Jack London District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Oakland’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment precinct is a waterside square named after one of America’s finest novelists.
Jack London's Cabin
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip 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 spend time at USS Potomac. Experience the fascinating museums 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.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Activities
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
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Our pick of the best Jack London District Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Jack London District
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, 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.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Gold Coast
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Coast, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Jack London Square.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mountain View Cemetery and Paramount Theatre.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
- Jack London Square
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Chase Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Lombard Street
- University of California
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Ocean Beach
- University of San Francisco
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium