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
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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theater 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.
Things to do
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with 20 Stops
Fruitvale Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean, very friendly staff, easy to navigate, safe
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
All was good
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
This hotel has a lot of rooms and check in on a Friday evening was pretty slow with only 2 people helping to get people checked in. Otherwise we enjoyed a large room with a balcony in a quiet area for how close it was to the highway.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lovely hotel in a great location for the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39 the Cable Cars and Lombard street.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Good restaurant. Clean room, good airport shuttle service
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Clean rooms, affordable rates! Friendly and accommodating staff!
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Fruitvale
West Alameda
While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum.
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.
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.
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.
Montclair
Though Montclair might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chabot Space and Science Center and Mountain View Cemetery.
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Mountain View Cemetery and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fruitvale, CA
- Silicon Valley
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- University of California
- San Francisco State University
- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- Oakland Arena
- University of San Francisco
- Ocean Beach
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Berkeley Marina
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Greek Theater
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- UCSF Medical Center
- Ghirardelli Square
