Hayward
Travel Guide





Visit Hayward
Where to stay in Hayward
Southgate
While visiting Southgate, you might make a stop by sights like Southland Mall and Cinemark Century Southland Mall.
Fairview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fairview and surrounding area, you can visit Hayward Japanese Gardens and Southland Mall.

Mission - Garin
Even though there aren't top sights in Mission - Garin, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Union Landing. Jump on the metro at South Hayward Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Hayward
While you're in Downtown Hayward, take in top sights like Hayward City Hall and jump on the metro at Hayward BART Station to see more of the city.
Burbank
Though Burbank may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hayward City Hall and Southland Mall.

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Convenient location, friendly staff clean room"
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"We thought we would give the a RIU a try I wasn’t very happy that 2 weeks after I booked the hotel I was sent another bill for the Hotel Amenities that are useless. I wasn’t happy with the bathroom it was very small and old fashioned….. I had to climb over the tall wall of the bathtub to take a shower. ..."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
"So, the room was great which is the most inportant thing. It did provide free ear plugs due to the noise. We don’t need them and slept fine. Food is not available in the hotel. So, you have to eat out which is ok. The thing that let it down for me was when booking in it all seemed to be about selling ..."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Coral Reef Inn & Suites

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara
Stay near popular Hayward attractions
Things to do

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
- California State University East Bay
- Chabot College
- Alameda Creek Regional Trail
- Pier 39
- Oracle Park
- Moscone Convention Center
- Lombard Street
- California's Great America
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Winchester Mystery House
- University of California
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Shoreline Amphitheatre











