West Oakland Travel Guide
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Visit West Oakland
Stay near popular West Oakland attractions
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in West Oakland

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Parking fee is expensive"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Exceptional breakfast !!! Very clean! Friendly and helpful staff. Would not hesitate to visit and stay here again! 5 stars!!"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"I stayed for one night and the room was exceptionally clean, quiet, and cozy. This is my 3rd stay here and look forward to returning for future stays on my trips to the Bay area. The location is ideal to BART with a lot of good restaurants close by."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Grand Hyatt San Francisco
"Very nice, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and we are planning to satay again, Staff very pleasant and great service."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Where to stay in West Oakland

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.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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.

San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.














