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Your Oakland Waterfront Home Base

The Heart of the Bay, Minutes from the Action - Bay Area Events You Cannot Miss!

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rom sold-out concerts and playoff games to festivals and conventions across the bay, the Bay Area's biggest nights happen just minutes from Executive Inn & Suites and Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel. We keep this page updated with what's coming up — and the venues worth knowing — so you can plan the trip around the event and come back each night to a relaxing waterfront room. Find your event below, then book a stay close to all of it.

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Emilie Johnson
Emilie Johnson

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Shianne McCarthy
Shianne McCarthy

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What's Happening Around the Bay

Upcoming Events
Reoccuring Events
Venues
Jul15
SportsOakland Coliseum

Major League Cricket Playoffs & Final

The MLC Playoffs and Final play out at the Oakland Coliseum, July 15–18, 2026. Base yourself ten minutes away on Embarcadero Cove for the whole series.

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Jul24
SportsOakland Arena

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

WWE Friday Night SmackDown takes over Oakland Arena on July 24, 2026. Book early and stay close to the action on the Oakland waterfront.

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Aug08
SportsOakland Arena

Monster Jam Returns to Oakland

Monster Jam roars into Oakland Arena August 8–9, 2026, with two days of big-truck action. A great family weekend — stay minutes away with complimentary breakfast and water views.

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Nov13
ConcertOakland Arena

Jo Koy: Koy Meets World

Jo Koy brings his Koy Meets World stand-up tour to Oakland Arena on November 13, 2026. Stay just ten minutes away on Oakland's Embarcadero Cove.

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Annual EventDowntown Oakland & Lake Merritt

Oakland Juneteenth Weekend

Oakland celebrates Juneteenth like nowhere else, with the Hella Juneteenth Festival, street fairs, and museum programming across the city each June. Stay on the waterfront and soak up the whole weekend.

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SportsOakland Coliseum

Oakland Roots SC Home Matches

Catch Oakland Roots SC under the lights at the Oakland Coliseum throughout the season. Match nights are easy from a waterfront room ten minutes away.

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Annual EventCitywide — Oakland

Oakland Graduation Weekends

In town for a Bay Area graduation? Keep the family close and comfortable with a waterfront stay minutes from Oakland's campuses and downtown.

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Annual EventCitywide — Oakland

Oakland Restaurant Week

Oakland Restaurant Week serves up special menus at the city's best kitchens. Eat your way through town, then unwind in a waterfront room on Embarcadero Cove.

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Annual EventCitywide — Oakland

Oakland Style Week

Oakland Style Week spotlights local designers and creativity across the city each fall. Make it a weekend with a waterfront home base near it all.

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TheaterOakland Arena

Disney On Ice at Oakland Arena

Disney On Ice brings the magic to Oakland Arena — a family favorite worth planning around. Stay minutes away with complimentary breakfast and water views.

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SF ConventionMoscone Center

Game Developers Conference (GDC)

GDC brings the game industry to Moscone each spring. Base yourself in waterfront Oakland for better value and a quick BART ride into the city.

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SF ConventionMoscone Center

RSA Conference in San Francisco

Attending RSA Conference at Moscone? Trade convention-week sticker shock for a relaxed Oakland waterfront stay, an easy BART ride from the show floor.

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SF ConventionMoscone Center

Dreamforce in San Francisco

Dreamforce fills San Francisco hotels every fall. Stay in calmer, better-value Oakland and BART to Moscone in minutes — waterfront views included.

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SF ConventionMoscone Center

Microsoft Ignite in San Francisco

In town for Microsoft Ignite at Moscone? Skip convention-week price surges and base yourself in waterfront Oakland, an easy BART ride across the bay.

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SF ConventionThe Westin St. Francis

JPM Healthcare Conference Week

When JPM Healthcare week takes over San Francisco each January, room rates spike. Stay on the sunny side of the bay in Oakland and BART straight to Union Square.

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Venue

Oakland Arena & Coliseum

Oakland's biggest stage for concerts, sports, and family shows sits just ten minutes from the waterfront. Whatever's on, stay close and skip the post-event traffic.

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The Fox Theater Oakland

A landmark Uptown venue, the Fox Theater hosts top touring acts in a beautifully restored hall. Catch a show and stay minutes away on the Oakland waterfront.

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Paramount Theatre Oakland

The art deco Paramount Theatre is one of Oakland's most stunning stages, hosting concerts, comedy, and classic films. Pair a night out with a relaxed waterfront stay.

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Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

Newly reopened by Lake Merritt, the Henry J. Kaiser Center hosts concerts, tapings, and live events. Stay close on Embarcadero Cove for an easy night out.

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Venue

Yoshi's Oakland

A world-renowned jazz club and Japanese restaurant in Jack London Square, Yoshi's pairs live music with great food — just minutes from your waterfront room.

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Scott's Seafood Oakland

Waterfront dining in Jack London Square, Scott's Seafood is an Oakland classic for fresh seafood and bay views. An easy stroll or short drive from the hotel.

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Updates & Notices

  1. As of June 1st, 2022, our pool & spa will be closed indefinitely for maintenance and repair. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
  2. As of June 2nd, 2022, face coverings are now, once again, required in all indoor spaces. All guests and staff are required to wear them in all public spaces until further notice.