Downtown Oakland
Oakland





Visit Downtown 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
Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland.

Oakland City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your visit to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Oakland Museum of California
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.

Jack London's Cabin
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Old Oakland
During your trip to Oakland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Old Oakland. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland

Oakland Marriott City Center
Room was clean and breakfast was good. Staff helpful and pleasant.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast beats most hotels providing free breakfasts. The staff was exceptionally helpful and cheerful. The room is decent size and clean.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great staff, helpful, quick check in / out. Great location.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The entire staff was phenomenal. They all went above and beyond to make sure my experience was the best possible. I’ve never stayed at a Club Quarters. Now, I will become a regular!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Given the price I paid for my stay at the hotel, I don't think the value matches the cost. There are hotels with lower prices, but these are much more comfortable and convenient. We chose a hotel package that included breakfast, but there was no breakfast available. The only option was a buffet at ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
This hotel was not good. Tiny, dusty room. It was not completely finished which caused it to be dusty. This dust was not well cleaned either. Pictures included. The room was quite small with the toilet being out in the open. Shower was small but decent with a rainfall shower. The lights were very ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

