Poets Corner Travel Guide
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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.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Our pick of the best Poets Corner Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Couteous staff, convinient location and and very clean.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
I must say we had a wonderful experience. Very professional staff and well maintained hotel. Great location.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Always nice stay
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff was wonderful, view was awesome and the stay was nice. Will return to this Hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
When we arrived at Yotel on Valentine's day their credit card & room key system was down, it caused us waiting for a really long time not able to go to our room after a long travel day and made us really late for dinner. Even after we got back, we never received a room key and had to be walked by ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poets Corner
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
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.
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