https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/
Ace Parking will be running the same lottery process we ran last year and the lottery registration period will be open starting April 1st. More information and a link to this years sign-up form will be provided the last week in March.
Entries for the lottery will be accepted until the 22nd of April. We will hold the lottery drawing on the 23rd of April and divide the selected entries into groups.
On May 1st the system will be opened and restricted to the people in group 1 only. Each week thereafter the system will be opened to the next group until all groups have had a chance to purchase their permits. At the end of the group sales, the system will be opened to the general public.
Each group will have a full week to purchase their permits. Last year there were still plenty of permits available in the system when it opened for the general public. Everyone that participated in the lottery was able to get a permit for parking. We cannot guarantee a spot at any particular location and some locations are a lot more popular than others, however, all locations are within easy walking distance of the Convention Center.
If you have any questions, please send them to [email protected]
Thank you,
The Ace Parking Team
Comic-Con 2018 FAQ
Q: What locations will be included in the sale this year?
A: The locations participating in this year’s sale are included below.
Q: What is the link to the site selling the permits?
A: https://space.aceparking.com/events We are releasing the link to the site that will be selling the permits ahead of time so you will be able to get familiar with the site and set up an account in the system, if you so choose. The permits will be sold by our reservation website at space.aceparking.com. The link to the page that will be selling the permits in the system is: https://space.aceparking.com/events/. Credit cards are not stored on the site and the site is fully PCI compliant.
Q: What are the operating hours for the lots?
A: Most lots will open for drive up business at the times below, however, there may be cases when the lots open for permit holders only and do not open for drive up sales until later in the morning. Each lot is different and works to maintain a balance between the reserved spaces and extra inventory.
-Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront garage, Padres Parkade, Diamond View Towers: 5am — 2am
-Tailgate Park, Triangle, MTS: 5am — 2am
-707 Broadway: 4pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday. Saturday 6am — 12am and Sunday 6am — 6pm. No overnight camping.
Q: What is the decal number field in the user account setup?
A: The decal number field is for Associates of Ace Parking Only and you can leave it blank.
Q: Do the lots offer over-sized vehicle parking?
A: No, vehicles over 18 feet will be turned away and not allowed to park even with a valid permit. Sorry.
Q: Does my permit include in-and-out privileges for the day?
A: No, in-and-out privileges are not allowed. If you leave the lot your space will become available for another drive-up customer to park in. Sorry.
Q: Does the online system require me to set up an account to purchase my permits?
A: Yes. You will need to set up an account during the checkout process. Your account will enable system features such as the ability to print your permit in the future, and tie all purchased permits to a single barcode that you can carry on your smart device for use at scanner equipped lots. Your account will be available for future purchases for parking at next year’s Comic-Con and other events with the same barcode assigned to you which will be replenished with future permit purchases as they are made.
Q: Will the system allow me to purchase multiple permits per day?
A: No. Each account is restricted to one permit per day for Comic-Con. If you need to purchase more than one permit, you will need to set up multiple accounts.
Q: Is there a way to purchase Comic-Con permits other than online?
A: The only way you can purchase advance parking permits for Comic-Con from Ace Parking is through the online system. However, the majority of the lots included in the online sale and others that are not included will be available for drive-up parking the day of the event. Drive up availability will be first come, first served for the remaining spaces not reserved online. The lots are expected to fill up fast. If you are planning to find parking the day of the event, you should get there early.
Q: Can cars be parked overnight? Or just during the hours of the event?
A: Overnight parking is not permitted. The lots close at 2 am and reopen at 6 am (Convention Center opens at 5 am). They close so they can be prepared for the next day. Most lots are pre-sold to full capacity each day, so any cars on the lot after 2 am, will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Q: What if I drive a different car the day of the event?
A: This year there is no need to enter details about your vehicle when you purchase your permit. The program doesn’t even prompt for them. We only request that you place a copy of your printed permit on your dashboard so it can be scanned by our lot enforcement personnel.
Q: Can I make a copy of my permit and give it to my friend?
A: No. The permits are lot specific and can only be redeemed once. If a copy is found, the vehicle will be ticketed. If you’ve copied your permit and given it to a friend, the second permit scanned will be in violation and that may end up being your car. The permits are barcoded and lot enforcement personnel will be making the rounds scanning/redeeming them.
Q: Handicap Parking?
A: ADA spaces are first come first served. The Convention Center and Hilton Bay Front are the best choices for ADA parking.
Q: Will the passes sold online include a fee?
A: Yes, a convenience fee will be added per permit per day at checkout.
Q: Why am I being charged a convenience fee?
A: Yes, we do our best to make pre-purchasing parking as easy as possible so that fans can reserve parking ahead of time online. The convenience fee covers resources spent on making this option available and include, web hosting, ticketing hardware, customer support, training, credit and debit card processing services, merchant fees, computer hardware and software, telephone lines, labor and more.
Q: If I send in multiple entries from multiple email accounts that I own and win one of them, can I purchase my permit with any of the emails I registered with or only the one that won?
A: Only the one that won. Your winning email address must be registered in the account you are going to use to purchase the permits. The purchase process will require you to log into your account first and will validate your email address. If your email address matches one on the selected list, you will be given the option to purchase a permit at the lot your name was drawn for. If there is no match, the option to purchase a permit will not be available to you.
Q: Can I register for the drawing with an email address that I haven’t registered an account within the permit system?
A: Yes. Accounts in the permit system are separate from the registration emails. If one of the email accounts you entered from is selected to purchase a permit, you have the option to create an account for that email address or update your existing account with that email address to qualify for the purchase option.
Q: If my entry is selected for a lot, can I purchase a permit for multiple days, or just a single day?
A: When you enter the system to purchase your permit, you will have the option to purchase permits for all five days during the show (preview night and four show days.)
Q: Can I register multiple times for the lottery?
A: Yes and no, the system will accept your entries, but the drawing will be restricted to one entry per email address.
http://sdccblog.com/2018/02/ace-parking-san-diego-comic-con-sale-set-for-lottery-based-system-in-2018/
The lotto entry period begins the last week of March!
According to ACE the email submissions for the parking lottery start on April 1st - I think I will wait until April 2nd - you never know what can happen online on April 1st!
More information and a link to this years sign-up form will be provided the last week in March.
https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/979825435981828096Ml
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UPDATE: 3/30/18
Due to the upcoming holiday weekend, we have decided to push the announcement to Monday, April 2nd.
We have made this decision so our team can be available to field calls and social media questions about the sign-up process if any confusion should occur.
Look for another announcement in this spot on Monday morning. There is not a set time for the announcement and we’d like to emphasize that the sign-up period will be open for over three weeks so there is no need to rush the doors when the announcement is released.
Have a great Holiday weekend!
The Ace Parking Team.
UPDATE: 4/2/18
The sign-up period is now open. In an effort to stop the sign-up spamming that we have experienced in the past, this year, we are requiring that you enter a valid credit card as part of the sign-up process. YOUR CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED, however, we will run a pre-authorization against it to ensure it is valid.
