Moscone Center
- Hosts trade shows and conventions
- Public transit access
- Exclusive in-house catering
San Francisco's convention business is concentrated in SoMa, where the Moscone Center and a privately owned event building stand within a few blocks of each other. This page covers 3 exhibition centers in San Francisco, California. For an organizer weighing a major conference against a smaller show, the pair of options sits close together.
Moscone Center spreads across Moscone North, South and West and hosts major conventions, conferences, exhibits and trade shows. SEMICON West 2026, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and Cloudflare Connect 2026 are among its featured events. It holds a 4.5 rating from 6,777 Google reviews. Exhibitors can find floor plans, a public event calendar and Wi-Fi details, and the center confirms exclusive in-house catering and outdoor event space.
Transit is the easy way in. BART and MUNI Metro stop at Montgomery station for Moscone North and South and at Powell station for Moscone West. On-site parking is not confirmed at the center, so an exhibitor hauling freight or staff vehicles should plan around that.
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Moscone North
- Hosts trade shows and conventions
- Public transit access
- Exclusive in-house catering
The Howard SF
- Hosts trade shows and conventions
- Floor plans available
- Public event calendar
Moscone North has its own page here. It is one of the three halls that make up the center, at Fourth and Howard streets, and it carries a 4.5 rating from 60 reviews. It confirms public transit access, exclusive in-house catering, floor plans and a public event calendar.
The Howard SF at 661 Howard Street is a different kind of room. It is a privately owned event building about 700 feet from the Moscone Center, with 12,000 square feet across two floors. Planners use it for convention week programs, booth space, product demos, small conventions, receptions and private meetings. It holds more than 650 standing and 250 seated, with three bars, a full service catering kitchen and customizable floor plans. It rates 4.5 from 30 reviews.
Common questions about exhibition centers in San Francisco
Which San Francisco venues are close to the Moscone Center?
The Howard SF is a privately owned event building at 661 Howard Street, about 700 feet from the Moscone Center. Moscone North is one of the center's three halls, at Fourth and Howard streets. Both are in the SoMa district.
How do exhibitors and attendees reach Moscone by transit?
BART and MUNI Metro stop at Montgomery station for Moscone North and South and at Powell station for Moscone West. The center confirms public transit access, and it does not confirm on-site parking.
Where in San Francisco can I hold a smaller event during a big convention week?
The Howard SF hosts convention week programs, booth space, product demos, small conventions, receptions and private meetings. It holds more than 650 standing and 250 seated across 12,000 square feet on two floors, and it lists a maximum capacity of 650 people.
Which San Francisco venues have exclusive catering?
Moscone Center and Moscone North both confirm exclusive in-house catering. The Howard SF has a full service catering kitchen and three bars on site.
Where can I check the upcoming shows at Moscone?
Moscone Center and Moscone North both post a public event calendar, and The Howard SF does as well. Moscone's featured events include SEMICON West 2026, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and Cloudflare Connect 2026. Floor plans are available from all three venues.