Uptown Oakland
Oakland
Visit Uptown Oakland
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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-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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Top hotels in Uptown Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great place
Reviewed on 22 Oct, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Nice hotel close to Fisherman’s Wharf and easy access to public transportation. Professional and friendly staff that make your stay pleasant and easygoing.
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Me and my boyfriend enjoyed and loved our stay for a weekend getaway. I wanted to recognize "Mucha" on the service desk. Her customer service skills is just superb. She was professional and friendly at the same time. We will be back for sure.
Reviewed on 23 Oct, 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Staff was amazing, beds were great, the location was walkable to so many good places. Very close to some sketchy areas but never felt unsafe.
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Beautiful, historic hotel. Interesting clientele. Well-maintained, sanitary. Have stayed here many times.
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Oakland
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.
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.
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 Paramount Theatre.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats 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.
Uptown Oakland
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