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

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco: Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group

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

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Overall very satisfied, considering the property is older and I only paid $100 for one night in the Bay Area. It was clean inside, the hallways smell clean, the staff was friendly. The breakfast included boiled eggs, yogurts, cereals, oatmeal, coffee and juices, waffles, pastries, bagels. I was a ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Everything is good"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Wonderful property and staff."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"No water bottle fill station. No wine cork opener. No usb ports in room"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"I loved everything about the hotel- super clean great breakfast nice staff Only complaint which I think is similar to others I read is that the noise above our room was super loud at midnight I could hear showers and tv and it made it hard to sleep"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
"Staff were extremely helpful and nice. Hotel was clean and conveniently located for a morning flight out of SFO. Great breakfast omelette, cappuccino and croissant."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 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 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.

Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater. 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.


















