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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable 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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Hayward
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Rooms are spacious, clean, and location couldn’t be better. The attitude and less than friendly attitude of the gentleman during check in was less than pleasant, but tolerable for a one night stay.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Staff was helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
The staff were helpful and friendly during my stay! I would stay here again!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Staff was attentive, check in a breeze pool was terrific for the kids
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Room was clean, staff was very friendly. The bar and restaurant in lobby was nice. Shuttle to the airport a great perk. And the hotel was on the bay with the Bay Trail within walking distance for a nice walk after dinner.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
my husband and i's second year in a row staying at the marina inn and we loved it yet again! staff upfront was friendly as usual and we enjoyed coming down every morning for the breakfast! we will continue to stay here every time we come up for our san francisco vacations
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hayward
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 Fox Theater 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.
