Lakes and Birds Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Lakes and Birds
Things to do

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Continental breakfast decent thanks"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"The Hotel Needs Upgrading and to be Remodled. It Is Very Worn Thru The Years."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"The hotel was very clean. Rooms were spacious and quiet. Front desk was helpful"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Clean room, great staff and breakfast. Property is a bit dated, but great location on the water. There is a great boardwalk you can walk-in both directions. Stayed here for friends wedding. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"All in all our stay was great, however, there was one little problem with the step next to building two. That step is a fall waiting to happen. There should be some railing or a bollard to provide something something for people with balance issues. The decline in front of the step and the decline ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
"Location"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Lakes and Birds

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 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.

Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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.


















