Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Oakland
Popular places to visit
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.
Paramount Theatre
Book a seat at this beautiful art deco theatre and experience an exciting night out at the ballet, a comedy show or stirring orchestra recital at one of the west coast’s most famous venue.
Oakland City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your visit to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland Museum of California
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.
Jack London's Cabin
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Old Oakland
During your trip to Oakland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Old Oakland. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Oakland Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
There was not a spa. The breakfast was just fantastic. The staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Pretty central , i got the BART from the airport
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great location just across the street from the Fisherman’s Wharf
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Air con stopped working at one point
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
I love to come here it’s my get away
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Everything here was great. The room was nice, clean and spacious. The staff were all so kind, warm and welcoming.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oakland
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland 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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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 Grand Lake Theater and Children's Fairyland.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
