Golden Gate Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Things to do
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
Top hotels in Golden Gate
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Gate
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Golden Gate Travel Guide
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Union Square
- Oakland Arena
- Ferry Building
- Ocean Beach
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Zoo
- California Academy of Sciences
- Palace of Fine Arts
