Uptown Oakland
Oakland
Visit Uptown 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.
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.
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)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Uptown Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great location, very clean, professional staff! I would definitely go back there
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
We chose the Hilton in the Financial District because of its proximity to the theatre we were going to. We were in for a pleasant surprise as we explored the China Town. Nice area to walk around and experience San Francisco’s Chinatown culture. Walking distance to some great food options and ...
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Favorite hotel. Love the staff, love the nature trail across the street, dog park, and food and amenities
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Nice room and efficient staff.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Oakland
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.
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.
Temescal
While visiting Temescal, you might make a stop by sights like Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats.
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.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley.
