How to do Comic-Con in the Gaslamp Quarter

 Comic-Con International 2024: San Diego  

Thursday, July 25th, 2024 –  Sunday, July 28rd, 2024

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GASLAMP QUARTER?

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? The Gaslamp Quarter transforms into a vibrant hub of excitement, teeming with activations and events that will captivate everyone.

Welcome to the Gaslamp Quarter, where the extraordinary becomes the norm during Comic-Con 2024.

In this ultimate guide, we’ll reveal hidden gems, spotlight the best spots, and equip you with everything you need to make the most of your Comic-Con experience. Get ready to dive into the magic!

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 Where to Eat & Drink during 

Comic-Con 2024

Soak up the excitement in the Gaslamp Quarter! Relax on a patio, sip a cold drink, enjoy tasty food, and marvel at the incredible cosplay all around you. Plus, enjoy and take advantage of the Gaslamp Quarter specials. It’s a fun, unforgettable experience!

Spill The Beans : Gaslamp Comic Con Shrek Theme 

Available: Wednesday, July 24th – Sunday, July 28th

Location: 555 Market Street

Get ready to be a part of the Shrek-tacular fun! Spill The Beans is turning into a swampy wonderland for Comic-Con 2024, complete with Shrek-themed food and drinks. Don’t miss out on this ogre-the-top experience!

•  Shrek Swampaccino
• Donkey Morning Waffle

Greystone: Comic- Con Happy Hour Menu

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Get your Comic fix with Greystone Comic Con Menu options with Happy Hour from 4:00 pm – 7 pm

Check the menu, HERE

Butcher’s Cut: Comic- Con Menu

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Get your Comic break with The Butcher’s Cut.

Check the menu, HERE

Saltwater: Comic-Con Menu

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Saltwater will have a special Lunch, Dinner, and Happy Hour menu!

Check the menu, HERE 

Lumi Rooftop: Comic- Con 

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Opening for lunch from 12-2:30 PM Thursday and Friday

Open for brunch starting at 12pm Saturday & Sunday

Regular dinner hours starting at 5pm

Check the menu, HERE

Swing Social: Comic-Con 

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Opening at 11am Thursday and Friday for Lunch

Opening for brunch at 10am Saturday & Sunday

Check the menu, HERE

9 Free Comic-Con 2024 Activities You Can Enjoy Without a Badge

Ready for Comic-Con 2024? Dive into the excitement with our guide to free Comic-Con 2024 activations in the Gaslamp Quarter! From thrilling experiences to unique photo ops, discover how you can enjoy the best of Comic-Con for free. Let’s get started!

Paramount+’s The Lodge Returns to San Diego with ‘Star Trek,’ ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ ‘Criminal Minds,’ and More for the Ultimate Fan Experience

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Interactive Fan Experience | No Badge is required for entry.

Open to the Public:  July 24th from 6–10pm | July 25th-27th from 12–10pm daily | July 28 from 10am–7pm

Location: Gaslamp’s Happy Does: 340 Fifth Ave, San Diego

Create a Custom T-Shirt on a STAR TREK Starship

Stepping onto a STAR TREK starship, fans can customize their very own “Starfleet swag.”

Olfactory Atelier Inspired by GHOSTS

In the CBS Original GHOSTS, scents are one of the strongest connections ghosts have to the living world. The Lodge will feature Woodstone Manor’s Olfactory Atelier, where guests are invited to step into the enchanting ambiance of ‘The Livings’-own living room workshop (filled with easter eggs from the show). Essence Chemists will entice them to explore a collection of specialized perfumes—each perfume displays a unique homage to the ghosts in the series. Fans will leave with a scent of their choosing, allowing them to carry a piece of the Manor’s mystique with them throughout the living world at SDCC and beyond.

Solve a Case for CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION Behavioral Analysis Unit

For all the CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION lovers, The Lodge will have an in-world office inspired by the series’ Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), filled with a chaotic spread of evidence, paperwork, unpredictable clues, and more.  

IF’s Cozy Ferris Wheel Photo Op

The Lodge is bringing the whimsical world of IF to SDCC. With the inviting Luna Park marquee complete with carnival lights galore, guests can line up to “ride” the ferris wheel.

TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES–Themed Pizza Parlor

The Lodge will bring the love story between pizza and TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES to life with the tastiest slice in town: Turtle Power Pizza. The pizza parlor will be decked out with illustrated stylings to welcome guests into the world of the new series. 

