Chinatown Travel Guide
Oakland
Popular places to visit
Oakland Museum of California
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.
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.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant 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 Chinatown
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Located near Pier 39 so was close to attractions, tours, eateries and transport. The waterfront was a hive of activity with lots of shopping available.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
What a great surprise. Hotel was very nice convenient to cable cars. I had a bad experience at a holiday inn in the past so this was not my first choice but this property really changed my mind. Staff was helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Love Chinatown
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good hotel good location. Sometimes miserable shorty tempered staff at reception.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Every staff member was extremely accommodating and efficient, and there were always plenty of staff to serve behind the desk or as bellman, whatever was needed. We had a poolside room, very large and comfortable and super clean. The air conditioning was apparently not functioning in our wing but ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Room was very comfortable and the room had a lot of space. Beautiful view with a very courteous staff. Bed was incredibly comfortable
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Crab Cove Visitor Center and Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach 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 Children's Fairyland and Paramount Theatre.