You can sign-up two times per valid credit card using the same or different email addresses.
You can find the sign-up form here: https://space.aceparking.com/site/comicConSignup
In an effort to thwart sign-up spamming this year, you will be required to enter a valid credit card to complete the sign-up.
You can sign-up two times per valid credit card using the same or different email addresses.
GO!So I guess I need to create a whole bunch of virtual credit card numbers to go with all my email addresses. ;)
https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/
UPDATE: 4/2/18
The sign-up period is now open. In an effort to stop the sign-up spamming that we have experienced in the past, this year, we are requiring that you enter a valid credit card as part of the sign-up process. YOUR CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED, however, we will run a pre-authorization against it to ensure it is valid.
You can sign-up two times per valid credit card using the same or different email addresses.
You can find the sign-up form here: https://space.aceparking.com/site/comicConSignup
So I guess I need to create a whole bunch of virtual credit card numbers to go with all my email addresses. ;)
Interesting. I assume that you will be able to change the credit card to a different one to actually purchase the permit though? If not that throws a new wrinkle into helping other folks get spots.
I have six credit cards, so I submitted 12 entries.
For the second email with the same credit card, do they also attempt a $0.00 charge and attempt to verify the card again for the second email address?
For the second email with the same credit card, do they also attempt a $0.00 charge and attempt to verify the card again for the second email address?
Interesting. I assume that you will be able to change the credit card to a different one to actually purchase the permit though? If not that throws a new wrinkle into helping other folks get spots.
Q: (SDCCUnofficialBlog)
Pretty sure you can use a different when paying for the actual order. This is mostly just to prove you're a human. But @AceParking can clarify.
A: (Ace Parking)
Yes, This is correct. You don't have to use the same card to pay.
All you need to do is to buy some prepaid credit cards...
I don't see much of a problem with this. It should probably cut down on people making random emails just to sign up. Ease the crazy amount of entries they probably get. If someone has 6 or 8 emails and can back it up with credit cards to sign up, I don't see a problem with that either. Last year, I think we got nothing out of 9 emails, so hopefully this helps with the odds a little.
Q: Seems like you are basing the lotto on cc# and not emails as you only allow 2 entries per cc#. That true?
A: The credit card is only to verify its a valid credit card and to avoid spammers from registering.
In case you haven't heard the news, the Ace Parking 2018 lottery sign-up period is now open.
Entries will be accepted until the 22nd of April. We will hold the lottery drawing on the 23rd and divide the selected entries into groups for the sale in a similar fashion as last year.
You can find the sign-up page here: https://space.aceparking.com/site/comicConSignup
Sincerely,
-The Ace Parking Team
So just to check before I screw this up, if we have like three credit cards, we can submit 6 entries with the same email, as long as we don't use the same credit card more than twice? Do we think there is any advantage to changing the emails for each entry? Thanks.
A guest account will be created for you automatically, you can use this for future purchases if you choose.
So, out of curiosity, if we put a card down, does that have to be the card used to buy the permits?According to what we've heard from Ace Parking, you don't need to pay with the same credit card used for signing up.
For once, I don't need to participate in the parking sale, but this forum has helped me multiple times before to get parking for my brother. So, I would like to help out, I can put my cards down but I'm wondering if that's been answered yet? All else fails, if I get a good spot the person on the receiving end of an account could just pay me back I suppose.
According to what we've heard from Ace Parking, you don't need to pay with the same credit card used for signing up.
When will Ace Parking post the list of lots participating in the lottery?
Q: What are the operating hours for the lots?
A: Most lots will open for drive up business at the times below, however, there may be cases when the lots open for permit holders only and do not open for drive up sales until later in the morning. Each lot is different and works to maintain a balance between the reserved spaces and extra inventory.
-Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront garage, Padres Parkade, Diamond View Towers: 5am — 2am
-Tailgate Park, Triangle, MTS: 5am — 2am
-707 Broadway: 4pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday. Saturday 6am — 12am and Sunday 6am — 6pm. No overnight camping.
It's actually already been posted on their website. Hope this helps! ^__^d
https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/
Seriously, I don’t see it. I am referring to the list with over 10 lots, not a mere mention of the three most popular ones.
Q: What are the operating hours for the lots?
A: Most lots will open for drive up business at the times below, however, there may be cases when the lots open for permit holders only and do not open for drive up sales until later in the morning. Each lot is different and works to maintain a balance between the reserved spaces and extra inventory.
-Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront garage, Padres Parkade, Diamond View Towers: 5am — 2am
-Tailgate Park, Triangle, MTS: 5am — 2am
-707 Broadway: 4pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday. Saturday 6am — 12am and Sunday 6am — 6pm. No overnight camping.
When will Ace Parking post the list of lots participating in the lottery?
Just in case you missed it. This is the list below once again, as mentioned on their website.QuoteQ: What are the operating hours for the lots?
A: Most lots will open for drive up business at the times below, however, there may be cases when the lots open for permit holders only and do not open for drive up sales until later in the morning. Each lot is different and works to maintain a balance between the reserved spaces and extra inventory.
-Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront garage, Padres Parkade, Diamond View Towers: 5am — 2am
-Tailgate Park, Triangle, MTS: 5am — 2am
-707 Broadway: 4pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday. Saturday 6am — 12am and Sunday 6am — 6pm. No overnight camping.
Forum Housekeeping:
For easier reference and quick FAQ answers on Ace Parking's Comic-Con parking permits, I have added [member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member]'s quoted post (as linked here: https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8985.msg229934#msg229934) to the first post of this thread.
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Convention Center
Hilton Bayfront garage
Padres Parkade
Diamond View Towers
Tailgate Park
Triangle
MTS
707 Broadway
Forum Housekeeping:
For easier reference and quick FAQ answers on Ace Parking's Comic-Con parking permits, I have added [member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member]'s quoted post (as linked here: https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8985.msg229934#msg229934) to the first post of this thread.
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I think every year Ace gives that list of the same 8 sites on their website...
and update a full location and price list about 4-5 days before registration closes!
From [member=2163]AzT[/member] post 2017 https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=7677.msg198631#msg198631 on April 20. 2017
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2017 price list
Hi there.
This will be our 12th year at SDCC. In the past we've always had a hotel, but I'm not sure that's going to work out this year. I've signed up a few times using different emails and credit cards, but I was wondering if anyone has any opinions on lots. Easy in/out? Obviously close is nice, but if something is easier to get into/our of, I don't mind the walk.
Thank you for any suggestions!
We have parked in the Hilton lot for the past few years. It’s my favorite lot. It’s the closest aside from the convention center, and traffic is never too bad going in. If you leave right when the floor closes you’ll probably wait a little while to get out of the structure but it’s not too bad.Yeah, I like the Hilton lot too. The only problem I've found is that if you arrive later in the morning , it's difficult to find a spot. You can spend valuable time driving around and around trying to find a spot. Usually have to stalk someone leaving. But it's great proximity to the convention center!
