Gold Coast Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
Top hotels in Gold Coast
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Everything Overall
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Room, staff and amenities are great.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
A world class hotel!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Good parking, nice staff, clean room
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Comfortable clean rooms, parking charge is a little ridiculous but that’s the city for you. Room was fairly priced considering most were double the amount per night during no major event(s). I would stay here again, close to the stadium and walking distance to a few places like Lucky Strike. During ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gold Coast
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.
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
