Uptown Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Uptown Oakland
Popular places to visit
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.
Paramount Theatre
Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland.
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Uptown Oakland
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Nice place and clean. Felt safe.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
There wasnt much in the direct vicinity of the hotel but great location for public transport and the hotel has wonderful views and modern clean rooms. I wish the lobby was upgraded but the staff was grear!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent!!!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Older property but staff are great. Good affordable spot for a day or two.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Staff was friendly. The room wasn't as clean as I expected for The Hyatt. There was a terd in the toilet as well as thick dust in the coffee area.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
yes
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown 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.
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.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mountain View Cemetery and Grand Lake Theater.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
Uptown Oakland Travel Guide
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Park
- Oracle Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Oakland Arena
- Ferry Building
- Union Square
- Embarcadero Center
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Ocean Beach
- California Academy of Sciences