Yeah, I like the Hilton lot too. The only problem I've found is that if you arrive later in the morning , it's difficult to find a spot. You can spend valuable time driving around and around trying to find a spot. Usually have to stalk someone leaving. But it's great proximity to the convention center!
That’s why I prefer the convention center. I can arrive late in the morning and still find parking.
If all else fails, park blocks away or even more and just Lyft/Uber. It's way cheaper
On that note for a similar idea. You can consider airport, secure parking structures that are quite cheap if you're not staying overnight OR even overnight (say if you need two cars but your hotel only lets you get one spot). Use that and then lyft/uber/taxi over to the con/your hotel. One of my group did that once. It was like $15/nightly, not sure what a day rate would be.
SDCCBlog has an update on the new parking purchase procedures for 2018!
https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/986267903505977344?s=19
http://sdccblog.com/2018/04/guide-to-parking-at-san-diego-comic-con-2018/
I don't think the service fee will be that low for SDCC, but would be nice!
If the email address is not already in the system, Ace will have you create a new account. However if your address is already in the system from prior sales, you just need to confirm your credit card data and click on submit to sign up for the lottery.When I signed up, it asked me to set a password along with all the other information and it said by entering you were creating an account
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Question: It's my first year attending SDCC and I had signed up for the parking lottery in case I didn't get a hotel from the lottery. I was fortunate enough to receive a hotel, so I technically don't need the parking permit anymore. My question is, how hard is it to get a permit through the lottery? Should I still go through the process so I can give my pass to someone on the forum? Or maybe I should only do it if I am in an early group?
We will have a parking exchange thread set up on this site to make it easier to give away parking spots to those who need it.
Entries for the lottery will be accepted until the 22nd of April. We will hold the lottery drawing on the 23rd of April and divide the selected entries into groups.
The results of the lottery should be emailed to us by Wednesday afternoon.
Where did we see that we will be notified on Wednesday? On the FAQ it says the drawing will be held on 4/23. Either way, I’m hoping for a good result. This is the last piece of the puzzle!
Last year’s lottery occurred on Monday and the notification were sent out by Wednesday. Good luck.Great recall! I'll keep my fingers crossed on Wednesday!
playing catch up here
we're thinking notification on Wed. because of last years timing?
wasn't there a problem getting the notification emails out- or am i conflating last year with a previous year?
There was a problem last year. If I recall, there were only a few sent out at first, and they have everyone's email addresses visible. In other words, they didn't use a 'blind' list to send out the emails, so you could see other people who had gotten the same result as you. They had to stop sending out the emails and fix it before resuming.
I remember that. All those spam emails...
The amount of spam accounts was OUT OF CONTROL last year haha
Weren't like 50 of the first-round winners all variations of the same email last year? Joey1234 or something? I remember people making jokes about wanting to be friends with Joey.
Weren't like 50 of the first-round winners all variations of the same email last year? Joey1234 or something? I remember people making jokes about wanting to be friends with Joey.
Group 1 emails going out! I just got one! First time ever getting group 1.
Is it going by group or is everyone getting an email? I would assume emails are going out today to everyone who got lucky and telling us what group we are in.I believe in the past they did them in batches. Group 1, then group 2 but all within 1-2 days. Not sure how they're doing it this year, but I guess we'll find out based on people's responses.
Also, congrats!!
Now they can publish the list of lots participating in the sale.Hopefully soon! The email pdf, incomplete at 2 pages as cited above, said 19 lots and a map image with price bubbles.
I submitted 12 entries and for the first time, I got, not one, but TWO Group 1s! I also got two Group 3s. I will need both of my Group 1s for myself and my sister-in-law-to-be.SCORE!
Rejection emails are going out! Just got one at 12:54 PTYep: rejections emails coming into my email accounts currently :-[
So far I have scored 2 group 1's and one group 4. I have to do some txting and emailing if they are taken up I will offer the extra here.Double Score!! Congrats!!!!
Anyone know if group 3 has been able to get parking at convention center or bayfront in the past?
Rejection emails are going out! Just got one at 12:54 PT
We will open up this thread *after* Ace Parking's Permit Lottery is over and people have started to receive notifications for group 1 buying slots.
Submitted 3 email addys. 2ea Group #1's and 1ea Group #2.TRIPPLE Score!! Congrats!
I think we are going for Hilton Bayfront parking this time.
Anyone know if group 3 has been able to get parking at convention center or bayfront in the past?
Just realized I got a Group 4 email :) What are my chances of getting a close lot like Bayfront? Thanks!Bayfront? No.
Got a group 1 for the first time! Of course this means there's probably like a million people in group 1, lol.
Does anybody know what the prices are? Is it the same as previous years? Or more expensive?
Q: Any word on how much each lot will cost? Will they do transaction fee for EACH day or just one total fee at checkout?
A: The transaction fee is per reservation purchased (per day). The lot info will be posted on the FAQ page, once we get all the information from each lot.
Hopefully not! I hope they didn’t issue more 1s than there are parking spaces at both the CC and Bayfront!Ha; that seems implausible. But, ACE has never struck me as super competent so that maybe wouldn't surprise me :-X
ACE website updated to include prices. We probably won't know the convenience fees until the sale starts.
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Booooo, 6th and K doubled in price on Thu-Sun from last year. Ugh. It's such a great spot though, IMO...
QuoteThanks for this! Is there a map of the parking lot locations somewhere?ACE website updated to include prices. We probably won't know the convenience fees until the sale starts.
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UPDATE: 4/25/18
All emails have been sent out including those that were not selected for the sale. The group 1 sale starts on Monday the 30th at 10 AM.
Those of you that won extra permits from the lottery, this will probably seem like a silly question but:i don't think anyone is buying a spot for someone else unless they are buddies
Are you just buying all 5 days, then searching for people that request that?
Or are you first searching the request thread, then buying based on the results?
Those of you that won extra permits from the lottery, this will probably seem like a silly question but:I just buy what I need and let the Inventory God take care of rest. Too much hassle buying all the days and distributing it from one email.
Are you just buying all 5 days, then searching for people that request that?
Or are you first searching the request thread, then buying based on the results?
First time getting Group 1last year there seemed to be underground spots available until the beginning of group 2
So, is it basically a live inventory, first-come, first-serve situation on Monday?
last year there seemed to be underground spots available until the beginning of group 2
You can check out this post (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=9178.msg233111#msg233111), which contains instructions on the different ways you can transfer a parking permit to another person.
There are varying degrees of trust involved so you should read through all your different options and decide how you want to handle the transfer.
If you want to transfer the login to someone else, is your credit card information still tied to it? Do you have to go in and delete it somehow?Yes, your credit card information remains connected to your account.
last year there seemed to be underground spots available until the beginning of group 2
We were in group 3 last year and we were able to get some convention center parking. I logged in right at the start time and was able to get a combo of that and the Hilton Bayfront. If I remember right, it may have been posted here that convention center was gone (or nearly gone?), but when I logged in, I was able to grab it for multiple days. And I should mention...we only got group 3 because of wonderful [member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] helping us out. We had struck out in the parking lotto and didn't get placed into any parking groups.
