Lakes and Birds Travel Guide
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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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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)
San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
great location nice shuttle service to airport
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Clean and quiet. Great park next door with very nice walking paths along the bay.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Every time I come to the Bay Area I stayed at the Good Nite Inn for several days. It is practical as it is next to 101. For longer stay towels are changed every day but this time the garbage were not emptied and the coffee not replenished. I have noticed the room has been painted and they have added ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Clean
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
On this stay, we got a room on the other side of the hotel so the airport noise wasn’t as bad. We could still hear the aircraft taking off, but not as loud.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Check in took well over 15min. & there were only two people at desk. Plus there was no one in front of us .. not good.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakes and Birds
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.
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.
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 Children's Fairyland and Paramount Theatre.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
