Downtown Hayward Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Downtown Hayward
Popular places to visit
Hayward City Hall
After visiting Hayward City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hayward. 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.
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.
Things to do
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
California: Oakland Airport Transfer to San Francisco
San Francisco: Airplane Private Sunset Bay Tour
San Francisco: Airplane Private Night Bay Tour
San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Hayward
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Loved the outside ambiance of Berkeley Marina and Caesar Chavez Park; as well as the inside ambiance of the hotel. Nice pool and hot tub and fire pits by restaurant. Would like fires in them to go past 10 pm. Nice spacious king room but pull out sofa bed was not at all comfortable. Restaurant food ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Great place, accommodating staff, great breakfast, and internet speed.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Noisy area, but close to good restart
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Near airport and with shuttle
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Smells like a smokers room even though I asked for non-smoking room. I don't like the smell. But everything else was fine.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Unworkable bath:shower fixtures
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hayward
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu 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 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 Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
