Temescal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 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 entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Our pick of the best Temescal Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, easy check-in, they let you stay parked up to the limit even after you check out.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel was clean, safe, well-staffed. Rooms were comfortable.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
I stayed Friday- Monday.The breakfast buffet has options for everyone. There is not a microwave in the room and they will only provide one for $20. I personally was not paying $20 to warm up my food. Staff was very nice and informative upon arrival.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Bring an eye mask, the fire suppression system had a flashing light right by the bed. No toilet privacy in loft room but great for a solo traveler. Very convenient to the BART, Muni rail, and F streetcar. Most won't want to stroll the immediate area much, but there is a nice little Parisian cafe ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Parking is $95.00 a night at hotel. Lot across the street is $30.00 a night.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Within walking distance of Chinatown, I would suggest parking under the hotel and walking/getting rides everywhere. Parking at hotel is +$65 per day, but that’s just how SF is. Clean and well appointed room with a great view of Coit Tower. The adjoining city park has homeless people and smells of ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Temescal
Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rockridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
