Northside Travel Guide
Oakland
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Northside
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Fantastic!!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Rooms were very clean and breakfast was yummy.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Room was nice and always clean! Staff at front desk was kind and fast. I really wish you would offer room service! This was not hotels fault but our stay unfortunately got impacted with the neighbors having an intense domestic dispute. Security handled it but frustrating when you want relax and have ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Staff was great. Gregory let me check in early. It was great to be back home in SF and this place brought me back to the area near the Ferry building, financial district, and my old stomping grounds. I will definitely stay here again. Thank you everyone!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
I booked a room before there it was nice. This time they gave me a room in a building call Historic. Basically it was old and falling apart. The door knob came off. The shower head was hanging and the elevator was small and broken. The worst was when I was checking out to get to the garage to get ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Was difficult to find close affordable parking. Tried calling the hotel to ask where I could find parking and the entire system is automated with no option to reach the front desk. Went inside to ask and the only staff member there was new and didn’t know the area at all. The closest lot is $40 a ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Telegraph District
If you're spending some time in Telegraph District, Telegraph Avenue and Zellerbach Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.
Berkeley Hills
If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
