Pill Hill 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.

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.

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

Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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

San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour

San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Pill Hill

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Very accommodating
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
We had a good stay at Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf. The overall vibe felt very resort-like, which we really enjoyed. The property has a relaxed atmosphere, and it was a nice place to unwind after being out in the city. The breakfast was great with plenty of options, and the staff was very sweet ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Room was depressing- dark, small. Location is great Staff was indifferent- no complaints .
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Hotel didn't have sufficient parking. Hotel is inflexible with cancelation policies - even for extreme situations.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The lighting throughout the room was very fluorescent white and not pleasant. The elevator takes a long time and stops at too many floors
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Great space, very clean, and convenient location. Service was wonderful, with breakfast, and a gym.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pill Hill

Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oakland Floats and Children's Fairyland.

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

Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden 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.

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.

Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
