Poets Corner Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Poets Corner
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices 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 theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Poets Corner
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
It has a spacious gym and a great outdoors swimming pool on rooftop, which is awesome if you like swimming. The view is great outside the window. However, the TV doesn't come with Netflix, and there's nothing I would like to watch on cable TV.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Clean room. Considering the age of the hotel, it's in good condition. Staff EXTREMELY courteous, professional and helpful. I will stay again.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Wi-Fi was not really that fast
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Everything was great. It was clean, modest breakfast but good. Plenty of excellent coffee shops a short walk away. I would stay here again, but not in the sky room. It was cramped for my taste
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Very good place
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Julian
Thought the $20 per day “Amenity” charge was lame. If I would have known it was going to cost more than the stated bottom line, I would have gone further up the Hill, out of the Cusp of the TL. Room 211 is in close proximity to the laundry room, that seemed to only run during sleeping/quiet hours. ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poets Corner
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
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.
Northwest Berkeley
While you're in Northwest Berkeley, take in top sights like Donkey and Goat and jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
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.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