Jellyspotting in Bikini Bottom

Nickelodeon and Paramount+ are celebrating the 25th anniversary of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and guests are invited to join the fun and immerse themselves into a day-in-the-life at Bikini Bottom’s Jellyfish Fields. Partake in “jellyspotting” throughout the day and catch jellyfish using “Ol’ Reliable,” SpongeBob’s most trusted jellyfish net. Upon entry, special jellyspotting gear will be handed out so fans can see the world through a joyous sponge-colored lens.

INK MASTER Tattoo Parlor

Expanding from last year’s INK MASTER-themed space, The Lodge will include a tattoo parlor set where high-brow modern meets edgy. The activation will allow guests to step inside the series, with an opportunity to get a temporary airbrush tattoo done of their choice from the stencils inspired by Paramount+’s featured shows & films.

BRED2BUCK Saloon from TULSA KING

TULSA KING will take over the Happy Does indoor bar with a themed ‘BRED2BUCK Saloon.’ Taking elements from the series with props, graphics, neon lights, as well as exciting Season 2 references for fans, guests will be able to enjoy in-world drinks that’ll knock their boots off. The saloon will also feature games that take guests into the world of CBS Sports 

FOCUS FEATURES PRESENTS: SHAUN OF THE DEAD 20TH ANNIVERSARY POP-UP

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Celebrate Shaun of the Dead with this immersive, in-person experience. It’s going to be bloody brilliant!

Interactive Fan Experience | No Badge is required for entry | Visit in person to join the virtual queue!!

Open to the Public: July 24th – July 28th from 12 pm – 6 pm

Location: 520 Fifth Avenue, San Diego

Petco Park Interactive Zone

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Open to the Public: July 24th – July 27th  from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  | July 28th  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Petco Park Parking Lot | 58 Eleventh Ave, San Diego

Petco Park is one of the best places to enjoy Comic-Con without needing a badge. Head over to the stadium’s interactive zone for giveaways, fun activities, delicious food, and a sneak peek at the new Netflix series “Exploding Kittens,” inspired by the popular card game.

 Hulu Animayhem’s Factory at San Diego Comic-Con with Family Guy, The Simpsons, Futurama, Bob’s Burgers, and More for the Ultimate Fan Experience

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Open to the Public: July 25th  from 11:30 am – 7 pm | July 26th – July 27th from 9:30 a.m. –  7 pm daily | July 28th  from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Bayfront Parking lot next to the San Diego Convention Center| No Badge is required for entry.

Hulu’s Animayhem Factory will transport fans into a zany 2D factory where fans of all ages can interact with their favorite shows and take home themed memorabilia from popular titles like Solar Opposites, Hit Monkey, Futurama, The Simpsons, and many more. Additional details on the immersive activities, such as a theatrical Cutawayland that celebrates Family Guy’s 25th Anniversary, a singing booth from Bob’s Burgers that showcases beloved songs from the series and a life-size replica of the Slurm Factory from Futurama.

FX IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: The Bear, Hellevator, What We Do In The Shadows, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Open to the Public |  Location: Hilton Bayfront Lawn| No Badge is required for entry.  

July 25th  : 11 am – 6pm

July 26th : 10 am – 6pm

July 27th : 10 am – 6 pm

Sunday, July 28th : 11 am – 4 pm

FX:’s The Bear Restaurant Pop- Up: Step into the interior of The Bear Restaurant,  where fans will served up a daily chef’s special featuring exclusive merch, while supplies last.

What We Do in the Shadows‘ Vampire Residence on Staten Island: Attendees will also be able to visit What We Do in the Shadows‘ Vampire Residence on Staten Island for a spooky photo op at the mansion, complete with props from the series. 

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Irish Pub Photo OP: Pose for photos outside The Gang’s beloved Irish Bar.

FX Fearless Hellevator: Take a ride through twelve spine- chilling moments from American Horror Story universe  and get a glimpse into the world of Grostequerie, the new horror series. 

ADULT SWIM PIRATE PARRRTY

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Open to the Public:  July 25th – July 28th   : 1 pm – 10 pm

Nightly Entertainment: 7: 30 pm – 10 pm

DJ Laser Sets: Thursday – Saturday: 9 pm – 10 pm

Location: 5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way| No Badge is required for entry.

Adult Swim will crash onto the shores of San Diego with a shipwreck adventure on the network’s AdultSwim on the Green space outside the San Diego Convention Center (5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way). The “Adult Swim Pirate Parrrty” will include custom games, exclusive first looks, giveaways, and evening entertainment including DJ laser sets – no badge required!

