Piedmont Pines Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Piedmont Pines
Popular places to visit
Joaquin Miller Park
Explore the great outdoors at Joaquin Miller Park, a lovely green space in Oakland. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Piedmont Pines
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great place. Convenient and near everything!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"nice hotel, with a great view of the city"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"This was a very busy and lovely hotel which actually made me feel comfortable as someone travelling alone. I liked the bar in the main lobby, the bartenders were very friendly! The pool and hot tub area were pretty quiet which was nice. My room had a really nice view on floor 36, and was basic but ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"The room was clean. My door to my room almost locked me out and my wife in several times. The hotel is very nice otherwise. My main complaint is that I was double charged for Parking my car on hotel property overnight. So I paid double for parking. When I called the hotel to ask about why they told ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Good location. Expensive parking. Don’t use. Small bathroom and room, but they were clean. Old TV, coffee maker and carpet. The hotel is not bad, but definitely needs a refresh in the rooms and hallways."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Our shower was clogged, and when we alerted someone they just told us to use the wand instead of the actual shower head, which still didn’t help at all with the shower drain clog."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Piedmont Pines
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 Telegraph Avenue and Chapel of the Chimes.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Children's Fairyland.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
