Upper Telegraph Travel Guide
Oakland





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Popular places to visit

Telegraph Avenue
During your visit to Oakland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Telegraph Avenue. Wander the picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.

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

Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Food is good and staff friendly
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great location, very comfortable room with enough space and a great view of the city looking toward Coit tower and a small bit of the bay. Shower pressure was amazing and we loved having a bath. Also loved the Cloud room to watch the sports and the kids loved the gaming comouter. Would definitely ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
Everything was perfect and beautiful
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Hotel was decent. Rooms were clean. The only thing we weren’t happy with was there was no room service from the hotel restaurant. We had to go downstairs to order and then wait to bring up to the room.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Excellent service and world class team
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The room was great, location was good. Food was just ok. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Telegraph

South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.

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.

Claremont
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Claremont. Make a stop by top sights like Judah L. Magnes Museum while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
