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 entertainment choices 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
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Well located hotel with nice lobby and very friendly staff. Rooms are spacious and clean with nice amenities (coffee, iron, steamer, fridge). Location is great and price is fantastic for San Francisco.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Nice attitude front desk, they offer luggage concierge, they let us checked in around 1:30pm , room is clean and organized, comfy bed, with ref and safe, satellite tv channel, theres a gym and pool, they offer buffet breakfast with wide array of dishes, super love it! Just a step away from restaurants, ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Wonderful
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Good
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean rooms. Exceptional service by all check in staff
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Always great stay. Great staff, nice and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oakland
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu 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 Mountain View Cemetery and Grand Lake Theater.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
