RSAC week packs San Francisco and sends hotel rates soaring — so here's the savvy move: stay across the bay in Oakland and BART straight in. Our two waterfront hotels put you about 20 minutes from Moscone Center, with parking at just $17 per night, free breakfast before the keynotes, and a calm waterfront setting to recharge after long days on the expo floor. Better value, easier mornings, and a taste of The Town while you're here.

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 15 miles from San Francisco and roughly 20 minutes to downtown by BART — a smart, better-value base while you're in town for the conference.
Extending your trip? Save up to 25% with our Stay Longer, Save More rate the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).

Just steps from Executive Inn & Suites on Oakland's Embarcadero, the Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel is another comfortable, highly rated, better-value option during the conference. Enjoy a relaxing stay with breakfast included and parking at just $17 per night when you book direct.
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Moscone Center — San Francisco, CA
RSAC is the world's largest cybersecurity conference, bringing around 45,000 security professionals, researchers, and 600+ vendors to Moscone Center each spring. The 2026 conference runs March 23–26 in San Francisco, packed with keynotes, sessions, an enormous expo, and after-hours networking across the city. With a week this busy, a relaxing, better-value base just across the bay is the smart play. Check the program and plan your stay around it.
Here's the Oakland advantage: during convention weeks, San Francisco hotels near Moscone book out and spike to two or three times their normal rates. Stay on the sunny side of the bay instead. Both hotels sit on Oakland's Embarcadero Cove, about 15 miles from San Francisco — an easy BART ride under the bay, with parking at just $17 per night and free breakfast before your first session.
Better value, a relaxing waterfront setting to recharge after long conference days, and an easy commute across the water. Skip the convention-week price surge in the city, and discover The Town while you're here — Jack London Square dining, the Bay Trail, and Oakland's celebrated food scene are right outside the door.
Skip San Francisco's convention-week prices and stay across the bay. Executive Inn & Suites and Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel are two waterfront Oakland hotels about 20 minutes from Moscone Center by BART, with parking at just $17 per night and free breakfast when you book direct.
RSA Conference 2026 runs March 23–26, 2026, at Moscone Center in San Francisco. It's held each spring.
Park at the hotel for $17 per night and take BART under the bay — about 20–30 minutes to Powell or Montgomery station, a few blocks from Moscone. The San Francisco Bay Ferry from nearby Jack London Square is a scenic alternative.
Typically, yes. San Francisco hotel rates near Moscone often double or triple during major conferences and sell out early, while Oakland offers comfortable waterfront rooms at better value, with free breakfast and $17 parking.
Plenty — Jack London Square's waterfront dining is minutes away, along with Yoshi's for live jazz, the Bay Trail, and Oakland's award-winning food scene.
Yes — extend your trip and explore the Bay Area. Ask about our Stay Longer, Save More rate to save up to 25% the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
Free breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi, a waterfront pool and spa, fitness center, and parking at just $17 per night when you book direct.

Start your day with or without carbs! We have a wonderful continental breakfast that includes individually packaged muffins and granola bars as well as hot breakfast sandwiches.

Our superfast WiFi impresses even meeting planners! We’ve had many virtual meetings held at the hotel and the connection speed impresses all. Most say “Whoa whoa whoa” but our nerdy tech staff have clocked it at 507 MB to download and 410 MB to upload, varies with devices.

Our parking is a great deal of only $17 per day* for standard size vehicles. If you have a bus full of people or require more than 1 parking space, we have plenty of free street parking right in front of the hotel.

All rooms have coffee makers, refrigerators and microwaves. We also have individually controlled air conditioning and heating.

Like most hotels, YES we have blow dryers, ironing boards, irons, shampoo and the like. But we also have should you have forgotten some essential toiletries at the front desk.

Even with so much to see and do in the Oakland area, it’s nice to have the option of relaxing poolside after a strenuous day of sightseeing (or business). You and your family can relax and have fun in – or around – our beautiful waterfront pool and spa.

To save water, energy and less interruptions of guests, our hotel follows a green program that has is fully clean rooms after a three night stay.

Our hotel fitness center includes a multi-purpose station as well as cardio equipment, allowing you to get an awesome workout in while you are away from home.

We now offer two level 2 electric car charging stations that can charge at 80Amps. While you stay with us, charging is 100% complimentary!

Journey Through Oakland with Our Shuttle Service! We're excited to announce that starting June 1st, 2023, our 6-person shuttle service is returning to the streets of Oakland.

Pamper yourself with these luxurious well-appointed junior suites. Featuring a large open space to sprawl out and enjoy everything our suites have to offer.

