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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your visit to 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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Redwood&Crater Lake National Park&Oregon 3-Day Tour from San Francisco
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Oakland/East Bay
Las Vegas Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour from San Francisco
Las Vegas and National Parks 6 Day Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Jul 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.
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 Paramount Theatre.
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.
Gold Coast
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Coast, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Jack London Square.
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.