East End 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 East End

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The eggs were over cooked
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Very good for business trips
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Amenities were great and location was the best. The hotel staff were courteous and the coffee option in the lobby was the best. Everything about this hotel is a flying star.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Fabulous room in a well stocked hotel. Good pool area, laundry, on site food, parking. In a great area of San Francisco
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
It was safe, well priced for its location and clean. I would have loved to have a microwave but all other amenities were good.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
The actual bar at this location was bad, no beer on tap, rooms were clean but felt really old compared to the rest of the building
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East End

West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.

San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden 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.

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.
