Lakes and Birds Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Lakes and Birds
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"One thing I didn’t like was that the website advertised self-parking as available, but it failed to mention that there is a $25 per night, per vehicle parking fee. That information should be clearly disclosed upfront so guests know what to expect and can factor it into the total cost of their ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"My stay was good, but my only complaint is that the breakfast was pretty limited. The customary waffle maker was there, and other bread options, but the only meat option was eggs. No bacon, sausage or other items some hotels provide. Other than this, the hotel is very good. They give you free cookies ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"Our room was nice. The staff was great! Parking lot didn’t seem too have too much extra space. Breakfast was good!"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
"Location is also great."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Lakes and Birds
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Jack London Square or Oakland City Center 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 Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.
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.
