Shepherd Canyon Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Shepherd Canyon
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.
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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 Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Shepherd Canyon
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Overall was nice, except the parking garage height requirements. It kept scratching the roof of my car when going in and out of the parking garage.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
I recommend everyone to book this hotel. Excellent breakfast, clean rooms. Walking distance to almost anywhere, Alcatraz meeting point, Lombard Street, Fisherman’s wharf’s, Ferries wheel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good location
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
It was excellent good experience
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shepherd Canyon
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.
Rockridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chapel of the Chimes and Grand Lake Theater.
Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
