Oakland, CA

Travel Guide

Lake Merritt featuring a pond
Chabot Space and Science Center featuring an observatory and interior views
Oakland Zoo which includes views
Oakland showing interior views and a park
Oakland featuring modern architecture

Where to stay in Oakland

Lake Merritt featuring a pond

Downtown Oakland

3.5/5(342 area reviews)

Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.

Downtown Oakland
Berkeley showing a river or creek, a sunset and general coastal views

Downtown Berkeley

4/5(147 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Berkeley
Piedmont showing street scenes and outdoor art

Piedmont

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

Piedmont
Gourmet Ghetto

North Berkeley

4/5(14 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.

North Berkeley
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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.

Albany
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Rockridge

Home to Claremont Country Club, this residential and commercial district boasts over 80 eateries and upscale shops along College Avenue, as well as the Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt Park for outdoor fun. Easily accessible via Rockridge BART Station.

Rockridge
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd Berkeley CA
The price is AED 471 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
AED 471
AED 542 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,813 reviews)
The room was clean and well maintained and the staff was cheerful and inviting. They also were very helpful from letting us know the best routes into town and taking good care of our things when we checked our bags at the front desk. All in all was a pleasant stay.

Reviewed on 24 November 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr San Leandro CA
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,258 reviews)
Good hotel

Reviewed on 21 November 2025

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club

5 out of 5
41 Tunnel Road Berkeley CA
The price is AED 872 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
AED 872
AED 1,222 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Yes it was an amazing stay. Effie at the front desk was nice and Christian was amazing helping me to my gorgeous room. Definitely loved it

Reviewed on 19 November 2025

Claremont Resort & Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites

Coral Reef Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Park St Alameda CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,857 reviews)
I like it

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Charming baseball themed 2-story building with cable TV, wi-fi & stereo system.

Charming baseball themed 2-story building with cable TV, wi-fi & stereo system.

Berkeley CA
Stay at this vacation home in Berkeley. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Jack London Square and Historic ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
Great place
Loved the place, great host. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Charming baseball themed 2-story building with cable TV, wi-fi & stereo system.
Stunning Alameda Beachfront Apt.  Spectacular Dtown SF Views- Book Now on VRBO!

Stunning Alameda Beachfront Apt. Spectacular Dtown SF Views- Book Now on VRBO!

2 out of 5
Alameda CA
Stay at this apartment in Alameda. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Jack London Square and Oakland ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Amazing views in a very clean comfortable apartment.

Reviewed on 2 November 2025

Stunning Alameda Beachfront Apt. Spectacular Dtown SF Views- Book Now on VRBO!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Oakland

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
261
5 - Excellent 17%
4 - Good
623
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
501
3 - Okay 32%
2 - Disappointing
110
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
75
1 - Terrible 5%

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

I hated this hotel

3/5 - Okay

BayAreaTraveler

Crime rate and overall city’s cleanliness needs to be addressed.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is my hometown I love Oakland

5/5 - Excellent

Johanna

I loved the food and the Golden State Bridge and the museum.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Food’s always a highlight and the Fox theater

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Oakland is a very interesting place. The city itself needs to be cleaned up quite a bit but overall it's somewhere interesting to visit.