Piedmont Travel Guide
Oakland
Popular places to visit
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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Piedmont
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
comfortable beds, clean room, great location, nice staff.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
There were bugs in the shower like 4-5 of them
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Always nice stay
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff was wonderful, view was awesome and the stay was nice. Will return to this Hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Fabulous location close to public transportation. Allowed me to hold luggage before and after my stay and were very kind about it. Every staff member was friendly. The room was clean and bright. I do wish there were some lighting that was less striking.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Piedmont
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oakland Floats and Children's Fairyland.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Oakland Floats and Temescal Alley are top sights worth seeing.
Mosswood
Even though there aren't top sights in Mosswood, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Oakland Floats. Jump on the metro at MacArthur Station to see more of the city.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
