West Coast office markets are showing some of the strongest momentum in return-to-office trends, according to the March 2026 Office Index from Placer.ai. Los Angeles recorded the highest year-over-year growth among markets analyzed, with visits rising 16.6 percent in March, though still down 36.1 percent compared to March 2019. The report attributes part of that increase to a weaker comparison period in early 2025 following January wildfires.
San Francisco also posted notable gains, with office visits up 15.4 percent year over year, but still 37.3 percent below pre-pandemic levels. The index points to an “AI-driven recovery” in the city, with activity steadily improving relative to other markets.
While recovery remains uneven nationally, the data suggests West Coast markets are gaining traction after lagging earlier in the post-pandemic cycle. The index tracks office foot traffic across major U.S. cities, including New York, Miami, Dallas and Washington, D.C., prov
