Lakes and Birds 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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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 art galleries in this walkable 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.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event 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
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Everything is great!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Always great staying here while traveling for work, the receptionists and housekeepers are all great!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The staff was incredibly courteous, kind, and helpful I did not see one person without a smile on their face. Instead of going into Burlingame for dinner, we stayed at the bar due to the fact that Michael was incredibly personable and attentive, he also assured us that the food would be beyond our ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Clean, spacious room. Staff was helpful. Shuttle service was great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Dylan at SFO
nice and clean, bathroom very nice and new, friendly staff at check in
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Staffs are very nice.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakes and Birds
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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 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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oakland Floats and Children's Fairyland.
