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

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco: Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Uptown Oakland

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Long breakfast wait is long if you’re not arrive early. Parking fee is relatively cheap compared to nearby hotels. Bathroom door isn’t well planned."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Great hotel nice and clean and so close to the wharf"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Great location! Walking distance to everything from Chinatown to North Beach to the Ferry Building. Staff was nice and friendly. They were stripping the floors in the main entrance, which caused some traffic coming and going and loud noise. Seemed like odd timing knowing they had increased traffic ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"The room was clean and our room has a Nespresso machine for coffee. Hotel was in a good location and convenient to Chinatown"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The staff was outstanding, housekeeping was thorough and the concierge lady Judi was so helpful she made our trip a real pleasure."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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 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.

Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Repertory Theater 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.

Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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.




















