From the San Diego Convention Center to the growing tech and healthcare industries, San Diego is home to countless corporate events throughout the year. Whether your company is looking to host an off-site networking event, a launch party, a corporate luncheon, or your annual holiday party—The Sinclair on G Street venue has everything you’ll need to plan your next corporate event in downtown San Diego without a hitch.
Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Venue
In downtown San Diego, there are so many fun and eclectic neighborhoods to choose from. If you are a corporate group looking to host an off-site event, you may wonder where to begin. From Old Town and Little Italy to the Harbor Drive waterfront and the Gaslamp Quarter, there are several considerations to take into account as you select the location of your next corporate event.
Location
Not all of San Diego is created equally—consider areas of downtown like the Gaslamp District with well-lit streets, high-end restaurants and hotels, and countless successful businesses that support a healthy and safe neighborhood. The energy and pulse of the Gaslamp District are unmatched. From 5th Avenue to Petco Park, there is little you won’t find in this fun and vibrant area of downtown San Diego. Walkability to the San Diego Convention Center, a ten-minute drive to the San Diego International Airport, walkable hotels and restaurants, easy access to bike taxis and scooter shares, and ample parking at affordable prices.
Hotels
Will your event attendees require hotel accommodations as part of your event? Selecting a venue conveniently located to hotels at different price points is key to effortlessly welcoming your guests to San Diego. The Gaslamp District offers a wide range of affordable chain hotels and 5-star luxury boutique hotels. We share more about the best downtown San Diego hotels here.
Restaurants
While you are probably focused on the food and beverages you’ll be serving at your event (smart thinking!), consider what guests will have access to before your event if they are traveling to San Diego or directly after your event (nightcap anyone?). Located one block from 5th Avenue, The Sinclair venue is walkable to countless trendy restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Whether you party late with your event or get everyone out on the earlier side, guests can grab a drink or bite to eat on the walk back to their hotel—without ever needing a car or taxi.
Airport Access
If you plan to have lots of out-of-town attendees to your event, considering airport access for your guests is key to a seamless event experience. The San Diego International Airport is a short ten-minute drive from The Sinclair venue and an inexpensive taxi or Uber ride. While guests may choose to rent a car, having a car during their San Diego stay is not necessary, with the ability to stay, eat and attend your event within a short 4-block radius of The Sinclair venue.
5 Corporate Events to Host at The Sinclair
1. Corporate Mixer—forget the bars or restaurants and create your very own happy hour vibes at a private venue like The Sinclair. With the ability to save on bringing in your own alcohol and hiring your own bartending company, hosting a corporate mixer is a great way to help employees network, build your brand presence, or simply make your employees or customers feel appreciated.
2. Launch Party—launching a new business or product? Hosting a launch party is a fun way to build brand hype and awareness. Invite some local press, have small bites and drinks and kick off your new business or product the right way. With the ability to transform The Sinclair with branding and decor style, you can make our blank space venue feel like an extension of your brand for the night.
3. Lunch & Learn—as we have moved back to in-person meetings and gatherings, lunch and learns are a great way to engage your employees in new topics or training. A new location and a delicious catered lunch is a fun way to make those dreaded corporate luncheons a little more exciting—and make your employees feel appreciated.
4. Workshop—whether you’re looking to host a health and wellness workshop (yoga and kombucha, anyone?) or to teach attendees about a particular topic, you can transform The Sinclair into your own workshop space. The best part? Charge your guests to attend and help cover the costs for your event.
5. Holiday Party—host a Roaring 20’s gala, a Casino Night, or maybe just a fun cocktail mixology class. The Sinclair is the perfect spot for your annual holiday gathering. Consider treating employees to a night stay in downtown San Diego at one of our partnered hotels afterward. We promise they will love downtown San Diego, especially during the holiday season!
Plan Your Corporate Event in Downtown San Diego
Whether you’re hosting a book launch or a New Years’ brand kick-off party, The Sinclair venue has so much to offer in the hub of downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp District. An ideal location for off-site events from the San Diego Convention Center, The Sinclair is conveniently located close to hotels and restaurants and with easy access to the San Diego airport. Oh, and did we mention it’s always sunny in San Diego?
With 5,700 square feet of blank space to make your own, the original brick and historic urban vibe of The Sinclair is unmatched. Let’s get planning—book a tour of The Sinclair today.