Gaylord Pacific Resort

The Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center is the 2nd largest hotel in San Diego. This hotel fundamentally changes the event landscape of Southern California. As the Gaylord brand’s first new build resort on the West Coast, this property is not merely a hotel; it is a fully contained, immersive event destination built on the Chula Vista Bayfront, south of downtown San Diego. With 1,600 guest rooms, including over 80 suites, it is purpose built to house massive, self contained conferences.

The absolute centerpiece of the resort, and its key differentiator, is the signature Gaylord Grand Atrium. This is not a lobby. It is a massive, multi acre indoor ecosystem enclosed under a soaring glass roof. Inside, guests and attendees will find climate controlled gardens, cascading waterfalls, and winding pathways that connect the hotel’s primary venues.

For event planners, this atrium is a game changing venue. It offers the beauty of an outdoor setting that is completely weatherproof, 365 days a year. It can be activated for large scale opening receptions, networking events, or unique exhibitor showcases, all within a “park like” setting that keeps attendees energized and engaged.

The hotel’s primary function is as a world class convention hub. It boasts an immense 435,000 square feet of integrated meeting space. This footprint is designed to handle the most complex city wide style conventions, all under one roof.

• Ballrooms: The space is anchored by a 100,000 square foot main ballroom and a secondary 42,000 square foot ballroom. This dual ballroom design allows for a general session in one and a large scale meal or exhibit hall in the other.
• Breakout Space: The hotel features over 100 breakout rooms, providing the flexibility needed for multi track educational sessions and association meetings.
• Outdoor Venues: Over 80,000 square feet of dedicated outdoor event lawns take advantage of the waterfront location, offering stunning bay and skyline views for evening galas or receptions.

The resort’s design is intended to capture all attendee needs on property, which maximizes networking time and simplifies logistics. The amenity package is a core part of the business model.

• Dining & Networking: The property includes numerous restaurants and bars, from a high end signature steakhouse to a massive sports bar. These venues are designed to accommodate large groups and post session networking.
• Recreation: For incentive trips or “bleisure” travel, the resort features a sprawling outdoor pool complex complete with a lazy river and cabanas. A full service Relâche Spa & Salon provides a high end outlet for VIPs or spouse programs.

The Chula Vista Bayfront location is strategic. It is a destination in itself, separate from the congestion of downtown. This allows for a more focused, immersive conference experience where attendees are not easily dispersed. The resort is the event, creating a focused environment that planners of large scale corporate or association meetings will find invaluable.