Jack London District Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Jack London District
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.
Jack London's Cabin
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
USS Potomac
Learn about the local history of Oakland when you spend time at USS Potomac. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Rosenblum Cellars
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rosenblum Cellars during your travels to Oakland. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Plank
Enjoy a stop at Plank, an entertaining place to visit in Oakland. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
C. L. Dellums Oakland Amtrak Station
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a stop at C. L. Dellums Oakland Amtrak Station. Experience the theatre scene 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
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 Jack London District
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Carpets should be cleaned, other than that was good
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Clean rooms, staff, excellent service
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The hotel here was very lovely and 26th floor had such a beautiful city view. Clean room, kind staff, and great amenities here. The only thing they do not have is a microwave in the room, but there is a restaurant on site and a mini cafe. Along with that, great restaurants around walking distance ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
Room was great
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Excellent staff. Clean and comfortable room. Nice restaurant and bar. Beautiful views!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jack London District
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.
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.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu 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 Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
