Fairview Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Oakland’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment precinct is a waterside square named after one of America’s finest novelists.
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.
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.
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 Zoo
Weird and wonderful animals, from frogs and otters to giraffes and sun bears, await at this animal park that even has its own roller coaster.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Fairview Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
"Great location, the staff was nice and the cookies were delicious. Building could use some renovations. Called the front desk and no one answered. Wish the house keeping line was monitored better. Overall thank you for the stay"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"After a long journey from Japan to China and then to San Francisco, I was really looking forward to resting at this hotel. Unfortunately, despite having paid for my stay two months in advance, I was asked to provide a $50 deposit at check-in. Right away, they charged me for both the two days plus ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Very dated and old with a strange smell."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"It was pleasant however I would suggest to add few more equipments to the GYM and microwave in the room would be ideal"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"easy check in, clean room, plenty of onsite parking and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
"Staff are very unhelpful. No wifi on the property and issue was not resolved until the following morning"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairview
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Upper Rockridge
While there might not be top attractions in Upper Rockridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Telegraph Avenue and Piedmont Sports Field.
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.
