Elmwood Travel Guide
Oakland
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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum 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.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Elmwood
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Absolutely loved our stay here, so much so I just booked another night for a future trip. It's a great location, love the parking garage option, and they view was one of the best in the city!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Located in the center of down town. Everything is walking distance. Rooms are nice and clean as well.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great breakfast buffet! Great bartender and drinks. Parking crazy expensive. Nice rooms, great beds and pillows. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Room was tiny. Nice to have a towel warmer, but accessible from shower so towel got cold before it could be used.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Julian
Clean room & staff was okay. Had 24 hour security which was nice. No valet parking like the website states, breakfast was not available & the restaurant was not open at all like it was advertised on the website either anytime i had a question in regards to either , staff had no answer.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Embassy Hotel
This hotel was absolutely filthy and not up to code in my view. The elevator did not work, there were pipes showing everywhere. The room was unclean. Sheets, bedding, and carpet were so old they were tattered.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Elmwood
Claremont
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Claremont. Make a stop by top sights like Judah L. Magnes Museum while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. 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.
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.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
