Piedmont Avenue Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Piedmont Avenue
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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 Piedmont Avenue
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean, friendly staff, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean room and friendly, courteous staff!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Room was clean and staff was nice! They answered all questions I had and were really helpful overall!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Great location and decent parking price. Parking lot very tight. Good breakfast spread.
Reviewed on 8 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 Piedmont Avenue
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Mosswood
Even though there aren't top sights in Mosswood, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Paramount Theatre. Jump on the metro at MacArthur Station to see more of the city.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
