Crocker Highlands Travel Guide
Oakland
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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.
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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable 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.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Crocker Highlands
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
We liked evrything about this hotel, check-in was fast and easy, the staff were nice, and we had a great clean room.. I love that they had all the dove essentials like their shampoo, body wash, hand wash and their lotion too. Will stay here again in the future ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lack of amenities in room. High cost for room plus parking and resort fee. Will choose a different hotel when we come back next month.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Room was nice and clean, the staff are amazing, especially to Shiley she was the best 👍
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Front staff very friendly and welcoming
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Clean room. Great location. The Buhda Bar was a great local spot to stop at
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Clean rooms. Great atmosphere. Rooms were a tad small but overall very comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Crocker Highlands
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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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 Oakland Floats and Children's Fairyland.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Oakland Floats and Temescal Alley are top sights worth seeing.
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.
