West Oakland
Oakland
Visit West 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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene 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.
Things to do
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 Movie Sights City Tour
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
Top hotels in West Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean rooms, great customer service, safe parking, and great location.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Included breakfast is amazing!!!
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean room and friendly, courteous staff!
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff was very courteous. Room was clean, but balcony was not cleaned and furniture was old.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Easy check in, staff was great. Great area and easy to walk to where you need to fo
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Large spot on floor, wall dirty or scuffed up, very far from elevator for being an accessible room.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
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 Children's Fairyland 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.
San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu.
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.
