Uptown Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Uptown 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.
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
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Top hotels in Uptown Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The entire experience was good.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Nice Property at an excellent location. Good restaurants around. Hotel staff is humble and helpful. Great Breakfast too. Super clean rooms
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Wonderful
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Staff was courteous
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean rooms. Exceptional service by all check in staff
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Room was extremely clean, the hotel was inviting and the location was centralized. Will definitely stay again when traveling for business in San Fran.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Oakland
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.
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 Mountain View Cemetery and Grand Lake Theater.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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