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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant 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.
Activities
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
Our pick of the best Gold Coast Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
I love the breakfast and the rooms are clean and roomy. I am not a Fisherman's wharf fan but love to walk and you can get down to the water quickly and walk to the Marina or the Bridge. Or you can easily walk to North Beach, Chinatown or down around the piers.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
The Christmas tree - the main highlight of the season - was sadly relegated to the side of the main door and in its usual place was a ridiculous champagne bar! Not a good look for a venerable hotel - and frankly, pretty low-brow. And zero seating in the lobby so everyone was hanging around with their ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Extremely courteous staff. Easy and quick check in. On-site restaurant and coffee bar was delicious. I feel very safe there with the locking garage. My go-to hotel when I'm in the City, usually having a loved one in the hospital.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Did not have breakfast,room was clean all good.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Great staff
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great location. Soft pillows and comfortable mattresses. Perfect working heat and AC. Ice and vending machines plus restaurant and bar on property
Reviewed on 15 Dec 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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu 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 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.
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 Grand Lake Theater.
