Mount Eden 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.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Mount Eden
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Room was nice and clean, the staff are amazing, especially to Shiley she was the best 👍
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
The best
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The room was clean and location is great. Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The lighting throughout the room was very fluorescent white and not pleasant. The elevator takes a long time and stops at too many floors
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Dirty room ( black hair in tub, sink had mold on it, crumbs underneath table, sliding glass door failed to lock) someone set off Fire Alarm early morning, excessive noise in hallways, limited parking
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Staff very helpful and gave us a room with spacious walk in shower and also a room with great view of the bay
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Eden
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden 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 Oakland Floats and Children's Fairyland.
