Lakes and Birds Travel Guide
Oakland
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Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Friendliest at the desk
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
My room is large and clean, beautiful sparkling pool and mature trees to look at on my balcony. It’s a hidden gem. Easy to get to work! Happy staff to great you. It’s my favorite Bay Area hôtel.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Staff was respectful and helpful and hotel was clean and nice.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
nice people at the reception
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Great
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Breakfast was nice. Bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakes and Birds
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mountain View Cemetery and Grand Lake Theater.
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.
