Redwood Heights 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.

Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.

Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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)

Half Day San Francisco City Overview Tour

San Francisco Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Top hotels in Redwood Heights

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent buffet breakfast, great location, great room. Will definitely be staying here again
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Excellent location, lobby impersonal. Parking very expensive. Nice staff and rooms.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Great location
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Check in was easy. Room was comfortable and clean. Disliked that the pool was directly outside our window on the 6th floor. Thankfully the time of year we visited there were limited pool visitors, but we weren’t comfortable leaving our curtains open while people were at the pool. Location was about ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Nice in-person support but I’m not getting response from the chat, please provide a better communication channel when users are not in the hotel
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Redwood Heights

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.

Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

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 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 Children's Fairyland.

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.

