Old Oakland
Oakland
Visit Old Oakland
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.
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 Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
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.
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 Old Oakland
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
clean room, close to amenities
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean hotel, comfortable beds, and wonderful staff
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Love Chinatown
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The was a fire in the building during my stay. My fire alarm in my room didn’t go off.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
good
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Oakland
Downtown Oakland
Theaters, art galleries, and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail 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.
San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center.
West Alameda
While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Crab Cove Visitor Center and Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach.
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Children's Fairyland 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.
