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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Ultimate San Francisco Tour Pass with All Major Sites Package
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
Top hotels in East End
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Cleand, great breakfast buffet, and great location
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Very good service
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Room was spotless. Cleaners do not speak/understand English well.
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
Great front desk staff. Very helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Great staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Rooms are clean, staff are friendly, initially issues with the room was rectify quickly and smoothly. Even provided a spare room whilst my original room was being sorted.
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu 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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
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.
