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

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz!

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise

San Francisco City Lights Cruise

San Francisco: Movie Filming Locations Bus Tour
Top hotels in West Oakland

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"I always stay at this hotel when I visit San Francisco. The location is central to public Transportation and there is a near by grocery store and many great restaurants. What really brings me back for multiple visits is the reliability of the cleanliness of the rooms. Every style of room I have stayed ..."
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Okay hotel in the center of everything. I'd stay there again since the price was right. My issue- I asked for a balcony room- the balcony barely fits a chair. Otherwise it was a nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
"Helpful and friendly staff. Nice lobby"
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Location is great. Staff was very nice."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026
Where to stay in West 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.

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.

South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
















