Venue
California Center for the Arts
340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
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The California Center for the Arts in Escondido is the arts and cultural center of North County.
The campus includes a concert hall, theater, contemporary art museum, art and dance studios, and a conference center. The Center offers education programs year-round and produces numerous free community events annually, such as First Wednesdays, Hidden City Sounds, Música en la Plaza, Día de los Muertos Festival, and more.
Getting There
Driving
The Center is located at 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025. Use Google Maps for turn-by-turn driving directions.
Carpooling
We encourage attendees to carpool! Arrange to meet up with fellow Gathering attendees at one of the fifty-three Park and Ride facilities in San Diego County, and take one car to the Center together.
Parking
Parking at the Center is free. Gathering attendees will be directed to park in the large parking lot on the corner of Escondido Boulevard and Woodward Avenue. Please respect the Center’s neighbors and only park in this lot.
Public Transit
The Sprinter light rail runs east-west, connecting Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, and Escondido. The Sprinter stops at the Escondido Transit Center, located about a half mile (10-minute walk) from the Center. The Breeze bus system also has stops at the Escondido Transit Center, and numerous routes and stops on the surrounding Downtown Escondido streets.
Transportation Stipends
We are committed to reducing barriers for anyone who wants to attend the Annual Gathering. Complete this form to request transportation stipends and/or waived registration fees.
Venue Accessibility
Please visit this page to learn about accessibility of the venue.