Southgate 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)
San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar
Half Day San Francisco City Overview Tour
Top hotels in Southgate
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
The shuttle service was a joke as the bus served 4 different properties and only ran every 45 minutes. Took forever even though the hotel is next door to the airport. Hotel has never been renovated and the carpet in my room smelled like body odor. Check in clerk was smug and unhelpful. I am very ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
As always, a solid experience in a lovely setting with friendly people
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Staff there were terrible
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
I got to the hotel and around 10:00 AM. The staff made me wait for my room until 2:45 PM. Yes, 3:00 PM is their official check-in time, but leaving a 77 year old man waiting for almost five hours was bizarre. There was certainly a room ready for me before 2:45 PM...The shuttle bus service to the ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Much better breakfast options than I anticipated, wifi wasn't particularly good, but staff was great & I appreciate breakfast being out early. They had fruit, hard boiled eggs, & some pastries among other options (waffles, cereal)
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Fresh breakfast, very friendly staff. Especially at the front desk.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southgate
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 Children's Fairyland.
