Grand Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Grand Lake
Stay near popular Grand Lake attractions
Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Our pick of the best Grand Lake Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Parking fee is expensive"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"This hotel appears much nicer in photos than reality. The rooms are dark and overdue for a refresh. The location is phenomenal and the staff was friendly. It was a fine place for 2 nights where we spent the majority of our time out exploring the city, but if you have a trip planned where you need ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"I stayed for one night and the room was exceptionally clean, quiet, and cozy. This is my 3rd stay here and look forward to returning for future stays on my trips to the Bay area. The location is ideal to BART with a lot of good restaurants close by."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Grand Hyatt San Francisco
"Hotel is in a great location and has beautiful views, but that is where things end. The decor is very dated, and the restaurant and bar are only open very limited hours and have very limited choice and food options."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Grand Lake

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.

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.


















