West Oakland
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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 theatre scene 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)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Ultimate San Francisco Tour Pass with All Major Sites Package
Small Group Redwoods, California Coast & Sausalito Day Trip from San Francisco
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Top hotels in West Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Well located hotel with nice lobby and very friendly staff. Rooms are spacious and clean with nice amenities (coffee, iron, steamer, fridge). Location is great and price is fantastic for San Francisco.
Reviewed on 6 Dec, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room in a very nice hotel. Hotel itself outside of the rooms was quite cool in temperature.
Reviewed on 11 Dec, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Wonderful
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
One of the washcloths in my room had long strands of hair. Very disappointed and rather creepy
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean rooms. Exceptional service by all check in staff
Reviewed on 11 Dec, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great! The check was so quick and room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West 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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats 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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
