Shafter 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 Shafter
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Good/easy stay with central location. No jacuzzi.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Clean room great location! Walking distance to a lot of places. Parking is super expensive! $67 per night & no in & out.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Amazing breakfast buffet and extremely good service with staff being great
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Our hotel room was very cleanly, staff was kind and we enjoyed our stay. The view from the top floor was phenomenal!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good location
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Clean room nice staff
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shafter
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats 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.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
