Temescal 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.
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.
Top hotels in Temescal
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
There was not a spa. The breakfast was just fantastic. The staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Poor in everything
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Very good hotel for the price and location. Staff was helpful. Parking is really expensive, but it is SF, so expected.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Air con stopped working at one point
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
I love to come here it’s my get away
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
When you walked to the Hotel Lobby, you can smell a very unique scent that is so calming and pleasant. We really enjoyed our stay. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Temescal
Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.
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 Children's Fairyland.
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.
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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
