Jack London District 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.
Jack London's Cabin
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Rosenblum Cellars
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rosenblum Cellars during your travels to Oakland. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
USS Potomac
Learn about the local history of Oakland when you spend time at USS Potomac. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Plank
Enjoy a stop at Plank, an entertaining place to visit in Oakland. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
C. L. Dellums Oakland Amtrak Station
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a stop at C. L. Dellums Oakland Amtrak Station. Experience the theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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 Jack London District Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room in a very nice hotel. Hotel itself outside of the rooms was quite cool in temperature.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Wonderful
Reviewed on 9 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
Clean rooms. Exceptional service by all check in staff
Reviewed on 11 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Jack London District
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.
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
