The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society

TMS Annual Meeting 2026 | March 15 to 19

Skip $300 to $400 a Night Convention Hotels

Book full vacation homes 10 to 20 minutes from San Diego Convention Center. Full kitchens, parking, multiple bedrooms. Save 30 to 50% vs hotels.

Almost Sold Out, 10 of 11 Properties Booked February 18 to 20

$45 to $387
Per Night Range

10 to 20 min
From Convention Center

1
Room Remaining ($54 to $75/night)

30 to 50%
Savings vs Hotels

Why Vacation Rentals Beat Convention Hotels

💰 Save 30 to 50%

Full homes starting at $160/night vs $300 to $400/night convention hotels.

🍳 Full Kitchens

Cook team dinners, brew morning coffee, skip expensive room service.

🚗 Free Parking

Most properties include parking (convention hotels charge $40 to $60/day).

🛏️ Multiple Bedrooms

2 to 4 bedrooms perfect for groups and teams attending together.

🏡 Entire Homes

Privacy, space to work, separate living areas for relaxing.

⏰ Flexible Check-in

Self check-in, early/late options, no front desk lines.

Available Properties for TMS 2026

La Jolla Rancho

• Location: La Jolla, 20 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Luxury coastal home with ocean views. 3 bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, outdoor patio. Walk to beaches, Torrey Pines trails, and upscale dining.

• Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms

• Amenities: Ocean Views, Parking, WiFi

• Price: $328 to $369/night

Prestwick Estate

• Location: San Diego, 18 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Premium 4-bedroom home with private pool and spacious backyard. Perfect for team gatherings. Modern kitchen, work-friendly spaces.

• Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms

• Amenities: Private Pool, Parking, Workspace

• Price: $344 to $387/night

Columbia Little Italy

• Location: Little Italy, 10 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Downtown walkable home with skyline views. 2 bedrooms, steps from Little Italy Mercato, waterfront dining, and Gaslamp nightlife.

• Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms

• Amenities: Walkable, Restaurants, WiFi

• Price: $180 to $200/night

First Avenue

• Location: Downtown, 12 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Central location 2-bedroom home. Easy access to convention center, airport, and major attractions. Full kitchen, comfortable workspace.

• Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms

• Amenities: Central, Parking, WiFi

• Price: $160 to $180/night

Barrio Logan Room A

• Location: Barrio Logan, 8 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Budget-friendly private room in vibrant cultural neighborhood. Authentic Mexican dining, Chicano Park murals, craft breweries. Free street parking.

• Room type: Private Room

• Amenities: Budget, Free Parking, Cultural

• Price: $55 to $85/night

Barrio Logan Room B

• Location: Barrio Logan, 8 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Comfortable private room near convention center. Shared kitchen access, free WiFi, easy MTS trolley access to downtown and airport.

• Room type: Private Room

• Amenities: Budget, Trolley Access, WiFi

• Price: $45 to $75/night

Barrio Logan Boho Chic Room

• Location: Barrio Logan, 8 minutes to Convention Center

• Description: Stylish private room with unique decor. Minutes from convention center, close to authentic taquerías and local art scene. Best value option.

• Room type: Private Room

• Amenities: Budget, Artistic, WiFi

• Price: $45 to $75/night

Convention Hotels vs Vacation Rentals

Nightly Rate

• Convention Hotels: $300 to $400+/night

• Our Vacation Rentals: $45 to $387/night (30 to 50% savings)

Parking

• Convention Hotels: $40 to $60/day extra

• Our Vacation Rentals: Free at most properties

Kitchen

• Convention Hotels: None (expensive room service)

• Our Vacation Rentals: Full kitchen in homes

Space

• Convention Hotels: 1 room, cramped

• Our Vacation Rentals: 2 to 4 bedrooms, living areas

Check-in

• Convention Hotels: Long front desk lines

• Our Vacation Rentals: Self check-in, no waiting

Privacy

• Convention Hotels: Shared hallways, noise

• Our Vacation Rentals: Entire homes, quiet neighborhoods

Local Experience

• Convention Hotels: Tourist bubble

• Our Vacation Rentals: Live like a local in real neighborhoods

Only 1 Room Left: 10 out of 11 properties are already booked for February 18 to 20. Only one private room remains available ($54 to $75/night) in Barrio Logan. Convention is 5 days away, book now before it's gone!

Getting to the Convention Center

All our properties are 10 to 20 minutes from the San Diego Convention Center (111 W Harbor Dr). Most include parking, and rideshare to the convention center is $12 to $20 from any location.

San Diego Convention Center

• Address: 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

• Intersolar Dates: March 15 to 19, 2026

• Expected Attendance: 10,000+ solar industry professionals

Transportation Options

• Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): $12 to $25 from our properties (10 to 20 minutes)

• MTS Trolley: Barrio Logan rooms have direct trolley access to Convention Center Station

• Rental Car: Convention center parking $40/day (our properties offer free parking)

• Airport: San Diego International (SAN) is 10 to 15 minutes from all properties

Reserve Your Spot for TMS 2026

Properties book fast during convention weeks. Get notified about availability and special group rates.

• Email: admin@thebb.life

Check Availability & Request Group Rates