Gold Coast Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Gold Coast
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Gold Coast
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"There was one front-desk person that was not as friendly or professional as the others. He checked us in. But he was much improved by the time we checked out. Everyone on the front and in the restaurant for a.m. breakfast, to security were EXCELLENT."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Clean room; breakfast was great and we got to check in a couple hours early!!"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Staff was very friendly. Parking arrangements convenient."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"The hotel is nice and clean, the area around is not really safe, but one can avoid walking in Tenderloin in the evening and rather hit directly to the safer part of the hotel area. I found the service average, which is maybe not what people would expext from a hotel chain such as Hilton. Nevertheless, ..."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Wonderful & quick overnight visit at Parc 55. Room was clean, and staff were all very friendly. Lunch for four was pricey but delightful. We enjoyed our visit."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"The staff was very friendly from check-in to checkout"
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Gold Coast
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
