Chinatown, CA
Oakland
Popular places to visit
Oakland Museum of California
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.
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
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.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices 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.
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.
Things to do
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
Chinatown Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Absolutely loved our stay here, so much so I just booked another night for a future trip. It's a great location, love the parking garage option, and they view was one of the best in the city!
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Great area , the bed wasn’t very comfortable and the bathroom counters weren’t completely cleaned
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great breakfast buffet! Great bartender and drinks. Parking crazy expensive. Nice rooms, great beds and pillows. Would stay again.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Loved everything about my stay. Great staff, clean room. Loved I could get coffee 24hrs on the premises!
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Hotel Julian
Clean room & staff was okay. Had 24 hour security which was nice. No valet parking like the website states, breakfast was not available & the restaurant was not open at all like it was advertised on the website either anytime i had a question in regards to either , staff had no answer.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Embassy Hotel
This hotel was absolutely filthy and not up to code in my view. The elevator did not work, there were pipes showing everywhere. The room was unclean. Sheets, bedding, and carpet were so old they were tattered.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Chinatown
Downtown Oakland
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.
San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center.
West Oakland
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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
West Alameda
While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum.
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.