Glen Highlands Travel Guide
Oakland
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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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour
San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Glen Highlands
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room great complementary breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
A great View and a great value. Staff was friendly!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The room was clean, and the staff - from check-in to housekeeping - were all super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
Friendly staff & beautiful room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The single king room was the perfect place to recharge before our flight back home to Louisiana. It was the last night of our honeymoon and friends met us at Kaiyo for dinner which was exceptional. We can't wait to visit again!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
near campus, nice pool, beautiful sunset in the marina.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Highlands
Upper Rockridge
While there might not be top attractions in Upper Rockridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mountain View Cemetery and Telegraph Avenue.
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.
Rockridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Claremont
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Claremont. Make a stop by top sights like Judah L. Magnes Museum while you're exploring the area.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mountain View Cemetery and Grand Lake Theater.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
