Sacramento Convention Center: Events, Parking, Hotels & Map

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SAFE Credit Union Convention Center: Events, Parking, Hotels & Floor Maps

Sacramento Convention Center is officially called the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, located at 1401 K Street, Sacramento, California 95814. The renovated downtown venue hosts conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, professional meetings and community events.

Use this guide to find upcoming events, compare nearby garages, identify the correct entrance, navigate exhibition halls and choose a hotel without paying for unnecessary transportation.

1401 K Street 160,000 sq ft Exhibit Space Halls A–D Downtown Parking 2026 Event Dates

Venue information: 916-808-5291

Upcoming Events Parking Garages Map & Directions

Venue location

1401 K Street

Downtown Sacramento, CA 95814.

Exhibition space

160,000 sq ft

Four configurable halls.

Parking prices

Variable

Choose a garage and check its event rate.

Quick answer: The convention center is in the SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District, near Hyatt Regency Sacramento and Sheraton Grand Sacramento. There is no single fixed parking fee for every event. The venue recommends nearby garages around 12th–14th Streets and using SacPark for date-specific reservations.

Sacramento Convention Center Upcoming Events: 2026 Schedule

The facility hosts public events, professional conferences and private meetings. These selected dates are supported by event-organizer or event-services information.

Date	Event	Admission
Oct 20–22, 2026	Resilience CA Summit 2026	Organizer registration and participation conditions.
Oct 26–28, 2026	CASQA Annual Conference	Professional conference registration.
Oct 29–30, 2026	California Primary Care Association Annual Conference	Registered professional attendees.
Nov 6–8, 2026	California Science Education Conference	Conference registration and additional session options.
Nov 16–18, 2026	Charter Schools Development Center Conference	Registered attendees and approved exhibitors.
Dec 8–10, 2026	The Almond Conference 2026	Industry conference and exhibitor participation.
Dec 16, 2026	Associations West Seasonal Spectacular	Organizer-controlled event access.

Event calendar distinction: The district’s public events feed can be temporarily empty even when organizers have confirmed conferences. These are selected published events, not a complete list of private meetings. Admission and tickets are managed by each organizer.

How to find the correct event registration

Identify your event. Confirm the exact title and scheduled dates.
Find the official organizer. Professional conferences use their own registration portals.
Check registration type. Attendee, exhibitor, member and presenter access may differ.
Confirm the entry point. Some conferences specifically use the West Lobby near 13th and K Streets.
Check room assignments. Save the exhibition hall, ballroom or meeting room from the agenda.
Reserve parking if driving. Use your date and arrival time when comparing garages.

District Event Listings CSDC November Event Details

Sacramento Convention Center Address, Entrances and Map

Correct Venue Address

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1401 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: 916-808-5291

Email: SAFEDistrictBooking@cityofsacramento.org

Know the Three District Venues

Convention Center: 1401 K Street.

Performing Arts Center: 1301 L Street.

Memorial Auditorium: 1515 J Street.

All three belong to the SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District, but they are separate buildings with different event entrances.

Driving Directions Official Arrival Guide

Which convention center lobby should you use?

Lobby	Visitor guidance
West Lobby	Near 13th and K Streets. Many conferences use this location for attendee registration.
North Lobby	Level 1 circulation along the northern side of the exhibition halls.
East Lobby	Level 1 circulation serving the east end of the convention facility.

Local tip: If an event says “West Entrance at 13th and K,” navigate there rather than assuming the front door closest to your parking garage is the registration location.

Sacramento Convention Center Parking: Closest Garages and Prices

There is no universal convention-center daily parking charge. Sacramento parking operators activate event rates depending on location, date, demand and whether a prepaid parking reservation is available.

Event parking

Varies

Event-specific flat fees can apply.

Pre-booking

SacPark

Compare participating garages and rates.

Best arrival

Before doors

Allow extra time for registration.

