Locations
Our conference and workshop venue, the Fort Mason Center, is located on Marina Boulevard at Buchanan Street, along the northern waterfront. Fort Mason provides about 150 parking lots, costing $15 for weekday parking. However, we recommend coming by a taxi, Lyft, Sidecar, Uber or Carma. There’s plenty of space for bikes, too. Feel free to check WikiTravel for further travelling information, too. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Possibly the coolest workshop room ever - @philhawksworth talking about @Netlify inside @lsostlukes at #SmashingConf
Fort Mason - Cowell Theater
Conference
Being the only San Francisco theater with world class bay views, the conference will take place at the Cowell Theater of Fort Mason, located at the north end of the Herbst Pavilion (Pier 2).
Handicap seating is available, but please contact (amanda@smashingconf.com) Amanda before buying tickets to make arrangements.
- Address
Fort Mason, Cowell Theater
Herbst Pavilion (Pier 2)
2 Marina Blvd
San Francisco
CA 94123- Website
- http://fortmason.org/
Fort Mason - Building C
Workshops
Next to the Cowell Theater on Pier 2, we've reserved a couple of workshop rooms with great bay views for the full-day workshops.
When entering Fort Mason, search for the large Workshop sign and follow the directions. Of course you'll receive an email with detailed instructions way ahead of time.
- Address
Fort Mason
Building C
2 Marina Blvd
San Francisco
CA 94123- Website
- http://fortmason.org/
Fort Mason provides around 150 parking lots, costing $15 for weekday parking, we recommend coming by a taxi, Lyft, Sidecar, Uber or Carma. There’s plenty of space for bikes, too.
For those traveling by plane, the San Francisco Airport is connected to Downtown SF by the BART system. The BART station at SFO is located in the International Terminal, a short walk from United Airlines in Terminal 3 and a slightly longer walk from Terminal 1 (you can also take the free AirTrain to get to the BART station).
The BART ride from SFO to San Francisco downtown costs $8.65 one-way and runs frequently, every 15 or 20 minutes. Ticket machines accept cash and debit cards.
Anywhere you go — you can take a bus or Lyft for only a few dollars — which makes the whole SF area viable for you if you are willing to travel to get there.
Accommodation
Right now we have two hotels where we can offer a special smashing discount.
The discounts are valid until March 1, 2019.
Hotel Zoe
Zoe lets you live like a San Franciscan, only better. With their unique location on Fisherman's Wharf, you’ll have unprecedented access to the waterfront, Ghirardelli Square, Pier 39’s sea lion colony and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
From the hotel it is a 25 minute walk or a 10 minute taxi or bike ride to the venue. All rooms have a minibar, large TV and bath amenities.
Room prices start from 289 USD for a Deluxe King if you book with a Smashing discount through this link on their website.
Argonaut Hotel
Argonaut is a 4-star boutique hotel in Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco with incredible amenities and great location for an unforgettable experience.
From the hotel it's a 15 minute walk to the venue. All rooms have a minibar, large TV, luxury bath amenities and a desk.
Room prices start at 369 USD for a One King bed Room, mention 'SmashingConf' when you book to receive the discount or use this link to book on their site.
Here is a list of some of our other favorite hotels in SF and their average nightly pricing.
Presidio / Cow Hollow:
- Hotel Montecristo: $303
- Hotel del Sol, joie de vivre: $245
- Cow Hollow Inn: $128
Fisherman’s Wharf
- Zephyr: $439
- Mariott Fishermans Wharf: $499
