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
"Terrible communication between staff, non working elevators, no vending machines on each floor and no complimentary water, you have to go to the front desk to get water from there, the TV signal was on and off, and could not get anyone to order food so I was forced to order DoorDash twice. I wish ..."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

The Westin San Francisco Airport

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"Muy limpio"
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Sonesta Silicon Valley
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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Historic Berkeley. 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.


















