The 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.
Accessibility
When you register for the Gathering, please describe the accommodations you need in order to fully participate. We will reach out to attendees to understand and meet your needs.
The Center for the Arts has designated accessible parking spaces, seating areas, stalls in restrooms, and elevators to all levels/balconies. It is located on a flat, paved property.
The Passenger Loading Zone, adjacent to the main entrance of the Gathering, is a convenient drop-off spot for attendees with limited mobility. Wheelchairs, wheelchair service, and hearing assistance devices are available to borrow for the day through the Center.
We are currently designing a plan for offering Spanish interpretation, in most if not all sessions, and will update this space with more information.
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. There is a place to indicate transportation needs when you register for the Gathering. You can also reach out to us at info@sdfsa.org to request a transportation stipend and registration discount.