Upper Telegraph Travel Guide
Oakland





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Popular places to visit

Telegraph Avenue
During your visit to Oakland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Telegraph Avenue. Wander the picturesque gardens in this family-friendly 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.

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.

Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay

San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Top hotels in Upper Telegraph

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The staff was very polite and helpful. The room was clean, modern and comfortable. I will definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Nice location but staff was not helpful
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The breakfast stuff at entry were very rude and disrespectful. Maria yelled at me and my wife and even when we asked for the manager she continued to be rude . Parking expenses and the system was not working. Rooms were average condition. The hot water to take shower was not easy to use. I had a ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Clean. Spacious. Understanding.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
great price and great condition
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Hotel Julian
False advertising - that’s not a breakfast. Also bar is “closed for the season”?? Not sure what season would be appropriate but SF seemed incredibly busy.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Telegraph

Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.

South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.

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.

Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.

Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

