Albany 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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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
Napa Valley & Sausalito Day Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour
San Francisco: Airplane Private Night Bay Tour
6 Hours Private Bay Area College Tour in California
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Oakland/East Bay
Top hotels in Albany
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Soma House
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Albany
Northwest Berkeley
While you're in Northwest Berkeley, take in top sights like Berkeley Marina and jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Berkeley Hills
If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.