Telegraph 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.
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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops 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
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Our pick of the best Telegraph District Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
They placed me right next to the elavator, noise kept me awake all night, asked to be changed they said it had to be until the following day, I got the following day 2/15 to the lobby and manager in charge said they could only change me until after 12pm, but I had an activity booked from 830am to ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
There was fireworks going off all night and some during the morning! I was not aware of the Chinese New Year, which is fine, but I came to do an exam and the noise was horrible!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Beds are 2 full size beds
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Beautiful room and view.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Telegraph District
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights 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.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Claremont
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Claremont. Make a stop by top sights like Judah L. Magnes Museum while you're exploring the area.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