Hopefully you did better this year, Comicconfamily!
There are people who prefer the Hilton to the Convention enter. The Hilton garage is more convenient to a lot of the offsites, and Hall H. And it's easier to get out of at the end of the day when traffic is at a standstill in the Gaslamp.
YES! We did much better this year -- group 1. And I plan to help out some FOCC members too. :)
And I would agree on preferring Hilton Bayfront. We wanted that or convention center but totally didn't expect to get any for convention center. When I saw it available, I was so surprised and grabbed all that I could. BUT after the fact, while at SDCC, we had wished I had picked more Hilton Bayfront parking. Probably going to do a mix this year.
UPDATE: 4/25/18
All emails have been sent out including those that were not selected for the sale. The group 1 sale starts on Monday the 30th at 10 AM.
Just asking for advice.
I got group 4 for parking. I know I probably will not get Convention or Hilton.
I was wondering what is the best alternative for my cat who will pregnant at the time.
What is the closest parking to the con besides the convention and Hilton?
Thanks.
Yes, your credit card information remains connected to your account.
Even though there is no way to view more than just the name and last 4 digits, it is the default payment method and could be used to purchase parking.
There is no easy way to have the card removed, so you will have to trust that the person you transfer the space to enters their own payment method and not use the default card.
If you are uncomfortable with this, you can always have the person PayPal you the money and then you purchase the space yourself and forward the voucher email to them.
wait,,,, WHAT?
cat? you're bringing a pregnant cat to Con?
Just asking for advice.
I got group 4 for parking. I know I probably will not get Convention or Hilton.
I was wondering what is the best alternative for my cat who will pregnant at the time.
What is the closest parking to the con besides the convention and Hilton?
Thanks.
Hopefully you did better this year, Comicconfamily!
There are people who prefer the Hilton to the Convention enter. The Hilton garage is more convenient to a lot of the offsites, and Hall H. And it's easier to get out of at the end of the day when traffic is at a standstill in the Gaslamp.
I've never gotten convention center before but have done hilton, are there reasons to prefer hilton over convention center?
Not a fan of breathing auto exhaust while waiting in line to get out of the
so... does a parking link magically appear?Should be active at 10AM PDT.
any idea when it goes live
yeah- migrain & dealing with packing ... and packing ... and packing LOL
thx in advance
Should be active at 11AM PDT.
I thought it was 10 am Pacific?You are correct. I fixed my post. Thanks for noticing. :(
so... does a parking link magically appear?
any idea when it goes live
yeah- migrain & dealing with packing ... and packing ... and packing LOL
thx in advance
Are people seeing Hilton? I only see convention center, Hyatt and gas lamp city square
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Are people seeing Hilton? I only see convention center, Hyatt and gas lamp city square
For those that purchase parking today -- did you have to re-enter your card info at checkout? It had the little checkbox that says "Use Previous Stored Credit Card Information" (which was already checked), but it still made me reenter my card info. Which is totally fine, but wondering if everyone had to re-enter their card info?This is good information. I had asked Ace Parking about this and I was told that it would charge the stored card. Maybe, hopefully, that has been changed. Thanks.
Actually, I now recall someone said the Hilton was a little more difficult to get into if you arrive late in the morning and I haven't had that problem with CC so maybe I'll stick with CC.I come up to the Convention Center from the south, and I've found getting in & out of Hilton really easy: especially leaving (if you leave going south). The later, the worse, though
This is good information. I had asked Ace Parking about this and I was told that it would charge the stored card. Maybe, hopefully, that has been changed. Thanks.You can use a different credit card to pay
Yes, I was able to pay with a different card too, but what I'm hoping to figure out is if it requires everyone to re-enter info. I'd like to pass on a couple parking groups to others, but am hoping they won't be able to charge the parking to the stored card.Yes, someone donated their Group 1 spot to me and I had to type in all my own info: there wasn't a requirement to re-enter a new cc, just the option. One COULD try to charge it to the stored credit card if they're jerks. Or maybe you could retype a bogus credit card as saved? Or maybe you could delete the 'saved credit card' option and NOT have a credit card on file? IDK
For those that purchase parking today -- did you have to re-enter your card info at checkout? It had the little checkbox that says "Use Previous Stored Credit Card Information" (which was already checked), but it still made me reenter my card info. Which is totally fine, but wondering if everyone had to re-enter their card info?
I figured it out I was searching by date not event, everything seems to be up, just got Hilton and convention center. Also, I used my own CC, not the one that was saved and the charge definitely went to my card, not previous stored card.It looks like that method is still showing as sold out.
Somehow screwed up and forgot to click Saturday parking for Hilton and now everything is sold out for all days Hilton & Convention Center? Seems implausibleSomething is off. It shows the Convention Center as completely sold out. Last year it took several days. There must be a glitch or someone hacked it and bought up all the Convention Center Days!
WTF Ace?!
Looks like it's only allowing one purchase order per account. After purchasing mine for Thursday and going back to the lot listing, everything is showing up as sold out. Was going to help someone else buy for the other days but I guess I can't anymore.It looks like everything is sold out.
Looks like it's only allowing one purchase order per account. After purchasing mine for Thursday and going back to the lot listing, everything is showing up as sold out. Was going to help someone else buy for the other days but I guess I can't anymore.
I tried CC and Bayfront on a whim and it said "only one per day".
For those that purchase parking today -- did you have to re-enter your card info at checkout? It had the little checkbox that says "Use Previous Stored Credit Card Information" (which was already checked), but it still made me reenter my card info. Which is totally fine, but wondering if everyone had to re-enter their card info?
i am not convinced they are limiting a certain amt per group- i think there's a hickup happening-Yeah there has to be some glitch or issue because literally every lot is showing sold out and there's just no way based on past experiences that even BOTH the Convention Center and the Hilton would be sold out within 20 minutes on the very first day.
I've got a call & a tweet out
Wow, all these problems makes me glad I got in and got what I wanted when I did.Indeed!
At 8:30 AM I posted on this site the link is open, and no one read my post or missed it, so it's possible 8-10 Am many were checking in case it went up early as this happens to ease traffic or by mistake and it was selling from at least a little after 8 am this morning when I bought my convention center parking, on my log in it says Hilton is open for all days, maybe log out then back in? :o
Got a group 1 for the first time! Of course this means there's probably like a million people in group 1, lol.
Hopefully not! I hope they didn’t issue more 1s than there are parking spaces at both the CC and Bayfront!
Hmmm..
Here is my deduction Watson.
It seems like there were two possible ways of getting into the purchase point.
1.)Through the event parking page where you select the city and the comic con event pops up.(For people in Group 1 at 10am)
2.)By putting the date you want to purchase your parking pass(Early Access for everyone before ten.. i.e screw up by ACE)
This is purely hypothetical and is up for debate.
