San Diego Comic-Con International 2028
SDCC 2028 (expected late July) — Thu-Sun at the Convention Center; confirm dates on comic-con.org.
Expected dates
Jul 20–23
San Diego (San Diego Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter, CA) · California
Not yet official — confirm on the event's site before booking.
See RVs for these datesWhen is San Diego Comic-Con International 2028 — and where do RVers stay?
San Diego Comic-Con International 2028 is expected to run Jul 20–23, 2028 in San Diego (San Diego Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter, CA), California. Official dates are not confirmed yet — verify on the event's official site before booking. Book an RV from a local California host about 40 weeks out and set up camp within an easy drive of San Diego (San Diego Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter, CA) — arrive a day early, leave a day late.
Plan your trip · Jul 20–23, 2028 · San Diego (San Diego Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter, CA)
Rent an RV near San Diego Comic-Con International 2028
Search opens on your Jul 20–23, 2028 window with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late. Book from local California hosts before the event weekend fills.
- Expected dates
- Jul 20–23, 2028
- Days away
- 726
- Location
- San Diego (San Diego Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter, CA)
- Book ahead
- 40+ wk
- Demand window
- High-demand window
Hosting near San Diego (San Diego Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter, CA)? Event weekends book first — list your rig and fill the calendar.
List your rig →Know before you go
What you need to know
Official 2028 dates have not been announced yet — only editions through 2026 are confirmed (July 23-26, 2026, Preview Night July 22). Based on the convention's long-running Thursday-Sunday run in the last full week of July, plan provisionally for roughly July 20-23, 2028 (Preview Night ~Jul 19) and confirm on comic-con.org once the calendar posts. Badge sales run through Member ID + Open Registration lotteries the prior fall. RVs cannot park in the Gaslamp / Marina district; the canonical base is Mission Bay RV Resort (~8 mi north, full hookups, MTS Route 8 to downtown), Chula Vista RV Resort (~10 mi south on San Diego Bay, full hookups, Blue Line Trolley access), or Sweetwater Summit Regional Park (~14 mi southeast, electric only). MTS Blue Line + Orange Line stops sit adjacent to the Convention Center and run extended hours during the convention.
Official source: comic-con.org
Safety + legal
Gaslamp district pedestrian density is intense — the convention draws roughly 130,000+ attendees per its publicly reported badge capacity, and drive-near rules forbid RVs on 5th Avenue and Harbor Drive from Thursday onward. Late-July marine layer can drop visibility on I-5 morning approaches; check Caltrans QuickMap before departure.
Insider tip — what you won't find elsewhere
Chula Vista RV Resort sits at the Bayfront Trolley stop — Blue Line runs to the Convention Center in 18 minutes for $2.50 each way, beating any rideshare surge during the convention.
Plan-ahead runway
Book early, arrive easy — the whole runway
Event weekends book first. Here is the honest runway from lock-your-rig to head-home, with a one-day buffer on each end.
Book by
~40 weeks out
Event weekends fill first — lock your rig early.
Arrive
Jul 19
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
Expected window
San Diego Comic-Con International 2028
Head home
Jul 24
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
What to bring
Best rigs for San Diego Comic-Con International 2028
Plan it by rig
Each recommended class has its own San Diego Comic-Con International 2028 planning page — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked about San Diego Comic-Con International 2028
When is San Diego Comic-Con International 2028?
San Diego Comic-Con International 2028 is expected to run Jul 20–23, 2028 in San Diego (San Diego Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter, CA), California. Official dates are not confirmed yet — verify on the event's official site before booking.
Where is San Diego Comic-Con International 2028 held?
San Diego (San Diego Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter, CA), California.
What are the 2028 dates for San Diego Comic-Con International 2028?
Jul 20–23, 2028. These dates are provisional until officially announced.
What RV should I rent for San Diego Comic-Con International 2028?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. Official 2028 dates have not been announced yet — only editions through 2026 are confirmed (July 23-26, 2026, Preview Night July 22). Based on the convention's long-running Thursday-Sunday run in the last full week of July, plan provisionally for roughly July 20-23, 2028 (Preview Night ~Jul 19) and confirm on comic-con.org once the calendar posts. Badge sales run through Member ID + Open Registration lotteries the prior fall. RVs cannot park in the Gaslamp / Marina district; the canonical base is Mission Bay RV Resort (~8 mi north, full hookups, MTS Route 8 to downtown), Chula Vista RV Resort (~10 mi south on San Diego Bay, full hookups, Blue Line Trolley access), or Sweetwater Summit Regional Park (~14 mi southeast, electric only). MTS Blue Line + Orange Line stops sit adjacent to the Convention Center and run extended hours during the convention.
How early should I book an RV for San Diego Comic-Con International 2028?
Recommended lead time: 40 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety + legal guidance applies for San Diego Comic-Con International 2028?
Gaslamp district pedestrian density is intense — the convention draws roughly 130,000+ attendees per its publicly reported badge capacity, and drive-near rules forbid RVs on 5th Avenue and Harbor Drive from Thursday onward. Late-July marine layer can drop visibility on I-5 morning approaches; check Caltrans QuickMap before departure.
What's an insider tip for San Diego Comic-Con International 2028?
Chula Vista RV Resort sits at the Bayfront Trolley stop — Blue Line runs to the Convention Center in 18 minutes for $2.50 each way, beating any rideshare surge during the convention.
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Before you rent in California — key local rules
Noncommercial Class B for motorhomes > 40 ft or > 3 axles
California requires a noncommercial Class B license for housecars over 40 ft OR with more than 3 axles. Standard Class C covers most rental motorhomes under that threshold (CA VC §12804.9, §12804.10). Out-of-state visitors must meet the same standard.
California Vehicle Code §12804 · verified 2026-05-24
California Boater Card mandatory by 2025 (all ages)
As of January 1, 2025, all motorized-vessel operators must carry the California Boater Card. The card is issued for life after passing a NASBLA-approved course administered by California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways.
California State Parks — Boater Card · verified 2026-05-24
Green sticker / red sticker required for OHV use on public land
California OHVs must display a current OHV registration sticker (green = year-round, red = restricted seasons for 2003-and-earlier 2-stroke) on any state-managed riding area. Issued by DMV; renewed every 2 years.
California State Parks OHMVR Division · verified 2026-05-24
0.08% BAC limit; open container prohibited in passenger area
Standard 0.08% BAC for drivers (0.04% for commercial). California enforces the federal open-container framework: alcoholic beverages must be sealed or stored in a non-passenger area (e.g., RV living-quarters separator closed) while the vehicle is on a public roadway.
California Vehicle Code §23222 · verified 2026-05-24
California rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 9.75%
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Permit required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-06:00