Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Oakland
Stay near popular Downtown Oakland attractions
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

#1 San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Downtown Oakland Hotel Deals

Jack London Inn
"Property seems to be in the process of getting renovated. Peeling paint, cracks in the flooring, heavy marijuana smell, rent by the hour feel, and right next to the train tracks made this one less than desirable. Very easy access to Amtrak if you come in that way, though. Made our late night arrival ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Very clean"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"This hotel was great. centralized to everything we wanted to visit."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Super close to the ferry building and public transportation."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Oakland

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.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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.

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.

San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.




















