Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Oakland
Where to stay in 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.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
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.
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Good service, excellent staff at the front desk. Very nice room accommodation.
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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Great
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Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Great spotless and quiet
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
The kitchen, great for when yo you are cooking for a toddler.
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Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Learn about the local history of Oakland with a stop at Jack London Square. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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 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.
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.
Other places like Oakland
- Jack London Square
- Oakland Arena
- Fox Theater
- Greek Theater
- Berkeley Marina
- Oakland Zoo
- Paramount Theatre
- California State University East Bay
- Oakland City Center
- Oakland Convention Center
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- East Bay Regional Park District
- Oakland Museum of California
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
- Chabot College
- Children's Hospital Oakland
- Chabot Space and Science Center
- Bay Street
- UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
- Tilden Regional Park
- Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
- Telegraph Avenue
- Memorial Stadium
- Children's Fairyland
