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)
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Oakland Marriott City Center
This was a very nice hotel and the price I secured was very pleasing to my budget. I was able to visit the Bay Area and not break the bank. The hotel was close to the Jack London Ferry stop so it was an easy quick ride to San Francisco. Also the hotel is only a short walk from the BART stop, to get ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast was amazing.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
My second time here and it was just as great as last time! Pay up for corner room. Totally worth it.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Be close to the ocean and trollers station as well very modern facility and nice bar
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The hotel was lovely and clean. The housekeeping staff was very polite - we were only there two days so we didn’t require any service. What I found to be consistently lacking was any warmth or welcoming manner from the front desk staff (evening weekend) and the person who, I’m guessing, is supposed ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
