South Berkeley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide




Visit South Berkeley
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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 South Berkeley Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Located near Pier 39 so was close to attractions, tours, eateries and transport. The waterfront was a hive of activity with lots of shopping available.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
What a great surprise. Hotel was very nice convenient to cable cars. I had a bad experience at a holiday inn in the past so this was not my first choice but this property really changed my mind. Staff was helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Love Chinatown
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good hotel good location. Sometimes miserable shorty tempered staff at reception.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Every staff member was extremely accommodating and efficient, and there were always plenty of staff to serve behind the desk or as bellman, whatever was needed. We had a poolside room, very large and comfortable and super clean. The air conditioning was apparently not functioning in our wing but ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Room was very comfortable and the room had a lot of space. Beautiful view with a very courteous staff. Bed was incredibly comfortable
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026


