Uptown Oakland Travel Guide

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Uptown Oakland
Uptown Oakland
Uptown Oakland
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Popular places to visit

Fox Theater

Fox Theater

You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Fox Theater
Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre

Spend an evening being swept up in a ballet performance, laughing at stand-up comedians or dancing in your seat to a band at this historic art deco theatre.

Paramount Theatre
Jack London Square

Jack London Square

3/5(6 reviews)

Oakland’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment precinct is a waterside square named after one of America’s finest novelists.

Jack London Square
University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley

4/5(14 reviews)

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.

University of California, Berkeley
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

4/5(8 reviews)

Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Oakland Arena

Oakland Arena

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Oakland Arena

Activities

Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

AU$74
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

AU$212
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

AU$81
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Smiling women on sightseeing bus in San Francisco

San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour

AU$65
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour
San Francisco GoCar Tour

GoCar San Francisco Tour

AU$152
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
GoCar San Francisco Tour
"Sun Painting" Created by artist Bob Miller, this classic Exploratorium exhibit is a “live” painting that uses light from the from the Sun as its palette.

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

AU$61
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
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Our pick of the best Uptown Oakland Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is AU$184 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$184
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,970 reviews)
"This property was a pretty good deal for the price. The location was fantastic, the daily buffet breakfast at the restaurant was nice and the other food there was tasty as well. The property itself needed a little TLC but nonetheless we enjoyed our stay in our comfortable room. We would consider ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$230 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$230
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,576 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to chinatown, financial district and little Italy. My room location was a little noisy. It was located right beside/behind the elevators. I can hear rumbling noise, I thought at first I was near a train station but realized it must be the elevators."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$304 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$304
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,642 reviews)
Great location, comfortable and clean
"The rooms were very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. The location was super convenient to Pier 39, fishermen warf and Pier 33"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$230 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$230
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,389 reviews)
"Thanks"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is AU$241 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$241
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,161 reviews)
"room was very comfortable"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$366 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$366
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,787 reviews)
"Regency Club had a great breakfast"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Oakland

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Downtown Oakland

4/5(2 area reviews)

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

Downtown Oakland
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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 Oakland
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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.

Piedmont Avenue
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Temescal

If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.

Temescal
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Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

Piedmont
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Upper Telegraph

While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby.

Upper Telegraph

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