Piedmont Avenue Travel 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.
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 Zoo
Weird and wonderful animals, from frogs and otters to giraffes and sun bears, await at this animal park that even has its own roller coaster.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Piedmont Avenue Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location and very nice hotel"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"The location and decor was unbeatable. Truly made the stay perfect!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Great customer service"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"I'm sure when this hotel was completed in the early 2000's it was quite nice. But it is very tired now with old frayed and stained carpet, desk drawer falling out, dirty headboard, old finishes in general. It's a great location, so that is a plus. There is no restaurant for breakfast, but you can ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"I did not eat at the restaurant inside the hotel."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
"Soy de Venezuela me gustó mucho el hotel es auténtico original"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Piedmont Avenue Travel Guide
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
- Oracle Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Chase Center
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- University of San Francisco
- Ghirardelli Square
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Oakland Zoo
- Ocean Beach
- California Academy of Sciences