West Oakland, CA
Oakland





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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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Berkeley, during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art 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.

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theater 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.
West Oakland Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Air conditioning is great,Good size smart tv. GREAT WINDOW VIEW!
Reviewed on 2026/3/9

Handlery Union Square Hotel
The hotel location was optimal, and my room was lovely. Unfortunately, the pool is under construction, so it was not available to hotel guests. The housekeeper ignored my Do Not Disturb sign on the door and entered the room to clean it, even though I specifically told her not to. Then another day, ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/9

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Easy check in, Hotel is nice and in easy walking distance to Pier 39 and all the shops. Many choices for dining on every corner. Free breakfast is a A+ giving you multiple choices to start the day. Would recommend this hotel to stay at.
Reviewed on 2026/3/9

YOTEL San Francisco
Room was tiny. Nice to have a towel warmer, but accessible from shower so towel got cold before it could be used.
Reviewed on 2026/3/6

Hotel Julian
Clean room & staff was okay. Had 24 hour security which was nice. No valet parking like the website states, breakfast was not available & the restaurant was not open at all like it was advertised on the website either anytime i had a question in regards to either , staff had no answer.
Reviewed on 2026/3/9

Embassy Hotel
Hotel is very fancy and clean but no air conditioning which sucked. Radiator was making noise all night which made it hard to sleep. Staff is very friendly.
Reviewed on 2026/3/9
Other neighborhoods around West Oakland

Downtown Oakland
Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.

Temescal
While visiting Temescal, you might make a stop by sights like Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats.

Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Telegraph Avenue and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.

San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center.
