Jack London District
Oakland





Visit Jack London District
Popular places to visit

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.

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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

USS Potomac
Learn about the local history of Oakland when you take a trip to USS Potomac. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Rosenblum Cellars
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rosenblum Cellars during your travels to Oakland. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Plank
Enjoy a stop at Plank, an entertaining place to visit in Oakland. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
C. L. Dellums Oakland Amtrak Station
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a stop at C. L. Dellums Oakland Amtrak Station. Experience the theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

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
Top hotels in Jack London District

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
Please consider warm lighting for the lamps in the rooms. The fluorescent/blue lighting is off putting.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Fairmont San Francisco
YES!
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Nice clean hotel.. will return next time in the bay
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Good
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Friendly staff, easy check in and clean room
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jack London District

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.

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 Alameda
While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum.

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.
