Uptown Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland
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Popular places to visit
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.
Paramount Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Paramount Theatre during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Uptown Oakland
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Nice place and clean. Felt safe.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The front desk staff was super polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent!!!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Rooms are a bit old modelled but overall its a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Staff was amazing and helpful, location on the hotel was great for a family with young kids you can take public transportation right outside the hotel along with lots within walking distance. The hotel amenities were great and made it an easy stay for families. Loved the hotel and would love to visit ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
yes
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown 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.
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.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats 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.
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.
Uptown Oakland Travel Guide
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- Fox Theater
- Paramount Theatre
- Museum of Children's Art
- Pan Theater
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Park
- Moscone Convention Center
- Chase Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of San Francisco
- Oakland Arena
- Ferry Building
- San Francisco State University
- Ocean Beach
- San Mateo County Event Center
- California Academy of Sciences
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Palace Hotel
