Montclair Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Montclair
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 Zoo
Catch an exciting train through the Australian outback, watch giraffes eat their dinner and see majestic African elephants at this family-friendly zoo.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the entertainment choices 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
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour
Our pick of the best Montclair Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great location near the Regency Ballroom, where my event was taking place. In-and-out parking is appreciated, as is parking until 2pm day of check-out. The room was spotless and everything was in decent shape, except for the bathroom fan that rattled loudly. Loved having a coffee maker, but there ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Great location! A room upgrade is worth it. Friendly and helpful staff!!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room, close to shopping and pier
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
I felt unsafe due to the neighborhood and the housekeeping did not clean the rooms.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Julian
Great stay , comfortable bed , clean rooms, perfect location for everything, lots of walkable restaurants and bars, very quiet so you could sleep at night and front desk and all staff was very kind. I can’t wait to be back again at hotel Julian.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The location and views are spectacular! The area is very safe, as well. We enjoyed walks even after dark.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Montclair
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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden 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 Grand Lake Theater and Children's Fairyland.
Rockridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
