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.
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 City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your visit to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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.
Jack London's Cabin
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
Half Day San Francisco City Overview Tour
San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with 20 Stops
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Oakland Marriott City Center
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Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Bathroom was so small. Shower tub also tight. Walls were paper thin on the second floor where we had our room. Could hear everything. Breakfast was strong for buffet options. No restaurant for lunch/supper, although there was a shop n go mini store. Overall, not my cup of tea, would not return."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"The location and decor was unbeatable. Truly made the stay perfect!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Good place"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"I'm sure when this hotel was completed in the early 2000's it was quite nice. But it is very tired now with old frayed and stained carpet, desk drawer falling out, dirty headboard, old finishes in general. It's a great location, so that is a plus. There is no restaurant for breakfast, but you can ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Clean, and right for a few business nights."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
