Downtown Oakland

Oakland

Lake Merritt featuring a pond
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

Popular places to visit

Fox Theater

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.

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 acclaimed theater scene 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 entertainment choices 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

Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

P8,143
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

P2,785
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

P3,366
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

P4,584
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off

Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

P7,030
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Lombard Leap: 90 Minute City Highlight Tour

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

P2,843
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Oakland

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 P6,932 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P6,932
P8,159 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (5,327 reviews)
Clean & tidy

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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 P6,729 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
P6,729
P10,315 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
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! (7,336 reviews)
Buffett breakfast was delicious

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3 out of 5
701 3rd St San Francisco CA
The price is P9,829 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
P9,829
P11,568 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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! (2,005 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is P6,225 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P6,225
P7,326 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (2,439 reviews)
Room was clean, location was great, staff was cool. Shower head leaked water, shower water pressure sucked. Aside from that… nice stay

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco

3 out of 5
1095 Market St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,304 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
P4,304
P7,461 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
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! (1,005 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is P10,410 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
P10,410
P14,925 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,092 reviews)
We love this place. It’s in a perfect location. Clean room. And a fun elevator ride. Only thing they could do better are the pillows. Ours we super flat and very uncomfortable.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oakland

Aerial View Oakland Inner Harbor Port City Downtown Skyline

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.

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 Lakeside Park and Garden Center.

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 Oakland Floats and Children's Fairyland, 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 Oakland Floats and Temescal Alley.

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