Uptown Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Uptown Oakland
Popular places to visit
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Paramount Theatre
Book a seat at this beautiful art deco theatre and experience an exciting night out at the ballet, a comedy show or stirring orchestra recital at one of the west coast’s most famous venue.
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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.
Activities
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
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 Uptown Oakland Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
yes food was delicious
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Everything Overall
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Location
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Staff is great and received an unexpected upgrade!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff was happy, helpful, efficient
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Awesomeness
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Oakland
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.
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 Paramount Theatre.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
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.
