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
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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.
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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 Jack London Square or Oakland City Center 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 Paramount Theatre.
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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
- Oracle Park
- Golden Gate Park
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- San Francisco Bay
- Moscone Convention Center
- Chase Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Lombard Street
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Ocean Beach
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- San Francisco Zoo
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- Embarcadero Center
- Greek Theater
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord
- San Mateo County Event Center