West Berkeley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West 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.
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Our pick of the best West Berkeley Hotel Deals
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The property is in a great location in downtown San Francisco. However it is an older hotel so some the rooms and bathrooms are very small.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Room was really clean. Kind of small but it was fire. Bathroom was clean and everything went well. Bedding was comfortable with nice pillows. Would stay again for a few days if I’m in town
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Good location. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Great location and overall great value for the price, but the room could have been cleaner.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel was very clean and well kept. Heated pool was perfect for the cool weather. Breakfast included had great options.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
I can handle bad luck items. If, for example, The neighbors were noisy, or the ac wasn't working that day, that might not apply to the next guest. No, my problems are more ongoing. The premium room pictures clearly showed a chair under a small side table built into the bed that could be be considered ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Berkeley
Northwest Berkeley
While you're in Northwest Berkeley, take in top sights like Donkey and Goat and jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
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.
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 Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
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.
