Title: Visit West Oakland: Best of West Oakland, Oakland Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# West Oakland

## Oakland

![Aerial View Oakland Inner Harbor Port City Downtown Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470763/14100e99-6014-4479-bebc-744c279b0a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aerial View Oakland Inner Harbor Port City Downtown Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470763/14100e99-6014-4479-bebc-744c279b0a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Cool rainbow over the Bay Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/1d97d683-6cfb-4aef-98ee-924c0e51d65c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![An aerial shot showing San Francisco, the Bay Bridge, and The Twin Peaks at the bottom of the photo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/58f84589-73a5-4a95-a39d-b5e5d19ba925.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![San Francisco featuring a beach, a bridge and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056043/d3984d5b-19a7-4cbc-a75f-d5c1d81e0a8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit West Oakland

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Oakland travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Oakland.dx601762)

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### Popular places to visit

![Jack London Square which includes a bay or harbor and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063235/91e61326-ba76-4eed-b745-a225a7a20141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Jack London Square

4/5(11 reviews)

Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.

[](https://expedia.ca/Jack-London-Square-Jack-London-District.d6063235.Vacation-Attraction)

![Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### University of California, Berkeley

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-California-Oakland.d6069427.Vacation-Attraction)

![Greek Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069433/d865293f-7a69-4a82-bda2-bfd28720a377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Greek-Theater-Oakland.d6069433.Vacation-Attraction)

![Oakland Zoo which includes night scenes, zoo animals and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228338/0d282d93-2863-4eb1-be4c-43188955b0e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Zoo-Sequoyah.d6228338.Vacation-Attraction)

![Oakland Coliseum Firework Show](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502580/ba18495a-c341-4b12-b8f4-b5cb018a0274.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

4/5(10 reviews)

Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Alameda-County-Coliseum-Airport-District.d502580.Vacation-Attraction)

![Fox Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532640465/2a2e19ff-e200-4ab4-947d-e8358787055e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Fox Theater

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Fox-Theater-Downtown-Oakland.d553248621532640465.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219782/8d7a50b5-ebf0-4765-9a8b-20679466b95b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

CA $66

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-bridge-to-bridge-cruise-90-minutes.a219782.activity-details)

![Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852618/2d36c05c-4a19-49ee-83c7-78e22378ede0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

CA $190

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alcatraz-visit-with-night-option-and-sf-bay-cruise.a852618.activity-details)

![San Francisco City Lights Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219776/95f2a2ad-387b-435e-99b1-49a9d049006c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

CA $79

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-city-lights-cruise-2-hours.a219776.activity-details)

![California Academy of Sciences General Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219652/f0bca80b-682f-4287-bac0-eccb47dd5591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

CA $67

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/california-academy-of-sciences-daytime-admission.a219652.activity-details)

![Golden Gate Bridge at night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/277363/5cadfa3b-d4bb-4821-ac3a-897e2521df02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Francisco Night Tour

CA $123

per adult

**78%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.activity-details)

![Lombard Leap: 90 Minute City Highlight Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49885200/d3a61720-49ea-4cc4-b827-0b7aa299b648.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

CA $67

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-lombard-st-loop-50-min-best-city-highlights-tour.a49885200.activity-details)

[See all activities in Oakland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## West Oakland Hotel Deals

![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/9ba9bb1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA

CA $185

CA $217 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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! (5,358 reviews)

Everything we did was within walking distance from the Hotel, the Pier, the Restaurants, the Shopping and the Shows. It was great to walk to everywhere in great weather conditions, not having to drive deal with traffic or parking.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976470763)

![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/6fb55356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

2500 Mason St San Francisco CA

CA $201

CA $293 total

Mar 18 - Mar 19

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! (7,372 reviews)

Right near little italy, amazing food, pretty streets to walk around in north beach, telegraph hill. quieter family oriented neighboorhood

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976470763)

![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/b8dfc462_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Handlery Union Square Hotel

351 Geary St San Francisco CA

CA $204

CA $240 total

Apr 1 - Apr 2

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! (2,903 reviews)

The staff was not hospitable in the least. I checked in and the front desk was all business. I got terribly lost finding my room because they added a building. After getting sufficiently lost and confused since the second floor rooms are in two different buildings, I had to haul my luggage back to ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976470763)

![Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/fc76649d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

701 3rd St San Francisco CA

CA $231

CA $272 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,027 reviews)

Room was great

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=31419890&PinnedHotelID=31419890&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976470763)

![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/77af977e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hilton San Francisco Financial District

750 Kearny St San Francisco CA

CA $117

CA $138 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! (2,462 reviews)

The hotel is really old; the bathroom sink was leaking, the bathtub was dirty, and the towels were of poor quality.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976470763)

![YOTEL San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19510300/19510249/e1a4da25_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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YOTEL San Francisco

1095 Market St San Francisco CA

CA $99

CA $173 total

Mar 28 - Mar 29

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! (1,019 reviews)

Room was tiny. Nice to have a towel warmer, but accessible from shower so towel got cold before it could be used.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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[Tonight

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### Other neighbourhoods around West Oakland

![Lake Merritt featuring a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635074843030/ae1e3d96-036d-4c5f-aa96-b361cbbf6678.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Downtown Oakland

3/5(9 area reviews)

 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Downtown-Oakland.dx553248635074843030)

![Sunrise over the San Francisco Bay Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471535/2973e40f-fcdf-4aea-93ba-88756989c400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Temescal

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Temescal.dx553248635976471535)

![One of the famous landmarks of Oakland’s Lake Merritt neighborhood.
#Red](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/b5f58dff-c0f5-490d-95af-741e4bcd1af6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Grand Lake

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Grand-Lake.dx553248635976481688)

![Aerial boating center on Lake Merritt with Pelican Island in distance with buildings along shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470651/595a9232-b85b-4e65-ad56-85fb0e9681d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Piedmont-Avenue.dx553248635976470651)

![Telegraph Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338638/b9b79b37-5ce8-4d00-8091-24acac27b30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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 Chabad of the East Bay. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Upper-Telegraph.dx553248635976473464)

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### San Antonio

 While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-San-Antonio.dx983641331943837696)

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