Lakes and Birds Travel Guide
Oakland
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Things to do
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)
San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Clean room. Good facilities. Location is fine for local transport. Only one close restaurant which is ok. Breakfast very good Didn’t use the pool as jucuzzi not working. The outlook was disappointing as the image of the room shows boats in the marina. This marina is now empty and a bit of an eyesore. ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
"Unfortunately my car was broke into in my stay, but other than that the rates are very affordable and close to the area"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
"I've stayed at the Hyatt House many times- next building over. They used to make custom omelets over there, while you wait. Choose your veggies and meats, a cook made you an omelet. At Hyatt Place, there is a bowl of yellow mush being passed off as edible, that you know was reheated from a plastic ..."
Reviewed on 16 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 DeFremery Park and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
