West Berkeley Travel Guide
Oakland



Visit West Berkeley
Stay near popular West Berkeley attractions
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 West Berkeley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Although the hotel was very busy, reception managed to move us to a quieter area and room in the hotel - very helpful staff:)"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"rooms were clean"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"the hotel is ok however stay away from rooms in front they are very noisy from morning to evening, wifi did not work in my room, backside of the hotel the rooms are very quite there. staff was very friendly overall very good"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Where to stay in West 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 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, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall 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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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.


















