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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Things to do
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Inside and Fisherman's Wharf Lunch Credit
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option
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.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley 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.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
- Pier 39
- San Francisco Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park
- Oracle Park
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Oakland Arena
- Embarcadero Center
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Ocean Beach
- San Francisco Zoo
- Union Square
- California Academy of Sciences
- Ferry Building