West Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland





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

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in West Oakland

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean. The price was right."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Just the parking, it’s challenging if you have a sub or van and needs to park along the streets"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Good"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Grand Hyatt San Francisco
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.

North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.


















