Piedmont Avenue Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Piedmont Avenue
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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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 Piedmont Avenue Hotel Deals
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The property is in a great location in downtown San Francisco. However it is an older hotel so some the rooms and bathrooms are very small.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great hotel, super clean.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Good location. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Great location and overall great value for the price, but the room could have been cleaner.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel was very clean and well kept. Heated pool was perfect for the cool weather. Breakfast included had great options.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
I can handle bad luck items. If, for example, The neighbors were noisy, or the ac wasn't working that day, that might not apply to the next guest. No, my problems are more ongoing. The premium room pictures clearly showed a chair under a small side table built into the bed that could be be considered ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Piedmont Avenue
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
Upper Rockridge
While there might not be top attractions in Upper Rockridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Telegraph Avenue and Chapel of the Chimes.
