Albany Travel Guide
Oakland


Popular places to visit

Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.

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
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.

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.

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.
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)

San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Albany

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Only stayed one night but they upgraded us to a suite which was luxurious. Location was perfect for all the sightseeing venues. I would stay there again without question. They even gave me a bag scale to weigh my bags before I headed off to the SFO international airport which is about 20-30mins away- ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Food and drink at hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great stay close to everything downtown
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
I love staying at this hotel. The rooms are so clean and nice. Staff is always friendly and helpful in the lobby getting you checked in properly. There is a restaurant located downstairs which is easy access for drinks and dinner. The room staying nice and cold with the AC in each room while ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Check-in clerk never told me there were two separate buildings, and that the pool was in the building I wasn't in. Only told me pool was on the second floor, so I wandered around looking for it in my building. One elevator was out the entire time I was there, so it created a pile up at the other ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
The breakfast was good, easy
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

