Shepherd Canyon Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Shepherd Canyon
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Shepherd Canyon
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The staff is always excellent and polite and helpful housekeeping staff"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Love the location and the rooms are very nice. Can be noisy from guests above ,if you are on a lower floor. The food at breakfast is wonderful and plentiful but having to wait in line to get in was not fun. Always crowded and noisy. Wish they would give you complimentary coffee while you wait!"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location in union square and easy transportation to anywhere. Kids loved the small outdoor pool. Easy in and out parking although pricey."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Great experience"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Great hotel - super clean, but felt like the room was a little outdated. Housekeeping was wonderful and thorough. This is only personal preference, but the pillows were extremely uncomfortable as well. And just one last minor request - include paper and pens in your rooms please. :)"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. 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.
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.
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.
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.
