East End Travel Guide
Oakland
Popular places to visit
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-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.
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.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Top hotels in East End
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean rooms, great customer service, safe parking, and great location.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Included breakfast is amazing!!!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean room and friendly, courteous staff!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff was very courteous. Room was clean, but balcony was not cleaned and furniture was old.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Easy check in, staff was great. Great area and easy to walk to where you need to fo
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Large spot on floor, wall dirty or scuffed up, very far from elevator for being an accessible room.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East End
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu 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.
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.
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 Children's Fairyland and Paramount Theatre.
