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The Oakland Scottish Rite Center

The Rite Facilities

Situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Merritt in Oakland, California and only minutes from downtown San Francisco, is the Oakland Scottish Rite Center. this impressive and unique structure was built in 1927 and boasts ornate design, soaring hand-carved ceilings, grand staircases and opulent furnishings. It is truly one of the most interesting and wonderful buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers the kind of ambiance that is rarely found in meeting and convention centers today. But the Scottish Rite Center is more than beautiful. It is practical as well. The facility offers small and large meeting rooms seating parties of 30 to 300; a grand ballroom that will seat up to 1,000 comfortably; catering facilities and services; two full-service kitchens; an upstairs Main Auditorium with seating for 1,500; and one of the deepest stages in the East Bay. Ample, lighted parking is available in three different lots around The Center.

 

 

The Rite Amenities

The Oakland Scottish Rite Center offers all the amenities for your next event - whether it be an educational seminar, convention, formal dinner or wedding. Whatever you want to do, we can help you do it right.

We have a friendly, courteous staff that is ready to assist you with all your event planning. No matter what your needs - overhead projectors, silk plants, baked Brie with french bread, 2,000 crystal champagne flutes, or whatever - our people are here to help.

 

 

 

Our on site caterer , Bon Appétit Catering, is highly regarded for delivering "classy gourmet" foods and provides a full service culinary experience at reasonable prices.

 

We can even assist you with color coordination, flowers and music selection. And weaved through it all is the beautiful setting and wonderful history that the Scottish Rite Center provides.

The Main Auditorium (shown below) offers seating for 1,500 and the deepest stage in the Oakland area.

 

 

The Rite Price

The Scottish Rite Center offers the right price as well. No where else in the greater Oakland area, indeed the Bay Area as a whole, can you find a facility with the same ambiance and beauty afforded by The Center. And when you consider that our rates are competitive with, or better than most other sites in the area, you realize the value that the Scottish Rite Center Affords.

All our equipment rentals and supports services are offered at very reasonable prices. And unlike many convention centers, there are no hidden costs to increase you rate.

For your next event, you really should consider the Oakland Scottish Rite Center. We have everything you need to make it a stunning success. Amenities, ambiance, location and price. You'll find it all at The Center.

The Rite Location

The Scottish Rite Center is in the middle of Downtown Oakland and just minutes from Downtown San Francisco.

 

 

The Oakland Scottish Rite Center is located at 1547 Lakeside Drive in Oakland. Major hotels are only blocks away, and three convenient parking lots surround the Center. The Lake Merritt Bay Area Rapid Transit station is within walking distance, and just in front of The Center is Lake Merritt with its beautiful Necklace of Lights.

You really can't go wrong with The Oakland Scottish Rite Center. For any event, it's the Rite decision

To have your next business meeting or other event at the Oakland Scottish Rite

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