The Summit will take place at the Event Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Events Center is located below St. Mary’s Cathedral and is easy to reach by public or private transportation. The full address is:
The Event Center
Saint Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Our registration table will be located outside of Halls A, B, C. When you enter the Event Center from the parking lot, walk straight ahead past the kitchen to Halls A-C which will be on your right.
Public Transportation
St. Mary’s Cathedral is accessible by both Muni Bus and BART.
Muni Bus: The Van Ness Station is the closest Muni stop. Take #38L route (not Limited), which runs along Geary or take #47 route or #49 route, which run along Hwy 101 to the Van Ness station. To walk from the Van Ness Station to St. Mary’s Cathedral, walk to the West (left) on Geary for two blocks. You will cross Franklin. St. Mary’s Cathedral is on the corner of Gough and Geary.
BART: The Civic Center Station is the closest BART stop and is 1.59 miles from St. Mary’s Cathedral. To walk from The Civic Center Station to St. Mary’s Cathedral, start out going southwest on Market Street toward Hyde Street. Turn right onto Hayes Street. Turn right onto Van Ness Ave/US-101. Turn left onto Geary Blvd. Turn right onto Franklin Street. Turn left onto Sutter Street. Turn left onto Gough Street.
Directions by Car:
From East Bay (Bay Bridge)
If traveling from East Bay (Bay Bridge) take the 9th Street Exit. Stay to the left at the bottom of the ramp and proceed to 9th Street. 9th Street turns into Larkin. Stay on Larkin until Ellis St. and turn left. Just past Gough and the high school, make a right into the parking lot of the Cathedral.
From The Golden Gate Bridge
If traveling from The Golden Gate Bridge take US-101 South to Gough and turn right. Follow Gough across Geary. The parking lot has two driveways on the Gough street side of the Cathedral.
From the South Bay
If traveling from the South Bay you can take either 280 to Highway 101 North or take 101 north directly. From 101 North stay in the extreme left hand lane. Take the Octavia Blvd Exit. Turn left at Fell Street. Take the third right onto Webster Street. Turn right on Geary Blvd. Turn right on Gough Street. Pass the Cathedral and turn right on Ellis. Make a right into the parking lot of the Cathedral.
Parking:
St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
415.567.2020
There is limited visitor parking in the lot at St. Mary’s Cathedral. This is a public open air lot with 24 hour access, and parking is free on a first come first served basis. This parking lot has between 50-75 parking spots. Please note: this parking lot is a public, shared lot with the church, Cathedral school and Event Center. If you arrive before 8am, the lot usually has availability. The lot does fill up for the 8am Mass. If you arrive after 8am and the church lot is full, the closest parking is the Japan Center Main Garage. The lot is adjacent to St Mary's Cathedral. See Driving Directions above.
You will see signs marking the entrance for the Event Center. When you enter the Event Center from the parking lot, walk straight ahead past the kitchen to Hall C which will be on your right. Our registration table will be outside of Hall C. Walking Time: 2 minutes
Japan Center Main Garage
1610 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115
415.567.4573
The parking garage is open from 5am - 2:30am. This parking garage has 920 parking spots. The Japan Center Main Garage is a public parking garage and parking is on a first come first served basis. The parking garage is very busy around lunch time.
Hourly Parking Rates at Japan Center Main Garage:
0-1 Hour $ 1.75
1-2 Hours $ 3.50
2-3 Hours $ 5.00
3-4 Hours $ 6.50
4-5 Hours $ 8.00
5-6 Hours $ 9.50
6-7 Hours $ 11.50
7-8 Hours $ 13.50
All Day In and Out Rate $ 15.00
Early bird special $ 9.50 per day (Must enter by 10:00 a.m. and exit before 10:00 p.m.)
Motorcycle (2 wheels) $ 4.00 per day
The parking garage accepts Cash and Credit Cards and is a Self Payment parking facility. There is no Validation Available to CFNPS Guests.
Driving Directions from St. Mary's Cathedral to Japan Center Main Garage: Go South on Gough Street. Turn left onto Eddy Street. Turn left onto Franklin Street. Turn left onto Geary Blvd.
Walking Directions from the Japan Center Main Garage to the Event Center: Exit parking garage and make a left on Geary Boulevard. Stay Straight on Geary Boulevard until Gough Street. Make a right on Gough Street. The Event Center at St Mary's Cathedral will be on your right. You will see signs marking the entrance for the Event Center. When you enter the Event Center from the parking lot, walk straight ahead past the kitchen to Hall C which will be on your right. The Japan Center Main Garage is approximately a 5 minute walk from the venue.
Alternate Transportation Options
Yellow Cab (415) 333-3333
Green and White Cab (415) 626-4733
Hotel Accommodations
Most hotels near St. Mary’s Cathedral are within the $139-$269 per night range. The following hotels are within a one-mile radius of the hotel.
1. Cathedral Hill Hotel
BOOK NOW .19 miles from venue
2. Hotel Majestic
BOOK NOW .2 miles from venue
3. Hotel Kabuki
BOOK NOW .23 miles from venue
4. Best Western Hotel Tomo
BOOK NOW .4 miles from venue
5. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
BOOK NOW .4 miles from venue
