Lakes and Birds Travel Guide
Oakland
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Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Learn about the local history of Oakland with a stop at Jack London Square. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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
Why not meet the animals who live at Oakland Zoo during your travels in Oakland? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the 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.
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.
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Great free breakfast and free parking. Close to the airport. Cons small double beds would have preferred queens. Comforters could use an upgrade many loose threads.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
I had to pay for breakfast a 30 dollar expense no coffee in the lobby on weekends no microwave in the room had to go to the lobby to heat something up my last day two staff members entered my room with out knocking just a average stay
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
The breakfast was good. They had waffles and other pastries, bagels and oatmeal and cereal. We really appreciated that they had almond milk available The hot tub was not working during our stay. There was a sign on th door that looks like it’s been there a while saying that the hot tub was out of ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The only god thing about the hotel was the staff. They were exceptional.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Wonderful breakfast! Restaurant on 4th floor- outstanding! The server actually took the time to make a few recommendations and it was not disappointing at all! A great one short stay at this hotel. Very convenient to the airport. By the way the cappuccino on 3rd floor was just top notch! I didn’t ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Dylan at SFO
the coffee machine in the lobby was wonderful. Comfy bed. All good.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakes and Birds
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu 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 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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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 Children's Fairyland.