Downtown Oakland

Oakland

Lake Merritt featuring a pond
Jack London Square featuring a fountain as well as a family
Jack London Square showing a bay or harbor
Lake Merritt featuring a park and a lake or waterhole as well as a couple
Jack London\'s Cabin

Popular places to visit

Fox Theater

Fox Theater

You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Fox Theater
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Paramount Theatre

Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland.

Paramount Theatre
Downtown Oakland as seen from across Lake Merritt on a cloudy spring day, San Francisco bay area, California

Oakland City Center

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Oakland City Center
Oakland Museum of California

Oakland Museum of California

Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.

Oakland Museum of California
Jack London\'s Cabin

Jack London's Cabin

You can learn about the history of Oakland with a visit to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

Jack London's Cabin
Oakland old town streets, hidden gem!

Old Oakland

During your trip to Oakland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Old Oakland. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Old Oakland

Things to do

Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

CA $66
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

CA $123
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

CA $190
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Lombard Leap: 90 Minute City Highlight Tour

San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour

CA $67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour

CA $96
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket

CA $21
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
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Downtown Oakland Hotel Deals

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 CA $181 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
CA $181
CA $213 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,419 reviews)
It was very nice

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is CA $187 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
CA $187
CA $220 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,915 reviews)
Decent

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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 CA $202 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
CA $202
CA $294 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,342 reviews)
Great staff. Nice facilities! Loved our time here. Location is amazing!

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco

3 out of 5
1095 Market St San Francisco CA
The price is CA $100 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
CA $100
CA $174 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Perfect Spot

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is CA $133 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $133
CA $157 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,523 reviews)
Traveled with children , it was a fantastic stay right at the heart of Chinatown . We got to experience the culture and the local food places were amazing. Overall we had a wonderful stay

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian

3 out of 5
940 Sutter Street San Francisco CA
The price is CA $110 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $110
CA $157 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (666 reviews)
We received a room upgrade which put us in a corner unit with little noise. Thank you staff!

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Hotel Julian
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oakland

Aerial View Oakland Inner Harbor Port City Downtown Skyline

West Oakland

Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.

West Oakland
One of the famous landmarks of Oakland’s Lake Merritt neighborhood. #Red

Grand Lake

If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Grand Lake
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San Antonio

While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu.

San Antonio
Aerial boating center on Lake Merritt with Pelican Island in distance with buildings along shore

Piedmont Avenue

When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Piedmont Avenue
Sunrise over the San Francisco Bay Area

Temescal

While visiting Temescal, you might make a stop by sights like Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats.

Temescal
Wooden bridge and cabin landscape, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Fremont

West Alameda

While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum.

West Alameda

Downtown Oakland

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