Popular places to visit
Cathedral of Christ the Light
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip to Cathedral of Christ the Light. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
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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.
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 Grand Lake Theater.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
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 Morcom Rose Garden.
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Oracle Park
- Alcatraz Island
- Golden Gate Park
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- University of California
- Lombard Street
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Ghirardelli Square
- Oakland Arena
- Fox Theater
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- California Academy of Sciences
- Ocean Beach
- Oakland Zoo