Title: Visit East End: 2026 East End, Oakland Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in East End](https://expedia.com/East-End-Oakland-Hotels.0-n553248635976473409-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Oakland](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oakland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in East End](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-East-End.d553248635976473409.Car-Rental-Guide)[East End Vacations](https://expedia.com/East-End.d553248635976473409.Destination-Travel-Guides) # East End, CA ## Oakland ![San Francisco Bay Bridge Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473409/86a47d48-01e0-46c9-9cac-6703971f97e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Francisco Bay Bridge Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473409/86a47d48-01e0-46c9-9cac-6703971f97e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge East Span With Low Fog in Background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473409/9e49c948-426c-4e82-99b3-168cb38ba816.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset over the kite surfing beach in Alameda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5969/e20933d1-e199-4570-af85-528ee11ff918.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit East End Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oakland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Oakland.dx601762) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jack London Square which includes a bay or harbor and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063235/91e61326-ba76-4eed-b745-a225a7a20141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Jack-London-Square-Jack-London-District.d6063235.Vacation-Attraction) ![Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-California-Oakland.d6069427.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oakland Coliseum Firework Show](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502580/ba18495a-c341-4b12-b8f4-b5cb018a0274.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Alameda-County-Coliseum-Airport-District.d502580.Vacation-Attraction) ![Greek Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069433/d865293f-7a69-4a82-bda2-bfd28720a377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greek Theater President Theodore Roosevelt and the Dalai Lama are among the iconic figures who have graced the stage of this neoclassical open-air bowl. [](https://expedia.com/Greek-Theater-Oakland.d6069433.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fox Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532640465/2a2e19ff-e200-4ab4-947d-e8358787055e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fox Theater Find a school, a restaurant and a concert venue in this historic complex where Dylan, Green Day and B. B. King have played. [](https://expedia.com/Fox-Theater-Downtown-Oakland.d553248621532640465.Vacation-Attraction) ![Berkeley Marina featuring a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063227/4247f814-ba95-45ba-9215-016a57f756d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Berkeley Marina A world-class playground complex, a labyrinth of nature trails and a solar calendar are among the highlights that make this stunning marina stand out. [](https://expedia.com/Berkeley-Marina-Berkeley-Marina.d6063227.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219782/8d7a50b5-ebf0-4765-9a8b-20679466b95b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) $48 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-bridge-to-bridge-cruise-90-minutes.a219782.activity-details) ![San Francisco City Lights Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219776/95f2a2ad-387b-435e-99b1-49a9d049006c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) $58 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-city-lights-cruise-2-hours.a219776.activity-details) ![Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852618/2d36c05c-4a19-49ee-83c7-78e22378ede0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise $139 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/alcatraz-visit-with-night-option-and-sf-bay-cruise.a852618.activity-details) ![Alcatraz Island Prison Tour Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/671502/320357c3-f182-4692-a613-a31a39478bee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages $77 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/official-alcatraz-island-prison-tour-with-free-app-audio-packages.a671502.activity-details) ![SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46372177/64acee63-6cb6-4dd6-8a5c-767b44de95a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket $30 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sf-san-francisco-museum-of-modern-art-sfmoma-entry-ticket.a46372177.activity-details) ![San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48197706/beb6f4cd-83dd-4161-90b7-9807b4796319.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39 $34 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-kids-thrill-zone-combo-at-pier-39.a48197706.activity-details) [See all activities in Oakland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## East End Hotel Deals ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/9ba9bb1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA $123 nightly $145 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. 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