I would want clarification on your second point. But what happened for me, I was able to buy my friend parking. I had gotten a Group 1 email, and was able to buy it early. I had to input in the date and so forth, but until I logged in, it showed Convention Center as sold out. Once I logged in (after entering dates) it showed available.
Yea i guess you still had to login.
If there are any scenario from anyone else please chimp in.
Also the quick sold out can attribute to the fact that there are less fake emails winning this year.(Joey..looking at you)
From rumors on Twitter...it looks like Group 2 people were able to buy parking today. I will say, I'm just glad this is something that nobody can blame CCI for. This is all on Ace Parking.
From rumors on Twitter...it looks like Group 2 people were able to buy parking today. I will say, I'm just glad this is something that nobody can blame CCI for. This is all on Ace Parking.
Is Ace sophisticated enough to trace the "early" group 2 (or later) purchasers, refund them and then reset the lot inventories for next week?
I have a group 2 parking slot I tried to look up parking information with it's credentials and it told me that there was no event scheduled. lol
Is Ace sophisticated enough to trace the "early" group 2 (or later) purchasers, refund them and then reset the lot inventories for next week?
Is Ace sophisticated enough to trace the "early" group 2 (or later) purchasers, refund them and then reset the lot inventories for next week?
I doubt it. They cant even keep the different groups separate.
Are you suggesting those fine people at Ace Parking cannot count to 6? that's ridiculous, ludicrous, and preposterous..
I have to ask where is this concention center parking? Not that I drive there but I’m curious
They need to shut down the sale. Refund everyone who bought today. Get their s**t together and start over and do this the right way tomorrow or next week.
Not likely to happen. Ace has a history of honoring passes that were purchased ‘incorrectly’ regather than canceling and refunding. I remember a few years ago the parking link was available (but not advertised) before the parking sale date. But it was the same link as the previous year, so a number of people found it and bought their parking before the sale day. All of those passes were honored, even though Ace sent them a ‘you shouldn’t have done that’ email.
I tried with a group 2 and was not able to get in. I got a message that there were no events scheduled.
I could put in the dates and see parking, but everything showed as sold out.
eta:sp
Anyone want a Wednesday Convention Center spot? Mistakenly bought 5 days when only 4 were needed. Be happy to send you the printout for Barcode + Permit for Wednesday at cost. Otherwise, I'll just refund and eat the $10 fee.
It's possible that those parking lots are showing as "sold out" because you're not on the correct web page (URL) to purchase parking vouchers. After logging in to your ACE Parking account that was designated for Group 1 you then have to use the "Direct Link" that ACE sent everyone via email, which was posted in their instruction document:
https://goo.gl/5WptiD
This is what it looked like for me after using the direct link:
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Parking was purchased at the Hilton around 8pm; it was still available.
OMG. I have group 3 email and I was able to log in and see that all spaces are sold out.
Is everything totally gone, then?Convention Center parking is sold out.
What bothers me is that Ace hasn't even done a Mea Culpa yet. Admitting that they screwed up.They may not know what happed and why yet. I can understand not wanting to do a miacupa untill they now what happened
They may not know what happed and why yet. I can understand not wanting to do a miacupa untill they now what happened
"Mea culpa" is the correct spelling. And I mostly doubt Ace is going to offer a satisfying one if they apologize at all. I'm sure it will be something like "Oops, our system had a loophole we hadn't discovered and we've fixed it now. Sorry if anyone didn't get what they wanted." Shrug.
https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/
Comic-Con 2018 FAQ
Your assigned group number does not guarantee specific locations. The probability of getting parking at your ideal location is dependent on a variety of factors, including:
1. The amount of inventory given to us to sell to the public by the venue. This may change year to year.
2. The number of vendors who purchase parking. This may change year to year.
3. The amount of people who participate in the lottery and allocated to each group. This changes year to year.
4. The time at which you log in to the system compared to others and secure parking.
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https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/
Comic-Con 2018 FAQ
Your assigned group number does not guarantee specific locations. The probability of getting parking at your ideal location is dependent on a variety of factors, including:
1. The amount of inventory given to us to sell to the public by the venue. This may change year to year.
2. The number of vendors who purchase parking. This may change year to year.
3. The amount of people who participate in the lottery and allocated to each group. This changes year to year.
4. The time at which you log in to the system compared to others and secure parking.
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I'm still seeing most everything sold out. Sat and Sun open at parkade.Even though you didn't mention it I assume you're using a Group 1 email when logged in? If that's the case then I don't know what happened.
Hmmmm, this sucks. I'm in group 2. Anybody have an update on what's available and if the Hilton Bayfront is sold out, what's the next best parking.I haven't seen anything about the HBF being sold out.
Even though you didn't mention it I assume you're using a Group 1 email when logged in? If that's the case then I don't know what happened.
I did notice that after parking was purchased with my Group 1 email it now shows that everything is sold out for me as well. But I think it only shows that to prevent me from making a 2nd purchase on the same account.
I checked this morning and Hilton is still wide open.Hope!
UPDATE: 5/3/18 The group 2 sale starts Monday the 7th at 10 AM PDT.
>:(
https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/
https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/
Comic-Con 2018 FAQ
Your assigned group number does not guarantee specific locations. The probability of getting parking at your ideal location is dependent on a variety of factors, including:
1. The amount of inventory given to us to sell to the public by the venue. This may change year to year.
2. The number of vendors who purchase parking. This may change year to year.
3. The amount of people who participate in the lottery and allocated to each group. This changes year to year.
4. The time at which you log in to the system compared to others and secure parking.
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I was able to connect with one of the supervisors for Ace to discuss this situation and so let me summarize ...
(1) No one was able to log in to purchase parking passes earlier than 10 am plus/minus a few minutes. So this statement we've heard about people getting in at 8 am PST to buy I'm being told is false. They insist this to be true. So can anyone factually confirm/dispute this? Can you provide your email receipt that time stamps you bought before 10 am PST?
(3) They state it's just gotten that much more competitive. To begin they state 65% of Convention Center parking is bought up by exhibitors so it's very limited and the demand keeps going up. This we all know of course is true.
So unless someone can factually with evidence prove otherwise I guess I'll believe them. What choice do I have?!
I was able to connect with one of the supervisors for Ace to discuss this situation and so let me summarize ...When did Sarah Sanders start working for Ace?
(1) No one was able to log in to purchase parking passes earlier than 10 am plus/minus a few minutes. So this statement we've heard about people getting in at 8 am PST to buy I'm being told is false. They insist this to be true. So can anyone factually confirm/dispute this? Can you provide your email receipt that time stamps you bought before 10 am PST?
(2) No one outside of Group 1 was able to log in to purchases passes during this exclusive Group 1 time. So the statements of Group 2 or Group XX got in is false. Again, can anyone factually confirm/dispute this with evidence?
