Chinatown Travel Guide
Oakland
Popular places to visit
Oakland Museum of California
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
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 art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Top hotels in Chinatown
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
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 Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Gold Coast
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Coast, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Jack London Square.
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.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
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- Oakland Museum of California
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- Ocean Beach
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Zoo
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Berkeley Marina
- Greek Theater
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center