Oakland’s Vibrant and Inspiring Meeting Offerings

Meetings in California

Go to the Visit California's California Meetings hub to view videos, thought leadership features, and other resources about California's wealth of destinations and group offerings.

Oakland, Calif. offers planners the best of both worlds: plenty of cultural attractions, culinary offerings and a “cool factor” to appeal to a wide range of attendees. But it’s also a top-notch destination when it comes to meeting venues, hotel inventory and the event infrastructure that makes planners’ jobs a breeze.

In this Vision Video, Visit Oakland President and CEO Peter Gamez shares what makes this city so special. From historic sights to unique neighborhoods and a lake in the center of downtown, Oakland is the sort of meeting destination that leaves the best kind of impression on attendees.

Watch the video above to learn what makes Oakland a great option for groups.