Public Visitor Information

The CODEX Foundation is thrilled to announce a brand new venue for the 9th International Biennial Book Art Fair: The Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center ("HJK Convention Center" or "HJK") in Oakland, California. An historic landmark, Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center has been host to many important musical, political, and cultural events. You can read more about its history here.

Though we are sad to leave the beautiful scenery of the Craneway Pavilion, we are happy to say that Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center will solve some of our climate issues we've experienced in the past and still offer a spacious venue full of character and charm. With views of Lake Merritt, easy access to BART and other public transit, and directly next door to OMCA (Oakland Museum of California), we feel that the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center will prove to be a great improvement to our Book Fair and hope to be there for many years to come. 

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We ask that you please be patient with us during this transition period, as this will be an adjustment for everyone involved. We hope you will join us in our excitement as we take this big leap into the future! We look forward to seeing you in February.

WARNING:

Parking in the entire Bay Area requires caution. DO NOT LEAVE ANY VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR, even if you think they are hidden in the trunk. Car break-ins across the entire Bay Area are extremely common. They're not common if your car is *completely empty*. 

PARKING at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center for the Book Fair

• The parking lot at Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center will be available for the public to use for parking (up to a certain number of spots). These spots require PAYMENT per day. 

• The Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center lot and surrounding lots will have security and gated entrances. CAUTION WITH VALUABLES IS STILL ALWAYS ADVISED. 

• Paid public parking on the surrounding streets. Apps like ParkMobile are available for download and use with public parking meters on your mobile device. Credit card payments are also available at public street meters.

• Auxiliary parking in other lots will be available:

Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) Parking Lot:

The OMCA garage is located at 1000 Oak St. with entrances on Oak and 12th Streets. Parking fees are $5 per hour with an early-bird discounted flat rate of $20 (in before 10 am, out before 5 pm). Those parking before 8 am and leaving before 10 am will pay the regular incremental rate.

Garage hours: 6 am—7 pm.

Alcopark Parking Garage:

Additional parking is available at the Alco Parking Garage located at 165 13th Street at Jackson Street. Hours are subject to availability.

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has a stop only a couple blocks from the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center at Lake Merritt BART. We highly encourage visitors to take BART to the Book Fair.

The map at the top of the page shows the location of the BART station in relation to the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center.

Below is the BART line map:

The Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center is wheelchair accessible at the main entrance. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are also available.

Service animals are allowed inside the arena. No other pets will be permitted. 

As in most big cities, it is good to have a level of awareness of your surroundings when making your way around and exploring Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco. There are wonderful restaurants and things to do in all of these cities, however we do advise a certain level of awareness in certain areas. Please see our CODEX Information desk if you have any questions regarding getting around the neighborhoods safely and comfortably. For example, many of us are very comfortable taking public transportation (BART trains, etc.) during the day and evening hours, however some of you, particularly if solo, may be more comfortable traveling with others or taking a Lyft, Uber, or taxi later at night.