Longfellow Travel Guide
Oakland
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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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event 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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
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
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Longfellow
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great room, great view and great staff...ridiculous parking fees!!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The front desk staff was super polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent!!!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
it was a great experience over all
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Rooms are a bit old modelled but overall its a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Staff was amazing and helpful, location on the hotel was great for a family with young kids you can take public transportation right outside the hotel along with lots within walking distance. The hotel amenities were great and made it an easy stay for families. Loved the hotel and would love to visit ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Longfellow
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mountain View Cemetery and Grand Lake Theater.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Rockridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
Longfellow Travel Guide
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Park
- Oracle Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Oakland Arena
- Ferry Building
- Union Square
- Embarcadero Center
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Ocean Beach
- California Academy of Sciences
- San Francisco Zoo
- Walt Disney Family Museum
