The Clarion is centrally located to all Bay Area attractions including Napa and Sonoma Wine Country; the East Bay and Berkeley. Downtown San Francisco is just 12 minutes via the local subway system(BART). Oakland City Center and Convention Center is just 2 blocks from hotel. Enjoy a thriving ChinaTown; major League sporting events; Friday Old Oakland Farmers MArket. Jack London Square and Marina; and performing arts at historic Paramount Theater. Chabot Space and Science Center; Oakland Coliseum and African American Heritage Museum are all nearby.