Lake Merritt
Visit Lake Merritt
Tours & day trips
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
History & culture
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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
Private & custom tours
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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch
Adventure & outdoor
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San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39
Holiday & seasonal tours
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Popular places to visit
Lakeside Park and Garden Center
Explore the great outdoors at Lakeside Park and Garden Center, a lovely green space in Oakland. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
Children's Fairyland
Bring the kids to one of America’s first themed amusement parks. Storybook sets, rides and animal residents ensure everyone experiences a “happily ever after.”
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.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
Oaktown Roost
Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Oakland Marriott City Center
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
Jack London Inn
