Visit Poets Corner
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Things to do
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Poets Corner
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Nice place and clean. Felt safe.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
There wasnt much in the direct vicinity of the hotel but great location for public transport and the hotel has wonderful views and modern clean rooms. I wish the lobby was upgraded but the staff was grear!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent!!!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
yes
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Older property but staff are great. Good affordable spot for a day or two.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Staff was friendly. The room wasn't as clean as I expected for The Hyatt. There was a terd in the toilet as well as thick dust in the coffee area.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Poets Corner
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
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.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
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.
Poets Corner Travel Guide
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Park
- Oracle Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Oakland Arena
- Ferry Building
- Union Square
- Embarcadero Center
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Ocean Beach
- California Academy of Sciences
- San Francisco Zoo
