Situated between downtown and the Pacific Ocean, San Diego Convention Center welcomes conventioneers to the city and shows off the best in environmentally friendly architecture. Designed by noted architect, Arthur Erickson, its sleek lines mimic the backdrop of the ocean and have added distinction to downtown's architectural ambiance. Spread across 2,600,000 square feet (240,000 square meters), San Diego Convention Center has been a host to hundreds of events, conventions and trade shows each year ever since its establishment in 1990.