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Take the Family to Monster Jam. Stay Minutes from the Arena.
Your Monster Jam Headquarters in Oakland
Monster Jam roars into Oakland Arena for a two-day weekend of monster-truck racing, stunts, and freestyle on August 8 and 9, 2026 — and it's one of the best family weekends of the summer. If you're looking for a hotel near Oakland Arena for Monster Jam, you're in the right place. Book direct at Executive Inn & Suites or Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel and enjoy hotel parking at just $17 per night — a great deal next to arena lots that start around $40 — with both waterfront hotels about ten minutes from the Arena and free breakfast each morning. Make a weekend of it and let the kids cool off by the pool afterward.
- Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Oakland Arena
- Saturday 6:00 PM; Sunday 1:00 PM (Pit Party 10:30 AM)
- Family-friendly; tickets from around $15
- Hotel parking: $17 per night (vs. around $40 at the arena)
- About 10 minutes by car from both hotels
- Free breakfast for registered guests
Executive Inn & Suites — Embarcadero Cove, Oakland
A waterfront Oakland hotel with 143 guest rooms including 19 suites. Many rooms feature a private balcony or patio with water views. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, a waterfront pool and spa, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site dining at The Cove. About ten minutes by car from Oakland Arena — and a waterfront pool the kids will love after the show.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Waterfront pool and spa
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove
Make a weekend of it: Catch both days and save up to 25% with our Stay Longer, Save More rate the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — Oakland
Just steps from Executive Inn & Suites on Oakland's Embarcadero, the Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel is another comfortable, highly rated option for the weekend. Enjoy a relaxing stay with breakfast included and parking at just $17 per night when you book direct.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove (Executive Inn & Suites)
- Level 2 EV charging stations
Save more as a Best Western Rewards member. Join Best Western Rewards for free and unlock member-only rates — typically around 10% off the standard nightly rate at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel. Membership is free, takes a couple of minutes to set up, and the discount applies right at booking.
Monster Jam at Oakland Arena
Oakland Arena — 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Monster Jam thunders into Oakland Arena for a two-day weekend of high-flying trucks, head-to-head racing, and freestyle mayhem on August 8 and 9, 2026. World-class drivers pilot 12,000-pound monster trucks like Grave Digger and El Toro Loco through racing, skills, and freestyle competitions — it's loud, family-friendly, and a guaranteed thrill for kids and grown-ups alike. With shows across both Saturday and Sunday, plus an optional pre-show Pit Party to get up close to the trucks and drivers, it's an easy weekend to build a full Oakland trip around — just ten minutes from our waterfront hotels.
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 — 6:00 PM
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 — 1:00 PM (Pit Party 10:30 AM, doors 12:00 PM)
- Additional show times may be available — check the official schedule
- Venue: Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
- Tickets from around $15; Pit Party Pass sold separately
Getting Here — and Parking Smart
Both hotels sit on Oakland's Embarcadero Cove, about ten minutes by car from Oakland Arena. Book direct, park at the hotel for just $17 per night, and choose how you get to the show — it's one of the best-connected venues in the Bay Area, and an easy trip with the family.
From the Hotels to Oakland Arena
- Drive: approximately 10 minutes (about 6.7 miles)
- Venue address: Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
- Arena event parking starts around $40 per vehicle (family-show parking may differ)
Hotel Addresses
- Executive Inn & Suites — 1755 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
- Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — 1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
Your Transit Options
The Coliseum BART station sits right next to Oakland Arena, with a pedestrian bridge straight to the gates. Amtrak's Oakland Coliseum Station is adjacent, and San Francisco Bay Ferry service reaches Jack London Square with connecting transit. Leave the car at the hotel for $17 per night and ride in stress-free with the kids.
Make a Weekend of It Nearby
Between shows, Jack London Square is minutes from both hotels: waterfront restaurants, the Bay Trail along the estuary, and ferry service across to San Francisco — plus a waterfront pool back at the hotel. An easy way to turn Monster Jam into a full family weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay for Monster Jam in Oakland?
Executive Inn & Suites and Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel are two waterfront Oakland hotels on Embarcadero Cove, about ten minutes from Oakland Arena, where Monster Jam runs August 8–9, 2026. Both offer parking at just $17 per night and free breakfast when you book direct — and a waterfront pool to enjoy after the show.
When is Monster Jam in Oakland?
Monster Jam is at Oakland Arena on Saturday, August 8 (6:00 PM) and Sunday, August 9, 2026 (1:00 PM, with the Pit Party at 10:30 AM and doors at 12:00 PM). Check the official schedule for all show times.
How far is Oakland Arena from the hotels?
Both Executive Inn & Suites (1755 Embarcadero) and Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel (1717 Embarcadero) are about ten minutes by car (roughly 6.7 miles) from Oakland Arena at 7000 Coliseum Way.
Is Monster Jam good for kids?
Yes — Monster Jam is a family favorite, with monster-truck racing, stunts, and freestyle. The optional Pit Party lets fans get up close to the trucks and drivers before the show. All fans age 2 and older need a ticket.
How much is parking at Oakland Arena?
Arena event parking typically starts around $40 per vehicle (family-show parking may differ). Hotel parking at both of our properties is just $17 per night — an easy saving for a family outing.
Where can I buy Monster Jam tickets?
Tickets start around $15 and are available through Ticketmaster and the Oakland Arena box office. The Pit Party Pass is a separate ticket. Booking ahead is recommended for the best seats.
What else can we do in Oakland that weekend?
Both hotels are minutes from Jack London Square, with waterfront dining, the Bay Trail along the estuary, and ferry service across to San Francisco — plus a waterfront pool back at the hotel. An easy way to make Monster Jam a full family weekend.
Can we stay both nights?
Yes — with shows on Saturday and Sunday, staying the weekend is the easy call. Ask about our Stay Longer, Save More rate to save up to 25% the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
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