Bella Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bella Vista
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.
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.
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the entertainment choices 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 theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Our pick of the best Bella Vista Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
It was very nice
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Decent
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great stay
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Super Comfy Hotel in the San Francisco Area
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Traveled with children , it was a fantastic stay right at the heart of Chinatown . We got to experience the culture and the local food places were amazing. Overall we had a wonderful stay
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hotel Julian
We received a room upgrade which put us in a corner unit with little noise. Thank you staff!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bella Vista
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden 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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
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 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 Paramount Theatre.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
