Fairview Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Fairview
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
"Room was clean, nice amenities and great location next to the Berkeley Marina. Very scenic."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Great location but the pool/spa was not cleaned, hard to connect to wifi and our tv wasn't working."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Nice, freshly updated. Convenient to SFO. Free breakfast is a nice touch. Walkable to restaurants on Bayshore."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Best hotel. Dinner drinks Ocean views outstanding..."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"It’s aged but lovingly so - I would definitely recommend and stay there again! It’s a relic that is beautifully maintained- hell yeah I would stay here again @shannonlantzer"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
"No heater at all. Asked the maintenance to fix it, didn’t worked. Changed room, didn’t worked. Asked them to try out the heater before we switched room, they didn’t tested it either."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Fairview
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.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater. 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.
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.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to 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.
