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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room, easy check in.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great location, very comfortable room with enough space and a great view of the city looking toward Coit tower and a small bit of the bay. Shower pressure was amazing and we loved having a bath. Also loved the Cloud room to watch the sports and the kids loved the gaming comouter. Would definitely ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The furnace was very noisy! Mattress was not very comfortable and there are no fans in the bathroom. I thought it was a law in California that they were required. The rooms are just getting older. It’s a beautiful property and the staff are very nice, especially the cleaning staff!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The hotel was awesome. The staff was amazing. Will definitely stay again. Plan on coming back to the San Francisco Giants game.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Friendly staff, easy check in and clean room
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oakland
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
