Southwest Berkeley Travel Guide
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Visit Southwest Berkeley
Stay near popular Southwest Berkeley attractions
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Southwest Berkeley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean, great location close to muni stop"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Perfect; friendly, convenient, clean!! Breakfast was great. Bar, balcony, heated pool! I stayed at the fisherman wharf's RIU"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"So nice to have a pool. You must schedule an appointment for the sauna."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Grand Hyatt San Francisco
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Where to stay in Southwest Berkeley

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.

Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Community 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.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall 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.

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.


















