms are $299.00 plus tax and service charge and will be available until 16 May, or until sold out. We will also have government per diem rate (prevailing rate) plus, tax and service charge.
Transportation
GETTING HERE
San Diego International Airport
Located approximately 3 miles away from the AIAA AVIATION Forum venue and hotel, there are plenty of ground transportation options available at the airport. If you are looking to rent a car, the San Diego International Airport Rental Car Center has 12 different car rental companies to choose from.
Santa Fe Depot
Located approximately .5 mile away from the AIAA AVIATION Forum venue and hotel, the Santa Fe Depot offers a variety of bus and rail services. Take Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner from Los Angeles to San Diego, or board the NCTD COASTER for a scenic ride from Solana Beach, Carlsbad and Oceanside.
GETTING AROUND
MTS Trolly
MTS’ San Diego Trolley is San Diego’s light rail transit network. The Trolley lines serve many popular areas and attractions, such as Downtown, Little Italy, Old Town, Fashion Valley and more. The Seaport Village Trolley Station (Green Line) is just minutes from the AIAA AVIATION Forum venue and hotel. See this overview of how to take the Trolley and plan your trip here.
Coronado Ferry
Ferry service is available from the San Diego Convention Center to and from Coronado. The 15-minute ride is a scenic way to access Coronado’s shops, restaurants, and attractions. See the Flagship Ferry Convention Center Route for schedules and ticketing.
Taxi & Rideshare
Avoid the hassle of navigating through the city and let these ride-sharing giants transport you to your destination. Whether you want a taxi, UBER, or Lyft, you can catch a ride all throughout Las Vegas. Book your ride ahead of time to skip the wait.
Things to Do
San Diego Air and Space Museum
One of the top five air and space museums in the United States. As an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum brings the history of aviation and space exploration to life through artifacts from the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and other pioneers. It houses tens of thousands of artifacts, and its world class research center has more than more than two million images of aircraft, aerospace personalities, events, equipment, and places of historical importance to aviation.
San Diego Hornblower Cruises & Events
Tour around the North and South Bay giving cruisers views of historic San Diego landmarks such as Cabrillo National Monument, Point Loma Lighthouse, Star of India and the Coronado Bridge. During the day-time Harbor Cruise and Sea Lion Adventure guests aboard the ship will learn about these San Diego attractions in addition to environmental efforts and conservation projects that protect San Diego’s marine life.
San Diego Zoo
This is the most visited zoo in the United States and has over 4000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies on 100 acres of Balboa Park in the center of San Diego. It was a pioneer in the concept of open-air, cageless exhibits that recreate natural animal habitats. Travelers have cited it as one of the best zoos in the world, with more than 4 million visitors in 2018.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
This is a California State Park which is located at the site of the first village established by Spanish explorers and Mexican ranchers. It is the city’s oldest settled area and the site of the first European settlement in California. Founded in 1769, it’s considered the birthplace of modern-day California and includes many well-preserved historic buildings and museums, all of which are free and open to the public.
Midway Museum
The USS Midway Museum is a historical naval aircraft carrier museum located in downtown San Diego, California at Navy Pier. The museum houses an extensive collection of aircraft, many of which were built in Southern California.
PETCO Park
There’s nothing quite like going to a ballgame, cheering for your favorite team, and munching on a hotdog and drinking your favorite beverage. In San Diego, that means rooting for the Padres and soaking in a visit to PETCO Park. Go see a Padres game at PETCO Park and enjoy the San Diego baseball experience at this great downtown stadium.
Be Wary of Scams
AIAA conferences and forums have recently become the target of wholesaler companies trying to sell rooms for our events. If you receive a phone call offering to make your reservation and take credit card information over the phone or via email, we highly recommend that you do not use their services. You run the risk of arriving at the hotel and not having a reservation, or being unable to modify or cancel your reservation, and possibly compromising your credit card details.
AIAA does not contract with any company to serve as our representative, room block representative or housing company. It is recommended that AIAA attendees follow the suggested channels for booking accommodation within the conference block by following the instructions on this page. If you receive solicitations from other companies, please:
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