Longfellow 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 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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant 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.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class Views and Gin History
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Longfellow
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great location near the Regency Ballroom, where my event was taking place. In-and-out parking is appreciated, as is parking until 2pm day of check-out. The room was spotless and everything was in decent shape, except for the bathroom fan that rattled loudly. Loved having a coffee maker, but there ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Great convenient location , no surprises. Clean room comfortable bed, nice to be upgraded to a king bed room. Nice to have pool and sauna.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
buffet breakfast is amazing
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
I felt unsafe due to the neighborhood and the housekeeping did not clean the rooms.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Julian
Great stay , comfortable bed , clean rooms, perfect location for everything, lots of walkable restaurants and bars, very quiet so you could sleep at night and front desk and all staff was very kind. I can’t wait to be back again at hotel Julian.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The location and views are spectacular! The area is very safe, as well. We enjoyed walks even after dark.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Longfellow
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Children's Fairyland.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
