Lakeside Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Lakeside
Stay near popular Lakeside 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 Lakeside
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Good location. Stay was nice. Rooms clean. Staff super. Hotel is a bit of a maze to find rooms."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Staffs were very friendly and helpful. This Filipino staff did above and beyond as we checked in. She helped us with the top spots to visit nearby, taught us how to navigate in the area, and cautioned us with the unsafe places not to explore in the neighborhood."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great location for exploring the Embarcadero or walking to Oracle Park."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Everything about this stay was incredible. From the friendly and communicative staff, to the s’mores from 5-7, to the clean rooms and being in close proximity helped create a memorable stay. Parking for 3 night came out to roughly $222, but would definitely stay at this property again"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"We’ve stayed here before years ago. The hotel is nice, a little on the older side but it’s well kept. Didn’t have much interaction with staff but what little we did when we checked it was good. Friendly and fast. There are lots of restaurants near by within walking distance. Family friendly."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"restaurant did not have service one day. otherwasi ok"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Lakeside
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail 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 Repertory Theater. 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.
