Visit Grand Lake
Popular places to visit
Grand Lake Theater
You can enjoy a show at Grand Lake Theater on your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in Grand Lake
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great view
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Great option to stay
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Clean room. Appropriate temperature.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Love the fact it has a pool-could use some attention (resurfacing tile, cleanliness) and the pool and sauna , sauna especially, were hard to find. Singage was very poor. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
I haven’t been to the Fairmont for a few years, and was a little sad to see that it was fairly empty. The room rate was excellent, but no free coffee or gym were a bummer. I hope they change theee elements.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Very nice
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Grand Lake
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Mountain View Cemetery and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Uptown Oakland
Well-liked for its live music and architecture, Uptown Oakland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater, and jump on the metro at 19th St Station to get around the city.
Temescal
While visiting Temescal, you might make a stop by sights like Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats.
Downtown Oakland
Theaters, art galleries, and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Rockridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.