Garages closest to the convention center

Garage / location	Important information
1056 13th Street	Between J and K Streets. Near the West Lobby and the convention district.
1135 12th Street	Between K and L Streets. Useful for events near the southwest side of the district.
900 13th Street	Between I and J Streets. Another short-distance parking option.
Memorial Garage 805 14th Street	Close to Memorial Auditorium and within the wider convention district.
1500 K Street	Near the eastern side of the district.
1151 14th Street	Another downtown garage option identified in the district’s visitor information.

Memorial Garage published price example

Hourly rate

$2.25

Per half-hour or fraction thereof, according to Sacramento’s current published schedule.

24-hour maximum

$30

Published rate for Memorial Garage, subject to special event rules.

Memorial Garage’s published weekday daytime maximum is $23 and weekend daytime maximum is $7 for the stated daytime period. An event-specific flat rate can supersede ordinary timing-based charges, so confirm the applicable quote before using these numbers to budget.

Do not rely on old parking PDFs: Older downtown event documents list garage rates from previous years. Those historical amounts are not guaranteed for 2026. The city expressly notes that special-event pricing can differ and may activate up to two hours before an event.

How to find the best parking rate

Find your event entrance. Identify whether your organizer uses the West, East or North Lobby.
Choose a nearby garage. Compare 1056 13th Street, 1135 12th Street and 900 13th Street first.
Open SacPark. Select the event date, desired parking hours and a suitable available facility.
Check event pricing. Compare prepaid rates and the garage’s regular rate for the same period.
Read entry conditions. Check garage hours, height limits, re-entry and reservation instructions.
Keep the parking confirmation. Save the QR code or payment instructions if required.
Allow walking time. Reach the organizer’s specific entrance before registration closes.

Find and Reserve Parking City Garage Rate Tables

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center Floor Plans: Halls, Ballrooms and Rooms

The venue’s official planning brochure identifies separate exhibition halls, ballrooms, meeting rooms, lobbies, outdoor spaces and service areas.

Location	What is there?
Level 1	Exhibit Halls A, B, C and D; North, West and East Lobbies; loading facilities and public circulation.
Level 2 — West	Ballroom A and Meeting Rooms 1–4.
Level 2 — East	Ballroom B, meeting-room areas, pre-function facilities and access toward outdoor terrace areas.
Outdoor plaza	Approximately 15,000 square feet of outdoor activity area.
Service areas	Freight elevators, back-of-house circulation, covered loading bays and event production facilities.

Locate your convention room in five steps

Read the organizer’s agenda. Note the precise hall or room assignment.
Check the floor. Exhibition halls are on Level 1; Ballroom A and Ballroom B use upper-level facilities.
Choose a suitable lobby. Match the room with your event’s designated entrance.
Find an elevator or escalator. Use the official floor-plan legend to choose the appropriate route.
Follow temporary event signage. Some organizers create event-specific registration or security paths.

Official Floor Plans Venue Floor Plans PDF

Sacramento Convention Center Exhibit Hall Sizes and Capacity

Its published facility brochure contains room-by-room capacity information useful for exhibitors, meeting planners and attendees planning where a large convention is held.

Exhibition area

160,000 sq ft

Across four main halls.

Programmable space

240,000 sq ft

Published overall meeting and exhibit programming area.

Outdoor activity plaza

15,000 sq ft

Separate outdoor event area.

Exact exhibit hall planning figures

Hall	Floor area	Maximum stated occupant load
Hall A	37,745 sq ft	2,517
Hall B	34,050 sq ft	2,270
Hall C	32,871 sq ft	2,192
Hall D	54,843 sq ft	3,657
Halls A–D combined	159,509 sq ft	10,636

Ballrooms and meeting facilities

Ballroom A

The official planning guide shows Ballroom A on Level 2 West, with a large divisible configuration and nearby meeting rooms.

The full A1–A11 combined ballroom area is approximately 39,224 square feet.

Ballroom B

Located on the eastern upper level, with its own pre-function space and nearby meeting-room facilities.

Room layouts can be customized for presentations, banquets, conferences and professional events.

