Southgate 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 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 Southgate Hotel Deals
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Staff were not helpful. Place needs to be updated. Breakfast was good. They leave coffee and tea out but not water. Took 45 minutes to get picked up from the airport by the shuttle, definitely doesn’t run every 15 minutes.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Beautiful property and staff were incredibly helpful
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
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Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Stayed one night in kingbed suite. Room stank and very worn down. Won’t stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Super close to the ballpark and a delicious breakfast included!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Bacon, eggs, fresh fruit
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southgate
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Crab Cove Visitor Center and Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach 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 Children's Fairyland and Paramount Theatre.
Upper Rockridge
While there might not be top attractions in Upper Rockridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