(3) They state it's just gotten that much more competitive. To begin they state 65% of Convention Center parking is bought up by exhibitors so it's very limited and the demand keeps going up. This we all know of course is true.
So unless someone can factually with evidence prove otherwise I guess I'll believe them. What choice do I have?!
I thought Group 2 already started??Group 3 rubs hands in anticipation.
Just wanted to be the first to make that joke ;)
When did Sarah Sanders start working for Ace?
I was able to connect with one of the supervisors for Ace to discuss this situation and so let me summarize ...
(1) No one was able to log in to purchase parking passes earlier than 10 am plus/minus a few minutes. So this statement we've heard about people getting in at 8 am PST to buy I'm being told is false. They insist this to be true. So can anyone factually confirm/dispute this? Can you provide your email receipt that time stamps you bought before 10 am PST?
(2) No one outside of Group 1 was able to log in to purchases passes during this exclusive Group 1 time. So the statements of Group 2 or Group XX got in is false. Again, can anyone factually confirm/dispute this with evidence?
(3) They state it's just gotten that much more competitive. To begin they state 65% of Convention Center parking is bought up by exhibitors so it's very limited and the demand keeps going up. This we all know of course is true.
So unless someone can factually with evidence prove otherwise I guess I'll believe them. What choice do I have?!
For those that have helped others get a parking group this year, how did you work it? Considering that it's different than last year with the CC being on the account.
It's tougher this year, because you have to 100% trust that the recipient won't use the credit card on the account.
For the places I gave away, I gave the login info to the recipient and warned them to check and make sure that they entered new credit card info instead of using the 'stored payment method'. But I am trusting them on this... I have no way of preventing them from using my credit card to pay for it.
Would changing the payment method to a old prepaid visa gift card work to circumvent this? I used to do this to sign up for free trials in case I forget to cancel.
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It's possible that those parking lots are showing as "sold out" because you're not on the correct web page (URL) to purchase parking vouchers. After logging in to your ACE Parking account that was designated for Group 1 you then have to use the "Direct Link" that ACE sent everyone via email, which was posted in their instruction document:
https://goo.gl/5WptiD
This is what it looked like for me after using the direct link:
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Parking was purchased at the Hilton around 8pm; it was still available.
So anyone in Group 2 can report what was left for them?
Bump for Group 2 for those who don't have their emails handy.
So anyone in Group 2 can report what was left for them?
I was able to connect with one of the supervisors for Ace to discuss this situation and so let me summarize ...
(1) No one was able to log in to purchase parking passes earlier than 10 am plus/minus a few minutes. So this statement we've heard about people getting in at 8 am PST to buy I'm being told is false. They insist this to be true. So can anyone factually confirm/dispute this? Can you provide your email receipt that time stamps you bought before 10 am PST?
(2) No one outside of Group 1 was able to log in to purchases passes during this exclusive Group 1 time. So the statements of Group 2 or Group XX got in is false. Again, can anyone factually confirm/dispute this with evidence?
(3) They state it's just gotten that much more competitive. To begin they state 65% of Convention Center parking is bought up by exhibitors so it's very limited and the demand keeps going up. This we all know of course is true.
So unless someone can factually with evidence prove otherwise I guess I'll believe them. What choice do I have?!
Thursday and Sunday available now for HBF
I was in Group 1 and was able to purchase before 10 AM. My confirmation e-mail is timestamped at 9:05 AM exactly, and I was able to browse/shop for ~10 minutes beforehand.So I believe between this and several others have proven there was obviously an issue with people getting in before 10 am to buy. That likely explains at least part of the reason why by 10:20 am Convention Center was sold out.
I was in Group 1 and was able to purchase before 10 AM. My confirmation e-mail is timestamped at 9:05 AM exactly, and I was able to browse/shop for ~10 minutes beforehand.I was in Group 1 and definitely got by Convention Center parking about 15 min. until 10am. I always check 15 min. early, and then every couple minutes, because ACE is amateurish and often has weird glitches that can be exploited
I was able to connect with one of the supervisors for Ace to discuss this situation and so let me summarize ...#3 is interesting and could prove to be the answer depending on how many people are in each parking Group. ACE likely doesn't care about quality parking, especially since (oddly enough) the closest parking is among the cheapest while further away is double or 50%+ more. If ACE annually tweaks their systems in order to allow more sales at a time, then it's plausible they have a ton of attendees vying for a very limited number of Convention Center passes.
(1) No one was able to log in to purchase parking passes earlier than 10 am plus/minus a few minutes. So this statement we've heard about people getting in at 8 am PST to buy I'm being told is false. They insist this to be true. So can anyone factually confirm/dispute this? Can you provide your email receipt that time stamps you bought before 10 am PST?
(2) No one outside of Group 1 was able to log in to purchases passes during this exclusive Group 1 time. So the statements of Group 2 or Group XX got in is false. Again, can anyone factually confirm/dispute this with evidence?
(3) They state it's just gotten that much more competitive. To begin they state 65% of Convention Center parking is bought up by exhibitors so it's very limited and the demand keeps going up. This we all know of course is true.
So unless someone can factually with evidence prove otherwise I guess I'll believe them. What choice do I have?!
If there were indeed other Groups allowed to buy early w/Group 1 then there were more customers thus more buyers.
Really, ACE Parking is (once again) a clusterbuss of a dumpster fire: benefiting some, screwing others. Like, the Cenobites I guess
It's also just possible that there were fewer convention center spots this year. I remember one year before the lottery started, convention center wasn't available on PN at all, because exhibitors had purchased all of the available spaces. Maybe more exhibitors got that parking this year over the whole event?Great points, and you're right about MMM taking parking away from the general public. I vaguely last year someone asking if I had a MMM parking pass or pre-paid one of the days so maybe that's it.
MMM also uses the convention center garage as parking overflow, ever since they demolished their parking area to build the extension. I've stayed at MMM and parked at the convention center lot for a couple of years now. Maybe they're taking a bigger share of the lot this year too?
Hilton sold out way faster this year than it ever has too.Indeed. All I see now is Wednesday for Group 2 as of 12pm (May 07).
Hilton sold out way faster this year than it ever has too.
I think it bears repeating that we are also collectively freaking out over TWO garages selling out: out of easily a dozen. Not only will there still be PLENTY of parking by the time the last group has their week, there will still be lots of parking available the morning of, for the most part. The trolley service drops you off right across the street from the Convention Center. CCI has some great shuttle service.However for those of us that have some extenuating circumstance or reason that really needs/requires that closer parking it is a total freak out. For me, I buy collectibles, a good amount and they can be heavy so to trek them even an additional block or two is a BIG deal! Especially when you have a mild case of scoliosis!
We are definitely fanatical around here: we want to be as close to the action, as quickly as possible - be it hotels, parking, lines, etc. I totally get that: I'm the same way, especially with a 3 year old (almost 4 by SDCCI 2018) in tow. Sometimes it's prudent, though, to take a step back and remember there is still PLENTY of parking, even if it's not specifically where we want (MTS lot is really east to get in/out of if you know the 'back' way FWIW, and w/the bridge over Harbor there aren't any lights or trains to wait for to cross), and to try to remember to stay relaxed and enjoy yourselves.
