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
Clean, near everything . The parking is small for big trucks
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
Check in was a breeze, room was quiet and clean. Smoking area was very convenient
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The area that the hotel is in is actually very nice. Parking for one night was $46. I might have been able to find something cheaper but I gave up lol. Front desk was super friendly and welcoming. You can fill up your water bottles everywhere. The coffee in the morning was awesome - an espresso machine ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Great
Reviewed on 17 May 2026


