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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 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.
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.
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.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Massive 8BR Home in Hayward With AC Free Parking
Hayward, CA
Stay at this vacation home in Hayward. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Hayward Japanese Gardens and Golden Tee Golfland are located nearby.
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Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
4.5/5(393 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Oakland with a stop at Jack London Square. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
University of California, Berkeley
4.5/5(1,403 reviews)
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
4/5(210 reviews)
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
4/5(1,232 reviews)
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
4/5(74 reviews)
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.
Oakland Zoo
4/5(7 reviews)
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Oakland Zoo during your trip to Oakland? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the 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
$53
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
$42
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Gregangelo Museum - Haunted Doll House
$148
per adult
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
$14
per adult
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-Alameda County Coliseum
- Oakland Arena
- Berkeley Marina
- Greek Theater
- Oakland Zoo
- Fox Theater
- California State University East Bay
- Oakland Convention Center
- Oakland City Center
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
- Paramount Theatre
- USS Hornet Museum
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Memorial Stadium
- Oakland Museum of California
- Chabot Space and Science Center
- Chabot College
- East Bay Regional Park District
- Bay Street
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
- Children's Hospital Oakland
- Telegraph Avenue
- UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
- Redwood Regional Park
- Tilden Regional Park
- Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
- Golden Gate Fields
- Emeryville Marina
- Kaiser Convention Center