Ardenwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ardenwood
Popular places to visit
Ardenwood Historic Farm
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
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 Ardenwood Hotel Deals
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Nice hotel near the Airport. Liked the spacious rooms!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"My stay was overnight but the staff is great. I would stay again."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Well the rugs in our room turned our feet black, the clientele were smoking, others had the cops called on them; elevators were super creaky, parking is $18/day for an uncovered space in a lot shared with a restaurant, and the boats in the pictures have abandoned the pier. Pool area unkept and hot ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"The front desk staff were very kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were clean, and my overall experience was excellent! I will definitely be booking here again the next time I’m in San Francisco."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
"Unhelpful staff I won’t stay again"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"So convenient. Staff wonderfull"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ardenwood
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or 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 Chapel of the Chimes and Children's Fairyland.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
