Chinatown Travel Guide
Oakland
Popular places to visit
Oakland Museum of California
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.
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.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Chinatown
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Our stay was overall good. Hotel was clean and within walking distance of the pier. Breakfast provided daily which was amazing. Only complaint I had was the water pressure for the sink was really low."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Room was tight"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Breakfast very expenses"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Clean room, convenient and close to shops. Room was cozy, slept well. -1 star for valet parking. Valet car and 2nd day of parking attendant stated parking was full. Escalated issue to manager and indicated I paid for valet, finally allowed to valet. parking attendant appeared stressed, short staff ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location very near to seven eleven Starbucks Burger King main area good location"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"It’s 2026 and this hotel doesn’t have any streaming apps on the TVs. Couldn’t even watch the San Francisco Giants game."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
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, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum 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 Chapel of the Chimes and Children's Fairyland.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
