West Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Oakland
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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.
Activities
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
Our pick of the best West Oakland Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Oakland
Uptown Oakland
Well liked for its live music and architecture, Uptown Oakland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater, and jump on the metro at 19th St Station to get around the city.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Temescal Farmers' Market and Mountain View Cemetery.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Temescal Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
