Montclair 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 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.
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.
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 Montclair
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Room was clean .bed /pillows were comfortable! Great location to all the tourists stuff..
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Very good for business trips
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Excellent location, quiet rooms
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff was exceptionally helpful Especially Eric and Victor, the managers. Would come back anytime I’m in the coty
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
It was safe, well priced for its location and clean. I would have loved to have a microwave but all other amenities were good.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Im a local and love to stay at parc 55 and the intercontinental.. end cap high rise rooms are the best
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Montclair
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.
Upper Rockridge
While there might not be top attractions in Upper Rockridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mountain View Cemetery and Telegraph Avenue.
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 Mountain View Cemetery and Children's Fairyland.
Rockridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
