Central Berkeley, CA
Oakland
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Popular places to visit

Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.

University of California, Berkeley
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit 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 theater scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theater scene 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 art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39

SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
Central Berkeley Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Very clean hotel & staff were very polite
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
Very good hotel. Love it
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Nice staff, clean room
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The Customer Service I received from Vagish, Itai, Alexis, and all other staff was phenomenal!! The room and hotel was immaculate and very clean. I will definitely be returning! Five Star Service !!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great hotel
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Central Berkeley

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.

North Berkeley
If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents 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.

Southwest Berkeley
If you're spending some time in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake are top sights worth seeing.

Elmwood
If you're spending some time in Elmwood, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
