Lakes and Birds Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Lakes and Birds
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Excellent old world charm and fabulous location with ample parking. Very spacious rooms unlike cramped American hotels of Marriot or Hilton."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"Overall our stay was nice. The bathroom could have been cleaner. There was other peoples hair on the floor and in the tub. There were also other peoples hair in the extra blankets in the room. I would not be going back"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"The room had roaches. I saw one and was hoping it was just a beetle. Until I got home and two crawled out of my suitcase!!!"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
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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 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.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley 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.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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.
