Bella Vista Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Bella Vista
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Bella Vista
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway Review 5/5 Stars — Exceptional Location and Value Staying here with family was an absolute pleasure, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Perfectly situated in Nob Hill, the hotel puts you within a very short walk to fantastic dining options along ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Amazing and great location and the Buffett breakfast was awesome"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"We had booked a room with a terrace and they gave us a room with a “city view” all you could see and hear were all the homeless people from the tenderloin which was literally all you really saw. When we called downstairs to get our room moved the concierge asked if we were looking at the view or ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
"Welcoming ,"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Well-located and very clean, well-appointed room, but issues came up from the start. I tried to put my friend on the room, since he was arriving early and was hung up on 3 times while perplexed customer service tried to do it. Fourth time, I reached the actual hotel, who helped me. When there, the ..."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Bella Vista
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
