Southwest Berkeley Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Southwest Berkeley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Very accommodating
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Our stay at this hotel was absolutely amazing. The location was perfect. Room was great. And the breakfast was incredible. We hope to get the chance to stay here again!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Room was depressing- dark, small. Location is great Staff was indifferent- no complaints .
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Hotel didn't have sufficient parking. Hotel is inflexible with cancelation policies - even for extreme situations.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
it was coo
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Great space, very clean, and convenient location. Service was wonderful, with breakfast, and a gym.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Berkeley

Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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.

North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

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.

Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
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