Southgate Travel Guide
Oakland
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-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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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.
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 Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
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
Top hotels in Southgate
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Parking separate fee
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Don't waste my time asking for feedback if you want a plug and not a review.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Good comfortable stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Claremont Resort & Club
Sadly the most historic and opulent hotel in the Bay is showing it's age. My room was fairly priced and was a great size and the bathroom was above average. The cleaning ladies were fabulous. The check in slower than molasses. My room had torn, worn shades, torn worn carpeting and my sheets were ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Soma House
Great room down side was the no AC but it was a great stay amazing staff!!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
i enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southgate
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
Gold Coast
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Coast, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Jack London Square.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
