West Oakland Travel Guide

Oakland

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Stay near popular West Oakland attractions

McClymonds High School

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Enjoy the student vibe at McClymonds High School during your stay in Oakland.
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Things to do

Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

Rp957.264
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)

Rp523.885
per adult
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class: Views and Gin History

San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar

Rp1.550.158
per adult
San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar
Half Day San Francisco City Overview Tour

Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour

Rp2.149.735
per adult
Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour
San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with 20 Stops

San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with guide

Rp1.174.225
per adult
San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with guide
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self Led Exploration

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Rp270.975
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
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Where to stay in West Oakland

Find the best West Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley 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.

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Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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.

West Oakland Travel Guide