Uptown Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Uptown Oakland
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 art galleries 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 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.
Top hotels in Uptown Oakland
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast was wonderful, food choices for everyone. Parking was great, but expensive considering you are already paying a resort fee.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
My second time here and it was just as great as last time! Pay up for corner room. Totally worth it.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Be close to the ocean and trollers station as well very modern facility and nice bar
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The workout room and pool were great features. The pool area was nice to hang out in at the end of the day.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Room was clean, but common areas were consistently messy. The common areas are a fun amenity for those looking to work a remote 9-5 from there, but if you plan on using them I’d prepare to clean up your own area (BYO cleaning wipes). Rooms are small but efficient enough. Gym is better than expected, ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
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 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.
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 Cathedral of Christ the Light.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats 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.
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.
