West Oakland
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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 theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Uncovered Self-Guided Adventure
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
Top hotels in West Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great place
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Me and my boyfriend enjoyed and loved our stay for a weekend getaway. I wanted to recognize "Mucha" on the service desk. Her customer service skills is just superb. She was professional and friendly at the same time. We will be back for sure.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Nice place to stay., Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Fanastic to stay here for our 2nd stay in the city after venturing inland for a few days, it was great to be able to relax by the pool and chill to recharge before a couple more days of sightseeing prior to returning home. The room was big and well appointed.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Great value for the room
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Oakland
Uptown Oakland
Well liked for its live music and architecture, Uptown Oakland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater, and jump on the metro at 19th St Station to get around the city.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats 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 Paramount Theatre.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby.
