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 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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the entertainment choices and shops 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: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Grand Lake
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
It was very nice
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Decent
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Yes, the tap water is so small
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Clean room, LOVED my stay honestly… yes in a weird area at night. But it’s gorgeous during the day.. it was my first time in SF. Solo traveler. Went to SF for a rave. I loved everything! Would def stay again… unfortunately did not make it to bfast either days of my 2 nights
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Traveled with children , it was a fantastic stay right at the heart of Chinatown . We got to experience the culture and the local food places were amazing. Overall we had a wonderful stay
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hotel Julian
I’m still waiting for my deposit security deposit didn’t pay me back
Reviewed on 20 Mar 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 Grand Lake Theater 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 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.
Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
