Title: Visit Lakeside: 2026 Lakeside, Oakland Travel Guide | Expedia.com

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# Lakeside, CA

## Oakland

![Always look up. #Patterns](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/d7fcd040-aa4c-4b6a-b8ae-23f769ac900f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Bird Tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/1dd3edf3-3206-42ba-a1ed-852cbcd9a174.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Lakeside

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Oakland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Oakland.dx601762)

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### 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 Zoo featuring night scenes, signage and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228338/0d282d93-2863-4eb1-be4c-43188955b0e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Zoo-Sequoyah.d6228338.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)

![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)

![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 acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Alameda-County-Coliseum-Airport-District.d502580.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Golden Gate Bridge at night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/277363/5cadfa3b-d4bb-4821-ac3a-897e2521df02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Francisco Night Tour

$90

per adult

**78%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.activity-details)

![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)

![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

$86

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)

![All California Self Guided AI Audio Tour for 7 Days SF to LA ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52048401/238909e2-fe27-43d4-9331-cb23095768d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### All California Self Guided AI Audio Tour for 7 Days SF to LA

$9

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/all-california-self-guided-ai-audio-tour-for-7-days-sf-to-la.a52048401.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

$15

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)

[See all activities in Oakland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Lakeside Hotel Deals

![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/5971a3e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA

$132 nightly

$155 total

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...

9/10 Wonderful! (5,439 reviews)

Bad experience

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976471667)

![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Handlery Union Square Hotel

351 Geary St San Francisco CA

$145 nightly

$171 total

Apr 13 - Apr 14

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,931 reviews)

Great location, nice rooms. Yhe pool was closed when we were there due a delay in renovations, which was disappointing. But everything else was good.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F13%2F2026&endDate=4%2F14%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976471667)

![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/75f20517_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

2500 Mason St San Francisco CA

$182 nightly

$214 total

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...

9/10 Wonderful! (7,378 reviews)

Breakfast was amazing, lots of choices. Room was clean. Convenient to walk and sightseeing.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976471667)

![YOTEL San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19510300/19510249/9a7fa76b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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YOTEL San Francisco

1095 Market St San Francisco CA

$103 nightly

$122 total

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)

Great place if you want to be somewhere convenient. Stayed here for a concert at Bill Graham. Small rooms, so they’re good if you plan on justbut efficient rooms

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=19510249&PinnedHotelID=19510249&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976471667)

![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/96ca1121_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hilton San Francisco Financial District

750 Kearny St San Francisco CA

$115 nightly

$135 total

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,536 reviews)

Staff is friendly and helpful. Only thing, I wish the bedding was softer, and more high end

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F4%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976471667)

![Hotel Julian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100366800/100366713/32a804cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Julian

940 Sutter Street San Francisco CA

$106 nightly

$125 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (678 reviews)

The hotel is aging and not spotless, but the front desk people were friendly and the bedding was fresh.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=100366713&PinnedHotelID=100366713&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976471667)

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## Check Lakeside hotel availability

[Tonight

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[Tomorrow night

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[This weekend

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[Next weekend

](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=553248635976471667&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=553248635976471667&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)

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### Other neighborhoods around Lakeside

![Lake Merritt featuring a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635074843030/ae1e3d96-036d-4c5f-aa96-b361cbbf6678.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Downtown Oakland

3.5/5(344 area reviews)

 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Downtown-Oakland.dx553248635074843030)

![One of the famous landmarks of Oakland’s Lake Merritt neighborhood.
#Red](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/b5f58dff-c0f5-490d-95af-741e4bcd1af6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Grand Lake

3/5(17 area reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Grand-Lake.dx553248635976481688)

![Aerial View Oakland Inner Harbor Port City Downtown Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470763/14100e99-6014-4479-bebc-744c279b0a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### West Oakland

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

 Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub. 

[](https://expedia.com/Oakland-West-Oakland.dx553248635976470763)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### San Antonio

 While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu. 

[](https://expedia.com/Oakland-San-Antonio.dx983641331943837696)

![Aerial boating center on Lake Merritt with Pelican Island in distance with buildings along shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470651/595a9232-b85b-4e65-ad56-85fb0e9681d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Piedmont Avenue

4/5(4 area reviews)

 When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Grand Lake Theater and Children's Fairyland, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Piedmont-Avenue.dx553248635976470651)

![Sunrise over the San Francisco Bay Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471535/2973e40f-fcdf-4aea-93ba-88756989c400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Temescal

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

[](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Temescal.dx553248635976471535)

[See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Oakland.dx601762.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neigh.Neighborhoods)

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