Also, 10 weeks from tomorrow = Preview Night!!
I will echo what karatekid has said. I have no physical limitations, so doing the extra walking is not a big deal to me, but its such a time suck to bring collectibles or other items you get (especially books, which get heavy really quick) all the way to a further parking garage. I've parked at MTS, which is not far, but can still take about 15-20 minutes each way to get there from the convention center so that's time that is spent when you could still be at the convention center. I have done this a handful of times when the Hilton and Convention Center get full and I will just say, I make every and all efforts to avoid that when I can. I typically leave later in the day, so traffic is never a big deal for me.Note that you could leave your purchases and exclusives by checking it in with the staff/volunteers at designated areas outside of the exhibit hall. They will hold onto it for a small fee
Also, paying the extra cost for parking when you are further away, is another incentive to get the better two parking lots.
Note that you could leave your purchases and exclusives by checking it in with the staff/volunteers at designated areas outside of the exhibit hall. They will hold onto it for a small feeThanks. That would help with not having to take valuable con time but it does not help the arduous task and trek to take them. So in that case t's just delaying when!
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Note that you could leave your purchases and exclusives by checking it in with the staff/volunteers at designated areas outside of the exhibit hall. They will hold onto it for a small fee
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However for those of us that have some extenuating circumstance or reason that really needs/requires that closer parking it is a total freak out. For me, I buy collectibles, a good amount and they can be heavy so to trek them even an additional block or two is a BIG deal! Especially when you have a mild case of scoliosis!I get that, and I understand that physical issues. Have you tried the pedicabs? I've used those before when I've parked fairly far away; IIRC they basically ask for tips so even on a budget one could utilize that service and not have to walk/drag stuff relatively far distances. The shuttle buses usually also have stops pretty close to the further away lots.
I do wonder, what is going to be available for the later groups or if a lot of people even will purchase in the later groups?I suspect pretty much all other parking lots but Hilton Bayfront & Convention Center. Just like practically every year. I honestly don't know if the other lots sell out in advance, but I know in past years if you didn't get any group in the Lotto you could still buy from a number of other parking options well into at least June. I remember people buying parking for the non-premium close lots and trying to hawk them on eBay or elsewhere even though you could still literally buy parking from those same lots instead.
Any parking updates from Group 3 folks?
Logged in Monday morning at just before 10am, of course I checked the Convention Center and Hilton Bay Front first... both sold out for Thurs-Sunday, so I settled for the next closest: 6th & Parkade (has anyone used that parking garage before? Anything to know about it? I'm assuming that they open promptly at 5 am and will allow us to part there until 2 am.)
Like others have reported, once my transaction was completed, now every lot for all days show SOLD OUT (although they aren't really sold out), so you do only get one chance to make all your purchases.
If you are not a Hall H person, 6th & K is a shorter walk to the Con Center than Hilton Bay Front. There are still spaces available for PN, Saturday, and Sun. PN is after 5p only, but the other days are for the entire day.
Any parking updates from Group 3 folks?
Only Thursday and Friday are sold out at the 6th & K lot.
Can you clarified your Statement.
Is 6th and K sold out for Thursday,Friday?
:(
Anyone know what is the next best option after 6th and K?
Any parking updates from Group 3 folks?
It is a mixed bag when I logged in with my wife's account. Bay Front has only PN available and 6th & K have PN (after 5p), Sat, and Sun. All the other Tier 1 spots are gone. Other popular sites like MTS and Tail-Gate Park have all 4 1/2 days opened.Status as of tonight
UPDATE: 5/21/18
The group 4 sale will be open this morning at 10 AM PDT. Do to the holiday weekend, next weekend, the group 5 sale will be held next Tuesday the 29th at 10 AM.
Slim pickings.. =)
UPDATE: 5/24/18 Due to the holiday weekend, the group 5 sale will open on Tuesday the 29th at 10 AM.
It's odd that Thru / Fri are almost completely sold out while Sat/Sun are open. I don't have tickets so I just got Thur at tailgate to see the outside attractions and shed a tear or two.
I think there is a lot more available for Saturday/Sunday, because many of these lots serve downtown offices and are already full on weekdays during business hours.Well that makes sense. Nevermind. :-[
I think there is a lot more available for Saturday/Sunday, because many of these lots serve downtown offices and are already full on weekdays during business hours.
UPDATE: 5/30/18
The Comic-Con parking sale will open to the public on Monday, June 4th, around 10 AM.
Big changes to traffic flow this year.
https://sdccblog.com/2018/06/harbor-drive-closing-to-traffic-during-san-diego-comic-con-other-security-changes-announced/
My HBF parking just got a lot less convenient as I need to head West down Harbor. Anyone with Convention Center parking heading east want to swap? Have Wed-Sun at HBF.
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Big changes to traffic flow this year.
https://sdccblog.com/2018/06/harbor-drive-closing-to-traffic-during-san-diego-comic-con-other-security-changes-announced/
But, I am totally regretting my parking choice now. :(
What was your parking choice, and why the regret?
Anyone know how we will be able to access HBF parking - it looks like the map shows that Convention Way is close to cars and that is how we need to access the HBF parking entrance. I sent an inquiry to the convention center - but also wanted to post here in case someone finds out sooner.
Anyone know how we will be able to access HBF parking - it looks like the map shows that Convention Way is close to cars and that is how we need to access the HBF parking entrance. I sent an inquiry to the convention center - but also wanted to post here in case someone finds out sooner.
the "road closures" map (https://visitsandiego.com/sites/default/files/02_SDCCI_Closures_Map.pdf) seems to show that the convention way access from the south will be coned off but the "changes at the san diego convention center" map with traffic flows (https://visitsandiego.com/sites/default/files/01_SDCCI_TrafficFlow_Map.pdf) appears to show that regular traffic will be able to access convention way from the south. I'll be interested to know what the convention center's response is.
the "road closures" map (https://visitsandiego.com/sites/default/files/02_SDCCI_Closures_Map.pdf) seems to show that the convention way access from the south will be coned off but the "changes at the san diego convention center" map with traffic flows (https://visitsandiego.com/sites/default/files/01_SDCCI_TrafficFlow_Map.pdf) appears to show that regular traffic will be able to access convention way from the south. I'll be interested to know what the convention center's response is.I think those cones should be on the west side of Convention Way. Not like it's shown on the road closure map.
Anyone know how we will be able to access HBF parking - it looks like the map shows that Convention Way is close to cars and that is how we need to access the HBF parking entrance. I sent an inquiry to the convention center - but also wanted to post here in case someone finds out sooner.
We'll be coming from Embassy Suites direction, so I'm still not sure, interested in hearing other people's thoughts. Was thinking of maybe taking Market or G Street east to 16th Street, which runs into Logan, and then to Sigsbee to Harbor.
