Downtown Hayward Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Downtown Hayward
Popular places to visit
Hayward City Hall
After visiting Hayward City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hayward. 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.
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
Things to do
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
California: Oakland Airport Transfer to San Francisco
San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour
San Francisco: Airplane Private Night Bay Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Hayward
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Beautiful hotel. Great staff.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
When we first drove up we thought it looked really fancy, valets and the entrance of lobby was immaculate but once you get into the rooms a lot of cobwebs on the ceiling and its not just our room, we had to switch to a different room and same cobwebs on this one. The sliders doors need some WD-40 ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Nice place and good food at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Everything went smoothly from having the Airport shuttle pick us up to check-in.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Finding what I looked for -- a clean, affordable (modest-income "affordable") place to sleep and get up super-early for a 7AM flight from SF). The claim that this was the largest Tavelodge in (they specified, I'll generalize) the surrounding area was correct. A series of small room-ready buildings ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean room, very friendly staffs, descent daily breakfast provided, most of all proximity to visitor’s spots, such as Oracle Park :)
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hayward
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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 Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mountain View Cemetery and Children's Fairyland.
