Gold Coast Travel Guide
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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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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
6 Hours Private Bay Area College Tour in California
San Francisco: Airplane Private Night Bay Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Oakland/East Bay
Top hotels in Gold Coast
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gold Coast
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.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of 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.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Temescal Farmers' Market and Mountain View Cemetery.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.