Capacity is layout-dependent: A published maximum occupant load is not a guarantee that an event can seat that number. Staging, aisle requirements, exhibitor booths, banquet tables, audiovisual equipment and safety plans change permitted arrangements.

Exhibitor booth planning

The venue brochure lists up to 901 standard 10-by-10-foot booths for combined Halls A–D under its specified configuration. The actual show floor may accommodate fewer booths when accounting for stages, registration, demonstration spaces and wider aisles.

Best Hotels Near Sacramento Convention Center

Downtown Sacramento has hotels within easy walking distance of the venue. The practical choice depends on whether your conference runs early, includes evening sessions or provides a discounted event hotel block.

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Address: 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Near the convention center and California State Capitol. Useful for business travelers prioritizing a short walk and full-service accommodation.

Best for: Conference attendees with early or late sessions.

Official Hyatt hotel details

Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel

Address: 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

A nearby full-service hotel in downtown Sacramento, particularly convenient for events near the convention center’s western side.

Best for: Delegates, presenters and corporate groups.

Official Sheraton hotel details

Residence Inn Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park

Suite-oriented accommodation with extended-stay facilities, convenient for visitors attending multi-day conventions.

Best for: Business guests and longer stays where additional room space is valuable.

The Citizen Hotel

An established downtown Sacramento property within the wider convention and business district.

Best for: Guests preferring a boutique-style downtown hotel experience.

How to compare conference hotels

Booking consideration	What to check
Walking route	Distance to your actual event entrance.
Room-block rate	Organizer discount and cutoff deadline.
Parking	Hotel overnight fees and in-and-out privileges.
Breakfast	Whether included in your chosen rate.
Cancellation	Deposit and refund deadlines.
Accessibility	Required room features and a suitable walking route.

Example from a 2026 event: The CSDC Conference lists Hyatt Regency, Sheraton Grand, Residence Inn and several other hotels in its official booking resources. These room blocks have individual deadlines, and some rooms may sell out earlier. Only use the official organizer’s hotel links for a negotiated conference rate.

Getting to Sacramento Convention Center by Light Rail, Train and Airport

Downtown Sacramento offers several ways to arrive without paying for a full day of parking. Your best route depends on where you begin and whether you are carrying luggage or exhibition material.

Transportation	Visitor guidance
Sacramento RT Light Rail	Light rail serves the downtown K Street and Capitol areas. Check current routes and service alerts to identify the most suitable station.
Sacramento Valley Station	Amtrak and regional rail services connect downtown Sacramento with other California destinations. Arrange walking or local transit onward.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)	Approximately 10–12 miles from downtown, depending on the chosen route.
Rideshare	Use an event-appropriate downtown drop-off area rather than a closed road or exhibit loading entrance.
Car	Preselect a garage and check the current traffic conditions before traveling.

Arriving from Sacramento International Airport

Confirm the airport. Use Sacramento International Airport, code SMF.
Compare ground transport. Review available airport bus, taxi, rideshare and rental vehicle options for your arrival time.
Use the downtown destination. Enter 1401 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Allow for congestion. Traffic can increase during commute periods and major events.
Confirm the event entrance. Ask to be dropped off near the appropriate lobby if local traffic restrictions permit.

Arriving by rail

Check your arrival station. Confirm that your ticket ends at Sacramento Valley Station.
Review local transit. Use Sacramento Regional Transit route guidance for your travel time.
Plan luggage needs. Consider a taxi or rideshare if carrying substantial bags.
Arrive at your assigned lobby. Allow time for security and registration.

Sacramento Regional Transit Sacramento Airport Information

Accessibility and Convention Center Visitor Assistance

The convention center has elevators, escalators and accessible circulation between public event levels. Event-specific arrangements, such as wheelchair seating or interpretation, should be confirmed with the event organizer.

Before arriving

Confirm the exact hall or ballroom.
Find a suitable garage or drop-off location.
Check accessible entry near your assigned lobby.
Request event-specific seating or assistance.
Check elevator or route requirements.

