Lakeshore Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Lakeshore
Stay near popular Lakeshore attractions
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Lakeshore
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"L’hôtel est très bien situé près de tout, les chambres sont propres et le petit déjeuner est bon"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The rooms are way to small the pics are not the actual rooms at the hotel there is barely anywhere to walk or room for three people to stay with there bags there bathrooms and so small."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"great stay with friends."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel is very chic, modern, and in a great location. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. A great location for a couple get away. I would come again"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"have a nice stay"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"This hotel is great! We loved the location and it's proximity to the cable car, Chinatown, Giant's stadium, Fisherman's wharf..and more! We walked EVERYWHERE, then came back to a clean, quiet, beautiful hotel. We will be back!"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Lakeshore
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 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.
