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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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Berkeley, during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets 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 theater scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant 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.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
West Oakland Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Oakland
Downtown Oakland
Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.
Temescal
While visiting Temescal, you might make a stop by sights like Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats.
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Mountain View Cemetery and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Telegraph Avenue and Temescal Farmers' Market.
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.
Rockridge
Home to Claremont Country Club, this residential and commercial district boasts over 80 eateries and upscale shops along College Avenue, as well as the Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt Park for outdoor fun. Easily accessible via Rockridge BART Station.
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- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- San Francisco State University
- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- Oakland Arena
- Ferry Building
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- Ghirardelli Square