West Oakland
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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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene 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.
Things to do
Sommelier Guided Wine Tours of SF Wine Country
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
Top hotels in West Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West 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.
Temescal
While visiting Temescal, you might make a stop by sights like Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats.
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.
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 Chabad of the East Bay.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
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.