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-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 art galleries 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Top hotels in Piedmont
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Piedmont
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.
Upper Rockridge
While there might not be top attractions in Upper Rockridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mountain View Cemetery and Telegraph Avenue.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Rockridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
Claremont
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Claremont. Make a stop by top sights like Judah L. Magnes Museum while you're exploring the area.
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- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- Ocean Beach
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Zoo
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Berkeley Marina
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Greek Theater
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
