Lower Bal 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.
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.
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)
Half Day San Francisco City Overview Tour
San Francisco Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Top hotels in Lower Bal
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Everything was great
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hy
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Fantastic stay! Car park onsite with a “worth it” fee. Clean room with fabulous staff.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good location for financial district.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Everything was wonderful. Quiet comfortable, staff was friendly and extremely helpful. A covered garage in downtown San Francisco to park my car. I would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Room was clean, food was just okay. However, the staff is not that approachable.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Bal
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 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 Mountain View Cemetery and Cathedral of Christ the Light.
