Location is Everything
OAK
Oakland Airport (10 miles from Downtown Oakland)
SFO
San Francisco International Airport (21 miles)
SJC/
SILICON VALLEY
San José Mineta International Airport (41 miles)
ACCESSIBILITY
Three international airports, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Amtrak railway and a ferry provide convenient access to all that Oakland has to offer.
By Air
Oakland is centered at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area’s East Bay region, making it easy to reach from a trio of airport hubs.
By Water
Take in panoramic views as you cruise on the water to terminals located in San Francisco, Alameda and at Oracle Park.
By Rail
Skip traffic and get from Oakland to San Francisco in just 6 minutes on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).
Meet in Oakland
With a great location near 3 major airports, Oakland is an ideal choice for your next meeting or event. You’ll find beautiful traditional venues, industrial warehouse space, fun attractions, lush park-like and outdoor settings. Voted the #1 Best Food City in the U.S., Oakland is home to an incredible global culinary scene. With an artistic vibe and places for creative, interactive off-site events – Oakland has it all! To welcome visitors, Oakland offers more than 30 hotels and 5,000 guest rooms from first-class hotels and boutique properties to the top names in lodging.
It’s Easy
Visit Oakland provides all the resources for planning a meeting or event for 10 – 50,000 guests.
It’s Vibrant
Enjoy colorful art districts, local only-inOakland shops, and an award-winning culinary scene.
It’s
Inspiring
Our inclusive community creates a welcoming environment for companies and associations to enjoy as they meet and collaborate. Diversity is at the center of Oakland’s heart, soul, and spirit.
hotel venues
Event Venues
Where to stay
AC Hotel by Marriott
Oakland Downtown
An 18-story property with 276 hotel guest rooms, nearly half of which are intended for long-stay residents, and 1,600 square feet of ground-level retail. Home to a 30-attendee meeting space furnished with digital monitors and smart screens.
marriott.com
Americas Best Value Inn OaklandLake Merritt
A total of 70 rooms equipped with comfortable beds, microwaves and mini-fridges, and free indoor wi-fi. It’s also less than two miles to Oakland’s Fox Theater and Jack London Square. sonesta.com
Bay Breeze Inn
Room sizes range from restful doubles to spacious king deluxes. The hotel offers affordable parking for only $5 a day and 24/7 front desk service. Onsite laundry is also available.
baybreezeinnoakland.com
Bay Bridge Inn Oakland
A budget-friendly property with free parking and easy access to top Oakland attractions, including Children’s Fairyland and the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). Conveniently located 2 blocks from the MacArthur BART station.
baybridgeinn-oakland.com
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
Along with a waterfront setting, this business hotel near downtown features a 6,000-square-foot conference center with five distinctive spaces. Each one is easily configurable to meet any need, whether it’s a boardroom or a reception floor plan.
baysidehoteloakland.com
Claremont Resort & Spa
A hillside 22-acre property that dates back to 1915 and offers breathtaking views of San Francisco. Along with 276 elegant guest rooms and suites, this historic resort also boasts extensive wellness facilities, including three heated outdoor pools and bespoke spa services.
claremont-hotel.com
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport
Sporting a location just minutes from Oakland Airport (OAK), and amenities such as well-lit work desks for productivity and an onsite bistro serving up refreshing breakfast choices in the AM and various dinner, beer and wine options in the evening.
marriott.com
Courtyard
by Marriott Oakland Downtown
This modern hotel offers contemporary rooms which feature plush Marriott bedding and productive workspaces, along with easy access to BART and 1,330 square feet of event space. marriott.com
Executive
Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
Prime waterfront views, well-appointed accommodations ranging in size from 300 to 550 square feet and each one sporting either a private balcony or a patio, and a 4,000+ square-foot conference center. Bonus: There’s a sixperson drop-off shuttle service to local hot spots. executiveinnoakland.com
Hampton Inn Oakland DowntownCity Center
Offering a complimentary buffet breakfast, 208 square feet of event space, and 121 guestrooms, this city center locale is also a just a two-minute walk from downtown Oakland’s 12th St. Oakland City Center BART station. The onsite fitness center comes equiped with cardio, strength and balance equipment. hilton.com
Highlander Motel
Affordable accomodations complete with newly remodeled rooms and free parking. It’s located just 15 minutes from the Oakland Airport and provides a free airport shuttle.
highlandermoteloakland.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites OaklandAirport
Guestrooms feature a microwave, fridge, and Keurig coffee machine. Onsite event space includes the 1,350 square foot Rio Vista Room and the more intimate Regency Room, which can hold up to 20 people. ihg.com
Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport
Enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary wifi. It’s located just one mile from the Oakland International Airport, and is home to an event facility fit to cater for up to 300 people.
ihg.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton Oakland-Waterfront
Choose among rooms and suites with either bay views or city vistas, and take advantage of amenities such as a waterfront patio and flexible meeting space. The property even hosts Wednesday evening socials. hilton.com
Jack London Inn
Conveniently located near Oakland’s vibrant downtown, this 110-guestroom space provides modern and cozy lodgings and complimentary breakfast daily. Plush bedding and blackout curtains help ensure a good night’s sleep.
