San Diego Concourse

Yikes! Hadn’t been here in ages, but came for a naturalization ceremony. I knew it was old, but didn’t realize it had been essentially forgotten. It’s in terrible need of a makeover of some kind. It’s old, dingy, and decrepit in nearly every way — the chairs, carpets, and bathrooms are all old and it shows. Even the colors are incredibly dated. It’s too bad… it has a ton of potential, but with the beautiful SD Convention Center a stone’s throw down the road, this place should probably just be demolished.

The Reptile Super Show. I admit I have reptile dysfunction. These shows are fun, yet sad at the same time. Few folks I know can honestly take care of an anaconda, Burmese python, and reticulated python. That is way beyond my own comfort level of being bit. It is cool to see these critters being bred in captivity. My kids bought their guinea pigs at the Pomona location. On the negative the customers tend to be rude in that people in wheelchairs, whole families with multiple baby strollers just stop, block traffic, sit in front of booths to feed someone instead of getting out of the way. These shows also routinely carry carnivorous plants and orchids. Another interest of mine. We also get to meet with relatives who have a booth at these shows

clean area

Can’t wait for the city to either Raze this or just convert it from the 70’s decrepit, Skate City-​esque, homeless sheltering, monument to the great designs of the 1970’s like dark looks, dark coloring, lots of reds and features like alcoves smelling of urine, and well, a big space to hold events.

I have attended «Election Central» for the past several years at good olé’ Golden Hall.
Thank goodness the issue of renovation is currently up for discussion in the City of SD! It seriously needs it. The surrounding buildings truly needs a major makeover — where is Ty Pennington when you need him???
I understand that there are a multitude of events that occur here, such as the nationalization ceremony, celebrations and competitions. The Civic Theater resides in the same cluster, which brings in lots the business with Broadway shows, plays and concerts. It would totally be ideal to renovate the entire center!!!
From what I heard, this will be the temporary homeless winter shelter this year. With this, the SDC will be an eyesore for upcoming events. Def be mindful of your surroundings if you’re in the area.

Oh Another first! Shazam!
The San Diego Concourse has been supplanted as a convention location by the newer, bigger, nicer, everything-​er San Diego Convention Center down by the water.
None the less, the Concourse continues to have an event every weekend (I think?). Including such yearly favorites as: citizenship ceremony, cheerleading competitions (!), cat shows (!), and old home/​craftsman furniture fair.
It’s within walking distance of several hotels– it’s technically walking distance from the gaslamp, but that might be a stretch for the lazy.
The interior is basically a wide open room where people set up booths and stuff. Some events (cheerleading competition, for example) spill out onto the Civic Plaza. Downtown Johnny Brown’s is the nearest place to eat.
They have a parking lot that is avail on the weekends, full with commuters during the week. There is also a parking lot on the north side of the plaza and on street in the vicinity