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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable 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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Activities
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Southgate Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Beautiful location, very secluded and the service and facilities were excellent. Will definitely return!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Check in staff person was friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and well maintained. The location is very convenient.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Big room nice breakfast
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Staff was friendly and welcoming! I appreciated the shuttle to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Clean room and quiet!!!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
I don't know what I was expecting but this hotel has a beautiful old world charm. Even though things were 'dated' it was still well kept. The hotel was clean, quiet, it felt safe, and the staff were SUPER friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southgate
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
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.
Montclair
While Montclair isn't home to many top sights, Chabot Space and Science Center and Mountain View Cemetery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.
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.
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 Grand Lake Theater.
