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 theatre scene 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)
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff was good. Facility needs refurbishing. Rooms are cramped and outdated.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Todo bien exelente servicio
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent location and Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good location for walking around town and good rooms. Staff were also good.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
I will be avoiding this hotel in the future. They overcharged my credit card and it took me over 3 weeks, 5 escalations and follow-ups to get my refund.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Very poor quality furniture and interior, Bathroom door was broken and even suiet doesn’t carry Microwave that’s first time i experienced, Really don’t recommend this to anyone or use it again.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
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 Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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 Chapel of the Chimes 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.
Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.
