West Oakland Travel Guide

Oakland

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Stay near popular West Oakland attractions

McClymonds High School

10.0/10 (1 review)
Enjoy the student vibe at McClymonds High School during your stay in Oakland.
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Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self Led Exploration

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

฿501
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,592
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

฿1,302
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

฿1,603
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

฿2,337
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

฿960
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in West Oakland

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,375 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,375
฿5,150 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,353 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,353
฿6,500 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,124 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,124
฿3,677 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,370 reviews)
"Nothing"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,265 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿5,265
฿6,197 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,825 reviews)
"Got a room with a balcony & just wow! The views. Were amazing! We also enjoyed the views from the bar."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is ฿6,651 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿6,651
฿9,365 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿2,972 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿2,972
฿3,498 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
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Where to stay in West Oakland

Find the best West Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rockridge

Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.

West Oakland Travel Guide