Flight
The Bay Area has a few airports but Oakland is definitely the closest (And SouthWest offers a direct flight from Baltimore -BWI). This is the best place to fly into. You could fly into San Francisco or San Jose if it is easier for you to get there.
Travel Note
There's so much to do in the Bay if you're making a trip out of it, please visit our things to do page. And always reach out if you want specific recommendations Staying the weekend? Take the ferry into San Francisco!
Hotel
Includes breakfast, wifi, and parking book here: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/sfovlhx-asw-2bc4d57f-6045-467d-aa9a-481badf7c9b2/
Discount Code - Book through link; room rate discounted
House Or Rental
The Bay Area is the home to Air BnB, you can find some great digs in Oakland and the surrounding areas. We live in Alameda, but you'll love lots of neighborhoods