Moscone Center: events, getting there and where to stay

Moscone Center is a exhibition centre in San Francisco. It hosts 3 of the events we cover, including Game Developers Conference, RSAC Conference, Dreamforce. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.

Moscone Center in short

Type
Exhibition centre
Where
San Francisco, United States
Events we cover
3
Next up
Game Developers Conference, 15 to 19 March 2027 (expected)
Getting there
In SoMa, walking distance from Union Square; BART to Powell or Montgomery.

Events at Moscone Center

* Expected date, following the usual pattern.

Getting to Moscone Center

In SoMa, walking distance from Union Square; BART to Powell or Montgomery.

BART to Powell or Montgomery.

SFO has BART to downtown in 30 minutes; Oakland (OAK) has BART too.

Public transport directions to Moscone Center

Where to stay near Moscone Center

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetSoMa and MissionCheaper hotels near Moscone.
Mid-rangeUnion SquareCentral and on transit.
SplurgeNob Hill and the EmbarcaderoGrand hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 14 March to 20 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Things to do near Moscone Center

Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in San Francisco.

Full day

Yosemite day trip

Long but stunning.

Half day · Family · Indoor

Alcatraz Island tour

Book weeks ahead.

Full day · Food

Napa and Sonoma wine tour

Three wineries.

Half day · Family

Muir Woods and Sausalito

Redwoods and a ferry back.

Half day · Family

Golden Gate Bridge bike tour

Ride to Sausalito.

Half day · Food

Chinatown food tour

Dim sum and fortune cookies.

Evenings

Evening · Low walking · Nightlife

Bay sunset cruise

Under the bridge.

All tours in San Francisco

Weather by month

MonthHighLowRainDaylight (15th)
January13°C6°C100 mm9 h 49 min
February14°C7°C102 mm10 h 44 min
March15°C7°C82 mm11 h 51 min
April17°C8°C42 mm13 h 08 min
May19°C9°C18 mm14 h 12 min
June21°C11°C6 mm14 h 46 min
July22°C12°C1 mm14 h 32 min
August23°C12°C1 mm13 h 36 min
September23°C12°C4 mm12 h 22 min
October21°C11°C29 mm11 h 08 min
November17°C8°C62 mm10 h 04 min
December13°C6°C138 mm9 h 34 min

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER.

Questions people ask

What events are held at Moscone Center?

Game Developers Conference, RSAC Conference, Dreamforce.

How do I get to Moscone Center?

In SoMa, walking distance from Union Square; BART to Powell or Montgomery.

When is the next big event at Moscone Center?

Game Developers Conference, 15 to 19 March 2027 (expected).

Where should I stay near Moscone Center?

Union Square: Central and on transit.

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