Northside 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.
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.
Top hotels in Northside
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
This was a one night stay, the hotel was perfect! Within walking distance to all the things we wanted to do. Parking was super easy. Hotel had great amenities, coffee bar, restaurant, in room fridge. Was very pleasantly surprised how much we enjoyed the stay! Would stay again!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
good location, very quiet room, comfortable bed. Pleasant enough staff. Enough staff 24 hours to feel safe. The neighbourhood felt safe. No breakfast onsite. Fridge in my room didnt work and the engineer staff were not available. The front desk person did offer me to use the fridge in the reception. ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The busy reception area was managed very well by the efficient staff. Our room and hallways felt spacious and felt light and bright filled with natural light. The bathroom was a little tight. We enjoyed the great breakfast that offered many choices. We found Hotel Riu at Fisherman's wharf to be a ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Room was immaculate and quiet, and everything worked as expected.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
very clean, nice and pretty
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
It was excellent good experience
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Berkeley Hills
If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
