Shepherd Canyon Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Shepherd Canyon
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 Shepherd Canyon
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Everything was very clean and the staff was very nice. Breakfast was top notch!"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location. Staff is super helpful. Hotel is beautiful and our room was big!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Very comfortable stay and close to all restaurants and Ferry Building"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Perfectly located hotel where everything is accessible. If you are the adventurous type that like to walk to get the real experience of a city this hotel is perfect. Close (but not too close!) to fisherman’s wharf and a 30 min walk to Chinatown. The center atrium is nice to sit when you need a break ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The hotel and staff were amazing. Clean, comfortable rooms. Great hotel!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Great always come here. Affordable clean."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Shepherd Canyon
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.
