Downtown Oakland
Oakland
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Popular places to visit
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Paramount Theatre
Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland.
Oakland City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your visit to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland Museum of California
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.
Jack London's Cabin
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Old Oakland
During your trip to Oakland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Old Oakland. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Ultimate San Francisco Tour Pass with All Major Sites Package
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
It was very nice
Reviewed on 19 Mar, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Decent
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great stay
Reviewed on 19 Mar, 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Super Comfy Hotel in the San Francisco Area
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The front desk staff—specifically Diane and a bearded gentleman—were arrogant and discriminatory; their tone and attitude were absolutely atrocious. They were unhelpful and provided terrible service; if you asked even a single extra question, they acted as if they couldn't be bothered to answer. ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
Hotel Julian
We received a room upgrade which put us in a corner unit with little noise. Thank you staff!
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oakland
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu 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 Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
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.
