The American Association of Neurological Surgeons' yearly meeting for neurosurgeons, residents, fellows and allied health staff, with a large device and technology exhibit hall. The 2026 meeting had about 3,700 registrants.
Our advice: book private rooms by February 26, 2027.
Going to AANS 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting? We'll email you once, before our book-by date, with the best group picks for that week.
285 J St, Gaslamp Quarter edge · about 5 min walk from the convention centre
A classic steakhouse in the Harbor Club building, right across from the convention centre. Three private rooms combine for client dinners from 12 to 95.
333 W Harbor Dr, by the Marriott Marquis, Marina · about 5 min walk from the convention centre
Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion restaurant sits next door to the convention centre on the bay. Its Big Island Room seats a whole show crew.
901 Bayfront Ct, below the InterContinental, Embarcadero · a short walk along the bay from the convention centre
A steak and seafood house that opened on the Embarcadero in July 2025, in the two-level space under the InterContinental. Eight private rooms cover client dinners of almost any size.
326 Broadway, in The US Grant, Gaslamp Quarter · about 15 min walk from the convention centre
The US Grant hotel's dining room has served downtown since 1951 and holds a AAA Four Diamond rating. The seasonal menu draws on California produce and Pacific seafood.
232 Fifth Ave, Gaslamp Quarter · about 5 min walk from the convention centre
Five themed, hour-long escape rooms, such as Prison Break and Gold Rush, a few blocks from the convention centre. Large groups play several rooms at once with matched start times.
Morton's The Steakhouse (285 J St, Gaslamp Quarter edge): Room A 12; Room B 32; Room C 45; A and B 48; B and C 80; all three 95; main dining room 144 (own site and San Diego Tourism Authority). Roy's San Diego (333 W Harbor Dr, by the Marriott Marquis, Marina): Big Island Room 150 seated; Lanai Patio 130; Wine Bar 30; Fire Pit 25 (own site); Big Island Room 250 reception, Wine Room 42 banquet (San Diego Tourism Authority Meeting Planner's Guide 2026-27). Mastro's Ocean Club (901 Bayfront Ct, below the InterContinental, Embarcadero): Coronado Room 12; Balboa and Pacific Rooms 20 each; Napa Room 20 to 24; California Room 40; Harbor Room 49 to 56; San Diego Room 70 to 80; Seaside Patio 32 semi-private (own site and OpenTable). Grant Grill (326 Broadway, in The US Grant, Gaslamp Quarter): Private Dining Room 12, beside the wine vault; Upper Lounge up to 40; main dining room 25 at one boardroom table, 55 at rounds, 110 in all (San Diego Tourism Authority).
The Escape Game San Diego: Five themed, hour-long escape rooms, such as Prison Break and Gold Rush, a few blocks from the convention centre. Large groups play several rooms at once with matched start times.
AANS 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting runs Apr 9–12, 2027 at San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Book private rooms by February 26, 2027, about 6 weeks before the show, because rooms near the venue fill up during show week.
Yes. The Off the Clock trip planner builds a day-by-day agenda for AANS 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting with dinners, activities, shows and your own flights and meetings, and you can share it with your group or print it.