Visit Poets Corner
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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena 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 acclaimed theatre 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 Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Top hotels in Poets Corner
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, easy access to everything
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Nice hotel close to Fisherman’s Wharf and easy access to public transportation. Professional and friendly staff that make your stay pleasant and easygoing.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Good hotel in the Embarcadero area. Nice atrium with see-through glass walls on the elevators. Well lit rooms with spacious bathrooms (I was in a recently renovated unit). Somewhat limited eating options in the immediate area but if you walk a couple of blocks there are some options. It is also walkable ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Good stay for the price, good location lots of options around. Did not check the pool but kids seemed to enjoy it. Was a quiet room. Stayed there before and would stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Beautiful, historic hotel. Interesting clientele. Well-maintained, sanitary. Have stayed here many times.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Great value for the room
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Poets Corner
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
