Piedmont Avenue Travel Guide
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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
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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.
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.
Things to do
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option
SkyStar Wheel Ticket in San Francisco
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Top hotels in Piedmont Avenue
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Other neighbourhoods around Piedmont Avenue
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 Piedmont Sports Field or Morcom Rose Garden.
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.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
- Pier 39
- Oracle Park
- Golden Gate Park
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco Bay
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Alcatraz Island
- University of California
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Ferry Building
- Union Square
- Oakland Arena
- San Francisco Zoo
- Ocean Beach
- Embarcadero Center
- Palace of Fine Arts
- California Academy of Sciences