Grand Lake
Oakland
Visit Grand Lake
Popular places to visit
Grand Lake Theater
You can make plans for a show at Grand Lake Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Grand Lake
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The room was spotless and staff very courteous.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
-Spacious, clean room -breakfast buffet options are great -the housekeeping staff and bar staff were very nice. Two things that can definitely improve and get them five stars are: -the concierge that checked me in was not very friendly. Even though I joked he did not smile and looked annoyed when ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Awesome historical hotel centrally located just steps away from Union Square and Powell St. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Tne rooms comfortable and spacious. The only disadvantage is that the hotel doesn’t have a restaurant or coffee shop. There is a little smell throughout the property. ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
it was coo
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Great space, very clean, and convenient location. Service was wonderful, with breakfast, and a gym.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grand Lake
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oakland Floats and Children's Fairyland.
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.
Mosswood
Even though there aren't top sights in Mosswood, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Oakland Floats. Jump on the metro at MacArthur Station to see more of the city.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Oakland Floats and Temescal Alley are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
