Preferred area for hobbyists?

[DallasBella]

Hello all!
Planning a trip in the future, but wanted to know what area of the bay is the "best" place to play?
I know that San Fransisco can be congested and difficult to navigate, especially on a time constraint.
Appreciate hotel suggestions as well!

xoBella

[bilbobaggin]

Speaking for myself, San Jose close to the 101 is the best. If not downtown. I hate driving into San Fran. Traffic is an issue pretty much anywhere. Can't really speak to hotels, still too new to the area.

[dc101]

Hotels are super expensive in SF proper. You'll find the Bay Area is pretty huge, there's a market wherever you go but I would suggest Emeryville as a good starting point.