Inside the venue

Use published floor-plan elevator symbols.
Follow accessible wayfinding signs.
Ask event registration staff for assistance.
Check restroom locations on the current level.
Use the organizer’s assigned accessible seating process.

How to request accommodations

Identify your event and date. Include your hall or meeting room.
Contact the event organizer. Ask about seating, interpretation or other event arrangements.
Call the venue. Use 916-808-5291 for building access questions.
Confirm parking. Identify a garage and accessible pedestrian route.
Keep the contact details. Save instructions before traveling.

Important: Accessibility of the building and accommodations provided by an individual event are separate responsibilities. Confirm both when a particular service is essential to participation.

Convention Center Entry, Bags, Tickets and Visitor Rules

The SAFE District publishes general security guidance, but your event’s organizer may impose additional restrictions or registration requirements.

Visitor concern	What to know
Tickets and badges	Registration and admission are typically controlled by the individual event organizer.
Security screening	Event guests may undergo security and bag checks.
Backpacks and coolers	SAFE District general guest policies prohibit these; confirm event-specific rules.
Outside food and beverages	Restrictions apply under district policy and individual event rules.
Weapons and prohibited equipment	Security rules restrict dangerous items and various recording or display equipment.
Lost and found	SAFE District security office: 279-203-6068.
Box office	Performing-arts ticket policies do not automatically govern private convention registrations.

Do not confuse the event types: Concerts at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center or Memorial Auditorium can have different opening hours, box-office arrangements and entrance rules from a professional convention at the Convention Center.

Official Visitor Policies

Exhibitor Loading Docks and Trade Show Services

Exhibitors should follow their conference service kit rather than using the public attendee entrance for freight.

Loading facilities

The venue brochure shows covered loading docks along the exhibit hall side of the building.

Published loading-bay dimensions include approximately 68-foot-long bays with a maximum height of 14 feet.

Actual vehicle routing and dock assignment must be confirmed for the current show.

Exhibitor essentials

Booth number and exhibition hall.
Current show decorator and service kit.
Freight arrival and departure deadlines.
Electrical and internet requirements.
Approved material handling providers.
Exhibitor parking and badge details.

Exhibitor preparation steps

Download your event’s exhibitor kit. Check the correct year, show and service provider.
Identify your assigned hall. Record Hall A, B, C or D and your booth number.
Book freight handling. Confirm advance shipment and direct-to-show delivery instructions.
Order required services. Arrange power, internet, furniture and audiovisual equipment.
Check loading dimensions. Confirm large-vehicle access and your allocated dock time.
Plan parking separately. Loading docks are not ordinary attendee parking areas.
Confirm move-out rules. Follow the organizer’s post-event dismantling schedule.

Official Exhibitor Services

How to Book SAFE Credit Union Convention Center for an Event

Venue rental pricing depends on the proposed date, room combination, attendee count, schedule, catering, staffing and production needs. The center does not publish one universal rental fee that covers every hall and configuration.

Prepare your event details

Event name and format.
Preferred and alternate dates.
Expected number of attendees.
Required exhibition or ballroom areas.
Meeting-room and breakout requirements.
Setup and breakdown periods.

Prepare service requirements

Food and beverage plans.
Staging and audio/video production.
Internet and telecommunications.
Freight and exhibitor services.
Staffing and security requirements.
Accessibility and parking needs.

Venue booking micro steps

Choose your event type. Convention, expo, trade show, meeting, banquet or special program.
Review the facility brochure. Identify suitable hall sizes and ballroom configurations.
Prepare attendance estimates. Include exhibitors, delegates and staff.
Contact the venue sales team. Email SAFEDistrictBooking@cityofsacramento.org or call 916-808-5291.
Request a written proposal. Ask for date availability, rental terms and included services.
Review event service contracts. Confirm food and beverage, AV, internet, rigging and required suppliers.
Check capacities and safety rules. Finalize the event room layout with venue management.
Complete the agreement. Confirm payment terms, deposits, insurance and cancellation conditions in writing.

