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Welcome to Oakstop's California Ballroom, a versatile Art Deco event space in the heart of downtown Oakland. With 7,500 square feet of total space, seating for up to 300 and standing room for up to 600, this venue is ideal for performances, galas, conferences, fashion shows, and community gatherings. The California Ballroom is managed by Oakstop and features interactive floor plans for planning your event, including 3D floor views through Oakstop's listing tools.
Secure your seats and plan with confidence — we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to keep your guests comfortable and connected.
Oakstop’s California Ballroom sits at 1736 Franklin Street in Oakland, just a short ride from iconic downtown spots and the Bay Area’s vibrant arts scene. Accessible by BART via the 19th Street station (approximately three blocks away), and with a Parking Lot Rental option plus nearby garages (reservations available via SpotHero), parking is straightforward for attendees. We also highlight nearby hotel options like Residence Inn Oakland Downtown, Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center, and Moxy Oakland Downtown/Uptown, along with recommended partner restaurants to enhance your event experience. For upcoming events, check the calendar for performances and gatherings such as the Burlesque Network Party Fashion Show on January 24, 2026, and other Oakstop-hosted or partnered events.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 300 seated, 600 standing (California Ballroom), 7,500 sq ft total.
- Address: 1736 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94612.
- Venue type: Art Deco ballroom / event space managed by Oakstop.
- Seating chart/floor plans: interactive floor plans available via Oakstop's Cvent listing (3D floor plans).
- Parking: Parking Lot Rental option available; nearby garages/parking options can be reserved (SpotHero shows nearby parking).
- Transit: Located near 19th St BART; about 3 blocks from the 19th Street BART station.
- Nearby hotels (examples): Residence Inn Oakland Downtown, Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center, Moxy Oakland Downtown/Uptown.
- Notable events hosted: Burlesque Network Party Fashion Show (Jan 24, 2026); 2025 WTS Holiday Party; Oakstop partnered events like Mayor Barbara Lee’s Economic Development convening.