Travel

Flight

Oakland (OAK) or San Francisco (SFO)

OAK is closest to the venue. SFO may offer more arrival/departure options.

Hotel

Kissel Uptown Oakland - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

We are excited to offer our guests a discount for rooms + waived destination fee (valued at $27 per night) at the Kissel Uptown Oakland Hotel during our wedding weekend. The room block includes: Urban King - $159/night + tax (normally $221/night) Uptown Queen/Queen - $205/night + tax (normally $263/night) HOW TO BOOK: Click the 'View' button below or call (510)-216-5000 and identify yourself as part of the Smith-Essex Wedding group. DEADLINE: Book by March 16, 2026 to receive the discount. If you have any questions or issues with booking, please reach out to our event coordinator, Kaiya at kaiya@kaiyasmithevents.com.

Train

BART Trains

BART trains offer convenient transportation around the Bay Area - including to/from SFO & OAK airports. Closest Station to Venue/Hotel: 19th St. Oakland