Your 2026 No-Luggage Travel Guide to the San Francisco International Pen Show

By John R. and Alicia S.

An Esterbrook Quirky Leaf fountain pen and ink swatches. Could you find similar treasures at a pen show? Photo by an SPC member.

Every year, our resident transit expert, John R., puts together a handy guide for traveling to the San Francisco International Pen Show and back home to Washington State in one day. No need for luggage, a rideshare, or a hotel!

This year's show is August 27–30 at the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel in Millbrae, CA.

View John’s guide as a Word document or a PDF. (Both files should be screen-reader accessible.)

Many thanks to John for putting this together!

Will you be attending? We highly recommend writing “Seattle Pen Club” on your badge to help you find other Seattleites and pen friends from the PNW generally in the California crowd! You can also make plans to meet up with fellow enthusiasts via our Facebook group or Discord server.

If you attend and would like to make a report of your experience attending the show at an upcoming in-person meeting, please reach out!

Safe travels!