Visit Downtown Hayward
Popular places to visit
Hayward City Hall
After visiting Hayward City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hayward. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
Top hotels in Downtown Hayward
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Nice clean hotel.. will return next time in the bay
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The hotel was awesome. The staff was amazing. Will definitely stay again. Plan on coming back to the San Francisco Giants game.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Breakfast was good, but the cost was $74 for two people.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
My Sta here was just over night but it was a great stay. The room was really good, clean and smelled great. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Very clean property, the staff was very helpful and welcoming. The room was missing a steamer/ iron but that doesn’t make or break anything. The property is next to a train line so it’s a touch noisy but overall great experience and would stay there again
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Room was clean, staff was awesome, and the view from the balcony was great. Onto a quiet stay.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hayward
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
