Rental cars in Oakland from $38

If your trip to Oakland is all booked but your itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a helping hand.You'll have to wake up early if you're planning to check out all the great sights that this place has to offer. Oakland Museum of California and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are non-negotiable. Greek Theater and University of California, Berkeley shouldn't be forgotten either.Stop by Jack London Square. It's one sight you'll usually find on most visitors' to-do lists. Oakland City Center and Fox Theater are also a stone's throw away and worth a pit stop.

There's nothing like dropping the car window and feeling the cool, salty air on your face while you're cruising by the sea. Pack some yummy food and spend an afternoon relaxing near the water at one of the fantastic beaches near Oakland. Picturesque options include:

• Baker Beach (12 miles away).
• China Beach (12 miles away).
• Ocean Beach (14 miles away).

Booking a rental car is a popular choice for traveling professionals. If your visit to Oakland is primarily for work-related reasons, you ought to know where the best business and convention centers are located. Here are just a few of the top ones:

• Oakland Convention Center (0.3 miles away).
• Kaiser Convention Center (1 mile away).
• Moscone Convention Center (7 miles away).