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Oakland, CA
Travel Guide
Visit Oakland
Where to stay in Oakland
Downtown Oakland
3.5/5(342 area reviews)
Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.
Downtown Berkeley
4/5(147 area reviews)
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. 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.
Albany
The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.
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.
North Berkeley
4/5(14 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.
West Oakland
2.5/5(2 area reviews)
Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Blvd Berkeley CA
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Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
150 Hegenberger Rd Oakland CA
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1800 Powell Street Emeryville CA
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400 Park St Alameda CA
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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 theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of California, Berkeley
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit 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 acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Paramount Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Paramount Theatre on your trip to Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
$38
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
$59
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
$95
per adult
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
$14
per adult
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
$47
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Oakland
3.6
Guest rating
3/5 - Okay
BayAreaTraveler
Crime rate and overall city’s cleanliness needs to be addressed.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
This is my hometown I love Oakland
5/5 - Excellent
Johanna
I loved the food and the Golden State Bridge and the museum.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Food’s always a highlight and the Fox theater
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Oakland is a very interesting place. The city itself needs to be cleaned up quite a bit but overall it's somewhere interesting to visit.
Other places like Oakland
- Jack London Square
- University of California
- Oakland Arena
- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- Fox Theater
- Greek Theater
- Paramount Theatre
- Berkeley Marina
- Oakland Zoo
- Oakland Convention Center
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
- Oakland City Center
- California State University East Bay
- East Bay Regional Park District
- Oakland Museum of California
- USS Hornet Museum
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
- Chabot College
- Children's Hospital Oakland
- Bay Street
- Golden Gate Fields
- Chabot Space and Science Center
- UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
- Tilden Regional Park
- Telegraph Avenue
- University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley
- Plank
- Redwood Regional Park
- Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
- Children's Fairyland