Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Downtown Oakland
Popular places to visit
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your visit to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Paramount Theatre
Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland.
Oakland Museum of California
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.
Old Oakland
During your trip to Oakland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Old Oakland. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Jack London's Cabin
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
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
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
All good
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The breakfast was great. The room was cool, clean and comfortable. The housekeeping service was exceptional. Great area with easy access to many options. Safe area.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Parking separate fee
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Good comfortable stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Don't waste my time asking for feedback if you want a plug and not a review.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Perfect
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oakland
Uptown Oakland
Well liked for its live music and architecture, Uptown Oakland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater, and jump on the metro at 19th St Station to get around the city.
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.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
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.
