Plan Your Visit

The Pacific Bonsai Expo will be held at the Bridge Yard, 210 Burma Rd, in Oakland, California.  The show is open Saturday November 12th 9am-5pm and Sunday November 13th 9am-4pm. 

The 2022 Pacific Bonsai Expo is only a few weeks away! Here are some tips to ensure a successful visit.

1. Limited same-day tickets will be available at the door

Advance tickets are sold out (thank you for the support!), but we will have a limited number of same-day tickets available. We are limited by room capacity but hope to accommodate all patrons. 

You can also receive a pass to the event by volunteering, or making a donation (see Donations and Sponsorships Page for details about which donations qualify for passes).

2. Carpool or Rideshare

Parking is very limited at the venue, so your best bet is to carpool with at least 3-4 people per vehicle or use ride share services like Uber, Lyft, or taxicab.

  • If you are staying in a nearby hotel, we strongly encourage you to use rideshare services.
  • If you are a local bonsai enthusiast or volunteer, we strongly encourage you to carpool with 3-4 people per vehicle or use a rideshare service.

Backup Parking Advice and Map

If you are coming from a distance and find that no parking is available at the venue, we recommend parking in Emeryville where there are lots near Bay Street or the Emeryville Public Market. 5900 Shellmound Street. 

3. Bring Food

There's no food at the venue, so plan accordingly. Nearby lunch options are numerous in Emeryville near Bay Street or at the Emeryville Public Market. You can also bring lunch.

For those of you who can't attend this year, you can find event t-shirts online and pre-order the exhibit catalog.

 

 

Lodging

If you are looking to stay close to the Pacific Bonsai Expo venue, we recommend:

Hyatt House Emeryville - 5800 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA,
1-866-974-9288

Mention "Pacific Bonsai Expo" to get the group rate when you book (group code "G-BONS"). As an alternative, any of the hotels in the Emmeryville business district are close to the venue, restaurants and shopping. 

Other Nearby Lodging:

Hyatt Place Emeryville - 5700 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA
Hilton Garden Inn - 1800 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA
Four Points by Sheraton - 1603 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA
Sonesta Emeryville - 5555 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA
A cool place to eat in Emmeryville is the Emmeryville Public Market, an indoor conglomeration of multiple food establishments which is located at  5959 Shellmound St.

 

Getting To The Bridge Yard

The Bridge Yard is located at 210 Burma Rd in Oakland, California, within the Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline Park.

  • Follow your smartphone’s directions to Burma Road.
  • Continue on Burma Road past the train tracks, and past the venue on your right.
  • Enter the John Sutter Shoreline via the driveway on the right and follow signs for parking.
See map and detailed driving directions below. 

     

    Driving Directions

    From Sacramento (Westbound I-80)
    1. Drive westbound I-80 to Emeryville
    2. Stay in the 3rd lane from the left through Emeryville
    3. Take the I-880 Alameda/San Jose connector
    4. Take the West Grand Avenue/7th Street Exit
    5. Turn right onto Grand Avenue
    6. Turn left onto Maritime Street
    7. Turn right onto Burma Road (the Bridge Yard is located at 210 Burma rd)
    From San Jose (Northbound I-880)
    1. Drive northbound I-880 to Oakland
    2. Take the 7th Street/West Grand Avenue exit
    3. Proceed straight through the signalized intersection onto the (un-named) frontage road
    4. Turn left onto Grand Avenue
    5. Turn left onto Maritime Street
    6. Turn right onto Burma Road (the Bridge Yard is located at 210 Burma rd)
    From Walnut Creek (Westbound SR-24)
    1. Drive westbound SR-24 to Oakland (SR-24 becomes I-980)
    2. Take the 27th Street/West Grand Avenue exit
    3. Proceed straight through the signalized intersection onto Northgate Avenue
    4. Turn right onto Grand Avenue (proceed approximately 1.7 miles)
    5. Turn left onto Maritime Street
    6. Turn right onto Burma Road (the Bridge Yard is located at 210 Burma rd)
    From San Francisco (Eastbound I-80)
    1. Drive westbound on I-80 to Oakland
    2. Take the southbound I-880 connector
    3. Take the West Grand Avenue/Maritime Street exit
    4. Turn right onto Maritime Street
    5. Turn right onto Burma Road (the Bridge Yard is located at 210 Burma rd)
    From Castro Valley (Westbound I-580)
    1. Drive westbound I-580 to Oakland
    2. Take the I-980 Downtown Oakland exit
    3. Take the 27th Street/West Grand Avenue exit (requires a quick lane change)
    4. Proceed straight through the signalized intersection onto Northgate Avenue
    5. Turn right onto Grand Avenue (proceed approximately 1.7 miles)
    6. Turn left onto Maritime Street
    7. Turn right onto Burma Road (the Bridge Yard is located at 210 Burma rd)

    Parking

    Enter the Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline Day Use Lot on the right.

    Follow the signs to the Bridge Yard Event Parking Lot.