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 Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.
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.
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.
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.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Clean room, kind and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Claremont Resort & Club
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Breakfast was assume.....but scaled down from our last visit.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
The check in experience was horrible so much that we ended up leaving the hotel and not checking in. We received a key, the key did not work, went back to the front desk and got another one. When we entered the room, there was a couple in the room having sex and they yelled at us to get out. There ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental
The unit was extremely clean and having access to a garage was definitely a plus for our stay! Nice touches, especially coffee / tea , snacks, and a well equipped kitchen made us feel welcomed the minute we stepped through the door. A+
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Learn about the local history of Oakland with a stop at Jack London Square. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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 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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant 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.
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.
Other places like Oakland
- Jack London Square
- Oakland Arena
- Oakland Zoo
- Greek Theater
- Berkeley Marina
- Fox Theater
- California State University East Bay
- Oakland Convention Center
- Paramount Theatre
- Oakland City Center
- East Bay Regional Park District
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
- Golden Gate Fields
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
- Children's Hospital Oakland
- Chabot College
- Chabot Space and Science Center
- Oakland Museum of California
- Memorial Stadium
- Bay Street
- Children's Fairyland
- Hayward City Hall
- Tilden Regional Park
- Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
