West Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit West Oakland
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.

Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.

Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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)

San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group
Our pick of the best West Oakland Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast was great and the room was very nice and clean.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The hotel was clean and located in perfect location. I just hope they assign us a better view room.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The entire staff was phenomenal. They all went above and beyond to make sure my experience was the best possible. I’ve never stayed at a Club Quarters. Now, I will become a regular!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
So, there are three Hyatt's in San Francisco. My reservation was for the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, at Embarcadero Center. There is also a Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, and Hyatt SOMA. I asked if there was a hotel shuttle from the airport, for Hyatt Regency San Francisco, and was told yes. ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
This hotel was not good. Tiny, dusty room. It was not completely finished which caused it to be dusty. This dust was not well cleaned either. Pictures included. The room was quite small with the toilet being out in the open. Shower was small but decent with a rainfall shower. The lights were very ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Clean room, neighborhood ok
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

