Southgate 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.
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 Southgate
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
The best
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Staff is always very friendly and respectful, the place is clean, access to a lot of really good SF city bars and restaurants. Oh, and it’s pretty quiet given the location. Definite recommendation for anyone needing a nice wholesome place to stay.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Spacious clean rooms
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
I arrived at the counter around 1:00am after a long flight. I was greeted immediately by a pleasant clerk (I can’t recall his name) who got me into my room quickly. I had a short but quiet rest before heading to the airport again. Checkout was easy and I had points I used toward a quick treat from ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The room was nice and clean and all the staff was nice and friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Clean room, however the person in room next to me had some bass music thumping past 11pm. I called front desk and they said they’d look into it, but it continued for a while…
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southgate
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
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.
