Gold Coast
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Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Things to do
San Francisco Gregangelo Museum - Haunted Doll House
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Gold Coast
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Overall, my experience at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway was mixed. The room itself was clean and comfortable, and the staff inside the hotel were friendly and helpful during our stay. However, we had an issue with the security outside late at night. We came back around 2 a.m. and didn’t realize we needed ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
The property was older yet maintained very well. The entire staff from the front desk staff to the breakfast attendant were very kind and cordial. The mattress was very comfortable. Overall I would give them a B+ grade.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Good Rooms with greate view
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Love stay at this property when visiting San Francisco. Francisco is extremely close to all tourist attractions in Union Square clean customer service will return.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
I haven’t been to the Fairmont for a few years, and was a little sad to see that it was fairly empty. The room rate was excellent, but no free coffee or gym were a bummer. I hope they change theee elements.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very comfy beds.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gold Coast
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
Uptown Oakland
Well liked for its live music and architecture, Uptown Oakland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater, and jump on the metro at 19th St Station to get around the city.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
