Upper Telegraph Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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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 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Our pick of the best Upper Telegraph Hotel Deals

Handlery Union Square Hotel
The staff were pretty nice and friendly. The check-in and check-out processes were fast and efficient. The hotel is nice, a bit dated with some remodeling done. But it’s definitely not modern or new. It’s in a good neighborhood and close to a lot of tourist spots. I’m at close to the Moscone so that ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, great bed, good location.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff was very rude and slow took them an hour to bring an extra pillow and the room wasn’t the cleanest
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The room was clean and staff was friendly. There was no fridge or microwave and no water bottles in the room. P
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great hotel. Amazing breakfast, nice staff, great location, specious room and very calm. We had a wonderful stay. Thenk you 😊
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Clean room, staff was great. However, the hotel may be too close to noisy areas in SF to guarantee a restful and quiet night. I had difficulty sleeping without being awoken by police or ambulane sirens and people shouting outside the hotel. As for the complimentary breakfast, there wasn't much. They ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Telegraph

Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge 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.

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.

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.

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.

