Jack London District Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Jack London District
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.
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.
Rosenblum Cellars
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rosenblum Cellars during your travels to Oakland. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
USS Potomac
Learn about the local history of Oakland when you spend time at USS Potomac. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Jack London District
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
It was a great location. There was a whole foods 1 block away for when I didn't want to eat out and plenty of restaurant options close by. It felt like a good/safe neighbourhood.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Great location! Nice rooms. Heated pool was a plus.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
yes it was and everything was Excellent
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Room was immaculate and quiet, and everything worked as expected.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
very clean, nice and pretty
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
It was excellent good experience
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Jack London District
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.
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden 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 Chapel of the Chimes and Grand Lake Theater.
