Piedmont Travel Guide
Oakland





Popular places to visit

Jack London Square
Learn about the local history of Oakland with a stop at Jack London Square. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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 Zoo
Why not meet the animals who live at Oakland Zoo during your travels in Oakland? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the 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.

Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant 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.
Top hotels in Piedmont

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Everything you need here- Market for coffee, sandwiches, drinks. A bar for wine, beer, and spirits. Pool, fitness, free breakfast. Clean rooms, great staff, and perfect location.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
They charged me a hold on my card and I didn’t even stay there
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
I was upgraded to a mini suite, which was very nice for the one night stay. Very comfortable!! clean and spacious. Close to the pier area and in a really nice neighborhood for walking.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
So, there are three Hyatt's in San Francisco. My reservation was for the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, at Embarcadero Center. There is also a Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, and Hyatt SOMA. I asked if there was a hotel shuttle from the airport, for Hyatt Regency San Francisco, and was told yes. ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Agradecidos por el cambio de habitación y agua de cortesía a una más cómoda o amplia el punto que mejoraría o que no fue nuestro agrado, es el baño que está abierto o sin techo a la habitación y realmente salen todos los ruidos y olores llevamos 25 años juntos pero si es antihigienico y es un área ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Best staff
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Piedmont

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 Cathedral of Christ the Light.

Upper Rockridge
While there might not be top attractions in Upper Rockridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mountain View Cemetery and Telegraph Avenue.

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.

Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.

Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
