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.
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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable 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
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Our pick of the best Downtown Hayward Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Everything is closed and is to easy to find transportation.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Everything was good
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A nice stop when you have an early morning flight. Parking is easy, breakfast is good, and you can stroll along the bay.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Although I only stayed one night I would definitely go stay again. It’s a little pricey for one night, but it was worth my stay.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Very clean. The pool and jacuzzi and gym were well kept and enjoyable
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Clean, spacious room. Staff was helpful. Shuttle service was great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden 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 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.
