West Oakland
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-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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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.
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 West Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
It was great.
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Yes room was big nice and clean staff very friendly breakfast very good we will stay again close to everything
Reviewed on 22 Jan, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
I was able to check-in at midnight! Their cutoff
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Very clean, nice staff, beautiful hotel and comfortable accomodations. We'll stay here again. 1 block from giants
Reviewed on 19 Jan, 2026
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Had an amazing stay! My group of 4 got 1 room for 1 night, parking is simple and much cheaper than surrounding hotels. There’s a lot of coffee spots and restaurants within walking distance. The free breakfast is a huge plus, it was yummy and I loved the window seating with street view. Staff was ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan, 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Kitchen has no cookware. Nice room tho
Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026
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 Children's Fairyland.
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
Rockridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.
