Lakes and Birds Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable 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
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Our pick of the best Lakes and Birds Hotel Deals
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Nice place to stay. The staff are very helpful. They were willing to open the pool for us even on a rainy December evening. The nearby restaurant, Horatio's, is an excellent dining experience - everything cooked to perfection.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
环境好 服务好 吃的好 都好
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Maple Tree Inn
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Just had a great check-in and dinner. Very convenient to airport. Our room is very quiet.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Sonesta Silicon Valley
The hotel room was likely recently renovated. Generally, it is a good hotel for its price.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Domain Hotel
Room was loud from traffic and footsteps from above.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakes and Birds
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
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 Phap Duyen Tu 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 Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
