Lakes and Birds
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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
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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

San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour

Las Vegas, Zion and Bryce Canyon 4 Day Tour from San Francisco

Redwood&Crater Lake National Park&Oregon 3-Day Tour from San Francisco

San Francisco: Airplane Private Night Bay Tour
Top hotels in Lakes and Birds

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakes and Birds

Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.

Gold Coast
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Coast, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Jack London Square.

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.

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 Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mountain View Cemetery and Paramount Theatre.
- Jack London Square
- California's Great America
- Winchester Mystery House
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Santa Clara Convention Center
- Yahoo Headquarters
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall
- Moffett Federal Airfield
- Oakland Zoo
- Stanford Shopping Center
- Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
- Facebook Campus
- California State University East Bay
- Apple Park Visitor Center
- Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters