Lakes and Birds Travel Guide
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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 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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
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.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Great location for plane watching (Bay View). Close to excellent Asian restaurants. Breakfast was very good: Waffles, omelettes, bacon, fruit, cereal and so much more.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hotel was good and comfy. Got a good deal on parking.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Air conditioning was fine ,. Parking plenty and safe
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
My colleagues & I stayed here for 1 night after leaving a conference in downtown San Francisco & flying out the next day. Positives were its proximity to the airport, spacious room with comfortable bed, & bar (the bartender Miguel was very attentive).
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Beautiful hotel. Love that you can have a walk or jot right by the bay. Very clean and nice. Great location too.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Rooms were very nice and quiet and bed was extremely comfortable. Fitness center was top notch and restaurant offered a reasonably priced breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakes and Birds
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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 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.
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 Cathedral of Christ the Light.
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.
