Berkeley Marina Travel Guide
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Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Cesar Chavez Park
You can take time to visit Cesar Chavez Park during your travels to Berkeley. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant 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.
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.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class Views and Gin History
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Berkeley Marina
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The location and views are spectacular! The area is very safe, as well. We enjoyed walks even after dark.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great location near the Regency Ballroom, where my event was taking place. In-and-out parking is appreciated, as is parking until 2pm day of check-out. The room was spotless and everything was in decent shape, except for the bathroom fan that rattled loudly. Loved having a coffee maker, but there ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
My aunt enjoyed the pool time, the hotel location is very convenience easy to everywhere and everything. Clean is the most important to me tho.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room, close to shopping and pier
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
I felt unsafe due to the neighborhood and the housekeeping did not clean the rooms.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Julian
Great stay , comfortable bed , clean rooms, perfect location for everything, lots of walkable restaurants and bars, very quiet so you could sleep at night and front desk and all staff was very kind. I can’t wait to be back again at hotel Julian.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Berkeley Marina
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.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Cesar Chavez Park are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
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.
