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
"Rooms are very nice and clean. Need a microwave though. Common areas need an update"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Paid for the buffet breakfast. Two out of 4 days, food was cold even tho they were in warming pans"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"We had a great time and will stay there again."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
"The staff was warm and welcoming and the rooms were well apportioned and stocked. Location was fantastic and we availed ourselves.of the little store on-site and they didn't gouge the prices. Just a nice experience overall."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Overall, a good stay with excellent customer service. I understood going in that this wasn't a 5-star hotel, and the location truly delivers — beautiful views and a fantastic setting. My one disappointment was the bathroom: the showerhead was clogged, leaving just a single stream of water instead ..."
Reviewed on 25 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 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.
