Jack London District Travel Guide
Oakland
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Popular places to visit
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.
Jack London's Cabin
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Rosenblum Cellars
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rosenblum Cellars during your travels to Oakland. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
USS Potomac
Learn about the local history of Oakland when you spend time at USS Potomac. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
C. L. Dellums Oakland Amtrak Station
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a stop at C. L. Dellums Oakland Amtrak Station. Experience the theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Regal Jack London
You can take time to visit Regal Jack London during your travels to Oakland. Experience the theatre scene and entertainment venues in this vibrant area.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Jack London District
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Good stay
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
No breakfast. It's very noisy, especially at night. The room shakes when someone slams the door. You can hear people active at night doing tantra yoga next door. We were forced to evacuate at 3am because of the fire alarm. Quite Pathetic. good that it wasn't cold. The airconditioning is noisy ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
All good
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Parking is $70+ a day at the hotel. It was easier to park slightly down and across the street for a max of about $45 a day. There was no microwave in the room to warm food that had gotten cold but the security at the front door whose name I believe is Darold was great and took us to warm it in the ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Always reserve an upper floor room with the bay water view .. you'll be glad you did!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
Excellence in all ways!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Jack London District
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.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Crab Cove Visitor Center and Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach 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 Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Children's Fairyland and Paramount Theatre.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
