Grand Lake Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Grand Lake
Popular places to visit
Grand Lake Theater
You can make plans for a show at Grand Lake Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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-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.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour
San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Grand Lake
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Room is clean
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Comfy beds. Short walk to Pier 39. Safe surroundings. Fire pits. Quiet.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Savvy, clean, sleek in a very clean China town. I love the cars a aialbe to pick you up and drop off as part of the guest services. The breakfast was not buffet style but still covered side orders of fruit and drinks. It was a good deal to have it connected with your room purchase. The view was breathe ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Everything was great. I got checked in fast, the hotel was very nice and clean. The buffet breakfast was really good. I’d definitely stay here again. Everyone was very nice.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
great location, awesome room, expensive parking
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
It’s was great. I definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grand Lake
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.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater 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 Phap Duyen Tu 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.
