Grand Lake Travel Guide
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.

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.

Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
Things to do

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
Top hotels in Grand Lake

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The room was clean but the bed was very firm. The bathtub wouldn’t drain after its first use but they did fix it the next day. The breakfast was incredible. The staff were cheerful and helpful. It was in easy walking distance of everything I wanted to do while in San Francisco. I did however only ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
We could’ve used a microwave in the room. Also parking price was not clear, it is available at about $74 a day. Convenient if you need a handicap or disabled person staying in the area. Great location for walking.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
My room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel in general was well kept up. I have no complaints--and the price was more than reasonable.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Amenities were great and location was the best. The hotel staff were courteous and the coffee option in the lobby was the best. Everything about this hotel is a flying star.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
PARKING way to COSTLY per night .
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Breakfast coffee maker on Sunday broke The extremely nice lady could not fix it I don’t blame her but the weekend staff Must learn how to restart machine. Period No coffee on my trip home. That’s not cool or acceptable No coffee was followed by 2 hour delay at airport You started my day poorly. Don’t ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026


