Jack London District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A marina at sunset with multiple boats docked.
A pedestrian walkway lined with benches and street lamps, adorned with American flags and flowering plants.
A tall ship docked at a marina with a clear sky and a sunset in the background.
A woman sitting at a bar counter in a wine shop, surrounded by shelves of wine bottles.
A statue of a man on a pedestal by a waterfront with boats and a pier in the background.

Stay near popular Jack London District attractions

A statue of a man on a pedestal by a waterfront with boats and a pier in the background.

Jack London Square

8.4/10 (1,318 reviews)
Enjoy shopping, dining, scenic waterfront walks and a slice of American literary history at this portside square where Jack London spent his childhood.
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Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

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

NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

NZ$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park

San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park

NZ$91
per adult
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

NZ$93
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

NZ$102
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bay Cruise Scenic Tour

San Francisco Bay Cruise Scenic Tour

NZ$63
per adult
San Francisco Bay Cruise Scenic Tour
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Our pick of the best Jack London District Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$408 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$408
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,541 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet is great and staff organized! Keep up the good work."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$288 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$288
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$484 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$484
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$433 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$433
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$620 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$620
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,548 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Fairmont San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$349 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$349
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Handlery Union Square Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Jack London District

Find the best Jack London District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street scene with a prominent building featuring a large marquee sign reading "OAKLAND."

Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Old Oakland while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, large windows, and a visible street with cars and a cyclist.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.

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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

A harbor with a large ship, a marina, and a cityscape in the background.

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.

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