West Oakland
Oakland
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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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event 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 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 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
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in West Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, easy parking structure
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Facilities were good and service was as I'd expect from a Hyatt Regency.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Did not have any breakfast. The Hilton app was not helpful at this location.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The breaksfast is delicious and variety
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Staff members have been very helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Nice location,beautiful neighborhood.Nice and artistic spaces.Very polite and capable staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Oakland
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.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Temescal Farmers' Market and Grand Lake Theater.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Temescal Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
