Gold Coast Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Enjoy shopping, dining, scenic waterfront walks and a slice of American literary history at this portside square where Jack London spent his childhood.
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Catch an exciting train through the Australian outback, watch giraffes eat their dinner and see majestic African elephants at this family-friendly zoo.
Activities
San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour
Las Vegas Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour from San Francisco
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Oakland/East Bay
Our pick of the best Gold Coast Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gold Coast
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.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
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 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.
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.