Downtown Oakland
Oakland
Visit Downtown Oakland
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 acclaimed art galleries 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 entertainment choices 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
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Ultimate San Francisco Tour Pass with All Major Sites Package
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
I love the breakfast and the rooms are clean and roomy. I am not a Fisherman's wharf fan but love to walk and you can get down to the water quickly and walk to the Marina or the Bridge. Or you can easily walk to North Beach, Chinatown or down around the piers.
Reviewed on 17 Dec, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Very good hotel. Love it
Reviewed on 17 Dec, 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Wonderful location. Right by the California St Cable Cars.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Did not have breakfast,room was clean all good.
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Great staff
Reviewed on 16 Dec, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Checking in and lobby services were fast and efficient. Not sure if my level of stay prompted complimentary water, but any comps are definitely welcome!
Reviewed on 12 Dec, 2025
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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.
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 Mountain View Cemetery and Grand Lake Theater.
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.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
