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 entertainment choices 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 theater 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 fascinating museums 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
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Beautiful grounds and lovely room.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great staff
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Decent coffee and baked goods at breakfast. For some reason, my room wasn't cleaned unless I asked specifically.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Queen Bed was comfy and pillows were really nice. Very clean room. Only negative was the size of the room.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The food, the rooms, the views everything about this hotel is fantastic
Reviewed on Apr 10, 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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center.
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Chapel of the Chimes and Grand Lake Theater, 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.