jacklondonhotel.com
Kissel Uptown Oakland
A restored and reimagined building that embraces the Uptown neighborhood’s spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture, locallycommissioned artworks, and ample natural light. Event spaces include the 3,100-square-foot Gold Bug ballroom with 10-foot ceilings and its own mezzanine foyer overlooking the lobby. hyatt.com
Motel 6 Oakland-Embarcadero
Just steps from the San Francisco Bay waterfront and right off of Interstate 880, this 97-guestroom property offers modern lodgings and marina views, as well as an onsite hot tub. motel6.com
Moxy Oakland Uptown
Situated within Oakland’s Arts and Entertainment District, the Moxy boasts an edgy, modern design that celebrates the neighborhood’s art deco theaters. With 4,044 square feet of meeting space, including both a ballroom and an outdoor rooftop patio. marriott.com
Oakland Airport Arena Hotel
Expect 24/7 front desk service, free breakfast daily, and complimentary onsite parking, as well as a prime location adjacent to Oracle Arena and within two miles of Oakland Airport. wyndhamhotels.com
Oakland Marriott City Center & Oakland Convention Center
More than 100,000 square feet of meeting space, a well-equipped fitness center, and guestrooms and suites that embody Oakland’s chic downtown vibe. The hotel is also directly connected to the Oakland Convention Center.
marriott.com
Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center
Enjoy a convenient downtown location just 5 minutes’ walk from the Oakland Convention Center and with easy access to BART. Rooms are clean and cozy, and there’s affordable parking nearby.
wyndhamhotels.com
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland
Downtown
A newer build that splits its 18-floors with AC Hotel by Marriott. Guestrooms are fully appointed suites that include a full-size stove top, refrigerator and dishwasher, as well as complimentary breakfast daily. Two event spaces totalling 981 square feet are ideal for small- and medium-sized gatherings. marriott.com
Signature Inn Berkeley Oakland
Complimentary parking, modern decor, and 24-hour front desk services are just a few of the amenities at this 26-guestroom property. It’s an easy stroll from the shop-lined Piedmont Avenue.
signatureinnoakland.com
SpringHill Suites Oakland Airport
An all-suite hotel serving up complimentary hot breakfast buffet, with a 24-hour business center and market and amenities that include a heated outdoor pool, patio, and fire pit. This five-story, newer build property is just a half-mile from Oakland Airport. marriott.com
West Wind Lodge
Affordable guestrooms with complimentary wi-fi, as well as 24-hour guest reception, a guest launderette, and in-room microwaves and mini-fridges. westwindlodgeoakland.us
How Visit Oakland Can Help You
Services and materials offered:
• Assistance with planning and booking events
• Hotel and venue selection
• Marketing support
• Dining, Entertainment, and Inspiration guides
• Destination video assets
• Liaison to local attractions, businesses, and community organizations
• Site visit coordination
• Customized conference landing pages
#1 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler
What to do
Local Attractions
Channel your inner child at Children’s Fairyland. Go behind-the-scenes at the Oakland Zoo’s veterinary hospital. Discover a multidisciplinary collection of art, history, and natural science at the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), or bask in the beauty of celestials at the Chabot Space & Science Center. The Town is home to an incredible array of local attractions that also include world-class music venues and a diverse and dynamic live music scene, parks filled with majestic redwoods and thousands of exotic roses, and everything from Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidential yacht to the county’s oldest wildlife refuge. Whether it’s catching a show at the iconic Paramount Theatre or browsing the hip creative shops along Temescal Alley, visiting colorful murals and gallery artists, the opportunities for exploring Oakland are endless.
Turnkey Group Experiences
Interested in getting out of the conference room to partake in one of the unique group experiences or team-building activities that abound here in Oakland? Many local companies and businesses offer options that are ideal for team building, corporate retreats, incentive programs, off-site events, tours and spouse activities. From getting crafty at The Crucible to learning to kayak on the Oakland Estuary to embarking on a foodie tour of some of The Town’s most iconic neighborhoods, Oakland offers ample ways to think outside the box when it comes to group activities.
OAKLAND ZOO
Dining
Here in Oakland, culinary diversity reigns. In fact, The Town may be just 78 square miles, but within its borders, your taste buds can travel the world. We’re talking from Asia to Africa, from California to the American South, not to mention the numerous Michelin and James Beard recognized restaurants that have foodies dining here in droves. It’s just one of the reasons that Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Oakland the “# 1 Best Food City in U.S.” in 2024.
Off Site / Day Trips
Staying in Oakland allows for a wide-range of Northern California day trips and activities, whether it’s an afternoon of wine tasting in Sonoma and Napa, wandering the grounds of Silicon Valley’s Google campus, shopping the premium outlets of the Tri-Valley, or taking in San Francisco’s iconic sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. With its vast selection of lodgings and its easy access to Bay Area locales, Oakland makes the perfect home away from home.
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SOBRE MESA
When You Know, You Know
Top 10 Reasons to Host an Event in Oakland
• An array of accommodations
• Unique indoor and outdoor venues
• Located near 3 major international airports (OAK, SFO, SJC)
• Easy access to transportation options - train, bus, bike, ride share, and ferry
• Convention Center and Sports Arena
• 125 languages spoken in The Town
• 260 sunny days per year
• Excellent location in the San Francisco Bay Area
• 19 miles of coastline and 1,000 acres of parks and trails
• Voted #1 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers
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OAKLAND MARRIOTT CITY CENTER & OAKLAND CONVENTION CENTER