Grand Lake Travel Guide
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Visit Grand Lake
Stay near popular Grand Lake attractions
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise
Top hotels in Grand Lake

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Staff helpful, nice breakfast, clean room"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great inexpensive resort with a fabulous breakfast."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"We stayed at this location to try out the sky room. View was amazing service was terrible. Took 25 minutes to get greeted another 15 for our drinks. Apps came before drinks. Food was so bad we had to send it back. The olives come in an olive oil marinade that should be room temp, ours came out like ..."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"All in all the hotel was nice. I have two complaints. The woman checking us in was very curt, appeared annoyed and never smiled. Perhaps she was having a bad day. She made things not start well. The bar experience was nice with great staff but the cocktails were over priced. $22 for a single cocktail? ..."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026
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 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.

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.


















