The Downtown San Diego Partnership and the City of San Diego have partnered with IKE Smart City to provide wayfinding kiosks throughout Downtown San Diego. IKE Kiosks will be available in the public right of way, connecting pedestrians with valuable information including community events, social services, interactive maps, points of interest, Wi-Fi and more.
The IKE digital platform hosts a suite of applications designed to help locals and visitors discover everything Downtown San Diego has to offer. Find key features outlined below.
With a security call button, emergency messaging system, and increased lighting, each kiosk adds an extra layer of safety to the community in addition to being an informational hub.
With a security call button, emergency messaging system, and increased lighting, each kiosk adds an extra layer of safety to the community in addition to being an informational hub.
The community calendar feature lets you discover what is going on in the Downtown community with a click of a button.
Stay connected with free public Wi-Fi
Discover service resources available for a variety of needs in the Downtown area all in one place.
Kiosks are available in English, Spanish, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Somali, Bosnian, Portuguese, and Arabic.
IKE Kiosks are used as both advertising space and community engagement stations. Share information about your business or organization, upcoming events, community activities, and more. Content eligibility requirements for both are available here
If you are interested in submitting content to be featured on the community calendar, click below. Availability subject to approval.
If you would like to purchase advertising space, please contact IKE Smart City at salesinquiry@ikesmartcity.com. Advertising spots are subject to availability, with rates subject to change.
Every interactive kiosk in San Diego provides interested small businesses, community organizations, and artists the opportunity to be featured prominently on IKE digital kiosks. To learn more about the program and process to be featured, please reach out to publicbenefit@ikesmartcity.com.
Click below to learn more about the local artists featured during the launch of the IKE kiosks in November 2024.
There’s some new technology in downtown San Diego… aimed at making the area more user-friendly. KPBS Reporter Melissa Mae shows us how it’s supposed to help the community enjoy everything the city has to offer.
San Diego has officially entered the digital age – or at least the “giant smart phone” era. Mayor Todd Gloria joined forces with the Downtown San Diego Partnership and IKE Smart City to unveil the city’s newest tech installation: the Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE).