Montclair Travel Guide
Oakland
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.

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable 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.

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.
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay

Ultimate San Francisco Tour Pass with All Major Sites Package
Top hotels in Montclair

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
I enjoyed my stay — the hotel had a welcoming atmosphere and the amenities were nice. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The only thing that stood out was that it wasn’t quite as clean as I expected (a bit of dust and a few missed spots). Other than that, it was a good experience, ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Shuttle was on time
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Good Rooms with greate view
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Love stay at this property when visiting San Francisco. Francisco is extremely close to all tourist attractions in Union Square clean customer service will return.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
Nice views!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
I can't speak to whether it's healthy or not, but plentiful and plenty of options and it was nice to have an included breakfast. Not typical in US hotels
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Montclair

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.

Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mountain View Cemetery and Paramount Theatre.

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.

Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.

Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.