West Coast Card Show
The West Coast's Ultimate Trading Card & Collectibles Convention
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Show Overview
The West Coast Card Show is the largest and most prestigious card show on the West Coast, running three major events per year at the Ontario and Anaheim Convention Centers in Southern California. With 1,200+ vendors across its biggest editions, this show has become the definitive destination for collectors west of the Mississippi.
The show runs three distinct editions each year: the Sports Edition (February), the TCG Edition featuring Pokemon, Magic, and other trading card games (May), and the Mixed Edition combining sports and TCG (July in Anaheim). This format gives collectors focused experiences while ensuring the show appeals to every segment of the hobby.
Southern California's massive population base and year-round pleasant weather make the West Coast Card Show a natural draw. The Ontario Convention Center is easily accessible from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas, while the Anaheim Convention Center edition puts collectors right next to Disneyland and the rest of the Anaheim entertainment district.
Venue & Location Guide
Venue
Ontario Convention Center / Anaheim Convention Center
2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764 (Sports & TCG) / 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802 (Mixed)
Parking
Ontario Convention Center has on-site parking for $10-15. Anaheim Convention Center parking is $20-25 but plentiful. Both venues have rideshare drop-off zones. Ontario is accessible from I-10 and I-15.
Nearest Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) — 5 minutes from Ontario CC. Los Angeles International (LAX) — 50-60 minutes. John Wayne Airport (SNA) — 20 minutes from Anaheim CC.
Nearby Hotels
- DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport (Ontario, walkable)
- Hilton Garden Inn Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga
- Disneyland Hotel (Anaheim, walkable to Anaheim CC)
- Marriott Anaheim (Anaheim edition)
Nearby Restaurants
- The Sycamore Inn (Ontario, historic steakhouse)
- In-N-Out Burger (multiple locations, a must for out-of-towners)
- Porto's Bakery & Cafe (Buena Park, incredible Cuban pastries)
- The Anaheim Packing House (Anaheim, artisan food hall)
First-Timer Tips
- 1The Sports Edition in February draws the most serious sports card collectors — prioritize this one if you collect sports
- 2The TCG Edition in May is a Pokemon and Magic collector's dream — bring your binders for trading
- 3Hotel rooms near the Ontario Convention Center are affordable compared to coastal cities — book early anyway
- 4SoCal traffic is real — leave early and use Google Maps for real-time routing
- 5The vendor floor is massive — pick up a floor map at the entrance and plan your route
- 6Bring sunscreen if walking from parking lots — the Southern California sun is intense even in winter
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