Ardenwood Travel Guide
Oakland
Popular places to visit
Ardenwood Historic Farm
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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 theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Ardenwood
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The AC is in the room makes huge noice, you can’t sleep if it turned on due to the noice.. you can’t sleep if it turned off due to the lack of air circulation. Overall it’s sleepless time in this room
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Parking stalls too narrow. Great staff. Drink beverage fridge in snack shop not keeping drinks cool. No microwave.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Air was great , room was awesome and didn’t use the gym
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Dylan at SFO
Was just there for a quick overnight. Great clean property, nice amenities like wine, snacks and free cappuccino machine. It was quiet and in safe location. What a great value!!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The urinal was very low
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ardenwood
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
