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
"Great location! Close to SF and San Jose. Lots to do and great places to eat nearby😃"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Good hotel"
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
"La recepcionista no fue nada amable, pero tampoco fue pesada simplemente no fue cortés ni amigable"
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Property is right near the water so calming. Airport shuttle is a plus even though it doesn’t run all day. It’s also close to the BART station and the bus runs right on the block."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
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 Old Oakland 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 Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.

Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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.


















