Downtown Hayward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Hayward
Popular places to visit
Hayward City Hall
After visiting Hayward City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hayward. 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.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Activities
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
California: Oakland Airport Transfer to San Francisco
San Francisco: Airplane Private Night Bay Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Hayward Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The rooms could use an updating. The pictures on line did not match the rooms. The restaurant staff was not friendly on the phone. The enterence to the lobby was dark and not well lit.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A really great,beautiful Hotel. Highly recommended to stay there.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
I come just for the Breakfast & wonderful Staff..
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
They stole my deposit. I still haven’t received my $100 back. The hotel says the issue is with the bank but I checked and there are no holds or pending transactions on my account
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Room, staff, breakfast, location, etc. was great! Exceeded my expectations in every way.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Breakfast was ok.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hayward
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 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 Fox Theater 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 Chapel of the Chimes and Grand Lake Theater.
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 Chapel of the Chimes.