Spacious well-appointment accommodations that are perfect for 1 or 2 people traveling on business or leisure whose goal is to relax and unwind.

These well-appointed rooms are perfect for 2 to 4 travelers. Relax on your balcony or walk-out patio and see why we are the ideal choice for any sized family.

Perfect for 1 or 2 travelers on a budget but are still looking to receive tons of great amenities.

Great for up to 4 people, 2 queen beds, that’s easier on the wallet while not missing out on the all important amenities.

Handicap accessible rooms have the all important accessibility features without taking away from an amazing hotel experience.
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. My wife and I recently stayed for 3 nights in a King Water Front Suite. The place was beautiful and clean. The breakfast was outstanding. The fancy coffee machine was great and better than Starbucks.
I can't say enough about the convenience of their shuttle. It takes you all over or to other transportation access. We had no need to rent a car. We took the shuttle to the Ferry to San Francisco and took the shuttle to BART to go to the Raider-Charger game. We even got a tour of Lake Merritt and downtown Oakland with the Director of Sales while he was driving us in the shuttle. They picked us up from Amtrak at 10 PM the night we arrived before we had even checked in and took us back to Amtrak after we checked out.
The Waterfront was quiet and relaxing while we weren't out running around. There was only one restaurant within walking distance, but with the shuttle that didn't matter. The staff was all very friendly and helpful and were very knowledgeable about the BART and Ferry schedule, etc. We were very pleased and have put this hotel in our list of contacts in case we need to stay in Oakland again in the future."
"We stayed at the Executive Inn for 4 nights, as it was recommended by our friend who was hosting a number of events over an extended weekend. There was a mix-up (or a misstep) upon our arrival - the room we booked was not available even though I had booked it way in advance, given a deposit, reconfirmed the night before, and alerted them that we'd be arriving from the airport late.
There was no indication that we wouldn't be getting the Deluxe King Waterview room. In any case, the staff remained professional and did everything they could to get us to the correct room the next day. (The other King room they gave us for the first night was still water view but it was smaller and didn't have a solid wall between the bedroom and bathroom vanity area - not ideal.)
After that minor glitch, our stay went very well. All the staff, including manager Miguel T and various other employees, were welcoming, very accommodating and gracious. (By the way, when we called down to the front desk to get the internet code that first night, personnel who answered the phone seemed to know about our situation and apologized again, assuring us that things would be taken care of first thing when the manager arrived. Nice touch.) I'd read TA reviews about the staff and I was very glad that those glowing reviews were true!
Since the property is in the middle of renovations, I do hope they consider upgrading their so-called gym. It was a very small room with a treadmill, I think a bike, and multi-purpose machine. I couldn't imagine trying to work out with another person in the room - it was just too small with limited equipment and would get stuffy quickly.
Otherwise, the hotel was a good choice due to its courteous staff, fine breakfast, free Internet, and pretty water view. I would stay here again when I'm next in the area."
"Would definitely recommend the Executive Inn & Suites to friends and business connections!
Stayed at the Executive Inn and Suites for well over a year on a weekly basis and I never had a bad experience!
The entire staff of the Executive Inn and Suites were engaging and attentive to all the guests during my visits there. Staff are amazing, both at the desk, in hotel services, and in the bar/restaurant areas. The staff at the front desk always greeting me with a warm smile and called me by name. They provided me with information about shuttle services and restaurants anytime I asked. They also operate the shuttle service to and from the airport and other area businesses. In the maintenance and hotel services staff, if something was amiss in my room, they were prompt to address the issue. If I needed anything special, they were always responsive. And the staff in the bar/restaurant areas were a delight. They always greeted me with a warm and friendly smile. They even graciously addressed my special dietary issues. They made me feel like family, whether I sat at a table with a laptop working or sitting quietly in the bar area. I feel like I'm leaving family!!!
I experienced both the pre- and post-remodeling of the facility and it's very glamorous and comfortable. I was comfortable in the pre-remodeled facility, but it was a delight when the rooms were remodeled. The facilities were updated and are quite stylish and comfortable. I was fortunate to have a waterfront room, and the view was amazing! I took advantage of the pool and hot tub and again was quite pleased. I even used the workout area facilities. I was very satisfied with the physical property; even the outside area was well groomed and well maintained.
I led a team of 5 others and we all stayed at the Executive Inn and Suites - we had a delightful experience there and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. I recommend the Executive Inn and Suites without hesitation.
Room Tip: Even numbered rooms are water front views."