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
"Convient, safe. Staff very kind. Parking onsite. Dining options onsite."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Staff very professional."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"The hotel does not look like what the photos portrayed, very run down looking. No elevators which would have been nice to know since we had heavy luggage.The first room given to us smelled horrible and I asked for another so they gave me a room right across from where there staff gets there supplies ..."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Clean and very delicious breakfast"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
"Amazing hotel. Great service."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
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.


