Official Venue Booking Details Email Venue Booking Team

Things to Do Near Sacramento Convention Center

The downtown location is convenient for mixing a business event with a short city visit.

California State Capitol

The Capitol area is close to the convention district, with government landmarks and public spaces in the surrounding neighborhood.

Downtown Restaurants

The J, K and L Street corridors offer restaurants, coffee shops and dining options for breaks between conference sessions.

Old Sacramento Waterfront

A historic district with riverfront attractions, museums and restaurants, reached by a longer downtown walk or short transport connection.

Performing Arts and Memorial Auditorium

The convention district includes theater and auditorium facilities that may host separately ticketed entertainment during your trip.

Event-Day Checklist for Sacramento Convention Visitors

Attendees

Correct venue and event name.
Registration confirmation or ticket.
Assigned lobby and room.
Parking reservation or transit plan.
Organizer’s admission requirements.
Photo identification when requested.
Return journey and hotel directions.

Exhibitors

Current service kit.
Booth number and hall assignment.
Loading dock reservation.
Freight and service orders.
Exhibitor credentials.
Vehicle restrictions.
Move-out schedule.

Sacramento Convention Center: 10 FAQs

1. What is the official name of Sacramento Convention Center?

The current name is SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, part of the SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District in downtown Sacramento, California.

2. What is the address of Sacramento Convention Center?

The convention center is at 1401 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The main district information number is 916-808-5291.

3. How much is parking at Sacramento Convention Center?

Parking rates depend on the chosen garage, date and event. Sacramento activates special event flat rates at participating garages, and visitors can compare or reserve available parking through SacPark.

4. What parking garages are closest to the convention center?

The official venue lists garages at 1056 13th Street, 1135 12th Street and 900 13th Street among the closest options. Other nearby garages include Memorial Garage at 805 14th Street.

5. What upcoming events are at Sacramento Convention Center in 2026?

Organizer-confirmed events include the California Science Education Conference on November 6–8, CSDC Conference on November 16–18, The Almond Conference on December 8–10 and Associations West Seasonal Spectacular on December 16, 2026.

6. How many exhibit halls does Sacramento Convention Center have?

The venue has four main exhibition halls labeled A, B, C and D, with approximately 159,509 square feet of combined exhibition space according to its facility brochure.

7. Are there hotels near Sacramento Convention Center?

Yes. Hyatt Regency Sacramento and Sheraton Grand Sacramento are among the closest major hotels. Residence Inn Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park and other downtown properties are also convenient for convention visitors.

8. Can I get to Sacramento Convention Center by public transit?

Yes. Sacramento Regional Transit serves downtown, and Amtrak travelers can arrive at Sacramento Valley Station and continue by local transport, taxi or rideshare.

9. Is SAFE Credit Union Convention Center the same as Memorial Auditorium?

No. The convention center is at 1401 K Street, while Sacramento Memorial Auditorium is at 1515 J Street. Both belong to the same broader convention and performing arts district.

10. How do I book an event at Sacramento Convention Center?

Prepare event dates, attendance estimates, room requirements and service needs, then contact the district booking team at 916-808-5291 or SAFEDistrictBooking@cityofsacramento.org to request availability and a written proposal.

Official Sacramento Convention Center Resources

Resource	What it provides
Convention Center Official Overview	Venue facilities, exhibit space and contact information.
Official Events Listings	Current district event information.
Parking and Directions	Closest garages and special-event rate rules.
SacPark Reservations	Available parking reservations and date-specific prices.
City of Sacramento Garage Rates	Current municipal garage rate schedules.
Official Floor Plans	Room configuration and space-planning resources.
Facility Brochure PDF	Exact room dimensions, capacities and floor diagrams.
Exhibitor Information	Exhibitor facilities and service planning.
Visitor Policies	District security, prohibited items and guest information.
Venue Booking	Booking-team contact and facility rental inquiries.