Fairview Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Fairview
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.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Fairview
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
"The property is nice. The building are spread out so if your room happens to be in building 4 or 5, you have to walk a lot. The staff should tell you to take the outside way since its much shorter than going through each building from inside. Instead of cookies, a warm cup or tea or coffee will be ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"The shower handle was a bit tricky to figure out."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Room was clean and smelling fresh. Parking was non problematic and on premises. The only hiccup was the bathroom specifically the bathtub area that could benefit from some more attention, its a Hilton after all."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"The hotel seemed fine. The room I was given was noisy and asked to change. The new room I was given was worse. There was a constant thumming sound by the bed. Staff tried to help but I asked for the less noisy room back. Not terribly happy."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
"Limited parking and would I would have appreciated having a property map to see open spaces closer to our room entrance."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Fairview
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.
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.
