San Diego has more than 1.2 million sq ft of co - working space , making up 1.6 % of total office inventory in the region , according to Cushman & Wakefield research . Technology start - ups , marketing and web design companies , and freelancers and contractors are driving demand . Regus is the largest co - working company in San Diego , accounting for 40 % , or 288,000 sq ft , of the region 's inventory , followed by WeWork with 141,000 sq ft . Regus operates 18 locations, just one of which falls under its Spaces brand factored into the totals. Co - working spaces have also appeared for specific areas , such as film production and entertainment , legal , life sciences , non - profit organizations , technology and female workers .
San Diego has more than 1.2 million sq ft of co - working space , making up 1.6 % of total office inventory in the region , according to Cushman & Wakefield research . Technology start - ups , marketing and web design companies , and freelancers and contractors are driving demand . Regus is the largest co - working company in San Diego , accounting for 40 % , or 288,000 sq ft , of the region 's inventory , followed by WeWork with 141,000 sq ft . Co - working spaces have also appeared for specific areas , such as film production and entertainment , legal , life sciences , non - profit organizations , technology and female workers .