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Group activities in San Diego.

Things to do with colleagues or clients that work for a mixed group, from easy tastings to friendly competition.

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The Escape Game San Diego

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.

CompetitiveCollaborativeEveningEasy walk
Fits
Up to 8 players per game; five games run in parallel for corporate groups of 40 or more (San Diego Lineup); entire venue up to 40 (Tagvenue)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
It opens until midnight every day, so book an evening slot after the show. Ask the event coordinator for group rates.
Activity

USS Midway Museum

910 N Harbor Dr, Navy Pier, Embarcadero

A decommissioned aircraft carrier turned museum on Navy Pier, with aircraft on the flight deck. Groups can book a private docent tour or hire the ship for an evening event.

Bucket listBig groupsViewsUnique room
Fits
VIP docent tours up to 60 (9 AM) or 40 (2 PM); evening events for 60 to 4,000 from 6:30 PM (own site); Hangar Deck 600 banquet, Flight Deck 2,500 banquet (San Diego Tourism Authority Meeting Planner's Guide 2026-27)
Tip
Book a VIP docent tour at least two weeks ahead ($65 per person for 11 or more). The museum closes at 5 PM, with last entry at 4 PM.
Activity

Flagship Cruises & Events

990 N Harbor Dr, Embarcadero

A family-owned cruise company with one-hour narrated tours of the north or south bay and four yachts for private charter. Groups of 20 or more get special rates on public cruises.

OutdoorsViewsBig groupsLow effort
Fits
Group rates from 20 (own site); charter yachts Quiet Heart 29 dining, 58 reception; California Princess 120 dining; Spirit of San Diego 296 dining; California Spirit 300 dining, 600 reception (San Diego Tourism Authority)
Tip
The last harbour tour leaves at 4:15 PM, so take it on a short show day, or charter the Quiet Heart for an evening with up to 29 at dinner.

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