Lakes and Birds Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Lakes and Birds
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 Lakes and Birds
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Our room was spacious and clean. During check-in, the lady at the front desk was not particularly helpful. I asked if breakfast was included, she said "unfortunately no". she didn't offer us anything, just sat there in silence like she was bored. Also, 24 dollars /day for parking is excessive in ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"This place needs some love and has seen some better days. Aircon didnt work properly so room was constantly too hot. Value for money definitely not there."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
"Very comfortable beds and convenient location for travel out of SFO."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
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 Old Oakland 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.
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.
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.
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.