I see that Island will be open, but I expect it to be a bit more congested than Market or G Street. Could go even higher to Broadway.
Or just take G St. to Park Blvd. ??
Just read the "full announcement" form CCI- HBF parking will be accessible after 7am via Park Blvd. side of the convention center! Just let traffic controllers know you are a registered guest.
Too bad Park doesn't go through to HBF, unless you can drive your vehicle over the bridge!
Just read the "full announcement" form CCI- HBF parking will be accessible after 7am via Park Blvd. side of the convention center! Just let traffic controllers know you are a registered guest.
Where is the full announcement from CCI posted? - The only thing I can find is the announcement by the convention center people.
Where is the full announcement from CCI posted? - The only thing I can find is the announcement by the convention center people.Toucan Blog post: https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/harbor-drive-closure-planned-comic-con-2018 (https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/harbor-drive-closure-planned-comic-con-2018)
Toucan Blog post: https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/harbor-drive-closure-planned-comic-con-2018 (https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/harbor-drive-closure-planned-comic-con-2018)
Also, has anyone addressed that situation where a long freight train blocks some of the streets at about 5 to 5:30pm every day? In other words, if you are trying to leave going south from the HBF and up Sigsby Street during that time by car, you might be blocked for 30 minutes or more! For pedestrians, they can use the bridge to get across during that time, but for cars, there is no way out unless you are able to via Harbor towards the Embarcadero.
Also, has anyone addressed that situation where a long freight train blocks some of the streets at about 5 to 5:30pm every day? In other words, if you are trying to leave going south from the HBF and up Sigsby Street during that time by car, you might be blocked for 30 minutes or more! For pedestrians, they can use the bridge to get across during that time, but for cars, there is no way out unless you are able to via Harbor towards the Embarcadero.
I'm traveling from the west on Harbor to get to HBF on 3 out of 5 days. I could have chosen Convention Center all days.
When I messaged the convention center on facebook, they said they would look into it - which, to me means they didn't even think about when drawing up their plans - be prepared for a huge traffic jam if you are planning to exit HBF between 5 and 5:30 (or maybe as late as 6pm) and plan to go east from south harbor into barrio logan to get into downtown or freeway as the train just sits there waiting for final clearance to move further.
I noticed there was a lot of activity in this thread, so I checked to see what’s going on. Good thing I checked!
Both I and my future sister-in-law have convention center parking, so we should be OK. I think our only challenge is that train that blocks traffic for almost a half-hour.
I have been trying to bring up the train issue with the convention center folks for over a week now - and not getting a lot of response from them or others, except saying that I might have to travel down a lot farther on Harbor South since I will be exiting from the HBF. Apparently, the Convention Center doesn't see it as major problem. I hope there isn't a big traffic jam as a result of Newbies or others not knowing about the train - since they wouldn't be able to go back and park due to re-entry restrictions, they will just have to sit there until the train moves.Is there a schedule the train follow so we know when to avoid it? Or just keep driving down harbor if u see a train?
Is there a schedule the train follow so we know when to avoid it? Or just keep driving down harbor if u see a train?
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Dear Parking Pass Holder,
We recently learned that Harbor Drive between First Ave and Park Blvd will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm during Comic-Con. If you have a parking pass for the San Diego Convention Center or Hilton Garage, follow the directions below to get there. See maps linked below.
To access the Convention Center:
From the North, East or South, take Front Street to Harbor Drive and go South.
From the West from Harbor Drive and from Pacific Highway to Harbor Drive.
The access the Hilton:
The only route avaliable will be traveling West on Harbor Drive from Via Caesar Chavez Parkway or through East Village via Sigsbee Street.
See official Statement below from the Port of San Diego.
The San Diego Convention Center, the City of San Diego, the Port of San Diego and the organizers of Comic-Con have announced a new traffic route that creates a pedestrian-only experience during Comic-Con International 2018.
Here what to expect during the event:
HARBOR DRIVE WILL BE CLOSED TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC (including bikes, scooters and skateboards) between First Avenue and Park Boulevard during Comic-Con International, with the exception of shuttle buses and emergency vehicles. Cars will be screened at First Avenue and Park Boulevard.
ONLY BADGED MEMBERS (attendees of Comic-Con International 2018) may access the front drive, stairs and surrounding sidewalks of the San Diego Convention Center.
By closing Harbor Drive, shuttles will be allowed to load and unload passengers directly from the street. One lane of Harbor Drive will be dedicated to shuttle loading and unloading for attendees.
Any exhibitor or attendee with a parking pass for the Ace Parking garage directly underneath the San Diego Convention Center will be allowed to drive through. All other drivers will be diverted away from the Convention Center.
WHEN IS THIS HAPPENING?
Harbor Drive will be closed to traffic (including bikes, scooters, and skateboards) on the following days and times:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 (3pm - 9pm)
THURSDAY, JULY 19 (7am - 9pm)
FRIDAY, JULY 20 (7am - 9pm)
SATURDAY, JULY 21 (7am - 9pm)
SUNDAY, JULY 22 (7am - 7pm)
All other times, Harbor Drive will reopen to traffic.
Please find the attached documents designed to assist you in understanding how the road closures will work. They include:
FAQ https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/aceparking-shared/SDCC_FAQs_2018.pdf
Simplified Map https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/aceparking-shared/Convention+Center.pdf
Changes at the San Diego Convention Center (map) https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/aceparking-shared/01_SDCCI_TrafficFlow_Map.pdf
Road Closures (map) https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/aceparking-shared/02_SDCCI_Closures_Map.pdf
Shuttle Routes at the San Diego Convention Center (map) https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/aceparking-shared/03_SDCCI_Shuttles_Map.pdf
More information is available on the San Diego Convention Center's blog: https://visitsandiego.com/2018/06/harbor-drive-closure-planned-during-comic-con.
-The Ace Parking Team
I haven't received that email yet - should I be concerned?
So, in retrospect, I found that by closing Harbor in front of the convention center, they really increased the difficulty of getting into the parking there. My experience was that waiting in the line of cars who each wanted to argue about being able to go through the coned-off section took an extra ~15 minutes each morning.So enter the garage via the side entrance by Marriott. Problem solved.
So enter the garage via the side entrance by Marriott. Problem solved.
So, in retrospect, I found that by closing Harbor in front of the convention center, they really increased the difficulty of getting into the parking there. My experience was that waiting in the line of cars who each wanted to argue about being able to go through the coned-off section took an extra ~15 minutes each morning.
So enter the garage via the side entrance by Marriott. Problem solved.
Not sure how people did the overnights using the convention parking. Wasn't that closed at night?
So 6th and Parkade was closed overnight? That's where I was, but I got there at 6AM
So what ACE lots allow overnight? I know the hotels lots do. I want to know for next year. Like to get there at 3AM to line up.
So enter the garage via the side entrance by Marriott. Problem solved.