Ardenwood Travel Guide
Oakland

Popular places to visit

Ardenwood Historic Farm
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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.
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 Ardenwood

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
I was sorry that my request for room was not honored. I was wakened up by mosquitoes on the first floor room; it was nice for them to change my room.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Nice place and good food at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Amazing people working there .
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Great experience
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Took me 1.5 hours to check in. Line was literally out the door to parking lot with only 1 person working.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
Friendly helpful staff. Super convenient location when connecting flights are not doable. Restaurant was fabulous (lots of gluten free options).
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ardenwood

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.

San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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 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.

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.

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 Cathedral of Christ the Light.

