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Billboard Advertising in San Diego, CA

6 outdoor advertising companies serve San Diego, CA. Compare who runs the boards, which formats they sell, and request quotes from the ones that fit.

Operators
6
Based in CA
1
Sell digital
3
Formats
9

Outdoor advertising companies in San Diego

  • Based in Inglewood, CA · Bench/shelter

  • Lamar Advertising160,200 billboard faces nationwide

    Based in Baton Rouge, LA · Static bulletin, Digital bulletin, Poster, Junior poster, Wallscape, Transit, Bench/shelter, Other

  • Clear Channel Outdoor Americas Billboards48,734 billboard faces nationwide

    Based in San Antonio, TX · Static bulletin, Digital bulletin, Poster, Wallscape, Bench/shelter, Other

  • Outfront Media42,125 billboard faces nationwide

    Based in New York, NY · Static bulletin, Digital bulletin, Poster, Wallscape, Transit, Bench/shelter, Other

  • Based in West Palm Beach, FL · Transit

  • Based in New York, NY · Transit, Bench/shelter, Mobile

Estimated billboard prices in San Diego

San Diego anchors the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area (about 3.3 million people), so we treat it as a major metro market. Estimated price per board for a 4-week period:

FormatEstimated price per 4 weeks
Static bulletin$4,000 to $15,000
Digital billboard$4,000 to $15,000
Poster$1,500 to $4,000
Junior poster$700 to $1,500

OOHGuide estimates by market size, based on published industry ranges and operator rate cards. Individual boards can be well above or below these ranges. Population: US Census Bureau 2023 estimates.

Estimate a full campaign in San Diego with the billboard cost calculator.

National billboard price ranges

National ranges per 4-week period or month. San Diego prices vary by board, traffic and season, so use quotes for real numbers. Try our billboard cost calculator for a market-size estimate.

FormatTypical price
Static billboard$250 to $25,000+
Digital billboard (shared rotation)$770 to $20,000
National average, staticabout $3,953

Source: Business.com, Cost of a Billboard.

Formats available in San Diego

  • Bench/shelter (5)
  • Transit (4)
  • Static bulletin (3)
  • Digital bulletin (3)
  • Poster (3)
  • Wallscape (3)
  • Other (3)
  • Junior poster (1)
  • Mobile (1)

Billboard advertising in San Diego: FAQ

How many billboard companies operate in San Diego, CA?

Our directory lists 6 outdoor advertising operators serving San Diego, CA, including 1 based in California. Coverage changes as companies buy and sell boards, so confirm availability with each operator.

How much does a billboard cost in San Diego, CA?

We estimate a static billboard in San Diego, CA at about $4,000 to $15,000 per 4 weeks, based on its market size. Prices depend on the board's size, traffic and how long you run, and individual boards can fall outside that range. For real pricing in San Diego, request quotes from local operators.

Are digital billboards available in San Diego, CA?

Yes. 3 of the operators listed here sell digital billboards in their portfolio. Digital lets you share a screen with other advertisers in short rotations, which usually lowers the entry price.

How long do I have to book a billboard?

Most operators sell in 4-week periods, with discounts for 12 weeks or longer. Some smaller operators and digital networks offer shorter flights.