Upper Telegraph Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Upper Telegraph
Popular places to visit
Telegraph Avenue
During your visit to Oakland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Telegraph Avenue. Wander the picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.
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 theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Upper Telegraph Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, easy access to everything
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Nice hotel close to Fisherman’s Wharf and easy access to public transportation. Professional and friendly staff that make your stay pleasant and easygoing.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Good hotel in the Embarcadero area. Nice atrium with see-through glass walls on the elevators. Well lit rooms with spacious bathrooms (I was in a recently renovated unit). Somewhat limited eating options in the immediate area but if you walk a couple of blocks there are some options. It is also walkable ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Area felt dead, front desk staff seems kinda scattered and not well trained.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Great room and staff
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Telegraph
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.
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.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
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.
