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
"Stayed 5 days with my wife. This hotel was fantastic. Great location near the fishermen’s wharf and walking distance to tons of great sights. The bed was comfortable room was clean. The hotel lobby was lively in the evening with a bar that seemed busy every day and lots of seating outside with fire ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"We got a room on a lower floor overlooking rooftops. It was not great or worth the money we paid. I think the hotel is outdated. The air wasn’t working. The sheets were very scratchy. There are better properties in the City at a better value."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"San Francisco is one of the most expensive hotel cities the world...$250 for a single night on a Sunday for Bay to Breakers. Its normally a little cheaper than on any other weekend, but not much. But I will have to say, the premises and room were pristine and in top notch condition. Everything seemed ..."
Reviewed on 21 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

