East End
Oakland
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
Things to do
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Top hotels in East End
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
If you are in SF with your own car, this place is the answer. Excellent on-premises garage with 24 hour in-out access. Really, I chose this place for the garage, but everything else turns out to be fantastic, too. Comfy bed. Great views. Quiet, clean rooms. Excellent customer service. Good location. ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Always stay at this Hotel when I’m in San Francisco , it’s by far the bast one in the City !!!!!! Five Stars
Reviewed on 17 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
Spotless, easy to navigate, quiet rooms, wonderful breakfast.
Reviewed on 15 Nov, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Received an upgrade to an amazing room with an incredible view of the bay. Staff was kind and welcoming
Reviewed on 17 Nov, 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
All of the above. Very good restaurant and food
Reviewed on 15 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East End
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.
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.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.
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.
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.
