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.
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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
Top hotels in Mount Eden
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The staff were super friendly. Great location and a nice price.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Pass
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Had a great stay. Would stay again for proximity to north beach alone
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Todo
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
This hotel is dated and not worth the price that they charge. Had to have them fix the toilet twice and have them fix the sink because it wasn’t draining. The sink shouldn’t have drainage issues at this price and management should check these things. Wallpaper peeling. I get that it’s a historic ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
The hotel needs to be updated the photos make the hotel look way nicer than what it really is. Water took a while to get hot in the shower, the toliet is older and the overall cleanliness of the room wasn’t the best.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Eden
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
