Uptown Oakland
Oakland
Visit Uptown 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.
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.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
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
Top hotels in Uptown Oakland
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Very kind staff!! Staff was extremely helpful Beautiful rooms.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
thank you!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Room was spotless, the bed was comfy, breakfast was abundant.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Everything was fine and worked well. Walls are a bit thin, and there was a large group of teenage kids who were noisy at night. It's a convenient location and worked well for our purposes.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
clean room, nicely decorated and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
$ 112.50 per night for overnight parking was unexpected, even for San Francisco.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Oakland
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.
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 Grand Lake Theater.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats 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 Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby.
Uptown Oakland
- Paramount Theatre
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- Oracle Park
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Ferry Building
- Ocean Beach
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Palace Hotel
