Grand Lake Travel Guide

Oakland

A theater marquee with neon lights advertising 'GRAND LAKE THOR RAGNAROK SUBURBICON BLADE RUNNER 2049'.
A vintage Grand Lake theater with colorful marquee lights and a sign reading "Families Belong, All People of Conscience Should Oppose."
A vintage theater with a marquee reading "Grand Lake".
A historic theater with ornate architecture and a marquee reading "Grand Lake."
The Grand Lake Theater with ornate decorations and a marquee advertising 'Oakland's Historic Movie Palace'.

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Where to stay in Grand Lake

Find the best Grand Lake areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Jack London Square or Oakland City Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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.

Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.



Grand Lake Travel Guide