West Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland
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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-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.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable 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.
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.
Top hotels in West Oakland
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West 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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats 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 Temescal Farmers' Market and Mountain View Cemetery.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Temescal Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
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.
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- San Francisco State University
- Oakland Arena
- University of San Francisco
- Ferry Building
- Ocean Beach
- San Mateo County Event Center
- San Francisco Zoo
- Berkeley Marina
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Greek Theater