West Oakland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular West Oakland attractions

McClymonds High School

10.0/10 (1 review)
Enjoy the student vibe at McClymonds High School during your stay in Oakland.
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Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz!

AU$56
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz!
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise

AU$69
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise
Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages

Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages

AU$124
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

San Francisco City Lights Cruise

AU$83
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco City Lights Cruise
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

AU$69
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

San Francisco 1-Day and 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tours + Night Tour

AU$95
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco 1-Day and 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tours + Night Tour
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Our pick of the best West Oakland Hotel Deals

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$204 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$204
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,490 reviews)
"Una habitación muy limpia y muy cómoda aparte que tenía buena vista"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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$263 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$263
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is AU$257 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$257
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,897 reviews)
"Room size was good"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$123 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$123
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,040 reviews)
"It was okay"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

3.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr San Leandro CA
The price is AU$159 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$159
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$252 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$252
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,739 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in West Oakland

Find the best West Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Oakland

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.

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Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. 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.

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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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.

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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.

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