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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch
Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour
Top hotels in Fruitvale
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 15 Jul, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 15 Jul, 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Jul, 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fruitvale
Gold Coast
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Coast, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Jack London Square.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mountain View Cemetery and Paramount Theatre.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.