Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland
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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
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Good/easy stay with central location. No jacuzzi.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Clean room great location! Walking distance to a lot of places. Parking is super expensive! $67 per night & no in & out.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Amazing breakfast buffet and extremely good service with staff being great
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good location
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Our hotel room was very cleanly, staff was kind and we enjoyed our stay. The view from the top floor was phenomenal!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The sunset and view were amazing from the bar on the 46th floor
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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 Grand Lake Theater and Children's Fairyland.
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.
Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
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