Lakes and Birds Travel Guide
Oakland
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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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event 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.
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Spotless and classy room. Great and friendly service.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Maple Tree Inn
Super friendly clean great breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
We only stayed a night but it was so pleasant! Our flight got delayed so we didn’t get in until very late but they have check in through the night so there were no worries about losing my reservation. The hotel was clean and had cute seasonal decor. The staff at both check in and check out the next ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Front desk staff was super friendly and helpful. The cleaning crew was very friendly and cheerful. The restaurant is always good and the rooms were. clean.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakes and Birds
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
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 Phap Duyen Tu 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 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 Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
