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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Central Berkeley Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
All good
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Room was clean and ready early. Staff was welcoming
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Parking separate fee
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
For the most part it was okay. Room looked old and dated but everything was functional. There’s an additional charge for parking on the premises. Surrounding areas had the good mixed in with the bad. Probably not a good idea to walk around at night in certain areas. Staff was helpful and ...
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Beautiful, historic hotel. Interesting clientele. Well-maintained, sanitary. Have stayed here many times.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great location and friendly staff!
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Central Berkeley
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.
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.
Southwest Berkeley
If you're spending some time in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake are top sights worth seeing.
North Berkeley
If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents 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 Historic Berkeley.
Central Berkeley, CA
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- San Francisco State University
- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- Oakland Arena
- University of San Francisco
- Ocean Beach
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Berkeley Marina
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Greek Theater
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- UCSF Medical Center
- Ghirardelli Square
- California Academy of Sciences
- Palace of Fine Arts
