North Berkeley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit North Berkeley
Stay near popular North Berkeley attractions
Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Our pick of the best North Berkeley Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great quality hotel and excellent location."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The staff was not helpful and had rude demeanors to them, I understand it was busy but I was getting the end tail of the frustration when I was just asking a clarifying question about my parking payments since nothing was explained to me, Manuel was not helpful at all, the shorter girl with curly ..."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Great stay at this hotel. Good location"
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"This place was amazing.. when you step out of your car you feel like you are in the 1940’s. The bellmen helps you up to your room and even places your luggage into the closet. This place was so amazing. I will definitely stay there again just for the wonderful experience. Even without air-conditioning ..."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in North Berkeley

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.

Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

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.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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.


















