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 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)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Lakes and Birds Hotel Deals
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Rooms where Clean
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Rooms by hallway door suck very loud and every door in the hotel is extremely loud
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Airport shuttle reliable and on time. Lobby bar and restaurant well appointed. Staff and check in were easy. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
overall food was good; there was some mold on the blueberries, maybe need to pay closer attention. shuttle was very easy to find and driver very helpful in assisting me to find the terminal.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
This hotel is conveniently located in SFO (connected by the AirTrain or the train system of the airport). I had a 12 hour layover and decided to check in at this hotel. The check in was quick. The staff are very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakes and Birds
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 Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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 Mountain View Cemetery and Cathedral of Christ the Light.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
