Northwest Berkeley Travel Guide

Oakland

A mini succulent garden made from plants & a pot from Cactus Jungle Nursery in Berkeley.
A mini succulent garden made from plants & a pot from Cactus Jungle Nursery in Berkeley.
This cute little shop has some amazing avocado toast. I would recommend getting the eggs with the toast as well.

Popular places to visit

Jack London Square which includes a bay or harbor and a statue or sculpture

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.

Jack London Square
Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue

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.

University of California, Berkeley
Oakland Coliseum Firework Show

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.

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Greek Theater

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.

Greek Theater
Fox Theater

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.

Fox Theater
Berkeley Marina featuring a bay or harbor

Berkeley Marina

Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.

Berkeley Marina

Things to do

San Francisco City Lights Cruise

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

฿1,825
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

฿4,373
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

฿3,272
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise

Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise

฿3,932
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off

Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿3,020
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
SkyStar Wheel Fishermans Wharf. San Francisco's first waterfront observation Wheel!

SkyStar Wheel Ticket in San Francisco

฿598
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
SkyStar Wheel Ticket in San Francisco
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Top hotels in Northwest Berkeley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,935 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,935
฿4,631 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,157 reviews)
Nice hotel

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,687 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,687
฿5,619 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,302 reviews)
Clean, excellent location great breakfasts and nice staff ! Not a new hotel

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,286 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,286
฿3,868 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,320 reviews)
My second time staying at Hilton FiDi. Great room, location and service as always.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3 out of 5
701 3rd St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,722 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
฿4,722
฿5,558 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,955 reviews)
Very clean, nice staff, beautiful hotel and comfortable accomodations. We'll stay here again. 1 block from giants

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Comfort Inn by the Bay

Comfort Inn by the Bay

2.5 out of 5
2775 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,188 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿3,188
฿3,752 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,275 reviews)
Rooms were a little outdated, shower pressure was terrible, parking for $35 a night was a bit of a turn off but breakfast was amazing and customer service was top notch. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn by the Bay
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,312 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿3,312
฿3,898 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,918 reviews)
Kitchen has no cookware. Nice room tho

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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