Downtown Oakland
Oakland
Visit Downtown Oakland
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jack London's Cabin
You can learn about the history of Oakland with a visit to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Good location. Good timing for the check in and checkout. Good price for New Year's. However, we did not get the bayview which we had paid for. Heated pool. Very small bathroom. Hard to open the door. Low water pressure in the sink. Needed more towels and toilet paper. Toiletries were subpar for ...
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Didn't see the free breakfast
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Nice clean hotel.. will return next time in the bay
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
I thought everything about our stay at the. Fairmont was fantastic except that we could hear everything from the room next door
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Friendly staff, easy check in and clean room
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oakland
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu.
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.
Temescal
While visiting Temescal, you might make a stop by sights like Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats.
West Alameda
While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
