SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
VisitOakland.com; @VisitOakland—Oakland’s mix of culture, creativity, and convenience makes it a standout meetings destination in the Bay Area. Known for its welcoming energy and diverse neighborhoods, the city provides planners with a wide range of backdrops—from waterfront venues and historic landmarks to modern industrial spaces that can be transformed for unique events. Attendees will also find a thriving arts community, a celebrated dining scene, and easy access to nearby attractions across the region. “With a great location near three major airports, Oakland is an ideal choice for your next meeting or event,” says Peter Gamez, president and CEO of Visit Oakland. “You’ll find beautiful traditional venues, industrial warehouse space, fun attractions, and lush park-like and outdoor settings. With an artistic vibe and places for creative, interactive offsite events, Oakland has it all.”
In addition to more than 30 hotels with 5,000 total guest rooms and 20 Michelin-rated restaurants—not to mention plenty of family-friendly attractions, such as Oakland Zoo, Chabot Space & Science Center, and Children’s Fairyland—its meeting facilities offer unique spaces to match any vision. The Rotunda, a 1912 landmark crowned by a stunning 125-foot glass dome, combines historic elegance with modern amenities like meeting rooms, a podcasting studio, and a sports simulator. For large-scale gatherings, Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts provides a setting rooted in Oakland’s performing arts scene. The Overlook, adjacent to the iconic Kaiser Center Rooftop Garden, offers flexible indoor-outdoor configurations with views of Lake Merritt, ideal for groups of 50 to 2,200.
In Jack London Square, BLOC15 delivers 10,000 square feet of event space with advanced audiovisual, a stage, and lounge furnishings that can be tailored to anything from banquets to live performances. For waterfront events with a dramatic Bay backdrop, The Bridge Yard features industrial-chic design with indoor-outdoor flow, accommodating up to 2,000 guests.
