Grand Lake Travel Guide
Oakland





Visit Grand Lake
Stay near popular Grand Lake attractions
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 Grand Lake

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Very pleasant stay"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Clean room and facilities! Quiet. Checking in a breeze. Staff wonderful! Close to Union Square, Chinatown, Trolly, shopping. Many restaurants near by."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"The price for overnight parking is crazy. The hotel is also a block away from a very sketchy part of the city."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Awesome and very recommended place for family and close to the city activities"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Where to stay in Grand Lake

Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail 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 Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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.

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.

