The space will also host a series of special evening events including:

• AEW x Adult Swim “Battle for the Booty” Wrestling Tournament – Join a collection of AEW wrestlers who will face-off in a tag team tournament against famous Adult Swim faces for a no-holds-barred event as each competitor vies for the chance to win the “Battle for the Booty” title. Thursday (7/25) at 7:30pm
• Adult Swim’s Night of New – Comic-Con attendees will be the first to experience a collection of brand-new Adult Swim series at this special screening event featuring the full-length premiere episodes of “Common Side Effects,” “Rick and Morty: The Anime,” “Invincible Fight Girl,” and “Women Wearing Shoulder Pads” alongside more never-before-seen Adult Swim content.

The first 1,000 attendees to join the “Adult Swim Pirate Parrrty” at 1pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will receive an exclusive giveaway! For more details on the “Adult Swim Pirate Parrrty” visit here.

RICKMOBILE TOUR KICK-OFF

This summer marks the return of the famed Rickmobile and Mortymobile for Adult Swim’s “Anime-rican” tour in support of the new series “Rick and Morty: The Anime,” and San Diego Comic-Con is its first stop! Fans attending the “Adult Swim Pirate Parrrty” will have a chance for a photo-op with the Mortymobile, while the Rickmobile will roam San Diego’s Gaslamp District with special giveaways. After Comic-Con, both the Rickmobile and the Mortymobile will cross the country for a nine-city tour that will conclude in AdultSwim’s hometown of Atlanta.

IMDboat: The IMDboat Cruises Into San Diego Comic-Con

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Open to the Public

Location: 5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way| No Badge is required for entry.

Get ready to make waves at San Diego Comic-Con with the return of the IMDboat!

IMDb’s beloved boat will be back at Fifth Avenue Landing, right behind the convention center, from Thursday to Saturday. This year, fans can look forward to an array of exciting activities and experiences.

Step aboard for exclusive fan meet & greets and autograph signings. Explore two dynamic levels, including the DiGiorno Relax and Recharge Lounge, where you can enjoy free drinks and try new, limited-edition pizzas inspired by Marvel Studios’ upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie.

Lorcana fans are in for a treat with an interactive showcase dedicated to the trading card game. Challenge yourself with “IMDb Presents… Get the Picture,” an interactive game testing your movie and TV knowledge for a chance to win prizes. Don’t miss the immersive Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power photo booth by Prime Video.

As you board the IMDboat, you’ll receive a special passport book to collect stamps from various fan activations. Complete the collection and you’ll earn exclusive IMDb merchandise upon exiting. Plus, all guests will receive swag from IMDb and sponsors like DiGiorno, Disney Lorcana TCG, and Prime Video.

Abbott Elementary A.V.A. Fest

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Open to the Public

Location: Fifth Avenue Landing

July 25th  – July 26th  from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

July 27th  from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

July 28th   from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Get ready for a carnival like no other! The Abbott Elementary A.V.A. Fest is bringing the fun with a festival inspired by your favorite show. Enjoy quirky attractions such as Mr. Johnson’s Closet of Curiosities and Principal Ava’s “Finest One In, First One Out” swing ride. Groove to a specially curated playlist by Questlove and catch thrilling hourly performances by the Philadelphia Eagles drumline. This is going to be way more exciting than your kid’s school fair!

BOXLUNCH TREATS TRUCK

Available: Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, July 28th 

Open to the Public

Location: First St. & J | July 25th  – 28th

Last year at San Diego Comic-Con, BoxLunch introduced their “Treats Truck,” delighting fans with tasty summer treats and awesome swag. Collider has just announced that the truck is making a comeback for another round of “cool treats and even cooler swag”!

From Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28, you can find the truck at the corner of First St. & J. The truck will be open from 10am to 7pm Thursday through Saturday, and from 11am to 4pm on Sunday. Stop by to grab a BoxLunch grab bag packed with goodies from your favorite fandoms.

On Saturday, July 27, from 10am to 7pm, BoxLunch is teaming up with FiGPiN for a special “FiGPiN Day” event. Fans can score rare artist proof pins and other surprises.

Transportation

MTS INCREASING SERVICES FOR COMIC-CON

GET ALL THE GASLAMP QUARTER – DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION: HERE

With 15-minute service, or better, to the Gaslamp Quarter and Convention Center Stations, riding the Trolley is the easiest way to join in Comic-Con festivities. Whether you have a coveted pass or will be headed to the fun outside the Convention Center, hop onboard the Trolley for direct service to Comic-Con

There are also commemorative passes available!

Click here to learn more.