Central Berkeley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Berkeley
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
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.
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 Central Berkeley Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The hotel location is fantastic and the stash are generally very helpful and courteous. My reason for a three star rating was based on personal issues like bed and pillow comfort and noise levels between rooms. The mattress being too soft for my back; and the pillows being too thick for my comfort ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Very good for business trips
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Excellent location, quiet rooms
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room but noisy. Safe parking.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Im a local and love to stay at parc 55 and the intercontinental.. end cap high rise rooms are the best
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Clean accommodations, staff let me check in earlier, breakfast had good coffee and pastries. The location is not ideal if you want to explore in the evening times.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
